Celebrate the Centennial with Marie Selby outdoors at the Garden of the Five Senses in North Port! 

Marie Selby came here as a newlywed in 1909 and spent over fifty years living in Sarasota County. Besides gardening, Marie was a sailor, a musician, even a mechanic on a transcontinental trip. Watch the county grow through her eyes. Bill Selby will drop in a few stories about the ranch. Their legacy to the county is a multi-million endowment that continues to enrich our daily lives. Actress Jenny Aldrich will be in costume and bring Marie to life. 

We ask that families help us uphold social distancing guidelines to ensure a safe and fun experience for everyone. A welcome table will be set up inside the park entrance with hand sanitizer; additional parking will also be available across from the park entrance. Single-occupancy restrooms are available inside the park. Bring your own hat, water, and lawn chair along to enjoy the performance!

The Garden of the Five Senses is located at 4299 Pan American Blvd, North Port, FL 34287

This event was made possible through the generous support of John and Rachel Jakes, in partnership with the City of North Port and the North Port Parks & Recreation department.