May 2004 Issue 2004 BEST OF THE BEST 245 Reasons Why You Live In A Jewel Of A city

Departments A Perfect Fit  An interior designer discovers the upside of downsizing. Ask the Experts  Design professionals answer your questions. Designs for Living  Area architects are big winners in a rejuvenated competition. Enter the Dragonfly  Catching the buzz about the green darner dragonfly. 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. Mad over Meat  Where's the beef? Pat Haire investigates the mad cow scare. Made in Sarasota  Marina Isetta Duval transforms lamps into artwork with an old-world technique. Mr. Chatterbox  This month: All aboard for an architecture tour. Our Favorite Things  Our editors share their secrets and suggestions for the best in Sarasota living. Real Estate Gossip  School Spirit  Some new school designs teach a valuable lesson. Song-and-Dance Man  Florida portraits by J.B. McCourtney. Spectacular Staghorns  These easy-to-grow tropical ferns have regained popularity. Street Talk  News, views and faces from the city beat. Tamiami Tales  Tim Dorsey takes the scenic route along the famed Tamiami Trail. Tasty Traditions  The latest dish on Sarasota dining. By Marsha Fottler The Best of the Best  Our readers have spoken, and the winners of our annual poll are in. The Next Battleground  As downtown grows bigger and taller, nearby neighborhoods defend their turf. Word of Mouth  Food and dining news from Marsha Fottler. Your Architect, Your Ally  The how, when, where and why of hiring an architect.