October 2008 Issue Secret Gardens, Dream Beach Retreats, Downtown Style Fix-It Pros, Dining & Events Home & Garden Annual

Feature Stories Local Color  Tropical hues and childhood memories of the Sunshine State inspire a new downtown apartment. The Fixers  When calamities strike your household treasures, call the experts Sarasota’s top designers trust. The Road Home  Drive with us down five Sarasota streets we love. Tropical Punch  A blooming bayfront garden showcase a historic home. Departments Calendar  October Events Homefront  Tips and trends from our advertisers. Street Talk  Art Buzz, Street Smarts, Civic Discourse, Hot Seat And Justice for All  The new Manatee County Judicial Center proves that public buildings can be warm as well as weighty. Beating the Odds  A 66-year-old woman discovers she’s genetically predisposed to cancer—and chooses preventive surgery. Boutique  Exploring the Furniture Trail Calling Design 911  From the Editor Extreme Makeover  The house had a huge lot and Gulf views but little else—until a star design team worked its magic. High Steaks  Hyde Park elevates the chain steakhouse, Déjà Vu proves worth a second look, and more. Limelight  People & Parties. Fashion Statement Mr. Chatterbox  Neighborhood Watch  Bird Key Takes Flight One Great Room  A house with beauty and brains. Sense of Place  Sarasota Jungle Gardens The Rename Game  A teenager makes sure the Ringling Bridge retains its name.