Marie Selby Botanical Gardens provides 45 acres of bayfront sanctuaries connecting people with air plants of the world, native nature, and our regional …
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Apr 28, 2025
Gardens quite nice, we were there in the afternoon and it was quiet and peaceful. Very little labelled though. Some areas looked well curated and some seemed not as well maintained. Mangroves obvious…Full review by confusedAussie
Apr 20, 2025
We were in Sarasota to spend the night before our flight home, we were looking for somewhere to go to take pictures and see butterflies. We found out after we paid the $28 each fee that the butterfli…Full review by photobrat08
Mar 23, 2025
We went for the George Harrison gardening exhibit. It was essentially a lovely addition to the gardens. There was music and photos and stories about his life as a gardener. The gardens are spectacula…Full review by Dream00257731711
Is one location better than the other? Spanish point or Sarasota campus?
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The two campuses are very different indeed. Spanish Point is more of a historical location with the emphasis on the early settlement and subsequent development in the area. It is …
The two campuses are very different indeed. Spanish Point is more of a historical location with the emphasis on the early settlement and subsequent development in the area. It is wise to take a guided tour if you have the time. Sarasota is a botanical garden where you can view plants, shrubs and trees. Universal to both locations is they are located at waters edge.