Pensacola Beach, FL

Summer wanes, autumn begins       Summer may end on September 23, the day of the autumnal equinox, but for all of us across Northwest Florida, summer simply can not be over! An equinox is an astronomical event when the sun can be observed directly above the Earth's equator, and the Sun crosses the celestial equator. 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 ... Community steps up to save zoo Millions still needed to ensure The Zoo-Northwest Florida's stability BY FRANKLIN HAYES Splash! Magazine       Could this be the last year to watch lions bask in the sun at The Zoo - Northwest Florida? Park officials announced in July that they need $3 million within the next year and at least $1 million of it by the end of 2007 to keep the park open. More ... Naval Air Museum comes alive!       The National Museum of Naval Aviation takes great pride in not only its grand collection of Naval aviation history - including over 150 restored Naval aircraft - but also through the ability for all guests to walk right up to these incredible birds with no obstruction of ropes or glass encasement... More ... Design dude will help you live in Style       Have you ever stared at the empty rooms in your new home and wondered, "where do I go from here?" Have you had trouble trying to mix new pieces in with Aunt Mildred's antique sofa? Have you wondered about the most effective way to hang pictures, or wanted to know how working with a design profes... More ... BLACKENED REDFISH - PAUL PRUDHOMME       Yield: 6 Each 8-10oz redfish fillets 3/4 Pound Unsalted butter, -melted SEASONING MIX 1 Tablespoon Sweet paprika 2 ½ Teaspoons Salt 1 Teaspoon Onion powder 1 Teaspoon Garlic powder 1 Teaspoon Ground cayenne-pepper More ... Well Read True romantics will enjoy 'Darcy Spirit' Reviewed by Ealish Waddell       "Me and Mr. Darcy - The True Darcy Spirit" by Alexandra Potter (Touchstone, $14) Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" remains beloved today for many reasons, not the least of which is the feminism inherent in the tale of a woman who is trained to marry for security and social standing but res... More ... Here come the Loggerheads Rare daytime hatching draws crowd       Kirsten Dahlen says she's been watching turtles hatch since she was 8 years old, and a daytime hatching is a rarity. Asmall crowd gathered Friday behind Calle Hermosa on Pensacola Beach to watch the progression as the sand boiled to reveal over 98 tiny loggerhead hatchlings coming toward the ligh... More ... Screen Shots 'Superbad' full of super hilarity       Running time: 117 minutes MPAA rating: R If you loved "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," "Knocked Up" or "Talladega Nights," then you definitely need to catch "Superbad." It is the funniest movie of the fall season. So funny, in fact, you'll need to see it twice because you'll be laughing so hard you'll ... More ... Marc Cohn to release album later this year       Q: What happened to the show "Pirate Master" that was on CBS? -- Mary W., Clarksville, Tenn. A: "Pirate Master," the reality show created by Mark Burnett of "Survivor" fame, is finishing out its episodic run online at CBS.com. More ... email box       Secret to a long life One day I saw a wonderful old gal sitting on her front step, so I walked up to her and said, "I couldn't help noticing how happy you look! What is your secret for such a long, happy life?" "I smoke ten stogies a day," she said. "Before I go to bed, I smoke a nice big joint. More ...