Weekend Planner

Your Top 9 Things to Do: May 5-11

Josephine opens at Asolo Rep, Siesta Beach amateur sand sculpture contest, Pickin’ Picnic and more.

05/05/2016 By Ilene Denton

Home View Events

Celebrate Spring at These Classes and Events.

This week's events highlight spring flowers and architecture.

04/08/2016 By Ilene Denton

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

All Faiths Food Bank recently kicked off its annual Campaign Against Summer Hunger, plus other great examples of locals giving back.

04/07/2016 Research by staff

The Weekend Starts Now

Your Top 7 Things to Do: April 7-13

Selby Gardens Music Series, Jazz in the Ballpark, graffiti art battle and more.

04/07/2016 By Ilene Denton

Tourism

Orchid Show Brings Record Numbers to Selby Gardens

A horticultural exhibit at Selby Gardens recently drew record-breaking crowds.

04/01/2016 Research by staff

Art News

Selby Gardens to Present Marc Chagall Exhibit

The blockbuster exhibit featuring the artist's work will open at Selby Gardens in February 2017.

12/10/2015 By Ilene Denton

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"Why I Moved to Sarasota"

Intriguing new people are moving to Sarasota at record rates. What brings them here?

12/01/2015 By Sarasota Magazine

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Top Sarasota Events Picks: December 2015

Our top picks for December.

12/01/2015 By Kay Kipling

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Manatee Players' The Secret Garden

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this musical adaptation of the classic tale.

09/18/2015 By Kay Kipling

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Inside Selby Gardens' Tropical Conservatory

Take a look at these stunning greenhouse glories.

09/01/2015 By Ilene Denton

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This Week's 8 Great #Sarasota Shots

This week: a flamingo close-up, watercolor sunsets, our iconic palm trees--and more.

08/06/2015 By Megan McDonald

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Their Sarasota Wedding: Lauren and Dardan at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Lauren and Dardan had a romantic wedding at Sarasota's Selby Gardens with 100 of their closest friends and family.

06/09/2015 By Bobbilynn Hollifield

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Photo of the Week: A View of the Bay from Selby Gardens

The view of the bay from Selby Gardens is consistently stunning at any time of the day.

05/21/2015 By Bobbilynn Hollifield

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"Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica" Opens at Selby Gardens on March 6

The annual "Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica" exhibit at Selby Gardens will run from March 6-April 17.

03/03/2015 By Bobbilynn Hollifield

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Their Sarasota Wedding: Lauren and Dardan's Selby Gardens Wedding

Lauren and Dardan tie the knot in a wedding at Sarasota's Selby Gardens.

02/04/2015 By Bobbilynn Hollifield

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Selby Gardens' Top Tips for Orchid Care

Follow these tips for beautiful, healthy orchids at home.

01/13/2015 By Bobbilynn Hollifield

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Sarasota Ballet's The Secret Garden

Arts editor Kay Kipling on the world premiere of this ballet based on the classic book.

08/15/2014 By Kay Kipling

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Selby Gardens’ Dr. Antonio Toscano de Brito on Why He Loves Sarasota

Living the dream at Selby Gardens.

05/30/2014 By Ilene Denton

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Mother’s Day Brunches in Sarasota

Where to dine with Mom on her special day.

05/06/2014 By Hannah Wallace

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iShots: Selby Gardens

This week, Robert Castro turns his lens on the beautiful flora at Selby Gardens.

01/17/2014 By robertc