Pensacola Beach, FL

'The Girl Who Stopped Swimming' is the latest from 'gods in Alabama' author       Joshilyn Jackson's new book, "The Girl Who Stopped Swimming," is much like her previous works, "gods in Alabama" and "Between, Georgia," in which she captures Southern life perfectly. Jackson's latest tale is part thriller, part supernatural exploration, part family drama and part journey of self-... More ... Tour the renovated Hopkins Boarding House in North Hill Many Pensacolians ate fried chicken, drank sweet tea at the former eatery       Pensacola's Historic North Hill Preservation Association's Spring Tour Event is a Hopkins House Celebration. Come for a tour down memory lane and see the unveiling of the restored Pensacola landmark, 900 North Spring Street, or most fondly known as Hopkins House, now the family home of Don and Eli... More ... The Emerald Coast golfers have a new trail to follow A South Florida golf course management company takes control of four local courses to create the Emerald Coast Golf Trail BY SCOTT PAGE Splash Magazine scott@gulfbreezenews.com       Spring is a time for rebirth and making things anew, a resurrection from winter. The azalea bushes are blooming pretty colors of pink and white, signaling the excitement and freshness of this most beautiful season. One symbol of this progression is the celebration of Easter. Another is the phoenix... More ... Create an outdoor room New furnishing materials withstand the elements Design Dude       Springtime on the Gulf Coast has arrived with it's warm gulf breezes and beautiful long sunsets. After a winter spent indoors, the time has finally come again to celebrate the outdoor beauty of the Gulf Coast. For many that means a return to porches, patios, and gardens. More ... Art is 'In Bloom' at Pensacola Museum of Art       The Pensacola Museum of Art is welcoming Spring to the area with "Art in Bloom", an art-and-floral inspired event benefiting the educational and programming services of the museum. This three day event will run Thursday, April 10 through Saturday, April 12. More ... Guarding the beach, in style       Lifeguards protecting swimmers along Pensacola Beach are using four new lifeguard stands on Casino Beach, three on the east side of the pier and one on the west. The new towers are two-man, Californiastyle stands constructed from fiberglass and stainless steel and stand six feet high. Fiberglass f... More ... email box Bible quotes tell the rest of the story       Pastor's Business Card A new pastor was visiting in the homes of his parishioners. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home , but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door. Therefore, he took out a business card and wrote "Revelation 3:20" on the back of it and stuck it i... More ... CRITIC'S CORNER By DNA Smith Caveman movie misses mark by being too grim       "10,000 B.C." Running time: 109 minutes MPAA rating: PG- 13 "10,000 B.C." is the latest special-effects epic from Roland "Independence Day" Emmerich. More ... Former Designing Women star now is mom to 'Samantha Who?' by Cindy Elavsky       Q: I am a big fan of Jean Smart and wonder what she is doing these days. - Brenda H., via e-mail A: The former "Designing Women" star is co-starring with Christina Applegate on ABC's breakout hit sitcom, "Samantha Who?" She plays Christina's young-at-heart mom, Regina, and to me, she steals ever... More ... Look for Splash! Magazine at these fine locations throughout Northwest Florida:       FLORIDA/ALABAMA Visitor Information Center - I10 @Alabama/FLState Line DESTIN Destin Commons Fort 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 ...