Gardens sets revenue record with exhibit

SARASOTA — Sarasota's Marie Selby Botanical Gardens set revenue records with its horticultural exhibit “The Orchid Show: Earth, Air, Fire, Water.”

Overall revenue increased 27% year-over-year, according to a press release. Specific revenue figures weren't disclosed.

The Orchid Show ran for six weeks from mid-October through Thanksgiving weekend. It set new revenue records in several areas, including attendance, retail, food service and membership sales. Compared to the same timeframe last year, admission revenue is up 28%, retail shop revenue is up 28% and membership revenue is up 26%.