February 2006 Issue RED HOT Weddings to Remember Our 10 Favorite Couples Chris Browne's "All About Eva"

Feature Stories Days of Heaven  The sun sets on Myakka City-and on a way of life. Essential Oils  A cool new space-and coffee-pull in the crowds at Sarasota Olive Oil Company. Go-To Glamour  Gucci's bright-red leather handbag looks absolutely right on any occasion. Runaway Bride  An enchanted Tuscan wedding for a Sarasota couple. Shall We Dance?  The Community AIDS Network puts on a party to remember. Wired  For Sarasota's Flying Wallendas, the thrill of performing high in the sky triumphs over family tragedies. You Sexy Thing  Girl, you may be getting older, but in sizzling Southwest Florida, that just means better all the time. Departments BAD TIDINGS  Red tide doesn't just hurt fish-it irritates humans. Before & After  Designing Mind  This month: international design icon Carleton Varney. Fashion Statement  Leah Turner Spotted at: The 2005-2006 Debutante Ball February Events  Kay Kipling's guide to cultural and special events. Girl Scout Treat  Nature and a strong architectural statement are a fine recipe for the organization's new headquarters. HOMEFRONT  Tips, trends and happenings from our advertisers. Hot Stuff  What's sexy in Southwest Florida In the Bag  Once you fall for Louis Vuitton, you know it's forever. In The Garden  An award-winning garden blends modern design and timeless beauty. In the Swing  Tips and tidbits for Sarasota golfers. Made In Sarasota  Erik Wiklund creates exotic wooden coffee tables. Mr. Chatterbox  THIS MONTH: For my parents, life was always about the next adventure. One Great Room  A Longboat Key condo enters the 21st century. Ranch Dressing  A mid-century Florda house gets an extreme makeover. Real Estate Go$$ip  Everything you want to know about Sarasota luxury property sale. Sarasota's 10 Best Spots to Tie the Knot  Our city's most romantic places to say, "I do." Street Talk  News, views and more from the city beat. Swan Song  The Sarasota Audobon Society honors retired birder Marjorie Sokol. The British are Coming  An English-owned brasserie on Longboat, a new look for The Boathouse, and more tips and tidbits.