December 2003 Issue VISITORS ANNUAL 2004

Departments Affairs of the Arts  Lose yourself in a world of arts and entertainment. Bottoms Up!  You can tell a lot about a town from its bars. Calling All Connoisseurs  Welcome to a world of shopping. City of Health  Why our small city has big-time medical credentials. Climbing Jelks' Ladder  Florida portraits by J.B. McCourtney. Company Comin'  Guest rooms are good, but guest houses are better. Creative Impulses  A cultural coast of museums and galleries for every taste. Crystal View Persuasions  Our white sand beaches offer moments for every mood. Homes for Your Holidays  A guide to luxury accommodations. Hot Tickets for 2004  Kay Kipling's year-round guide to Sarasota's art, entertainment and special events. Information Please  A directory of business and travel services. Mr. Chatterbox  The Bradenton School of Architecture finally gets some respect. Not Just Another Roadside Attraction  See Tim Dorsey's favorite Florida attractions-while you can. Rooms Without Walls  The luxurious new world of outdoor living. Seriously Funny  Susan Burns explores the many facets of Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Mike Peters. The Back Country  Photojournalist Jim Phillips takes to the nearby wilderness. The Rules of Attractions  Study these ever-changing points of interest and score big fun. The Spirits of Sarasota  What's the town's ultimate tropical cocktail? Our judges sip and tell. Top Tickets  When money is no object, consider our city's most expensive indulgences. We've Got Games  From tennis to golf, fishing to football, enjoy these ways for everyone to play.