FEATURES

SARASOTA'S 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but it would be hard to find homes any prettier than these.

CASA DE FAMILIA

An expansive bayfront home blends classic Mediterranean Revival design with room for three generations. By Ilene Denton

THE ART OF ORIGAMI

A Venice home mixes Japanese-inspired geometry and state-of-the-art green living.

GARDEN OF LOVE

A Sarasota couple surrounds their restored cottage with hand-picked tropical plants.

DEPARTMENTS

FROM THE EDITOR

Pam Daniel reveals how we chose Sarasota's most beautiful homes.

NOISEMAKER

Joseph Arnegger is a voice for contemporary art.

BOUTIQUE

Carol Tisch shops for everything outdoor, from furniture to planters to atmospheric lighting.

MR. CHATTERBOX

Mr. C makes a pilgrimage to the historic home of his ancestors in Augusta, Ga.

LIMELIGHT

Rebecca Baxter snaps people and parties, and our "Social Detective" takes sides in the war over gerrymandering.

LUXURY HOMEFRONT

Top neighborhoods, great deals and record sales in real estate, plus eco-friendly home decor.

ONE GREAT ROOM

A Siesta Key dining room makes the most of great water views. By Carol Tisch

GOOD MEDICINE

A Sarasota man makes the long journey back from a brain hemorrhage. By Su Byron

CALENDAR

Kay Kipling's roundup of this month's arts and entertainment events.

FOOD & WINE

Food critic John Bancroft finds sushi heaven at Vizen. Plus a Broadway Bar bargain and chef Judi Gallagher's recipe of the month.

SENSE OF PLACE

Illustrator Regan Dunnick's fun map of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.