Favorite local politician/activist
1. Ken Shelin, former city commissioner
2. Suzanne Atwell, Sarasota Mayor
3. Marcia Foote
Most effective local LGBT organization
1. ALSO Out Youth
2. Step Out Sarasota
3. Sarasota Pride
Favorite local performing arts venue
1. The Players of Sarasota
2. Asolo Repertory Theatre
3. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
4. Florida Studio Theatre
Favorite local realtor
1. Tony Boothby, Michael Saunders & Company
2. Jim Jablonski, Michael Saunders & Company
3. Donald Geikie, Michael Saunders & Company
Favorite place to take a date
1. Oleary’s Tiki Bar & Grill
2. Puccini’s Restaurant
3. Clasico Café & Bar
Favorite local home furnishing retailer
1. Sarasota Architectural Salvage
2. August Third
3. Baer’s Furniture
Favorite area museum or gallery
1. John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
2. Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy
3. Dabbert Gallery
Favorite restaurant
1. Puccini’s Restaurant
2. Cafe Epicure
3. Cafe Americano
Who should be on Watermark’s cover?
1. Beneva Fruitville
2. [REMOVED BY REQUEST]
3. Tim Fitzgerald
