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Selby Gardens rings in 2026 with guests aglow


  • By Lori Sax
  • | 4:29 p.m. January 2, 2026
Fabian and Pascale Hoyez
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What: New Year's Eve celebration

Benefiting: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

When: Dec. 31

Where: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Steve and Janet Crabtree, Brian and April Coltharp, Pamela and Dru Herrmann and Steve and Helen Lane
Steve and Janet Crabtree, Brian and April Coltharp, Pamela and Dru Herrmann and Steve and Helen Lane
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Rob and Selby President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki
Rob and Selby President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki
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Armando Roig and Raymond Whitted
Armando Roig and Raymond Whitted
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Susan, Rachel and Robert Yules
Susan, Rachel and Robert Yules
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Frank and Anne Mosomillo
Frank and Anne Mosomillo
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Lorenzo Boldi, Paola Velasco and Sebastian Boldi
Lorenzo Boldi, Paola Velasco and Sebastian Boldi
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Margaret Wise and Tom Taylor
Margaret Wise and Tom Taylor
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Harry Sayer and Diana Alejandra
Harry Sayer and Diana Alejandra
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Todd and Sara Fiorille and Marla and Paul Prior
Todd and Sara Fiorille and Marla and Paul Prior
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Olga Bonilla and Guillermo Minoso
Olga Bonilla and Guillermo Minoso
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Stephen and Gabrielle Vavrica
Stephen and Gabrielle Vavrica
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Charlotte and Carl Troiano
Charlotte and Carl Troiano
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Carl and Charlotte Troiano with William and Teresa Rosenbeck
Carl and Charlotte Troiano with William and Teresa Rosenbeck
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Tom and Sherry Koski
Tom and Sherry Koski
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Nikki and Jeff Sedacca
Nikki and Jeff Sedacca
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Melonie Favorite, Kirk and Chris Voelker
Melonie Favorite, Kirk and Chris Voelker
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Jim and Michelle Butler with Christopher Hird
Jim and Michelle Butler with Christopher Hird
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Heather Hackney and Chad Turnbull
Heather Hackney and Chad Turnbull
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Happy New Year party hats for everyone.
Happy New Year party hats for everyone.
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B.J. Creighton and Andrew Economos
B.J. Creighton and Andrew Economos
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Mallika Sangkawanich and Dex Honea
Mallika Sangkawanich and Dex Honea
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Tim and Sabrina Littrell
Tim and Sabrina Littrell
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Richard and Ellen Sandor
Richard and Ellen Sandor
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Laura and Kevin O'Donohue
Laura and Kevin O'Donohue
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