December 2004 Issue 2005 VISITORS ANNUAL From Anna Maria to Boca Grande, Best Shopping, Galleries, Attractions, Dining and more

Departments A Home for the Holiday  For Southwest Florida, second homes are both big business and gracious living. Advertisement for HARRIS BANK  On page 28 of the January issue of SARASOTA and Page 11 of Sarasota/Manatee Business , there is an error on the advertisement for HARRIS BANK. Art Houses  Museums and galleries to suit every taste. Back to the Beach  Remember why we came here in the first place. Cultural Pursuits  Sarasota sets the stage for a world of entertainment. Downtown  City life in Sarasota's hottest new neighborhood. Game Plans  The ways people play in paradise. Good Medicine  Holiday Inns  Luxury accommodations for your special occasions. Hot Tickets  Kay Kipling's year-round calendar of arts, entertainment and special events. Information, Please  A directory of business and travel services. Lido and Longboat Key  Fantastic pleasures on our fantasy islands. Living Large in Your Backyard  How far can you go with luxury spas, lush landscaping and fantastic kitchens in your corner of the great outdoors? The sky's the limit. Mad About Manatees  How did these gentle creatures find themselves in the middle of a pitched battle between boaters and environmentalists? Writer Craig Pittman investigates. Main Attractions  Sights and flights of fancy for the entire family. Mr. Chatterbox  Living in the Sunshine State finally gets under Mr. C's skin. Portrait of an Architect  Famed modernist Paul Rudolph began his career in Sarasota and went on to leave a worldwide legacy. Pretty in Pink  In a changing world, the roseate spoonbill still soars high. Siesta Key  Access your inner slacker on Siesta Key. Super Shopping  Get ready for a dazzling world of boutiques and bargains. The Name Game  Think you know all about the Ringlings, the Palmers and their mark on Sarasota. Take Jeff LaHurd's quiz. Venice and Englewood  Head to South Sarasota for old-Florida charm. Visions of Diana  What did Diana, Princess of Wales, leave behind? An upcoming exhibition takes a look. Welcome, Traveller  Our region has been built on the hopes and talents of generations of visitors.