FEATURES

10 Best

Start the New Year by savoring these healthy—and delicious—restraurant dishes. By Su Byron

Bring Back the Bliss

Out of shape and out of sorts? Time to relax and rejuvenate at some of the top spas in town . By Ilene Denton

Feed Your Head

In their eternal quest for self-improvement, baby boomers are returning to the classroom. David Ball finds lots of local choices for lifetime learners. 

Upping My Game

Our region is becoming a center for elite athlete training. Intrepid editor—and ice hockey player—Hannah Wallace asks some experts to whip her into winning shape. 

The New Us

Robert Plunket examines how we’ve changed after the Great Recession, and where we might be heading.

DEPARTMENTS

FROM THE EDITOR

Pam Daniel takes aim at conventional wisdom about our city.

INSIDER

The latest scoop, including Carol Tisch’s shopping finds, one hot dish from chef Judi Gallagher, Cooper Levey-Baker on an Anna Maria controversy—and more.

Mr. CHATTERBOX

Secluded Manasota Key has seduced such bright lights as Donna Summer, John D. MacDonald—and now our own Mr. C.

PARTY GIRL

Veronica Pastore falls for footwear at Wine, Women and Shoes.

FASHION IQ

Heather Dunhill on looks and loot she loves.

LUXURY HOME

What’s it like to have your home on a showhouse tour? Ilene Denton tells all. Plus the latest trends and news in design and real estate.

HIGHLIGHTS

Kay Kipling’s calendar of the best arts and entertainment events for January.

HEALTH REPORT 

The latest news in body shaping, plus fitness suggestions you can use. By Hannah Wallace

FOOD AND WINE

John Bancroft visits the reimagined Melange and talks raw foods with downtown’s Ionie. Plus: Sarasota’s best cheeseburger.

ONLY IN SARASOTA

Illustrator John Pirman salutes the ’'60s-era pavilion at Jungle Gardens.