January 2005 Issue SHOWTIME INSIDERS GUIDE Richer? Younger?

Departments A Load of Luxury  The once drab laundry room is starting to shine. A Sea Change  With changing demographics and sky-high real estate, where is Longboat Key headed? Ilene Denton explores. Churches of Cholula  Why Mexico's spiritual center is my favorite town. Dreams to Dine On  The latest dish on Sarasota dining. By Marsha Fottler From the Editor  Pam Daniel reflects on the Seminoles' river of riches-and woe. Fun at the Beach  Richard Storm takes heart in some recent beachfront buildings. Hey, Big Spender!  Ready, set, splurge! Ten over-the-top Sarasota indulgences. By Patty Larsen Homefront  Tips, trends and happenings from our advertisers. Hot Tickets  Kay Kipling's calendar of arts and entertainment, plus, On Exhibit by Mark Ormond. How Safe is Your Hospital?  What do you need to know about hospital safety? Pat Haire finds out. In the Swing  Golf tips and lore from John Andrisani. Islands in the Stream  Snead Island and Terra Ceia tell tales of Florida's past-and future. Motorcycle Diaries  Photographer J.B. McCourtney's odyssey across America. Mr. Chatterbox  Look, it's a bird, it's a plane-it's Mr. C. in a helicopter! Neighborhood Watch  Luxury neighborhood real estate news. Right Now  Hot spots and ccool new pleasures. By Glenn Braverman Sarasota's 10 Best Desserts  Patty Larsen dives into the delicious world of desserts. Seduced by Citrus  Creative chefs find the juice in dishes inspired by Florida fruit. Street Talk  News, views and faces from the city beat. The Church the Circus Built  The story behind the windows of St. Martha's. Things We Love  Smart solutions for the clothes-storage challenged. Tiny Turtle  Roaming with the Florida box turtle. Photo and text by Jim Phillips Vintage Success  Florida portraits by J.B. McCourtney. Warm Front  A luxurious redo changes the climate in TV meteorologist Wendy Ross's living room. Your Unofficial Guide to the Sarasota Film Festival  The films, the stars, the parties! Get the reel story.