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  • New Paddler Day – Free & Open to All

    Join us for New Paddler Day -  open to everyone.  It’s FREE! Try out paddling with no strings attached — if you're ages 11 and older, there’s a seat in the boat for you!

  • Centerstone Life;story 5K/10K

    Help spread the message that every life is valued and suicide may be prevented. There is more to every life; there is more to every story. Centerstone's 23rd Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run and Walk for Suicide Prevention follows a scenic route around the lake and back.  Learn more and register 

  • 2025 Suncoast Walk for Wishes

    Walk For Wishes® is a nationwide Make-A-Wish fundraiser that supports granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses

  • Benderson Chase + Oktoberfest: A Day of Oars & Pours

    Regatta Island 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States

    This two-day extravaganza is one of the largest fall rowing regattas in the state, attracting hundreds of spectators and bringing together over 1,100 athletes to battle for gold and glory!

  • 2025 USDBF Club Crew National Championships

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    More than 100 teams from around the nation will be competing at Nathan Benderson Park for a place in the 2025 IDBF Club Crew National Championships! Don't miss this unforgettable event Oct. 16-19, filled with thrilling dragon boat racing and fierce competition. Mark your calendars and be part of the action! For more event information, visit: https://www.usdbf.org/club-crew/2025-ccnc/    

  • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

    Regatta Island 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States

    This annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society returns to NBP, bringing thousands of supporters for a 5K walk around the park and related ceremonies and activities. Learn more and sign up today!

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    Water Lantern Festival

    While they're called many things such as lantern festivals, lights festivals, floating lanterns, water fest, or Chinese lanterns - only Water Lantern Festival allows you to Light The Water in a way you'll never forget. Experience the magic of thousands of lanterns as the soft lights reflect upon the water.  Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven't met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience. Gates open at 4 p.m., with launch from 7-8 p.m. Design your own lantern, and send your own well wishes aglow across the lake. Food trucks will be on-site, along with music and fun.  For more details, visit Water Lantern Festival Info

  • Trick Or Treat On The Lake, Presented By Alpha Law Group

    Regatta Island 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Join us for a spook-tacular evening of trick-or-treating fun the whole family will enjoy! Sign up now to host a candy booth.
    Thank you to our Presenting event sponsor, Alpha Law Group - a firm of caliber, virtue and values

  • Tidewell Foundation Remembrance Walk 2025

    Celebrate the memory of a loved one and help support the many free services the Tidewell Foundation funds at the second annual Remembrance Walk presented by Acrisure. Music, fundraising awards, a Full Life Fair, opportunities to honor the memory of someone special, and more!   Registration is at 8am, walk begins at 9am.