Palma Sola Botanical Park

Palma Sola Botanical Park is a botanical garden in Bradenton, Florida, spread across 10 acres with varied plant collections throughout the grounds. The space features exotic fruit trees, plumeria groves, and rare palm species arranged across the landscape.

The site began as a Manatee County palm nursery before local citizens and organizations converted it into a botanical garden in 1990. The transformation led to the official founding of the garden in 1993.

Monthly art shows in the Galleria building display works by local artists, creating a link between the garden and the community's creative life. You can experience both nature and art in the same visit.

The park opens daily from 8 AM until dusk with no admission fee, though donations help support maintenance and improvements. Visiting in the early morning or during cooler parts of the day is advisable due to Florida's intense sun.

A Rare Fruit Trail showcases subtropical specimens like dragon fruit and jackfruit, maintained through partnership with the Manatee Rare Fruit Council. This section offers visitors a chance to discover unusual fruit varieties that can grow in this region.