Sarasota Visitors Guide Attractions

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
811 S. Palm Ave.

Discover an open-air and under-glass museum of more than 20,000 tropical plants, including a living collection of more than 6,000 orchids, in this 8.5-acre botanical garden on Sarasota Bay. Botanical art and photography exhibits in the Mansion. The Rain Forest Store and Michael's in the Garden Cafe open daily. Recently named one of America's Top 10 Botanical Gardens by Country Living Gardener Magazine. Garden and museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $12 adults, $6 children ages 6-11, free for children younger than age 5 and for Garden members. Information: 366-5731, ext. 221