“The Pop-Folk World of Zoe Sarnak”

Zoe Sarnak returns to Sarasota and brings a bit of her ‘downtown vibe’ with her. Socially and environmentally aware, Sarnak’s music is driven by evocative voices who see life from the outside and strive to bring a little light through soaring chords and irresistible beats. A recipient of the Jonathan Larson Award, and a finalist for the Ebb Award, and Kleban Prize, she is the co-author of the award-winning production of A Crossing at Barrington Stage Company as well as the book and lyrics writer for the recently opened world premiere of The Lonely Few at the Geffen Playhouse starring Tony Award Winner Lauren Patten (Jagged Little Pill). Zoe Sarnak's Bio: Hermitage alum Zoe Sarnak is a New York City-based composer, lyricist, and writer. She is a recipient of the Jonathan Larson Award, and a finalist for the Ebb Award, Kleban Award, and Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award, as well as co-author of the award-winning 2022 world premiere production of A Crossing at Barrington Stage Company. Her work has been developed with and presented by Second Stage, The Public, Roundabout Theatre Company, Williamstown Theatre Festival, New York Stage & Film, The Guggenheim, Geffen Playhouse, New York Theatre Workshop, WP Theatre, MCC, and many others. Current and upcoming productions include: The Lonely Few (with […]

Florida Scholastic Rowing Assn. Sweep Championships

Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL

Join us for the second of two weekends of action, as Florida's middle-school and high-school crews square off for bragging rights as state sweep champions! Housing Room Blocks can be booked here. Livestream Links: Saturday, April 29: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF-xmlgu8CM Sunday, April 30: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlmf5Xu_UrY

Florida Scholastic Rowing Assn. Sweep Championships

Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL

Join us for the second of two weekends of action, as Florida's middle-school and high-school crews square off for bragging rights as state sweep champions!

SUP & Run 5K

Three great races, world-class venue, awesome shirts, custom 4" finisher medals, CHALLENGE coins, great prizes, spectacular post-race party with the libation lounge, SIP & RUM, yummy food, live DJ & MORE!

VeganFest Sarasota

A vegan event for the entire family! Enjoy vegan tastes by vendors. Kid-friendly zone. Free, but $5 donations for Veganfest are encouraged.

US Rowing 2023 Youth National Championships

Watch the best of the best youths in the nation race for championship titles. Please visit USRowing for more details on tickets, schedule, etc. Housing Room Blocks Book Here

Learn to Row

Learn to Row is led by expert, USRowing-certified rowing instructors. The course is an introduction to sculling focusing on the fundamentals of sculling (rowing with two oars). Individuals will be taken step-by-step through nomenclature, safety maneuvers, and independent boat handling skills. This two-day, eight-hour course will provide you with the skill set to safely row a single scull. Upon completion of the two-day course, a Certificate of Completion will be provided. Provided by NBP: Rowing equipment Safety equipment Register now! 

2023 ACA Sprint Canoe National Championships

Hundreds of paddlers from across the country are coming to NBP to compete in the American Canoe Association (ACA) Sprint Canoe National Championships. Come watch sprint and paracanoe athletes  - including possible future Olympians - race head-to-head on a nine-lane course in narrow, high-speed canoes and kayaks. Volunteers wanted: Join our dedicated team and contribute to the success of this event. Help with various roles, meet new people, and more. Visit here to sign up now: https://bit.ly/3YbIJqv

SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA 2023 STAND UP PADDLE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL

Watch nearly 200 Special Olympics athletes from across the state compete in a variety of SUP races. For more information, visit here.Â