• Florida Inline Skating Marathon

    Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL

    Skaters from around the world are gearing up for this high-octane event showcasing the finest inline speedskating.

  • Santa’s 9th Annual Grand Arrival Parade at UTC

    The holiday season will officially kick off at University Town Center on Saturday, November 8th with UTC's annual Santa's Grand Arrival parade down N Cattlemen Rd

  • Out Of The Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk

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

    Community walk for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to raise money for research, education, advocacy and support for those impacted by suicide. Benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The Community Walks, held in hundreds of communities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost.

  • NBP Volunteer Appreciation Party

    Nathan Benderson Park's annual recognition for exceptional volunteer service and commitment to the park. Invitation only. Location:  Gold Coast Eagle, 7051 Wireless Ct, Sarasota, FL 34240 If you have any questions or to RSVP, please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Renee Chacon. RSVP BY October 15

  • Walk To End Alzheimers

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

    Across the nation, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is full of flowers, each carried by someone committed to ending this disease. Because like flowers, our participants don't stop when something's in their way. They keep raising funds and awareness for a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's and all other dementia. Event begins at 8 a.m. and walk begins at 9 a.m.

  • Ride the Dragon – A Breast Cancer Survivor Wellness Event

    Are you a breast cancer survivor? Join us from 8am-1pm to learn about the benefits of paddling in a dragon boat. Enjoy a morning of information speakers and fellowship then suit up to paddle on a dragon boat!

  • Florida Turkey Trot

    Join nearly 4,000 of your closest friends Thanksgiving morning for the annual Florida Turkey Trot, Presented By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

  • Gobble Gauntlet

    Finish Tower

    With three challenge laps, 1,026 stairs to climb, weights to carry, and a Thanksgiving dinner to burn off, Camp Gladiator Sarasota's Gobble Gauntlet is a great way to work off the holiday! Registration link with more information coming soon!

  • Camp Gladiator

    Camp Gladiator

    Adult outdoor group fitness, led by certified personal trainers to provide a dynamic & challenging workout for all levels. Offered on M, W, F.

  • Hermitage Sunsets at Nathan Benderson Park

    These outdoor events are one part of many “Hermitage North” programs, series, and collaborations planned throughout the season, spanning Sarasota County and the surrounding region. The programs feature industry-leading and award-winning playwrights, visual artists, musicians, poets, choreographers, and more — all free to the members of our community.  

  • Plant High Winter Sprints

    The Plant High Winter Sprints is a youth rowing regatta held annually. It's a one-day sprint race, with high school rowers competing in various boat classes on a 1500-meter course. The event attracts teams from across the region More details coming soon