FEATURES 

INTO THE BLUE 

Catch a colorful new wave of summer fashions. Photography by Mary McCulley 

BEST OF 2009

Two hundred and eighty-four totally terrific restaurants, shops, experiences, bargains, hotspots, hotshots, hidden treasures and other winners in our annual contest.

SPIRIT OF SARASOTA 

The top three images in our photo competition capture the quintessential character of our city.

DECORATING CAN BE MURDER - CHAPTER 7

Crime, passion and high comedy continue in novelist Robert Plunket's new mystery series, set right here in Sarasota.

DEPARTMENTS 

FROM THE EDITOR 

In today's tough times, what keeps exceptional newcomers coming to Sarasota? By Pam Daniel 

IN TOWN 

Kay Kipling asks playwright Jason Wells about his addiction to the news and his brand-new work, premiering at the Asolo Rep this month.

BOUTIQUE 

Carol Tisch finds spring things on St. Armands and discovers a blooming garden of flower-themed jewelry.

* Who's in Store  

MR. CHATTERBOX  

Mr. C's latest obsession: Bravo's television hit, Real Housewives.

LIMELIGHT

Rebecca Baxter snaps people and parties, plus our newest "Fashion Statement."

LUXURY HOMEFRONT 

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

ONE GREAT ROOM

A designer's own great room welcomes as well as wows. By Carol Tisch 

FOOD AND WINE 

John Bancroft finds the beef at Zak's Steakhouse and Five Guys, plus chef Judi Gallagher's delish green bean recipe

* What I'm Drinking 

GOOD MEDICINE 

The onset of Parkinson's disease leads on patient-physician to a new world of alternative treatments. By Su Byron 

CALENDAR

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

SENSE OF PLACE 

Illustrator Regan Dunnick's fun map of Mote Marine.