Selby Gardens Net Positive World’s First Net Positive Energy Botanical Garden Complex
🌿✨ Exciting Times at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens! 🌞🌱I had the pleasure of attending a monumental event at Selby Gardens today—the solar “power on” celebration! This groundbreaking moment marks Selby Gardens as the world's first net positive energy complex, right here in our beloved Sarasota. It’s truly inspiring to see how Selby continues to lead in sustainability and innovation, making a significant impact not just locally, but globally.Selby Gardens is undoubtedly a jewel of Sarasota’s culture, offering a lush, serene escape in the heart of our city. If you haven’t visited yet, I highly recommend you do! The dedication and passion behind every project here are simply remarkable.A huge thank you to the wonderful team at Selby Gardens for this incredible achievement and for making such a positive difference in our community and beyond. 🌍💚#MarieSelbyBotanicalGardens #Sarasota #Sustainability #NetPositiveEnergy #Community
Our Sarasota Treasure Jungle Gardens
Our Sarasota Treasure Jungle Gardens - The Magnificent Flamingo
Pink Plumage: Their striking pink feathers come from the pigments in the algae and crustaceans they consume. This pink coloration is an adaptation to attract mates.
S-shaped Neck: Flamingos have long, graceful necks that they often curve into an S-shape while feeding. This allows them to reach deep into the water to filter out their food.
Filter Feeding: Flamingos are filter feeders, using their specialized bills to strain algae, small fish, and crustaceans from the water. Their uniquely shaped bills have comb-like structures that help them filter out food while minimizing the intake of mud and water.
Group Behavior: They are highly social birds, often found in large colonies that can consist of thousands of individuals. These colonies provide protection from predators and allow for more efficient feeding.
Courtship Rituals: During breeding season, flamingos perform elaborate courtship displays, including synchronized dancing, head-flagging, and calling. These rituals help strengthen pair bonds and establish dominance within the colony.
Nesting Habits: Flamingos build their nests out of mud mounds in shallow water, which helps protect their eggs from predators. Both parents take turns incubating the eggs and feeding the chicks.
Longevity and Adaptability: Flamingos are remarkably resilient birds, able to thrive in diverse habitats ranging from saltwater lagoons to alkaline lakes. They can also endure extreme temperatures and are known to migrate long distances in search of suitable breeding grounds.
Overall, the flamingo's unique appearance, behavior, and adaptability make it a fascinating bird species admired by people worldwide.
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Serene walk at Lakewood Ranch. There is nothing like getting out in nature first thing in the morning with only the sound of birds singing. #lakewoodranch #gulfcoastmagazine
"Fun, friendly, and fabulous! 💖 The Pretty In Pink Challenge Party 2024 at Sarasota Polo Club with the Brett Keyser Team was an absolute blast. Meeting everyone was the highlight of the event. It was delightful mingling with Brett’s partners, who exuded warmth and professionalism while upholding his standard of excellence.Brett is earning trust and cultivating raving fans by consistently setting high standards in client service." #brettkeyserteam #gulfcoastmagazine#prettyinpinkpolochallenge#sarasotapoloclub
