March 2006 Issue MAESTRO AND COMMANDER Oil Drilling Comes Closer, Cool California Style

Feature Stories Fresh & Cool  A Longboat Key couple hosts a California-inspired cocktail party. I'll Be Back  A Sarasota writer takes on the Terminator-and lives to tell about it. Off Our Shores?  Changing political tides may bring oil rigs-and waves of toxic chemicals-closer to our coast. Outside the Box  Indonesian furniture arrives in downtown Sarasota. The Maestro  Every good arts organization is run by a dictator, but few are as passionate-and engaging-as Sarasota Opera's Victor DeRenzi. Walking on Water  Charlotte Harbor's historic stilt homes offer a grand perspective on nature. What Makes a City Great  Charleston Mayor Joe Riley on what Sarasota can learn from the dynamic revival of his city. Departments Before & After  A Tampa couple turns a dated Sarasota bayfront condo into their weekend pied-a-terre. Bright Lights  A Byzantine-style Verdura necklace sparkles with jewels-and history. Cow Girl  Marlene Strickland earns Florida's top agricultural honor. Cruisin' the Hood  To see what makes a neighborhood great, just drive through Lido Shores. Desperately Seeking Housing  Downtown's new prosperity brings with it a problem: Where do the workers sleep? Dressing Rooms  This month: Robb & Stucky design consultant Susan Dabney. Eggs-actly Right  Even spilt egg yolk couldn't dim the delight of sharing a sofa with design icon Barbara Berry. Fresh Favorites  Organic glam at the Ritz-Carlton and luxury-liner dining at Michael's. Homefront  Tips, trends and happenings from our advertisers. In the Garden  Landscape architect Richard Anderson creates a Florida-friendly English garden in The Oaks. In the Swing  Tips and tidbits for Sarasota golfers. Letters to the Editor  Our January 2006 cover story featuring Sarasota resident and television/radio show host Jerry Springer ignited a storm of response. Here are a few examples. Lights! Camera! Make-believe!  Made in Sarasota  Anita Wexler charms with her colorful angel chairs. March Events  Kay Kipling's guide to cultural and special events. Mr. Chatterbox  THIS MONTH: Mr. C. solves our public art problems. One Great Room  Sweet California dreams for the bedroom. Our Brothers Michael  Like my family, the McGillicuddys lost a child to cancer; now they're creating a legacy of hope. Real Estate Go$$ip  Everything you want to know about Sarasota luxury property sales. Sarasota's 10 Best Produce Spots  It doesn't get any fresher than at these top produce spots. Searching for a Cure  A prominent Sarasota family teams with Moffitt Cancer Center to beat melanoma. Street Talk  News, views and more from the city beat. Up & Coming  Parties here and there. West Coast Meets West Coast  The newest California style is breezily elegant in an indoors-meets-outdoors way. Sound familiar?