February 2008 Issue Can Sarasota Bay be Saved? How we can--and must--Protect our Most Precious Asset The Remarriage Game Yes, you can find love again--here's how Splash! Our favorite new fantasy pools

Feature Stories A Tarnished Gem  Once the sparkling crown jewel of our city, Sarasota Bay has been damaged by decades of growth, pollution and indifference. Can it be saved? From SoHo to Sarasota  Selby Gallery's Kevin Dean spends a whirlwind week in New York choosing art for upcoming shows—and his wife, Kay Kipling, tags along and survives to tell the story. Lessons from Mom  At 94, my mother still has lots to teach me, especially about growing old with courage and grace. The Remarriage Game  How to find your perfect new partner in Sarasota. Wave Warriors  In Sarasota, athletes find their groove out on the Gulf. Departments Back to School  While our local colleges are building a national reputation, few of their designs get a passing grade. Designing Mind—Jonathan Parks  Fashion Statement—Micki Gager  Spotted at this year's Mistletoe Ball. February Events  Kay Kipling's guide to the month's best cultural and special events. February Up & Coming  Glass Act  One-of-a-kind furnishings from the Bella Glass Studio. Homefront  Tips, trends and happenings from our advertisers. Mr. Chatterbox  This month: Don't fence me in--and my take on the top presidential candidates. Natural Selection  An illustrator's notebook of Sarasota flora and fauna. One Great Room  Japanese design meets American ingenuity in a Longboat condo. Real Estate Gossip  Everything you want to know about Sarasota luxury property sales. Saving Face  Quick cosmetic fixes are useful, but they don't compare to a traditional facelift for the 50-plus patient. Secrets of the Second Time Around  Shopping—Upper Main Street  What's hot, haute & happening in Sarasota's stores. Street Talk  News & newsmakers you need to know. The Big Splash  The Social Detective  Crime novelist Leslie Glass scopes out the moves behind the Sarasota Ballet's big opening night. What's Next  Winning Numbers  Southern comfort at 5-One-6 Burns and a successful open for Paul Mattison's 41.