Pensacola Beach, FL

Give Thanks for all our blessings       We get so hurried in the course of our week, handling the mundane tasks and trying to overcome the bigger problems. Many of us struggle with our health, our finances, raising children, caring for elderly parents, and other challenges that cloud our perspective. 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 ... Eureka! UWF Archaeologists discover second oldest U.S shipwreck       The University of West Florida publicly announced Oct. 11 that after several months of evaluation, the shipwreck in Pensacola Bay formerly known as "Target 17" is the remains of one of the colonization ships of the Tristan de Luna fleet that sank in Pensacola Bay during a hurricane in 1559. More ... Tea: the leaf that changed the world "The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide" by Mary Lou Heiss and Robert J. Heiss (Ten Speed Press, $29.95) Reviewed by Larry Cox       This new book is as satisfying as a steaming cup of jasmine tea. Mary Lou Heiss and Robert J. Heiss are tea merchants based in Massachusetts. Together, they document how a single plant - the Camellia sinensis, or tea bush - has enthralled and sustained people throughout the world for well over ... More ... Turkey Frozen? Go Ahead and Cook It, Expert Says       If you're in charge of cooking the Thanksgiving turkey, you may not have to plan as far ahead as you thought you did, according to Iowa State University Extension food science specialist Sam Beattie. "Cooking a frozen turkey is an acceptable and safe way to go," Beattie said. More ... Dress up your cranberry sauce this year Quick Blueberry- Cranberry Relish       This unique relish takes just minutes to make and is great as an appetizer with some Brie, or with leftover turkey. More ... Muffin Turkeys dress up table       Make it, create it and eat it! That's what "food art" is all about. Adding imaginative touches to meals and snacks is a festive and fun way for kids to get involved in holiday food preparations. More ... Design Dude dishes latest market finds       Design Dude: What are the latest trends in decorating? How can I make them work in my house? - R.J. Thanks for the question, it couldn't have come at a better time... High Point Furniture Market occurred last month, and there were several trends both in terms of style and color that should be bi... More ... Coastal Properties reveals premiere space Regions Bank Bldg. offers newly designed suites in Gulf Breeze Proper       An exciting thing is happening in downtown Gulf Breeze proper - more office space has become available for sale or lease, and the space can be customized for the specific use of your business! "The Regions Bank building is very accessible to both downtown Gulf Breeze and Pensacola. More ... Redfish Court-Bouillon       Recipe yield: 12 servings. This is a New Orleans Classic. Redfish, in a simple, delicious, almost creamy tomato style sauce. More ... Look for Jupiter It dominates the Southwest sky until Thanksgiving       For November, the Moon will be last quarter on November 1st, the Hunter's Moon occurring on October 26th. The first week of November will thus find the Moon waning and rising later each evening. The waning crescent moon is passing about 3 degrees north of Venus on November 5th. The new moon occur... More ... CRITIC'S CORNER By DNA Smith 'Michael Clayton' is worth price of admission       "Michael Clayton" Running time: 120 minutes MPAA rating: R When I saw the poster and previews for "Michael Clayton," I had no idea what this movie was supposed to be about. In fact, it looked kind of dull. But, I'm a fan of George Clooney, so I took a chance. More ... Mary Frann, of Newhart Show, died in '98       Q: What is Mary Frann doing now? She starred with Bob Newhart on his sitcom in the '80s. - L.S., Arcadia, Fla. A: Mary, who was best known as Bob Newhart's wife, Joanne Loudon, on "Newhart," passed away in 1998 of an undiagnosed condition called lipomatosis, combined with a scarring of the heart... More ... email box Know your Southern football a little better       (1) What does the average Alabama player get on his SATs? Drool. (2) What do you get when you put thirty-two Arkansas cheerleaders in one room? A full set of teeth. (3) How do you get a South Carolina cheerleader into your dorm room? More ...