May 2006 Issue BEST OF 2006 Our readers choose 230 great reasons to live in Sarasota

Feature Stories Best of 2006  Our readers choose 230 great reasons to live in Sarasota. Kitchen Queen  Everywhere you look Judi Gallagher is passionately promoting Sarasota food and restaurants. What makes her cook? On the Rise  Introducing five emerging talents on Sarasota's art scene. Shrink Rap  Talking mental health, happy marriages, George Bush and a perfect day in Venice with Michael Baer, head of the American Psychotherapy Association. Wild at Heart  The Florida that was still lives at Charlotte County's Babcock-Webb preserve. Departments A Coastal Cottage in the Sky  Country French comes to the beach in a blue-and-white condo makeover. Abbondanza!  The new Italian abundance in town, wine news and more. Before & After  A designer gives one of her former projects a completely different look. Best Face Forward  Positive thinking keeps Sandra Washington-and Sarasota-beautiful. Fashion Statement  Good to the Bone  With new, effective surgical techniques, your back and knee problems can disappear. Homefront  Tips, trends and happenings from our advertisers. In The Garden  The Ringling Museum's historic rose garden is a scent to behold. In the Swing  Tips and tidbits for Sarasota golfers. Made in Sarasota  Herb Morgan immortalizes pets with sculptured animal furniture. May Events  Kay Kipling's guide to cultural and special events. Mr. Chatterbox  THIS MONTH: PUG-O-MANIA! Notes from the Underground  A Tampa Museum exhibit captures the spirit of graffiti artist Keith Haring. One Great Room  The heart of this home is an outdoor kitchen. Real Estate Go$$ip  Everything you want to know about Sarasota luxury property sales. Simple Seven  Surefire steps to a great media room. Street Talk  News, views and faces from the city beat. The New Bully on the Block  Unfortunately, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune's bold new building is a disruptive force on Main Street. The Social Detective  Crime novelist Leslie Glass investigates the HairBall. Tried and True  This month: Designer Robert Kevin Cassidy. Urban Adventures  Editors and insiders pick the best of our new downtown. What a Ride!  After 85 years, Bentley still rules the road.