This is the last 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.
A walk that brings together passionate people for a powerful purpose: to end MS forever. Click here to register now
Interested in becoming a member of the safety squad? Learn all the ins and outs of the role and make new connections. For more details and to sign up, contact programs@nathanbendersonpark.org.
Florida Intercollegiate Rowing Assn. Championships/Sunshine State Invitational: March 28-30. More info coming soon!
Only at Nathan Benderson Park! Brown, Harvard, Northeastern, Washington & Yale Alumni will come together for an exclusive Watch Party! Friday, March 28, 4:00-7:00 PM Tickets: $20 includes appetizers, BBQ dinner, two drink tickets and prime race viewing with indoor and outdoor access Alumni - Ticket sales closing soon! Purchase your tickets now. Please note that handicapped parking is available. Event will take place on the second floor of the Benderson Family Finish Tower, accessible by elevator. Should you have any questions or need special accommodations due to handicapped/health needs, please reach out to NBP's administrative offices at info@NathanBendersonPark.org, prior to the event.
Each year, My Hometown Fest draws thousands of people from Florida’s Suncoast for a day of fun featuring food from dozens of area restaurants, craft beer samples from around the country, and live music from the region’s best bands. The event features plenty of family friendly activities as well. To purchase your tickets, please visit https://myhometownfest.com/
Join All Faiths Food Bank to kick off the 2025 Campaign Against Summer Hunger with a walk around Nathan Benderson Park. The walk will mark the start of a six-week-long campaign to raise funds to feed children at risk of hunger over the summer. Register today!
Watch the best open water national and junior national swimmers take the waters of Nathan Benderson Park as they swim for the national championship titles in various distances. Click here for Schedules & Maps for the event.
Hosted by Florida Scholastic Rowing Association & Sarasota Crew. To learn more and register, please visit their events page
Florida Scholastic Rowing Assn. Sculling: April 12-13. Watch as thousands of youth compete in the sculling championships.
Join us to cheer for B1G 10 and collegiate rowers as they race along our world-class course. Big Ten Invites: Big Ten 1. Washington 2. Michigan 3. Ohio State 4. Rutgers 5. Indiana 6. USC 7. UCLA 8. Minnesota 9. Wisconsin 10. Michigan State 11. Iowa Guest 1. Tennessee 2. Brown 3. Penn 4. Duke 5. Oregon State 6. Alabama 7. Notre Dame 8. Harvard/Radcliffe 9. Miami 10. SMU 11. Oklahoma 12. Clemson
The 2025 Sunshine State Conference Women's Rowing Championship will be hosted by Embry-Riddle at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota on Friday, April 25th. This year marks the 12th consecutive SSC Rowing championship at Nathan Benderson Park. NCAA Postseason: The NCAA Regatta will be held at Lake Mercer in West Windsor, New Jersey from May 30th to May 31st. Qualifiers for the regatta will be announced by the NCAA on Monday, May 19th. 2023-24 SSC Champion: Embry-Riddle 2023-24 SSC V8 Champion: Embry-Riddle 2023-24 SSC V4 Champion: Tampa