Recent Press Releases
Selby Gardens Research Botanist John L. Clark, Ph.D., Publishes Three New Species of Tropical Woody Vines in the Genus Glossoloma (Gesneriaceae) from Ecuador’s Cerro Candelaria Reserve
This Discovery highlights the importance of exploratory fieldwork and demonstrates how taxonomy drives conservation in practice—through visionary leadership, local stewardship, and sustained collaboration. April 6, 2026 | Sarasota, FL. - Selby Gardens research...
MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS NOMINATED FOR “BEST BOTANICAL GARDEN” IN USA TODAY’S READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
February 9, 2026 | Sarasota, FL - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is pleased to announce that it has been nominated for “Best Botanical Garden” in the United States through USA Today’s 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. Nominees for the category were submitted by a panel of...
MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS AWARDED “THE AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE AWARD FOR 2025” BY THE CHICAGO ATHENAEUM
Phase One of Three-Phase Master Plan Recognized by Nation’s Highest and Most Distinguished Building Award December 15, 2025 | Sarasota, FL. - The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design, together with The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and...
GROUNDBREAKING FOR PHASE TWO OF SELBY GARDENS’ MASTER PLAN KICKS OFF WITH 92% OF FUNDS RAISED
December 3, 2025 | Sarasota, FL. - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is pleased to announce that the official Groundbreaking Ceremony for Phase Two of its transformative three-phase Master Plan for the Downtown Sarasota campus took place on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at...