FEATURES

BEST OF SARASOTA 2012

It's here! Our annual readers' poll and editors' roundup of the hottest food, shopping, entertainment and services in town.

SCREAM QUEEN

Shanley Caswell grew up on local stages; now she's making it big in Hollywood as the star of a just-opened horror film. By Kay Kipling.  

AN END TO ALZHEIMER'S

Sarasota's Roskamp Institute offers new hope for Alzheimer's sufferers and their families with a new drug now in clinical trials. Is a cure at hand? By David Ball.

DEPARTMENTS

FROM THE EDITOR

Pam Daniel on our own little digital revolution.

INSIDER

The latest scoop, including Charlie Huisking's "Art Capital", Carol Tisch's shopping finds, one hot dish from chef Judi Gallgher-- and more.

* Top Tickets

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* Shopping: Pearl Jam

* My World: Julie McClure

* Poll

* Real Estate Junkie 

MR. CHATTERBOX

Mr. C offers his personal "best" of Sarasota list. Best dreadlocks, anyone?

FASHION IQ

Style blogger Heather Dunhill shares looks and loot she loves.

LUXURY HOME

French design for a Lakewood Ranch house, plus Carol Tisch's best-in-show awards from the Parade of Homes and designer show homes.

* On the Homefront 

HIGHLIGHTS

Kay Kipling's calendar of May's top arts and entertainment events.

HEALTH REPORT

Mental wellness events this month, fish oil facts and more. By Hannah Wallace.

FOOD AND WINE

John Bancroft returns to old fave Mediterraneo, takes a bite of the Big easy at Duval's and samples fresh fare at Carr's. Plus: Sarasota's best hot dog!

* What I'm Drinking  

ONLY IN SARASOTA

A serene view of Siesta's Jim Neville Preserve. Photographed by James Phillips.