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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

A Tribute

Patti Smith Performs at Selby Gardens and Reminisces About Photographer Robert Mapplethorpe

The related exhibit, Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith: Flowers, Poetry, and Light is on view now at Selby Gardens.

02/16/2022 By Kay Kipling

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Circus Sarasota returns, the opera season opens with 'Tosca,' work by Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith on view at Selby Gardens, and more.

02/10/2022 By Kay Kipling

Sponsored Content

Selby Gardens Shows Mapplethorpe and Smith in Bold New Light

Experience the art of two 20th-century icons for the first time ever in a botanical garden setting.

02/07/2022

Romance Reigns

Seven Valentine's Day Date Night Ideas

Looking for something to do with your sweetie besides dine this Valentine’s Day? Check out these entertainment offerings.

02/03/2022 By Kay Kipling

Grants

Campaign for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Funds Construction Skills Program in Newtown

The $100,000 in funding will be used to train approximately 40 Sarasota city and county residents.

01/25/2022 By Staff

Master Plan, Master Artist

An Evening at Selby Gardens: Of Money and Mapplethorpe

A Chairman's Circle Dinner was the occasion for announcing good financial news, and learning more about photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.

01/25/2022 By Kay Kipling

Finance

Selby Gardens Executes $31 Million Bond Sale for Master Plan

The proceeds from the bond sale enable Selby Gardens to meet the August 2023 completion goal of Phase One of its Master Plan.

01/24/2022 By Staff

Philanthropy

Selby Gardens Receives $1 Million Donation

To date, Selby Gardens has raised over $45 million for construction of Phase One of the Master Plan, scheduled to open in August 2023.

01/18/2022 By Staff

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

A paranormal circus in Palmetto, Sarasota Orchestra welcomes pianist Garrick Ohlsson, a bubble festival and more.

01/06/2022 By Kay Kipling

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

The Pinecraft Christmas parade, Sailor Circus returns, Selby Gardens' "Lights in Bloom" continues and more.

12/23/2021 By Kay Kipling

Fast Track

Marlo Turner to Join Selby Gardens as Vice-President, Chief Advancement Officer

Turner comes to Selby Gardens from Tidewell Foundation.

12/16/2021 By Staff

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Holiday lights bloom at Selby Gardens, Sarah Brightman sings Christmas at the Van Wezel, Sarasota Orchestra concerts and more.

12/09/2021 By Kay Kipling

Fast Track

Selby Gardens Welcomes New Orchid Research Botanist

Dr. Tatiana Arias has more than 15 years experience working in plant sciences.

12/02/2021 By Staff

Sponsored Content

Lights in Bloom®: An Open-air Holiday Light Show

Ring in the holidays at Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus on select nights from December 11 through January 2.

12/01/2021

Future Forward

Ambitious Plans for Our Cultural Treasures Will Transform Sarasota as We Know It

The future looks big.

11/02/2021 By Kay Kipling

Fast Track

Selby Gardens Names Greg Luberecki VP for Strategic Communications

Luberecki was previously director of communications at Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

10/26/2021 By Staff

Sponsored Content

Selby Gardens’ 2021 Orchid Show Hits the Heights in Sarasota

Aerialists from the Tree Top to the Big Top! provides a fascinating exploration of the intersection of nature and entertainment at Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus.

10/07/2021

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

A grand piano concert, high-flying orchids at Selby Gardens, new music and theater, and more.

10/07/2021 By Kay Kipling

Fundraising

Selby Gardens Announces 'Campaign Capping' Challenge

The challenge was created to secure the remaining funds needed for Phase One of the Master Plan at Selby's downtown Sarasota campus.

10/06/2021 By Staff

Treetops to Big Top

Selby Gardens Partners With Ringling to Celebrate Orchid Show

The annual show will highlight both flowers and circus aerialists.

10/05/2021 By Dedriana Perry

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