Groundbreaking

Selby Gardens Master Plan Groundbreaking Set for June 3

The gardens is also raising money to complete Phase 1 of its Master Plan.

05/03/2021 By Staff

Education

Selby Gardens Creates Virtual Tours for Students

The program has connected with nearly 1,000 students since its start in January.

04/21/2021 By Staff

Roy Lichtenstein: Monet’s Garden Goes Pop! in Sarasota, Florida

Monet’s garden with a Lichtenstein twist at Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus

04/07/2021

Awards

Selby Gardens Receives Commendation in Horticulture from Garden Club of America

The gardens was recognized for its contributions to the collection, study and display of air plants.

04/05/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Selby Gardens Receives Gift for Media Center, Virtual Programming

The gift—an undisclosed amount—will launch the Deb Kabinoff Media Center at the gardens.

03/31/2021 By Staff

Taxes

Selby Gardens to Retain Property Tax Exemption

Selby Gardens president and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki called the decision an "overwhelming victory."

03/25/2021 By Staff

Master Plan

Sarasota City Commission Votes to Give Final Approval to Selby Gardens Compromise Master Plan

The three-phase plan will take several years to complete; Selby Gardens has set a goal of breaking ground on Phase I late this spring. Here's a breakdown.

02/17/2021 By Staff

Government

Sarasota City Commission Approves Selby Gardens Compromise Master Plan

The decision paves the way for Selby to begin construction on its downtown Sarasota campus.

01/05/2021 By Staff

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: Dec. 31-Jan. 6

Your last chance for some holiday shows, plus the Sarasota Ballet's latest digital program and more.

12/30/2020 By Kay Kipling

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: Dec. 10-16

Selby Gardens lights up for the holidays, a Beethoven concert, Cabaret by the Bay and more.

12/10/2020 By Kay Kipling

Government

Sarasota City Commission Approves Selby Gardens Zoning Text Amendment

A site plan will be presented to the city commission in early 2021.

12/08/2020 By Staff

Government

Selby Gardens Compromise Master Plan to Go Before City Commission

The meeting will take place Monday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m.

12/01/2020 By Staff

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: Nov. 25-Dec. 2

An outdoor photo exhibit, last chance to see orchids, Zoom talks and more.

11/25/2020 By Kay Kipling

Flowers and Females

Selby Gardens Celebrates 45 Years with a Special Orchid Show

The anniversary show will spotlight the accomplishments of women in the field of botany.

10/05/2020 By Kay Kipling

Come Together

The Merger of Historic Spanish Point With Selby Gardens May Foretell a Trend

We may be seeing more such mergers, given the dire financial situation many nonprofits are finding themselves in.

09/14/2020 By Ilene Denton

Fast Track

Four Trustees Join Selby Gardens’ Board of Trustees

Pat Ball, Keith Monda, Mike Quillen and Jeannie Russell were elected to serve three-year terms.

09/02/2020 By Staff

Last Chance to Experience Salvador Dalí Exhibit at Selby Gardens

Salvador Dalí: Gardens of the Mind exhibit extended through July 26

07/10/2020

Salvador Dalí: Gardens of the Mind

Get a sneak peek at the surreal art and imaginative displays on view now as part of the Marie Selby Gardens' Salvador Dalí exhibit.

07/10/2020

Hurricanes

Selby Gardens Receives $600,000 State Appropriation

The funds will be used to house the gardens' scientific collections in hurricane-resilient facilities.

07/06/2020 By Staff

Coming Up

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens to Present Roy Lichtenstein's Take on Monet's Garden

The gardens announced the 2021 show for the popular Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition Series.

06/24/2020 By Kay Kipling