On November 8, 2011, voters will elect Savannah’s 65th mayor, selecting the man or woman to replace Otis Johnson. There are already six registered candidates—Regina Thomas, Floyd Adams, Jr., Ellis Cook, Edna Jackson, Jeff Felser and James Dewberry—and each brings their own set of strengths to the table. Combine them all and the city might just have the perfect leader, however only one will emerge the winner.

South’s First-ever Greatest Pet Contest is a celebration of Savannahians’s deep-rooted love for their pets. Readers submitted pictures of their animals to compete in four categories: Best Looking, best dressed, ugliest Mug, and Like Owner, Like Pet. With thousands of votes over the course of a month, a few good winners finally emerged from the pack.

Times are changing. Today’s modern working women aren’t confined to a closet of boxy suits and drab skirts anymore. From 9 to 5, these sexy and sophisticated styles are making a splash in the boardroom.

Life-long connoisseur Herbert Brito has amassed an impressive collection of Andy Warhol originals topping two dozen pieces. A constant player in the art-dealing world, he’s also owned works by Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg and Frank Stella. But for Brito the business of collecting is all about heart, not commerce.

The golf weekend has long been the guise for full-fledged bromances or grounds for big business deals. Tipping back tall boys and strolling along the greens are ideal catalysts for easy conversation and instant bonding, but no longer is the golf weekend a moniker for a mens-only affair, nor is it necessarily just a golf weekend. Kiawah Island Golf Resort on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, isn’t reserved solely for the sports fiends, the bachelor parties or deal negotiating getaways (though those are all still encouraged).

Opening a restaurant is often a fleeting dream for many young entrepreneurs. But when reality hits, they find it takes months, more often years, of hard work and dedication to be successful. Many who try end up finding they’d much rather be served their ideal meal than be responsible for a well-oiled dining machine. The fantasy of owning their own restaurant is dashed by the tedium of profit-loss reports, stacks of crusty dishes and the grueling 18-hour workdays. But there is an answer. Buy a franchise.

Currently there are about 330 world trade centers around the world. Savannah Economic Development Authority president and CEO, Steve Weathers, along with a large team of local supporters, is well on the way to bringing the next one to Savannah.

The judge shares what he’s learned about life throughout his legal and political career. With over four decades of experience as an attorney, two terms in the state legislature, and 16 years as a judge, he’s come to understand a thing or two about life in the South.

When representing the best that the South has to offer, it’s hard to squeeze everything into the magazine. Luckily, we’ve added a section to our website solely dedicated to the to just that- the extra stuff. Learn more about the featured people, places and events that epitomize the true colors of the South through exclusive interviews, videos, photographs and audio podcasts.