December 2007 Issue On the Beach 2008 Visitors' Annual On the Trail of the Sea Turtles Best Attractions, Dining, Shopping, Entertainment and more.

Feature Stories 10 Best  Adrienne at Home  Designer Adrienne Vittadini and her husband, Gigi, create a dreamy seaside retreat. Einstein on the Beach  Famous visitors have a genius for discovering Sarasota. Here are just a few. King of the Thrill  A rare interview with Sarasota's mega-selling--and fiercely private--novelist Stephen King. On the Trail of the Turtles  The world's threatened loggerhead turtles find a friend in Sarasota wildlife painter John Seerey-Lester. On the Waterfront  Where to find Sarasota's best restaurant views—and what to order when you get there. Departments Art Alive  In a city renowned for its cultural riches, museums and galleries thrive. Cottage Industry  Great new finds for your seaside retreat. Fashion Statement—Sabra Libertore  Spotted at the Ringling Museum's Ungala Gala. Hot Pursuits  Sports and recreation for athletes and fans. In Sarasota, it's all about the beach.  Natural Selection—snowy plover  An illustrator's notebook of Sarasota flora and fauna. Oh, the Places You'll Go  Sarasota's tourist attractions are something to see. The Good Life  The Social Detective  Crime novelist Leslie Glass sees red at the pre-Mistletoe Ball event at Saks. Upstaged  Sarasota's arts community shines in the spotlight. Your Place in the Sun  Local resorts have all the comforts of home—and more.