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Lunch in the Gardens

Chaired by leading philanthropists, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Lunch in the Gardens series features engaging speakers with interactive elements during a delightful lunch in an unforgettable bayfront setting at our Downtown Sarasota campus.

Proceeds support Selby Gardens’ community education programs, international research, conservation, and beautiful world-class horticulture displays.

Event Information

Purchase Sponsorships and Tickets 

PRESENTING SPONSOR $10,000

• Prominent placement of a table for 10.
• Recognition from the podium and on screens during the event.
• Opportunity to distribute promotional materials.
• Recognition as Presenting Sponsor in promotional materials, invitation, program, and on Selby Gardens’ website.
• Invitation for two to attend VIP Exhibition Previews of The Orchid Show, Lights in Bloom®, Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition, and the summer exhibition.

LEAD SPONSOR $5,000

• Table for 10.
• Recognition from the podium and on screens during the event.
• Recognition as Lead Sponsor in promotional materials, invitation, program, and on Selby Gardens’ website.
• Invitation for two to attend VIP Exhibition Previews of The Orchid Show, Lights in Bloom®, Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition, and the summer exhibition.

PARTNER SPONSOR $2,500

• Table for 8.
• Recognition as Partner Sponsor in promotional materials, invitation, program, and on Selby Gardens’ website.
• Invitation for two to attend VIP Exhibition Previews of The Orchid Show, Lights in Bloom®, Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition, and the summer exhibition.

SPONSOR $1,000

• Seating for 4.
• Recognition as Sponsor in promotional materials, invitation, program, and on Selby Gardens’ website.
• Invitation for two to attend VIP Exhibition Previews of The Orchid Show, Lights in Bloom®, Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition, and the summer exhibition.

INDIVIDUAL TICKET $175

SERIES SPONSOR

SERIES CHAIRS
Jean Weidner Goldstein, Teri A Hansen, and Margaret Wise

PRESENTING SPONSORS

Jean Weidner Goldstein, PNC Private Bank, Jeannie Russell

LEAD SPONSORS

Burns Gallery on Palm and Curated Interiors by Nikki Sedacca and Montana Taplinger

Carol Lackey and Audrey Robbins

PARTNER SPONSOR

Marianne and Bill McComb

Pauline L. Wamsler

SPONSORS

1st Source Bank

Better-Gro

BBJ La Tavola Linens

Community Foundation of Sarasota County

Elizabeth and Douglas Elder

Franklin Fitness

Tammy Karp

Jeanne Leszczynski

Cornelia Matson

Mary Ann Meyer

Drs. Hugh Smith and Marsha Kendall-Smith

Zelia and Martin Trueb

Willis Smith Construction

MEDIA SPONSOR

Sarasota Observer