December 2013
FEATURES
Freeze Frame
A coastal garden provides a beautiful example of how to plant wisely--and wonderfully--in our region.
Eat This Now
Our food editors and Facebook fans choose 57 fabulous dishes on our restaurant scene. By Marsha Fottler
Pier Review
You know you're in paradise when you take a stroll down some of the region's best fishing piers. By Hannah Wallace
The Elephant Man
For Sarasota's Kenneth Feld, the elephants at his Florida Center for Elephant Conservation are not only the cornerstone of his Ringling Bros. circus, but a personal passion and future legacy. By Tony D'Souza
Life of Pie
Can a modest Amish cookbook author be a savvy social media maven and rising star? Meet Pinecraft's Sherry Gore. By Ilene Denton
Fashion
Sea-inspired jewelry treasures. Photography by Mark Farmwald
Rapture at The Ringling
Novelist Adam Davies finds light fantastic, a dragonfly named Evinrude and more at the Ringling Museum's James Turrell Skyspace.
DEPARTMENTS
Our staffers share insider tips on Sarasota experiences you'll love.
The best shows to see this month.
Veronica Pastore gets onboard the party train at Key to the Cure at Saks.
Mr. C welcomes a new wave of celebs and CEOs moving to town.
A classic luxury estate on Siesta Key. By Bob Plunket
Carol Tisch scouts the best new finds that define beach chic, plus Working Title by Soicher Marin debuts.
An architect couple creates an Anna Maria escape with endless water views for three generations of family. By Ilene Denton
Design Guide
Marsha Fottler gets expert advice from designers on updating your new beach condo.
Hannah Wallace on fitness, pharmacists and achieving health through hypnosis.