FEATURES

 

The Ratings Game

 

How Sarasota stacks up in everything from health to wealth.

 

The Best of Our Beaches

 

An insider’s guide to what to see, do, eat and enjoy on the greatest shore on earth.

 

“I’m in the Mood For…”

 

What tempts your taste buds today? Restaurant reviewer Marsha Fottler singles out some of the best local eateries for fresh, local seafood, hip new dishes and more.

 

Beauty on the Beach

 

Swimsuits that make a splash. Photography by Mark Farmwald.

 

Why They Come

 

Every day, intriguing new people move to town. We ask a few what lured them here.

 

Location, Location

 

Real Estate Junkie Bob Plunket has the lowdown on houses for every type of baby boomer.

 

DEPARTMENTS

 

From the Editor

 

Pam Daniel links bliss to the beach.

 

Top Tickets

 

The best shows to see this month.

 

Mr. Chatterbox

 

At last! A Sarasota vacation guide for senior citizens. Get out your reading glasses.

 

Shopping

 

Carol Tisch finds sea-inspired treasures at local shops.

 

One Day

 

With legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri. Photography by Robert Castro.

 

Health

 

The benefits of bitters, plank exercise tips and more. By Hannah Wallace

 

Luxury Home

 

Three different beach houses make the most of living by the water. Plus: Former Coastal Living editor Antonia van der Meer talks about seaside style. By Ilene Denton

 

Only in Sarasota

 

Illustrator John Pirman sketches beautiful Lido Beach.