Dr. Seuss’ words continue to inspire



Many of us have grown up with Dr. Seuss, either reading his books as children, or reading them to our children. Not many of us will ever forget "The Cat in a Hat," or "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."   His real name was not Dr. Seuss – that was his middle name, and he planned to use his real […]

Park visitors, rangers show excitement at Fort Pickens



Scott Page/Gulf Breeze News Cannons await visitors at historic Fort Pickens. The national park reopened to the public May 22, and park visitors and rangers alike are excited about getting out to the park for the first time in nearly five years. Despite the fact that the Gulf Island National Seashore (GINS) staff still faces several challenges in getting the […]

Sen. Gaetz to visit Pensacola Beach today



Citizens concerned about property taxes, education, the economy, the future of Northwest Florida’s military bases, health care and other state issues can share their views one-on-one with state Sen. Don Gaetz today on Pensacola Beach. From early morning until well into the evening, Gaetz will meet with citizens, speak to business and civic leaders, visit with students, teachers and parents […]

This week on Pensacola Beach



Saturday, June 6 Full Moon Walk and National Trails Day, 8 p.m. at Fort Pickens entrance gate. Details: 934-2600. Sunday, June 7 Fiesta Sand Sculpture contest, 8 a.m. at the Gulfside Pavilion.To register, visit www.fiestaoffiveflags.org. Tuesday, June 9 Bands on the Beach, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m at the Gulfside Pavilion. Touch of Gray will perform 50’s […]

Fiesta celebrates history with balls, parades and visits

Juan Sebastián de Elcano visits Pensacola

The Juan Sebastián de Elcano, the world’s third largest tall ship, will be in Pensacola until June 8 to help commemorate the 450th anniversary of the discovery of Pensacola. Pensacola was settled in 1559 by Spanish explorers, and the tall ship will represent this journey and honor the community’s Spanish heritage. The ship will be docked at the Pensacola Port […]

Summer concert series get into full swing in June



Dive into summer music on Pensacola Beach four nights a week as the Bands on the Beach and Sounds of Summer music series gets into full swing. The popular outdoor concert series Bands on the Beach continues from 7-9 p.m. each Tuesday evening at the Gulfside Pavilion. Sounds of Summer weekend concert series keeps the music rolling from 6-8 p.m. […]

The Club Scene



Thursday 6/4 Bimini Beach Bar Live Entertainment. Paddy O’ Leary’s Texas Hold’em 444 Fun, 7 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge Tim Spencer, 8 p.m. Friday 6/5 Paradise Bar & Grill Wildwood, 6 p.m. Seville Quarter Fly-by Radio Festival Concert, 8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge The Shiz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Bamboo Willie’s The Astronauts, 9 p.m. Bimini Beach Bar Live music, band […]

‘Gran Torino’ is one of Eastwood’s best movies

Couch Theater

PICKS OF THE WEEK “Gran Torino” — “Gran Torino” is not only one of Clint Eastwood’s best movies (he starred and served as its director), but it is also one of the best films of 2008. Eastwood plays Walt Kowalski, a grizzled, cantankerous Korean War veteran and retired autoworker living in a depressed, run-down neighborhood in Detroit, where he is […]

Fiesta of Five Flags events fill week with fun

THINGS TO DO

Thursday, June 4 ‘Amici’ art exhibit showcases Hueler and Stewart The Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts Gallery will feature retrospective works of renowned artists Hank Heuler and Duncan Stewart, both of Pensacola in the “Amici” art exhibit. A reception for the artists is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 4. It is free and open to the public. […]

Local man convicted for having child porn



A Gulf Breeze real estate broker was one of three Northwest Florida men sentenced May 28 to federal prison for possessing child pornography. Charles L. Cunningham, 66, whose residential address was not released by the U.S. Marshal’s Service, was sentenced to five years behind bars after investigators discovered he was using Internet payment mechanisms such as “PayPal” to order monthly […]