January 2004 Issue FLYING HIGH 100 Top Companies Makeover Magic Art of the Pinup

Web Exclusive Fighting Back  If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with prostate cancer (page 275), here are some helpful resources. Lemur Love  Did our story on lemurs (Manatee Life, page M18) pique your interest? Brian Grossi takes a closer look at these delightful furry creatures. More Top Companies  More information about the region's business leaders, including charts and profiles of 42 additional firms. Departments Ask the Experts  Design professionals answer your questions. From the Editor  Let's talk business-Sarasota/Manatee Business, that is. Homefront  Tips, trends and happenings from our advertisers. Hot Tickets  Kay Kipling's calendar of arts and entertainment. In the Swing  Tips and tidbits for Sarasota golfers. It's a Wonderful Life  Novelist N.M. Kelby on the man behind the music at the Florida West Coast Symphony. Jai Alai Forever  Novelist Tim Dorsey remembers high times at jai alai. Luxury Redo  Design contrasts on Lido Key. Made in Sarasota  Jenni Messina molds art and nature to create distinctive clay planters. Makeover Magic  Meet threee Sarasotans who opted to re-invent their looks. Mr. Chatterbox  Our gossip columnist tackles art-and Asian art at that. Multiple Personalities  Today's hardworking home offices fit every work-and design-style. Real Estate Gossip  Everything you want to know about Sarasota luxury property sales. Simply Divine  The latest dish on Sarasota dining. Street Talk  News, views and faces from the city beat. The North Country  Richard Storm on the rise of downtown's Rosemary district. The Roundup  East of town, a time-honored tradition continues at State Sen. Lisa Carlton's sprawling family ranch. The Seeds of Hope  Hopeful news about prostate cancer. By Pat Haire The Top 100  An introduction to our ranking of the region's largest companies.