July 2008 Issue Summer with style Elegance aboard Cool & breezy fashions Luxury4less Amazing summer dining deals Winners Of our 2007-2008 theater awards

Feature Stories Homes for Artists  Today’s real estate market offers all sorts of opportunities—including some well-priced homes just perfect for creative spirits. WHAT WILL THE NEXT FIVE YEARS LOOK LIKE?  A panel of experts analyzes the real estate downturn and the challenges—and opportunities—it presents. YEAR OF THE BLOCKBUSTER  In a season powered by Broadway-bound A Tale of Two Cities, Kay Kipling chooses the best productions and performances of the year. Departments Homefront  Tips and trends from our advertisers. Special Offers  What will the next five years look like? FULL TEXT  The complete transcript from our panel of experts. Who's in store/Eco-Statements  A Beautiful Sunset  A Ritz-Carlton residence by the Gulf was the final creation of the late, great designer Matt Overstreet. Designing Mind  TRENDSPOTTING WITH MARION WEERASURIYA Devil’s Playground  Jenny Beres’ playwriting career gets off to a quick start. Fashion Statement: Jeffery Kin, artistic director of the Players Theatre  Spotted at: Downtown Sarasota’s White on State 2. Food & Wine  Enjoy summer savings with prix-fixed menus, plus great wine for a good cause. From The Editor  Good-bye, Dan—and thanks. Hot Seat  Political analyst Susan McManus on reality shows, the media and the next generation of voters. MORE THAN SKIN DEEP  Skin cancer is almost 100 percent avoidable. So why is it killing so many people? Mr. Chatterbox  HBO’s Recount inspires me to tell the true story of Katherine Harris—and that infamous chicken dance. Natural Selection  Peruvian Lily ONE GREAT ROOM  A wild new look for a zebra wood kitchen. Rain Check  The forecast is pattern and color REAL ESTATE GOSSIP  Everything you want to know about Sarasota luxury property sales. Shopping  What's hot, haute & happening in Sarasota's stores. Street Smarts  Essential intelligence about customer service. Summer events  Kay Kipling's guide to the season's best cultural and special events. VEGGING OUT  These Sarasota dishes will send you to vegetarian heaven.