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In Full Flower

Selby Gardens Botanist Discovers Three New Plant Species

“It’s not enough to say, ‘The forest is important,’ especially nowadays. You have to give reasons why, and biodiversity is a way to communicate to the broader community about why an area needs to be conserved."

04/08/2026 By Megan McDonald

Art Alive

Selby Gardens' Goldstein Exhibition Celebrates Alexander Calder

Works by the sculptor known for his mobiles are joined by horticultural creations inspired by him.

02/09/2026 By Kay Kipling

Merry and Bright

Nine Stunning Local Christmas Trees to Go See This Holiday Season

Need a break from the blue light of your computer or phone screen as we head into the holidays? Try these lights instead.

12/19/2025 By Megan McDonald Photography by Damon Powers

That's Lit

Stop Your Doom Scrolling and Look at These Photos of Selby Gardens' Holiday Lights

Photographer Damon Powers captures Lights in Bloom, the gardens' annual display of lights.

12/10/2025 By Damon Powers

Gawkers Delight

Quick! Grab a Spot on Selby Gardens’ Boat Tour to Spanish Point

You’ll learn about water, nature, history and, of course, gawk at waterfront mansions.

11/24/2025 By Susan Burns

Sneak Peek

Selby Gardens Will Break Ground on Phase Two of Its Master Plan on Dec. 2

Phase Two includes a new conservatory complex, a learning pavilion and new landscaping features.

11/17/2025 By Staff

Building the Future

Sarasota’s Arts Scene Sets the Stage for What’s Next

A number of building projects and high-profile capital campaigns with combined fundraising goals of $975 million are on the horizon.

11/04/2025 By Kay Kipling

Among the Flowers

Rebecca Louise Law Explores Time, Survival and Community in Her Orchid Show Installation at Selby Gardens

The British artist’s installation has been extended through Jan. 11, 2026. 

10/07/2025 By Megan McDonald

In Full Flower

Selby Gardens Announces 2025-2026 Programming

The gardens will open its 2025 Orchid Show next month with an installation by British contemporary artist Rebecca Louise Law. Plus: "Flowers and Friendship" from Lynn Goldsmith and Patti Smith, and more.

09/10/2025 By Staff

In Bloom

Selby Gardens’ Phase Two Gets the Green Light From City Planning Board

Board members unanimously approved the project, which will bring a new state-of-the-art conservatory complex and learning pavilion to the downtown campus.

08/11/2025 By Staff

The Sound of Music

The Hermitage's "Sunsets @ Selby Gardens" Series Returns This Fall

The outdoor performance series features works-in-progress by Hermitage artists-in-residence and alumni at Selby Gardens' two campuses.

08/07/2025 By Staff

Flew Season

Selby Gardens' New Exhibit Is for the Birds

Literally.

07/09/2025 By Megan McDonald

'Tis The Season

Selby Gardens' 'Queen of the Night' Cactus Will Bloom Soon

The gardens will host a one-night-only viewing party so they public can watch the cactus' flowers open, which only happens one night every year.

06/02/2025 By Staff

Plant People

A Selby Gardens Botanist Just Helped Discover Four New Plant Species

And one of them is named after Jennifer Rominiecki, Selby Gardens' president and CEO.

05/15/2025 By Megan McDonald

Scent-Sational

A French Perfumer Is Inspired by the Many Fragrances of Florida

Paris-based Anastasia Sokolow has captured our state's unique essence in fragrance form.

04/03/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Future Flourish

Selby Gardens Nears Fundraising Goal for Its Next Phase (Plus a Sneak Peek of What's to Come)

Phase Two is set to bring a state-of-the-art conservatory, expanded gardens and a new learning pavilion as part of a visionary master plan.

03/25/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Moderns That Matter

11 Sarasota Landmarks We Love

Highlights from Architecture Sarasota’s Moderns That Matter program.

03/19/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Botanic Bosses

OLIN Wins Architecture Sarasota’s Philip Hanson Hiss Award

The landscape architecture firm is celebrated for its transformative designs, including the reimagined Selby Gardens.

03/11/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Garden Beatle

Selby Gardens' New Exhibit Pays Tribute to George Harrison

And his widow Olivia shared memories and poetry related to her late husband at a special event on Tuesday.

02/14/2025 By Kay Kipling

It's Lit

Selby Gardens' Lights in Bloom Is Back

The downtown botanical garden's holiday celebration has entered its 21st year. It runs through Wednesday, Jan. 1.

12/13/2024 By Lauren Jackson

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