The Green Orchid by Michael’s On East is now open to the public, making Selby Gardens home to the fully solar-powered restaurant, which will become the world’s first net-positive energy restaurant, generating more energy than it consumes. The garden-to-table eatery...
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Selby Gardens Nominated For Best Botanical Garden in the United States by USA Today
Sarasota, FL. February 5, 2024: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is pleased to announce that it has been nominated for “Best BotanicalGarden” in the United States through USA Today’s 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. Nominees for the category were submitted by a panel of...
Inaugural Virginia B. Toulmin Leadership Scholarship Awarded in Honor of Selby Gardens President and CEO Jennifer O. Rominiecki
Sarasota, FL.| February 2, 2024 – Marie Selby Botanical Gardens announced today that it is the recipient of the inaugural Virginia B. Toulmin Leadership Scholarship, awarded in honor of and in partnership with Selby Gardens President and CEO, Jennifer O. Rominiecki,...
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Honors Long-Term Partnership by Creating the “Better-Gro” Boutique at New Garden Shop
Exclusive Branding of the Retail Store’s Outdoor Area Recognizes Better-Gro® for their Significant Contributions as Philanthropic Supporter and Plant Supplier for Major Exhibitions January 23, 2024 | Sarasota, FL. - Visitors to the popular Garden Shop at Marie Selby...
Legendary Patti Smith Returns to Selby Gardens with New Performance
“An Encore with Patti Smith Dedicated to Georgia O’Keeffe” Scheduled for February 15, 2024 January 3, 2024 | Sarasota, FL. – Global icon and Artist in Residence at Selby Gardens, Patti Smith returns with a special encore performance at the Downtown Sarasota...
Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica Returns Jan. 6
Hundreds of Hand-Carved and Painted Balsa-Wood Masks by the Indigenous Boruca Tribe Will Be on Display and Available for Purchase in the Museum of Botany & the Arts December 20, 2023 | Sarasota, FL – The popular Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica exhibition will...
Selby Gardens Announces 43rd Annual Juried Photo Exhibition
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will present its 43rd Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition from August 29 through September 30. This year’s exhibition will again be conducted virtually, with digital photos entered through an online portal and all accepted submissions...
Behind the Scenes: Building Our Annual Bromeliad Tree
It's hard to miss the holiday Bromeliad Tree near Payne Mansion on our Downtown Sarasota campus! Rising over 20 feet tall, this beloved annual tradition has become a special part of our Lights in Bloom® light show, as well as a festive attraction for daytime...
Web Ticketing Portal: A How-To Guide for Members
Ready to purchase tickets to a Selby Gardens event as a member? You will need to create an online account to purchase event tickets at member pricing. Click HERE to review a guide on how to create an account in our web ticketing portal. Or, watch this...
Hurricane Ian Update: A Message from President & CEO Jennifer Rominiecki
Dear Selby Gardens Members, Volunteers, and Friends: As we all continue with recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian, it is our sincerest hope that you and your loved ones are safe and out of harm’s way. This is a difficult time for our region, and our thoughts are with...