March 2005 Issue NATURAL WONDERS Orchid provided by Wayne Hibbs Farm and Garden

Departments Art Buzz  News from around the local visual arts scene. Ask the Experts  Pet hair, pooling drapes, and fireplace fiascos. Bear Apparent  In the den of Florida's black bear. Blood Lines  Smart new treatments for varicose veins. Coming Home  A British couple finds the perfect family dwelling in Sarasota. Crotons Come Back  Who knew that these tropical plants had such a colorful history? Homefront  Sarasota designs, inside and out. Hot Seat  From the city beat. Hot Tickets  Kay Kipling's calendar of arts and entertainment. In the Swing  Golf tips and lore from John Andrisani. In Town  Doris Roberts comes to Sarasota. Literary Cats  Sarasota's Lord Byron rules the shelves at Main Bookshop. Made in Sarasota  Pillow talk with the artist behind Fluffs by lulu. Mr. Chatterbox  The real story behind some Sarasota authors' latest books. Natural Attraction  Creating a butterfly garden. News, Views and More from a Reporter's Notebook  News, views, and faces from the city beat. Not Just for Laughs  Dick Smothers and the Sarasota Comedy Festival. Palm Beach State of Mind  Cosmopolitan meets a charming Spanish cottage. People, places and pastimes on our radar.  Lifestyle tidbits. Protectors of the Planet  All hail six heroes of the Sarasota environment. Real Estate Go$$ip  Realtors dish on the local market. Sarasota Old-Style  Sarasota neighborhoods that capture the area's history. Sarasota's 10 Best Eco-Friendly Finds  Ten planet-conscious products. Silver Sounds  The silver anniversary Jazz Festival. Sixty Down, Hundreds to Go  An unusual pest problem in Cape Coral. That's Entertainment  The art of weddings. The Case of the Purloined Orchid  How one little flower wreaked heartache and havoc over Selby Gardens. The Last Bobcat  A message from Siesta's last bobcat. Things We Love  Breakthroughs in reflection. Up in Smoke  Inhale a bit of Sarasota's cigar-making past. Visiting the Neighbors  Some of Manatee's most charming buildings fly under our radar. Where Trees Walk and Time Stands Still  Going deep into south Siesta's Neville Marine Preserve. Wholly Delicious  The latest dish on Sarasota dining. Wooden Ships  George Luzier's classic handcafted boats.