Pensacola Beach, FL

Northwest Florida greets the fall... southern style       After visiting New England in late September, I am having a hard time calling the slight cooling of temperatures we experience here, "fall," but I am still excited about it! I love the season of Harvest, and I am so proud of the way Northwest Floridians find ways to make the season look and feel l... 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 ... Cutting-edge Builder's Stone offers beautiful tile and mosaic designs for your home by Scott Page Splash!       Homeowners are constantly looking for ways to enhance the appearance of their homes. They ordinarily make charming structural improvements, meticulously manicure the landscaping or add attractive features such as pools or fountains. Now there is a new home beautification option that many people ha... More ... 'Body Blast' class starts at Chip's Gym       Amanda Kilgore (certified personal trainer and fitness consultant) is new to the Gulf Breeze area. She is AFAA certified, adult CPR, AED and First Aid qualified. Amanda trained under Senior Trainer Jeff Robinson for 2 years in Huntsville, Ala. More ... Design dude: Select your style       Q:We've just moved here from New York, and I don't know what style works best in Florida. How do I figure out what styles are going to be best for my rooms? - A.B. A: Style should be based on your personal taste, and not dictated by the place you live. Gulf Coast style is more about an attitude a... More ... DONNA'S DAY: CREATIVE FAMILY FUN Create Playful 3-D Art in Three Easy Steps By Donna Erickson       Join your kids in creating art in 3-D with this easy and fun activity using household basics: corrugated cardboard from an empty box, scissors, paint and markers. That's it. Watch your kids enjoy hours of fun with this clever construction technique. More ... Cartoon Read the Story... FREEDOM PAGES Offering discounts to those who pay the priceour servicemen and women!       and women! Welcome to a new feature in Splash Magazine ... Freedom Pages. The military has a strong presence in Northwest Florida, from those who defend our shores in the air, on land and on the sea. There is also an abundance of military retirees who fell in love with Northwest Florida and deci... More ... Red Snapper Livornese       "A tangy, easy recipe for almost any firm-fleshed fish fillets: red snapper, sea bass, grouper. Adaptable for sole, flounder, tilapia, and other thin fillets by adjusting cooking time. Serve with white rice or couscous, and a salad or steamed broccoli. More ... Girl reinvents herself after faking amnesia "Forget About It" By Caprice Crane (Warner Books, $13.99) Reviewed by Cindy Elavsky       Caprice Crane's latest book, "Forget About It," is everything a good chicklit book should be: smart, funny, entertaining and a touch bittersweet. Crane's keen outer ear for dialogue and inner ear for what women are really thinking lends to the believability and likeability of her main character, J... More ... Learn more about the Zoo Community Forum is Oct. 10 at PJC       A few weeks ago, the news became public that the Zoo of Northwest Florida was facing a financial crisis, caused in part by Hurricane Ivan. Since then, many local residents from community leaders to small children have stepped up to help raise the $1 million needed toward the $3 million Zoo staff ... More ... Ping-pong, kung fu star in 'Balls of Fury' "Balls of Fury" Running time: 90 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 CRITIC'S CORNER By DNA Smith       If you see just one ping-pong kung-fu movie this year, let it be "Balls of Fury." Well, actually it's the only ping-pong kung-fu movie this year. Or ever, I think. Dan Fogler stars as Randy Daytona, who competed in the 1988 Olympics when he was just a boy. More ... email box       Great questions to think about Can you cry under water? How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered? Why do you have to "put your two cents in" ... but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to? More ...