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Selby Gardens hosts annual Mother's Day Brunch

Families gathered at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens on May 13 to celebrate Mother's Day.


  • By Shane Donglasan
  • | 4:27 p.m. May 13, 2018
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Families treated their mothers to a decadent brunch at Michael's on the Bay at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens during Mother's Day on May 13. 

Children enjoyed lawn games in front of the bay, as well as face painting and balloon animals. 

Mothers and their families also had the chance to stroll through the gardens after enjoying their brunch. 

Heather and Jeff Weisenborn with their daughters, Hadley Grace and Charlotte.
Heather and Jeff Weisenborn with their daughters, Hadley Grace and Charlotte.
Monique Budelman with her nieces and nephew, Alexis Cooper and Selene.
Monique Budelman with her nieces and nephew, Alexis Cooper and Selene.
Dottie, Jason and Soloman Katz
Dottie, Jason and Soloman Katz
Noel Soman with her daughter, Josephine.
Noel Soman with her daughter, Josephine.
Angelica and Tawanda Hale
Angelica and Tawanda Hale
Kaylee and Tammy Berry
Kaylee and Tammy Berry
John and Robin Myers with Alessia, Milea, Rebecca and Simone Totti.
John and Robin Myers with Alessia, Milea, Rebecca and Simone Totti.
Families enjoyed a brunch catered by Michael's On the Bay.
Families enjoyed a brunch catered by Michael's On the Bay.
Harper and Lissa MacDonald with Lucia Balotro
Harper and Lissa MacDonald with Lucia Balotro

 

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