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Let's go CRABBIN'!

BY LISA NEWELL Splash Magazine splash@gulfbreezenews.com

It's been years, but the memories are still fresh ... I was about 10 years old, spending time with my aunt and uncle at their beach house in Gilchrist, Texas, on the Bolivar Peninsula that was devastated by Hurricane Ike last year. More...

The ZOO Northwest Florida celebrates new moms and baby animals

Summer ZooCamp The annual summer ZOOCamp kicks off June 8th for kids ages 6-11, and runs weekly through August 7th. More...

Hal Urban suggests new application of Ten Commandments

"The 10 Commandments of Common Sense" by Hal Urban (Fireside Books, $13)

Reviewed by Chris Richcreek

Some Christians will have a hard time fully embracing Hal Urban's "The 10 Commandments of Common Sense: Wisdom From the Scriptures for People of All Beliefs," recently released in paperback. More...

'Taken' should be, well, taken seriously

By DNA Smith

PICK OF THE WEEK "Taken" — Written and produced by Luc Besson ("The Professional," "La Femme Nikita," "The Transporter"), "Taken" is a fast-paced adventure thriller. More...

Blue Angels extend practice dates for remainder of 2009

The Blue Angels have scheduled extended practice sessions behind the National Naval Aviation Museum for Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10 this week. Practices begin at 8:30 a.m.** and last about an hour. More...

Waters simply loved war-time reporting

Hall of Fame photojournalist chosen for Emerald Coast Honor Flight IV

By Joe Culpepper Splash! Magazine

If Fred Waters is physically able to travel to Washington, D.C., on April 29 as part of the fourth World War II veterans Emerald Coast Honor Flight, he might be strongly tempted to chronicle the trip for local media. More...

EscaRosa Independence Weekend to honor wounded warriors with bicycle rally

Saturday, May 16 at Veterans Memorial Park

Severely wounded American heroes injured on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan will be challenged, honored and cheered during EscaRosa Independence Weekend (EIW) from May 14-17 in the Pensacola Bay Area. More...

Pensacola Pelicans kick off season May 14 with great talent

Pensacola-Born Kyle Middleton joins Pels The Pensacola Pelicans signed right-handed pitcher Kyle Middleton to contract for the 2009 season. 2007 was 6' 6" 230-pound hurler Middleton's first, albeit brief, encounter with the Pelicans. More...

FAMILY FUN

Families to gather at Henderson Beach State Park for Family Fun Arts Fest

The Okaloosa Arts Alliance (OAA) in conjunction with the Friends of the Emerald Coast State Parks invites you to the 2nd Annual Family Fun Arts Fest on Sunday, May 17, 2009 from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Henderson Beach State Park. More...

What's in the sky for the month of May?

For May 2009, the Moon will be first quarter on May 1st — the ideal phase for getting out your small scope or binoculars and noting the rugged lunar surface first imaged by Galileo 400 years ago. More...

Test your knowledge of useless trivia

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. MOVIES: "The Sound of Music" features how many von Trapp children? 2. MUSIC: Which 1970s band released the hit "Smoke on the Water"? 3. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first U.S. president to be photographed? 4. More...

Naval Live Oaks the canopy that protects and defends

New interactive exhibits explain the role this magnificent tree played in U.S history

BY LISA NEWELL Splash Magazine splash@gulfbreezenews.com

Moss draped oaks spread their limbs far and wide all along the coastal south, offering shade, a habitat for animals and protection from hurricane force winds. More...

TOP 10 MOVIES

1. 17 Again (PG-13) Zac Efron, Leslie Mann 2. State of Play (PG-13) Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck 3. Monsters vs. Aliens (PG) animated 4. Hannah Montana The Movie (G) Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus 5. More...

Celebrity Extra

Drew Carey not trying to replace legendary host Bob Barker on 'Price'

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: I am so excited that the summer movie season is here. I can't wait to see the new "Star Trek" movie. What movies are you most looking forward to? More...

Navy nurse Davey did angelic duty

Gulf Breeze resident served on hospital ship USS Refuge, treated wounded soldiers

They were known, simply, as "angels." Military nurses who cared for wounded soldiers on hospital ships like the USS Refuge were vital to the United States' victorious combat effort during World War II, yet their stories have largely gone untold th More...

Kids, plan your summer now at UWF

Sample UWF Summer programs include Energy Camp and Marine Science Camp

UWF Continuing Education Explore Summer Programs is partnering with top regional companies to help make this summer fun for local kids! Summer Programs 2009 has an amazing line up. More...