Local News - Splash! Magazine
Published August 1, 2010
When hangin’ at the beach on a hot August day, there is nothing more refreshing than a delicious frozen treat to cool you down – enter BeachPops!
BeachPops, a fresh new approach to healthy yet deliciously refreshing frozen treats opened on Pensacola Beach last month.
August Calendar
Published August 1, 2010
Sunday, August 1
Loblolly Theatre
presents new show
Pensacola’s Loblolly Theatre presents Yolanda Reed’s "Women Walk Through it as if it Wasn't There.”
NOT YOUR GARDEN VARIETY REPTILES!
Published August 1, 2010
Reptiles have crept, crawled and slithered from all over the globe to invade the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science RCenter in Downtown Mobile. Called Reptile Planet, this new exhibit features 30 live, exotic creatures from more than 20 different countries and is open now through Oct. 24.
Here’s to BEER!
Published August 1, 2010
Beer, if you think about it, is much like a family member or friend.
What's helps you relax after a long day at work? What accompanies you to football games, concerts and the beach? What do you sometimes turn to when things go wrong?
The answer could as easily be beer as it could be your best friend, boyfriend or girlfriend, mother, father, brother or sister.
Cheeseburgers in paradise
Published August 1, 2010
Even with an abundance of local and fresh frozen seafood options available, there are still times that the only thing that will satisfy is the great American favorites – a cheeseburger and fries!
New OHV trails approved for Blackwater State Forest
Published August 1, 2010
The Florida Acquisition and Restoration Council has approved an amendment to the Blackwater River State Forest management plan to allow for the development of a new off-highway vehicle (OHV) trail riding area.
The projected time to have the OHV trail riding area in north Santa Rosa County open for business is fall of 2011.
Nic can always Cage the beast
Published August 1, 2010
‘A’-List movie stars have the ability to immerse themselves into a role and ‘become’ a character – bringing icons to life and giving films the believability necessary for a memorable viewing experience.
‘Drop Dead Diva’ is back with guest stars a-plenty
Published August 1, 2010
Q: I am so excited that Lifetime Television’s “Drop Dead Diva” is back for another season. Can you give me any teasers on what to expect? — Kimberly T., St. Louis
It’s time to go Back to School
Published August 1, 2010
Just as you were settling into your summer routine,, (Beep! Beep!) staying up late, sleeping till 10 o’clock, lazing by the pool, eating watermelon for dinner, (Beep! Beep!) the darn alarm clock rings, reminding us that it’s time to go back to school.
Woollard’s poetry tugs at the heart
Published August 1, 2010
Local poet and artist Laurie Woollard has released “The Boy at the Fence,” a collection of poems both in print and on audio disk.
He has given away more than 4,000 copies of the collection, and it is also on sale now at Barnes and Nobles.
For Copson, art is about telling a story
Published August 1, 2010
Sidney Copson was born and raised on Oahu, Hawaii. He classifies herself as a third generation “Hawaiian.”
Her grandparents moved there from California and Canada to find work in the Sugar industry in the early 1900’s.
Just another day on the job ... well,kinda
Published August 1, 2010
There are certain perks that come with being a working member of the media. The occasional complimentary dish; free entry to many sporting events and concerts; and the opportunity to meet and endless list of amazing people are just a few.
‘Alice in wonderland’
Published August 1, 2010
The director who took you to Never Never Land with Peter Pan creates another
Local star burning hot to be next American Idol
Published August 1, 2010
Pensacola native Brooke Woods- Smith holds many titles. The 28- year old singer has to balance her blossoming career with many other obligations – each calling for her time, attention and charming presence. Woods-Smith has been performing since the age of two, inspired by her faith…and her mother.
LOOKING AHEAD...
Published August 1, 2010
De Luna Fest Headliners Bush, Daughtry and Dierks Bentley have been added to the De Luna Fest line-up finalizing an already impressive list of performers for its inaugural year including performances from Stone Temple Pilots, 311, 30 Seconds to Mars, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Paper Tongues, The Submarines, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Bravery, Rebelution,
Free summer concerts continue in August
Published August 1, 2010
Bands on the Beach
Things are rocking on Pensacola Beach with the popular outdoor summer concert series, Bands on the Beach. Located in the beautiful Gulfside Pavilion overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, this series offers a free concert every Tuesday night from 7-9 p.m.
Just living the dream
Published August 1, 2010
Kyle Brown is getting to ‘live the dream’ – and he didn’t have to go very far to do it.
Brown, a 2006 GBHS graduate, recently completed his college baseball career at the University of West Florida. A little more than a month later, Brown signed with the Pensacola Pelicans, who play on the UWF campus.
Where to find the fun when the sun goes down
Published August 1, 2010
Bamboo Willie’s: 400 Quietwater Beach Road
Pensacola Beach
(850) 916-9888
Live music every Friday-Sunday. Check the web for monthly calendar:
Bimini Beach Bar: 400 Quietwater Beach Road
Pensacola Beach
August brings annual celestial firework show
Published August 1, 2010
The month of August marks the arrival of the Perseid Meteor Shower, our best annual celestial fireworks show. The peak viewing night will be August 12, when the Moon will be a thin crescent and setting in early evening; so it will not be a factor when the radiant rises in the NE after midnight.
Best places to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower
Published August 1, 2010
E very year in the month of August, nature puts on an amazing celestial firework show know as the Perseid Metor Shower.
The annual show of “shooting-stars” has been observed for about 2,000 years. This year, Perseids peaks on the night of August 12, with as many as 60 meteors per hour.
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