I took a drive around Pensacola Beach this afternoon. There were plenty of families at Quietwater Beach, a parasailer in the air, and people fishing in Santa Rosa Sound. There were a few boarded-up windows, but far more “Open” signs on businesses.

I spotted a few people filling sandbags at the South Santa Rosa County Recreation Center in Gulf Breeze. Katrina’s aim toward Louisiana seems to have people watching, but no longer too worried.

The biggest concern yesterday was gas, but what I’ve seen here is just the low octane gasoline sold out. There were lines at the stations yesterday. One woman I spoke to said she happily got into what looked like a short line only to see the first person in the line finish filling his vehicle and take out several (she said 12) large gas cans. So much for the short wait.