Yes, the economy is lagging and real estate languishing, but we're more in love with this city than ever, and in our May "Best of 2008" issue we’re going to tell you the reasons why, from the sublime to the silly. We’d like to include some of your reasons as well. Please tell us, in as few or as many words as you like, what it is about Sarasota right now that touches you, thrills you, sustains you and keeps you coming back for more.

All your comments can be viewed online, and some may be selected for publication—with your name—in the May issue. Thanks for sharing the love—we can’t wait to hear what you’ll say.

--Pam Daniel, Editorial Director