Food and Drink

Restaurant View: Marina Jack; Ophelia's on the Bay, University Park Grille

American Restaurant: Patrick’s; Libby's, Stonewood Grill

Meal Deal: Libby's; Applebee's, Sweet Tomatoes

Italian Restaurant: Carrabba's; Caragiulo's, Divino, Mediterraneo

Chinese Restaurant: Mrs. Chen's; Empress Garden, Mak's

Japanese Restaurant: Da Ru Ma; JoTo's, Pacific Rim

Thai Restaurant: Bangkok; Siam Orchid, Tropical Thai

French Restaurant: C'est La Vie; Bijou Café, Maison Blanche

Central/South American Restaurant: Selva Grill; Columbia, Javier's

Mexican Restaurant: Mi Pueblo; El Adobe, Two Senoritas

Romantic Restaurant: Ophelia's on the Bay; Bijou Café, Euphemia Haye, Michael's On East

Seafood Restaurant: Bonefish Grill; Barnacle Bill's, Captain Brian's

Restaurant to Seal the Deal: Michael's On East; Bijou Café, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse

New Restaurant: Libby's; Ceviche, Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

Steakhouse: Fleming’s; Outback, Ruth's Chris

Wine List: Fleming’s; Libby's, Michael's On East

Power Breakfast: First Watch; Broken Egg, Word of Mouth

Brunch: The Colony; University Park Grille, Vernona at the Ritz-Carlton

Bar Scene: Ceviche; Gator Club, Horse Feathers, Libby's

Restaurant to Eat Outdoors: TIE: Marina Jack, Mattison's City Grille; Ophelia's on the Bay, University Park Grille

Restaurant to Arrive by Boat: Marina Jack; Mar Vista, Old Salty Dog

Non-chain Pizza: Rico's; Demetrios, Il Panificio

Dessert: Euphemia Haye; The Melting Pot, Yoders

Vegetarian: Simon's; Chutney's, Whole Foods

Small Plates: TIE: Ceviche, Sangria; Hyde Park, Libby's

Sushi: Pacific Rim; Da Ru Ma, Yume

Burger: Patrick’s; Five Guys, Cheeburger Cheeburger

Barbecue: The Oaks; Alday’s BBQ, Lee Roy Selmon's

Caterer: Michael's On East; Morton's, Nellie's

Deli: Nellie's; Morton's, TooJays

Gourmet Market: Morton's; Fresh Market, Whole Foods

Wine Store: Total Wine; Michael's On East, Morton's

Bakery: Publix; C'est La Vie, Morton's

Happy Hour: Hyde Park; Gecko's, Libby's

Arts, Entertainment and Sports

Performing Arts Group: Asolo Repertory Theatre; Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota Ballet

Local actor/actress: Carolyn Michel; Cliff Roles, Shelly Whiteside

Black-tie Event: UnGala; Catholic Charities Ball, Orchid Ball

Place to Work Out: YMCA; Gold's Gym, Shapes

Festival or Event: Sarasota Film Festival; E-fest, Florida Winefest & Auction

Place to Watch a Performance: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; FSU Center for the Performing Arts, Sarasota Opera House

Live Music: Van Wezel; Mattison's City Grill, 5 O'Clock Club

Place to Play Tennis: University Park Country Club; Laurel Oak Country Club, Serendipity Racquet Club

Place to Play Golf: University Park Country Club; Laurel Oak Country Club, TPC Prestancia

Museum: Ringling Museum; G.WIZ, South Florida Museum

Art Gallery: Dabbert Gallery; Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art, Galleria Silecchia

Goods and Services

Salon: Yellow Strawberry; Diane K, Marmalade, Nuovo

Kids Store: L. Kids; Bun in the Oven, Children's World

Women’s Boutique: Chico's; Kelietza, L. Boutique

Men’s Boutique: The Met; Brooks Brothers, Tommy Bahama

Skincare: Neoderm; The Met, University Park Dermatology

Customer Service: Saks; Children's World, The Met

Antique Store: Sarasota Architectural Salvage; Crissy Galleries, Sarasota Antique Mall

Bookstore: Barnes & Noble; Borders, Sarasota News & Books

Bank: Bank of America; SunTrust, Wachovia

Florist: Beneva Flowers; Bee Ridge Florist, Flowers by Fudgie

Home Accessories: HomeGoods; Bed, Bath and Beyond, Pier One

Furniture Store: Robb & Stucky; Kanes, Home Resource

Consignment Store: Woman's Exchange; Designing Women, House of Lords, Laura Jean's

Gift Shop: Persnickity Cat; Crowder’s Gifts & Gadgets, Elysian Fields

Place to Buy Swimsuits: Swim Mart; Dillards, Splash Sun & Fun, Swim City

Spa: The Met; Body & Spirit, the Ritz-Carlton Spa

Landscaper: ArtisTree; Bella Terra, Critter Ridge

Dry Cleaners: Cove Cleaners; Bob's, Michael the Cleaner

Retirement Community: Plymouth Harbor; Glenridge, Kobernick-Anchin

Veterinarian: Clark Road (Dr. Thom Smith); Bay Road Animal Hospital, Gulf Gate Animal Hospital

Hotspots and Highlights

Tourist Attraction: Beaches; Mote Aquarium, Ringling Museum

Local TV Personality: Bob Harrigan; Heidi Godman, John Scalzi

Blogger: Robert Plunket; David Grimes, MC Coolidge

Place to Take Kids: G.WIZ; Mote Aquarium, Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Beach: Siesta Key Beach; Lido Beach, Whitney Beach (Longboat Key)

Place to Take Pictures: Siesta Key Beach; Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Myakka State Park

Scenery: Ringling Bridge; Marina Jack, Siesta Key

Place to Meet Singles: Horse Feathers; Ceviche, Libby's

Place to People Watch: St. Armands Circle; Main Street (downtown Sarasota), Siesta Key

Reason to Leave: No reason; heat/humidity, hurricanes

Reason to Stay: Weather; beaches/water, everything

Thing That Could Happen Here: Economic rebound/real estate recovery; fall in love, renew downtown