ON THE BEACH 2006

INSIDER'S GUIDE

Everything you want to know about Sarasota's beaches, shopping, sports and recreation, attractions and the arts, along with special trips to Siesta Key, St. Armands, Longboat, downtown and more.

 

FEATURES

ROOM AT THE TOP

Mr. Chatterbox's no-holds-barred guide to Sarasota social climbing.

10 BEST

The top seafood dishes in town. By Marsha Fottler

FROM THE HEART

Sarasota writer Tony D'Souza finds heartbreak and inspiration in Africa.

WATCH THIS!

Time for a great new watch. Photography by Mary McCulley

HIGHER MATH

A dramatic downtown loft brings geometry home. By Marsha Fottler

SHOPPING FOR ART

Curator Mark Ormond selects what he'd buy from local artists and galleries.

LAP OF LUXURY

Water features that make a splash in your back yard. By Ilene Denton

THE FAB 52

Sarasota adventures and discoveries for every week of the year.

 

DEPARTMENTS

FROM THE EDITOR

Making time to do nothing. By Pam Daniel

SHOPPING

Must-have luxury items for your new downtown penthouse. By Marsha Fottler

EVENTS

Kay Kipling's year-round calendar of arts, entertainment and special events.

CULTURE VULTURE

Reporting back from the world's priciest private island. By Robert Plunket

FACES

Florida portraits by J.B. McCourtney.