December 2002 Issue VISITORS ANNUAL 2003 Your guide to the best beaches, shopping, galleries, attractions, dining and more.

Departments A Healthy Holiday  Helpful advice on enjoying a healthy, happy holiday here. A Showman's Mansion  A triumphant restoration revives John and Mable Ringling's once-faded home. A Taste of Paradise  Who serves up the best key lime pie in town? Our judges fork over the answer. Be Their Guest  The latest and greatest in guest rooms. Beach Magic  Crystal dreams are free in our miles of white-sand stretches. Events  A guide to area events and attractions. Fête of the Arts  Sarasota sets a stage for a world of arts and entertainment. Greetings from Florida  Novelist Tim Dorsey shows off his collection of wacky and tacky Florida souvenirs. High Art  Museums and galleries that raise the bar of artistry on Florida's cultural coast. Information, Please  A directory of business and travel services. Luxury Lodgings  Accommodations to suit your taste. Magnetic Attractions  You'll find lots to love in Sarasota's many amusements and points of interest. Mr. Chatterbox's Sarasota Vacation Guide  Forget all the other tourist guides. These are the top 10 things every visitor should do.- Shopping the World  Get set for a global treasure hunt. The Call of the Wild  Photojournalist James Phillips tracksthe elusive Florida panther. The Element of Water  The amazing new world of flowing landscapes. The Second Home Phenomenon  More visitors than ever are deciding to own a Sarasota home. The Sporting Life  A guide to games for every age group. Welcome to Sarasota  The lowdown on who visits Sarasota-and why.