TIME names Florida gem one of the greatest places in the world: selbygardens ❤️ worldequestriancenter in Ocala was also included in the list - and both are less than 2 hours from Tampa! To compile the 2024 list, TIME solicited nominations of places—including hotels, cruises, restaurants, attractions, museums, parks, and more—from its international network of correspondents and contributors. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, located in Sarasota, is set to become the world’s first net-positive-energy botanical complex. This achievement is made possible by the installation of a 57,000-square-foot solar array, which exceeds the facility’s energy demands by more than 10%. Visitors are greeted by a new welcome center, an open-air structure adorned with spectacular air plants. The gardens boast a world-renowned collection of epiphytic orchids, bromeliads, gesneriads, and ferns. 📍1534 Mound Street #tampabay #sarasota #srq #selby #botanicalgardens #flowers #time #tampa