Baypoint Park in Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Selby Gardens

Photographed By Thomas Smith, February

1. Selby Gardens Marker

Inscription.
Selby Gardens is the legacy of Sarasota resident Marie Selby, who left her home and property to the local community with the aim of forming a botanical garden "for the enjoyment of the general public." Since its establishment in 1973, Selby Gardens has grown to cover nearly fifteen acres featuring an extensive collection of tropical and subtropical plants from around the world.

Epiphytes
Selby Gardens is a leader in the study of epiphytes, or plants that grow on other plants without harming them, such as orchids, bromeliads, and gesneriads. Check out some of the finest specimens in the Tropical Conservator Look up to see other examples in trees around the Gardens.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.

Location. 27° 19.607′ N, 82° 32.386′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. It is in Baypoint Park. Marker is on South Palm Avenue north of South Palm Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1534 Mound St, Sarasota FL 34236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mr. Grover Yancy (here, next to this marker); Selby House

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(here, next to this marker); In Loving Memory of of Sue Anna Kauffman (a few steps from this marker); Smally, Donald J. P.E. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mable Ringling Memorial Fountain / Luke Wood Park (approx. half a mile away); Unconditional Surrender (approx. half a mile away); Memorial Flag Pole - Chaplain J.D. Hamel Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Paul N. Thorpe Jr. Park (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Photographed By Thomas Smith, February 6, 2024

2. Selby Gardens Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on February 10, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. 2. submitted on February 13, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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