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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
In the wake of Hurricane Irma, it is our sincerest hope that all our members, volunteers and friends are safe and out of harm's way. The aftermath of this type of storm can no doubt be extremely difficult, and our thoughts are with every family affected. Above all...
For the 37th year running, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has put out the call to local photographers to submit their best for a juried exhibition, and this popular event delivers once again. While the exhibition has traditionally been Florida-centric, the last couple...
UPDATE: Our Selenicereus the spectacular night-blooming cactus, appears ready to bloom tonight, May 31! Join us from 8 to 11 p.m. in front of the Botany Building on Palm Avenue* to witness this annual blooming. The event will take place rain or (moon)shine. Things to...
The latest cover of our member magazine, Tropical Dispatch, was created by Olivia Marie Braida-Chiusano, founder of the Academy of Botanical Art at Selby Gardens. This piece is currently on display in the Payne Mansion as part of our exhibit, Selby's Secret Garden....
*Please note that the open Conference Call cited in the attached document has been changed to October 13 at 2:00pm. The project focuses on use of the 15-acre property over the next 25 - 30 years As the 40-year-old Marie Selby Botanical Gardens continues to attract...
At Selby Gardens we are concerned about the health and well-being of all our guests, volunteers, members and staff. Along with Visit Sarasota County, we are closely monitoring the Zika virus and its impact in Florida. We would like all of our visitors to know that we...
As always, the hand-carved, intricately-painted rainforest masks are again a huge hit and quickly selling out. Meanwhile, the visiting artists from Boruca, Costa Rica, who have created these beautiful pieces have certainly not been idle. As a result of their carving...
International and local musicians will perform on the great lawn at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens this April and May during the Gardens’ popular Springtime Concert Series. The concerts are held from 1 -3 p.m., Sundays, April 3 – May 8 and are appropriate for all ages....
For the twelfth year in a row, the exhibit of hand-carved masks created by the Native Americans of Costa Rica return to Selby Gardens, running through April 22, 2016. The masks are created by 17 artists, including one woman, and are available for purchase. Boruca is a...
On Feb. 20, children and families who participated in the Vroom Pioneers Pilot Program enjoyed a fun-filled celebration at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens thanks to The Patterson Foundation and the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. For a full recap, please...