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Design Dude

Over the past several months we've discussed how to begin the process of furnishing a room. This month is where the fun begins! We will be able to finally leave the house with our design folders, measurements, and color schemes. More...

Sunsets A new tradition:

in Plaza de Luna

Where is the best place to enjoy a Pensacola Sunset? Plaza de Luna, the City of Pensacolas newest waterfront park located at the southern end of Palafox Street on Pensacola Bay. More...

Intimidated by cooking fresh seafood? It's actually easy.

Here are three recipes, ranging from moderately difficult, to middle of the road, to couldn't be easier. And if you don't have fresh Pompano, substitute your favorite Gulf fish.

All recipes provided by "Gettin' Hooked" columnist Mark Clabaugh

This one is real fancy... Pompano with crabmeat and citrus beurre blanc beurre blanc INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup minced shallots 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup whipping cream 2 large eggs 1/2 cup whole milk More...

CRITIC'S CORNER

'Prom Night' turns out to be a forgettable experience

By DNA Smith

"Prom Night" Running time: 88 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 "Prom Night" is the latest in a long line of milquetoast horror movies that don't deliver much in screams or suspense. More...

Pick and choose from this group of 13 short stories

"I'd Like" by Amanda Michalopoulou (Dalkey Archive Press, $12.50) Reviewed by Katy Olson

The curious collection of objects that reappear throughout Amanda Michalopoulou's "I'd Like" -- a glass of whiskey, a red beret, soluble aspirin -- grow in meaning as the stories themselves unfurl in this unusual group of 13 short stories. More...

Summer Safety

Tips on sunburn, jelly fish stings and undertows

We all love the sun and salt water, and who doesn't want to play in really choppy, high surf? It's fun to feel the waves surge around and beneath us, but we need to know the facts of beach safety to truly enjoy the Gulf Coast safely! More...

Memorial day

a day of remembrance

Memorial Day means boating, cookouts and the official start of summer vacation. More...

Dining

Rise and Dine...

Breakfast at Surf Burger?

Surf Burger 500 Quietwater Beach Pensacola Beach, FL (850) 932-1417 Don't get caught up thinking that eating breakfast at a restaurant called "Surf Burger" might not be a good idea - you'd be missing out! More...

Watch the sunset from Floyd's

Floyd's Shrimp House On the Boardwalk Okaloosa Island Ft. Walton Beach Pensacola Beach, FL (850) 243-2232 One of the many luxuries we as local residents have is the ability to dine at the many restaurants up and down the Gulf Coast. More...

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Pensacola celebrates 450 years For 450 days

The public is invited to a kick-off celebration on May 23 at 5 p.m. The street party will be held on Palafox Place surrounding the fountain at the Escambia County Courthouse.

Pensacola is throwing one of the longest parties in history to celebrate having the longest history in North America. To commemorate its 450th anniversary, Pensacola will celebrate for 450 days from May 23, 2008 to August 15, 2009. More...

5 things 2 Do: Mothers Day

She's Simply MOM!

By Karen Murphy Splash! Magazine

What to do for your Mother on Mothers Day if she's not into a Day at the Spa or a fun filled afternoon fighting the crowds at the mall? More...

Enjoy more time on your dime!

Northwest Florida offers numerous cost-friendly activities during all times of the year. May, however, presents a certain exciting adventure just waiting to eatup your time, but not your money. May is national bike month. More...

Military Appreciation

Pensacola Beach businesses announce events, discounts for Military Appreciation Month

May is Military Appreciation Month, and Pensacola Beach businesses are abuzz with activities and events to honor our servicemen and women. More...

'Two and a Half Men' are not a duet

by Cindy Elavsky

Q: One of my favorite shows is "Two and a Half Men." Can you tell me if the stars sing the theme song? - F.L., via e-mail A: The opening of the popular CBS sitcom, starring Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer and Angus T. More...

Where does the sand come from?

Pensacola Beach proudly brags of the "world's whitest beaches," and it would be very hard to prove otherwise. Yet, if you asked everyone you knew why our beautiful sugar white sand is so unique, few of us could explain. More...

Bad Hair Day?

The Ronald McDonald House Can Help!

Support the Ronald McDonald House Kaps for Kids event in May and fix your bad hair day! Kaps for Kids is a fun and easy way to help support the Ronald McDonald House. More...

Shorebird disturbances become a matter of survival

Many species of Florida's water birds nest right on the beach, including gulls, terns, black skimmers, plovers and oystercatchers.

Barrier islands and sandbars are favored nesting sites because they afford these groundnesting birds protection from land predators. The birds have adapted to the temperature extremes, hurricanes, high winds and coastal flooding. More...

Fishing

I'm giddy ...

Snapper is in season!

By Mark Clabaugh

April 15th was opening day of Red Snapper Fishing and I cannot begin to express how exciting the fishing was even though the opening days were pretty rough. More...

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Nightlife

Fun when the sun goes down!

Bars and Night Clubs: Seville Quarter 130 E Government Street, Pensacola, FL32502 850-434-6211 www.rosies.com EVERYDAY: Pensacola Poker Alliance Texas Hold 'Em. MONDAYS: Bar Bingo at in Lili Marlene's, 8 p.m. More...

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Live Entertainment

Evenings in Olde Seville Square

returns for an exciting season

Pensacola's celebrated free outdoor concert series, Evenings in Olde Seville Square, returns for its 21st season of elegant evenings of music under the stars. More...

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Happenings

Feeling stressed?

May is Mental Health Month, so enjoy 'A Day in the Park'

Doesn't a nice day in Seville Square sound good? In honor of Mental Health Month, Catholic Charities' Pensacola Region will hold "A Day in the Park." This event is free and open to the public. More...

Found gloves

Forgotton handwear becomes touching work of art

By Caitlin M. Gallardo

The glove lady stopped to pick up her first glove, a ladies cotton gardening glove, when she was in college. Twenty years and 400 gloves later, she finally had an outlet where the world could see them. More...

PMA presents Facing Abstraction: Refiguring the Body in the 20th Century

Exhibition opens with a preview reception from 6-8pm Friday, May 2 and continues through Saturday, July 12

The Pensacola Museum of Art (PMA) is pleased to announce "Facing Abstraction: Refiguring the Body in the Twentieth Century" on view in the Lewis Bear Family Galleries Friday, May 2 through Saturday, July 12. More...

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