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  • Tidewell-remembrance-walk

    Tidewell Foundation Remembrance Walk 2023

    Tidewell Foundation is excited to announce the inaugural Tidewell Remembrance Walk, a fund-raiser to support Tidewell Hospice and other Empath Health affiliates. This non-competitive event, presented by Alltrust Insurance, will allow everyone to come together in memory of loved ones. It replaces the annual Tidewell Trot run/walk event. Registration is at 8am, walk begins at 9am. The Remembrance Walk will feature opening ceremonies, turnarounds at any point along the 3-mile route for those who prefer a shorter distance, an awards ceremony for top fundraisers, food trucks and refreshments, and a Full Life Fair where participants can learn about Tidewell Hospice and Empath Health’s wide range of services. Participants can purchase a tribute sign to honor a loved one; the sign will be placed along the route and will be yours to take home afterward.  

  • Get Out & Play & Enjoy Pops in the Park!

    Playground and Event Pavilion

    The first Saturday of every month is National Get out & Play Day!  We encourage all families to get out and active!  Bradenton King of Pops will be at our playground today from 9am-12pm selling refreshing ice pops.

  • Toy Collection for the Holidays

    Help to make this holiday seasonspecial for all children! Nathan Benderson Park is pleased to be a collection site for toy donations. Please consider donating an unwrapped toy for children ages 12 & under. Donations will be collected now through December 11, to be distributed at Breakfast with Santa events at Laurel and Newtown Estate parks on Dec. 16. Donation bin is located inside our administrative offices trailer near the Finish Tower. Trailer is open during office hours, M-F from 9am-4pm. Thank you for being a holiday hero to someone in need!

  • Group fitness class at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota with participants exercising in front of a modern building labeled 'Benderson Park Finish Tower.'

    Zumba

    Finish Tower

    Join Yael Campbell for a total workout set to Latin rhythms, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome. Located at the base of the finish tower. Pre-registration is required.  

  • santas-grand-arrival

    Santa’s 7th annual Grand Arrival Parade at UTC

    The holiday season will officially kick off at University Town Center on Saturday, November 11th with our annual Santa's Grand Arrival parade down N Cattlemen Rd. Local schools, clubs and businesses are invited to join Santa Claus for a merry celebration that will feature a spectacular light show, a dazzling fireworks display, live entertainment and more! Nathan Benderson Park will be participating. Join us for the all the holiday magic! Stop by to check out the parade and see our float.

  • New Paddler Day for Breast Cancer & All Cancer Survivors

    New Paddler Day for Breast Cancer Survivors and All Cancer Survivors.  It’s FREE! Try out paddling with no strings attached — if you're ages 14 and older, there’s a seat in the boat for you!   The NBP Paddling Program uses dragon boats, outrigger canoes and more. Whether you’re interested in recreational paddling or you want to be competitive, we have a place for you — and we want to continue building our breast cancer survivors, all-cancer-survivors and our NBP Veterans dragon boat teams. We provide the life jackets and paddles, so bring your sense of adventure and teamwork! You’ll start with on-land training, proper fit of a personal flotation device and paddle, and then get an on-the-water orientation. Tickets aren't needed, but we prefer you RSVP!

  • NBP Volunteer Appreciation Party

    Nathan Benderson Park's annual recognition for exceptional volunteer service and commitment to the park. Invitation only. View invitation and RSVP

  • Hermitage-music

    Hermitage Sunsets at Nathan Benderson Park

    This is the first installment of three programs scheduled.  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. The first event in this series – scheduled for Thursday, November 16th at 5pm – features two of the most innovative voices working in theater today. “Hermitage Sunsets @ Nathan Benderson Park: Theater on the Lake” showcases the talents of Hermitage Fellows Terry Guest and James Anthony Tyler. These two talents split the bill to share some of their latest work and discuss the creative process as the sun goes down over the lake. This first program in the new series is presented in partnership with Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, Urbanite Theatre, and Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy. Admission is free, but registration is required ($5/person) at HermitageArtistRetreat.org. Confirmed 2023-2024 dates for this first official season of “Hermitage Sunsets @ Nathan Benderson Park” include: ·      Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 5pm ·      Friday, February 2, 2024, at 5pm ·      Thursday, March 14, 2024, at […]

  • Florida Turkey Trot Presented By Publix

    Join nearly 4,000 of your closest friends Thanksgiving morning for the fourth annual Florida Turkey Trot Presented By Publix! The 5K run/walk begins at 8 a.m., with the Kids Dash at 7:15 a.m. This event brings runners, joggers and walkers from across the Suncoast and beyond for what's become a new Thanksgiving tradition. All participants receive a finisher medal and race shirt, as well as food and drink at the after-race party. This event is a partnership of Fit2Run, The Runners Superstore, and the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, and benefits the Conservancy and the Big Bill Foundation. The Big Bill Foundation is named for former NBP Conservancy board chairman and legendary area businessman Bill Robinson, who began Fit2Run with his son, Parks.

  • 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!  

  • Florida Turkey Trot Presented By Publix

    Join nearly 4,000 of your closest friends Thanksgiving morning for the fourth annual Florida Turkey Trot Presented By Publix! The 5K run/walk begins at 8 a.m., with the Kids Dash at 7:15 a.m. This event brings runners, joggers and walkers from across the Suncoast and beyond for what's become a new Thanksgiving tradition. All participants receive a finisher medal and race shirt, as well as food and drink at the after-race party. This event is a partnership of Fit2Run, The Runners Superstore, and the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, and benefits the Conservancy and the Big Bill Foundation. The Big Bill Foundation is named for former NBP Conservancy board chairman and legendary area businessman Bill Robinson, who began Fit2Run with his son, Parks.

  • Last Paddler Standing

    Last Paddler Standing is an endurance SUP race. Unlike any other paddle race in the world, Last Paddler Standing is a race of stamina and strategy. Racers will paddle a 3.33-mile loop course, starting and finishing the loop within a one-hour period. The next loop will begin on the hour and the race goes until only one paddler is left standing. At the 48-hour mark, the length of the loop will be increased. Do you have what it takes to be the Last Paddler Standing?   This is a SUP-only race. Paddlers must use a single blade, no double blades allowed. Boards cannot be hybrid sit on top. Prone is allowed but you must have a paddle on the board with you at all times. This race is designed to challenge your endurance, stamina, and strategic thinking. It's not solely about speed, so don't select your SUP based on that. The race will start on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 9:00 AM. The race will go until there's one finisher.   The race is timed with each loop starting on the hour, every hour. Racers must be at the starting line within 10 seconds of the top of the hour. […]