May 2003 Issue BEST OF THE BEST 2003 250 Great things about living here. On Our Cover Star power: a cheery starfish salutes our "Best of the Best" poll, Sarasota-Style

Web Exclusive Breathe Naturally  A holistic approach to treating asthma. Good Medicine  More news from our medical community. Tea Chi  Discover the power of this ancient brew Departments Amazing Breakthroughs  Susan Burns reports on new technology and techniques from Sarasota doctors. And the Winners Are...  It's our editors turn to name their Sarasota "bests." Ask the Experts  Design professionals answer your questions. Bali Beautiful  A Sarasota island home evokes Indonesian charm and style. Barely Breathing  Solving the enigma of asthma. Best of the Best  Our readers pick the top restaurants, services and hot spots in town. Bistro Fair  The latest dish on Sarasota dining. Born to Fish  Florida portraits by J.B. McCourtney. Corrections and Clarifications  Day of the Dolphin  Photographer Connie Bransilver's dolphin adventure. Dining by Design  Some snazzy new restaurants are dressing for success. Final Curtain?  Theater critic Kay Kipling on the unfolding tragedy at the FSU/Asolo Conservatory. Homefront  Tips, trends and happenings from our advertisers. Hot Tickets  Kay Kipling's calendar of arts and entertainment. In the Swing  Golf tips and lore from John Andrisani. Lightning Rod  Susan Burns on the consciencebehind Herald-Tribune conservative columnist Rod Thomson. Made in Sarasota  Form-and fun-rule in the futuristic furniture of Siesta Key's Al Glass. Make Mine Medieval  The tales behind the twosomes. Mr. Chatterbox  Our man's search for meaning. Photography by Rebecca Baxter. Real estate go$$ip  Real estate go$$ip Simply Irresistible  Once this Lido Beach investment condo was remodeled, the owner decided to move in herself. Street Talk  Scoops and stories from the city beat. Tea Time  Scones, anyone? Janis Frawley Holler leads us on a tasty tour of local tearooms. The New Mansions Out East  Green pastures give way to grand gated communities as luxury building moves inland. The Ultimate Opera  The eternal attractions of La Boheme.