Pensacola Beach, FL

June's warmth is to be savored       It's hot, and some of us are happy. Hot weather brings sleeveless tops, flip flops, dips in the pool, beach umbrellas, the scent of suntan oil and of course, tropical drinks. Hot weather is what makes air conditioners hum. Tropical plants soak up the heat and produce beautiful flowers. More ... Where to pick up a free copy of Splash! Magazine:       FLORIDA/ALABAMA Visitor Information Center - I10 @Alabama/FLState Line DESTIN Ft.Walton Beach Market Eglin AFB BX - Bldg 1757 Memorial Lake Trail Eglin AFB Mini Mall Bldg 12 - 305 Van Matre Ave Publix (251 Miracle Strip More ... Local couple appears on TLC       Summer is here and wedding bells are ringing for women all around the country. Before they can walk down the aisle, every bride needs the perfect dress. Finally after five seasons of helping women find the perfect outfit for just about every occasion, TLC's highly rated "What not to Wear" tackles ... More ... What ever happened to the Beaver?       Q: My wife and I are retired and still enjoy reruns of "Leave It to Beaver." Whatever happened to Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow? -- Richard W., Columbiana, Ohio A: Jerry Mathers, 59, who played Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver, took a hiatus from acting in 1963 when the show ended its run in order to conce... More ... 'Tom-Kat' purchase mansion in Beverly Hills for $15 million       HOLLYWOOD ... In news from the real estate front, the Cruises bought a manse in Beverly Hills for $15 million. They've been renting up to now. Their new "digs" has seven bedrooms and nine baths! It's gated with a long driveway up to the house, a tennis court, swimming pool and huge grounds. More ... Battle of Midway exhibition now at WWII Museum Never-before-heard oral histories highlight American sacrifices       The National World War II Museum in New Orleans will present a special exhibition on the Battle of Midway, one of the most pivotal - and uncertain - military battles of World War II. Incredible Victory: The Battle of Midway tells the story of the dark days in 1942 after Japan's attack on Pearl H... More ... KING MACKEREL STEAKS, BROILED WITH TANGY GLAZE       Yield: 6 servings. 2 pounds Florida king mackerel steaks* 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup ketchup 1/3 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, More ... Area author releases latest novel 'Night Rain'       Fairhope, AL - Suspense and mystery writer Joe Hilley announces the release of his latest novel, Night Rain. Set along the Gulf Coast, Night Rain begins as a hurricane sweeps across Dauphin Island, a barrier island near the mouth of Mobile Bay. Dibber Landry waits for the eye of the storm to pas... More ... We'll spend nearly $10 billion on gifts for dad this month       Consumers are expected to spend $9.9 billion on dads this year, with the average person spending nearly $100 on the holiday, up from $88.80 last year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) 2007 Father's Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey. More ... Park service issues water taxi permit to shuttle guests to Ft. Pickens By Franklin Hayes Special to Splash!       Curious to see how well Fort Pickens withstood Hurricane Ivan's wrath? Residents who don't own boats or don't want to hike to the remote Civil War - era fortification now have another option.Water taxi. More ... Zombies return in '28 Weeks Later' Running time: 99 minutes MPAA rating: R       I've always enjoyed zombie movies because they were so laughable. I mean, come on. Zombies move so slowly they make Frankenstein look like an Olympic sprinter. But then Danny Boyle created "28 Days Later" in 2005 and redefined the zombie genre by making zombies amped up with super strength, speed... More ... Act4Murder presents dinner theater in Grayton Beach       Act4Murder will present a fun-filled comedic murder mystery for dinner theater, "Muscling in on Murder," at the Gravel Road Restaurant in Grayton Beach on Saturday, June 16. What do a high-powered salesman, an inventor, a marketing guru, a big eater, a sound sleeper, a sex kitten, and a diet enth... More ... 'Hurricane on the Bayou' blows into Exploreum IMAX IMAX film and simulator herald beginning of 2007 hurricane season       MOBILE, ALA. - Hurricane season opens with a bang today as the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center begins showing the IMAX film, Hurricane on the Bayou. The film allows visitors to witness the destruction of Hurricane Katrina on the city of New Orleans and to see the biodiversity of the wetlands,... More ... Things I don't understand about 'the season'       Hey, it's June. We used to remember June for the beginning of summer, vacation time, and June Brides. Now we all huddle in terror of the upcoming Hurricane Season. More ... Alligator exhibit opens at Heritage Park & Cultural Center       The City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center's first traveling exhibit, "Alligators: Dragons in Paradise," runs until August 29th. The exhibit highlights the history of the alligator in Florida myth and culture and features exciting visual displays, interactive opportunities, and ... More ... Binoculars can reveal deep space objects       On Monday, June 18th, the waxing crescent moon sits midway between Venus and Saturn, a very nice sight for us. Approaching full, the moon passes just below Jupiter again on June 27th. This revolution of the moon around us, returning to the same place in the sky (passing slow moving Jupiter, in thi... More ... Quips worth chuckling about       My wife and I had words, But I didn't get to use mine. ~~~~~ Frustration is trying to find your glasses without your glasses. ~~~~~ Blessed are those who can give without remembering. And take without forgetting. ~~~~~ The irony of life is that, by the time You're old enough to know your way... More ...