Restaurant View: Marina Jack; Ophelia's on the Bay, University Park Grille

 

American Restaurant: Patrick’s; Libby's, Stonewood Grill

 

Meal Deal: Libby's; Applebee's, Sweet Tomatoes

 

Italian Restaurant: Carrabba's; Caragiulo's, Divino, Mediterraneo

 

Chinese Restaurant: Mrs. Chen's; Empress Garden, Mak's

 

Japanese Restaurant: Da Ru Ma; JoTo's, Pacific Rim

 

Thai Restaurant: Bangkok; Siam Orchid, Tropical Thai

 

French Restaurant: C'est La Vie; Bijou Café, Maison Blanche

 

Central/South American Restaurant: Selva Grill; Columbia, Javier's

 

Mexican Restaurant: Mi Pueblo; El Adobe, Two Senoritas

 

Romantic Restaurant: Ophelia's on the Bay; Bijou Café, Euphemia Haye, Michael's On East

 

Seafood Restaurant: Bonefish Grill; Barnacle Bill's, Captain Brian's

 

Restaurant to Seal the Deal: Michael's On East; Bijou Café, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse

 

New Restaurant: Libby's; Ceviche, Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

 

Steakhouse: Fleming’s; Outback, Ruth's Chris

 

Wine List: Fleming’s; Libby's, Michael's On East

 

Power Breakfast: First Watch; Broken Egg, Word of Mouth

 

Brunch: The Colony; University Park Grille, Vernona at the Ritz-Carlton

 

Bar Scene: Ceviche; Gator Club, Horse Feathers, Libby's

 

Restaurant to Eat Outdoors: TIE: Marina Jack, Mattison's City Grille; Ophelia's on the Bay, University Park Grille

 

Restaurant to Arrive by Boat: Marina Jack; Mar Vista, Old Salty Dog

 

Non-chain Pizza: Rico's; Demetrios, Il Panificio

 

Dessert: Euphemia Haye; The Melting Pot, Yoders

 

Vegetarian: Simon's; Chutney's, Whole Foods

 

Small Plates: TIE: Ceviche, Sangria; Hyde Park, Libby's

 

Sushi: Pacific Rim; Da Ru Ma, Yume

 

Burger: Patrick’s; Five Guys, Cheeburger Cheeburger

 

Barbecue: The Oaks; Alday’s BBQ, Lee Roy Selmon's

 

Caterer: Michael's On East; Morton's, Nellie's

 

Deli: Nellie's; Morton's, TooJays

 

Gourmet Market: Morton's; Fresh Market, Whole Foods

 

Wine Store: Total Wine; Michael's On East, Morton's

 

Bakery: Publix; C'est La Vie, Morton's

 

Happy Hour: Hyde Park; Gecko's, Libby's

 

 

 

 

Performing Arts Group: Asolo Repertory Theatre; Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota Ballet

 

Local actor/actress: Carolyn Michel; Cliff Roles, Shelly Whiteside

 

Black-tie Event: UnGala; Catholic Charities Ball, Orchid Ball

 

Place to Work Out: YMCA; Gold's Gym, Shapes

 

Festival or Event: Sarasota Film Festival; E-fest, Florida Winefest & Auction

 

Place to Watch a Performance: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; FSU Center for the Performing Arts, Sarasota Opera House

 

Live Music: Van Wezel; Mattison's City Grill, 5 O'Clock Club

 

Place to Play Tennis: University Park Country Club; Laurel Oak Country Club, Serendipity Racquet Club

 

Place to Play Golf: University Park Country Club; Laurel Oak Country Club, TPC Prestancia

 

Museum: Ringling Museum; G.WIZ, South Florida Museum

 

Art Gallery: Dabbert Gallery; Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art, Galleria Silecchia

 

 

 

 

Salon: Yellow Strawberry; Diane K, Marmalade, Nuovo

 

Kids Store: L. Kids; Bun in the Oven, Children's World

 

Women’s Boutique: Chico's; Kelietza, L. Boutique

 

Men’s Boutique: The Met; Brooks Brothers, Tommy Bahama

 

Skincare: Neoderm; The Met, University Park Dermatology

 

Customer Service: Saks; Children's World, The Met

 

Antique Store: Sarasota Architectural Salvage; Crissy Galleries, Sarasota Antique Mall

 

Bookstore: Barnes & Noble; Borders, Sarasota News & Books

 

Bank: Bank of America; SunTrust, Wachovia

 

Florist: Beneva Flowers; Bee Ridge Florist, Flowers by Fudgie

 

Home Accessories: HomeGoods; Bed, Bath and Beyond, Pier One

 

Furniture Store: Robb & Stucky; Kanes, Home Resource

 

Consignment Store: Woman's Exchange; Designing Women, House of Lords, Laura Jean's

 

Gift Shop: Persnickity Cat; Crowder’s Gifts & Gadgets, Elysian Fields

 

Place to Buy Swimsuits: Swim Mart; Dillards, Splash Sun & Fun, Swim City

 

Spa: The Met; Body & Spirit, the Ritz-Carlton Spa

 

Landscaper: ArtisTree; Bella Terra, Critter Ridge

 

Dry Cleaners: Cove Cleaners; Bob's, Michael the Cleaner

 

Retirement Community: Plymouth Harbor; Glenridge, Kobernick-Anchin

 

Veterinarian: Clark Road (Dr. Thom Smith); Bay Road Animal Hospital, Gulf Gate Animal Hospital

 

 

 

 

Tourist Attraction: Beaches; Mote Aquarium, Ringling Museum

 

Local TV Personality: Bob Harrigan; Heidi Godman, John Scalzi

 

Blogger: Robert Plunket; David Grimes, MC Coolidge

 

Place to Take Kids: G.WIZ; Mote Aquarium, Sarasota Jungle Gardens

 

Beach: Siesta Key Beach; Lido Beach, Whitney Beach (Longboat Key)

 

Place to Take Pictures: Siesta Key Beach; Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Myakka State Park

 

Scenery: Ringling Bridge; Marina Jack, Siesta Key

 

Place to Meet Singles: Horse Feathers; Ceviche, Libby's

 

Place to People Watch: St. Armands Circle; Main Street (downtown Sarasota), Siesta Key

 

Reason to Leave: No reason; heat/humidity, hurricanes

 

Reason to Stay: Weather; beaches/water, everything

 

Thing That Could Happen Here: Economic rebound/real estate recovery; fall in love, renew downtown