In the Community

Michael A. Gilkey, Jr., a Florida registered and licensed landscape architect with Michael A. Gilkey, Inc., has accepted a position on the Advisory Council for the University of Florida Department of Landscape Architecture. » Read more of “Gilkey, Jr. Selected for UF Advisory Council”

The Sarasota Architectural Foundation is showcasing the work of landscape architects next week by welcoming Sarasota landscape architect Michael Gilkey, Jr., ASLA, to join their acclaimed lecture series. The presentation will be held in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune Community Room on Thursday, May 19, at 5:30 pm. » Read more of “Sarasota Architectural Foundation Welcomes Gilkey”

Michael A. Gilkey, Inc. was happy to donate potted trees and shrubs to Southside Elementary school for Mrs. Fogleman’s fourth grade performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.  The play, which ran from May 26 to May 28, incorporated set design and costumes created by the parents of Mrs. Fogleman’s students. » Read more of “Gilkey Sets the Scene for School’s Macbeth”

In celebration of National Landscape Architecture Month and Earth Day, Michael A. Gilkey, Jr. visited Sarasota’s Southside Elementary School for six days in April, leading all kindergarten classes in the creation of their own shoebox butterfly gardens. » Read more of “Shoebox Butterfly Gardening”

Sarasota, Florida (April 2010) – April is National Landscape Architecture Month, a time for professionals and students to celebrate the impact landscape architecture has created in their communities, and to focus on introducing students and the public to the profession.  Locally, Sarasota studio Michael A. Gilkey, Inc. is celebrating by educating students of all ages about the profession and practice of landscape architecture, and by giving back to the community. » Read more of “April is National Landscape Architecture Month”