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  • Matt Abel Speed Fiesta

    Hosted by Florida Scholastic Rowing Association. For full details and to register, please visit their event website or Click on the registration page to regatta central.

  • Gulf Coast Games For Life

    37th annual Gulf Coast Games for Life, Senior Games. Open to amateur athletes aged 50 and older as of Dec. 31, 2026, the event features 16 competitions offering fun, fellowship and fitness opportunities in January and February, throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • The Market at NBP – Every Tuesday, 9am-2pm

    The Market at NBP – Every Tuesday, 9am-2pm

    Check out the latest and greatest weekly market in the area - The Market at NBP Eat, Drink, and Shop with us at this brand new, mid-week market conveniently located right at Nathan Benderson Park in our drop-off loop!  This is a community market featuring over 30 local artists, small businesses, coffee and infused drinks, produce, fresh baked good, gluten-free options, and crafters from all walks of life. In addition, there will be food trucks, live music and themed events. Interested in being a vendor? Contact My Promotions to sign up. 

  • NBP Paddle-a-Thon: A Community Event in Support of our Paddlers

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    Join Us for the NBP Paddle-a-Thon: A Community Event in Support of our outrigger canoe program! This exciting event will last for 12 hours as we strive to complete 15 laps of 5k each in our OC6, with a new lap every 45 minutes!

  • The Market at NBP – Every Tuesday, 9am-2pm

    The Market at NBP – Every Tuesday, 9am-2pm

    Check out the latest and greatest weekly market in the area - The Market at NBP Eat, Drink, and Shop with us at this brand new, mid-week market conveniently located right at Nathan Benderson Park in our drop-off loop!  This is a community market featuring over 30 local artists, small businesses, coffee and infused drinks, produce, fresh baked good, gluten-free options, and crafters from all walks of life. In addition, there will be food trucks, live music and themed events. Interested in being a vendor? Contact My Promotions to sign up. 

  • The Market at NBP – Every Tuesday, 9am-2pm

    The Market at NBP – Every Tuesday, 9am-2pm

    Check out the latest and greatest weekly market in the area - The Market at NBP Eat, Drink, and Shop with us at this brand new, mid-week market conveniently located right at Nathan Benderson Park in our drop-off loop!  This is a community market featuring over 30 local artists, small businesses, coffee and infused drinks, produce, fresh baked good, gluten-free options, and crafters from all walks of life. In addition, there will be food trucks, live music and themed events. Interested in being a vendor? Contact My Promotions to sign up. 

  • Bridge A Life Superhero 5K

    The 14th Annual Superhero 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run will start and finish be ON THE ISLAND near the finish tower. This is a Foster Care Awareness Event. In-person and virtual racing options are available.

  • The Market at NBP – Every Tuesday, 9am-2pm

    The Market at NBP – Every Tuesday, 9am-2pm

    Check out the latest and greatest weekly market in the area - The Market at NBP Eat, Drink, and Shop with us at this brand new, mid-week market conveniently located right at Nathan Benderson Park in our drop-off loop!  This is a community market featuring over 30 local artists, small businesses, coffee and infused drinks, produce, fresh baked good, gluten-free options, and crafters from all walks of life. In addition, there will be food trucks, live music and themed events. Interested in being a vendor? Contact My Promotions to sign up. 

  • Circus Sarasota

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

    Circus Sarasota 2025
    February 14-March 8, 2026 (times vary)
    Each year, the Circus Arts Conservatory’s professional arm, Circus Sarasota, offers a showcase of top global circus artists performing in a one-ring traditional circus setting on regatta island.

  • American Youth Cup I Regatta

    The first of four AYC regattas, this series is a not-for-profit series of regattas leading up to the USRowing Southeast Youth Championships. The series works to give back to the athletes, giving crews opportunities to experience competitive, 2000-meter racing throughout the spring, ultimately preparing them to excel at the USRowing Youth National Championships in June at NBP.

  • RoboBoat 2026

    Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL

    Watch the 2026 RoboBoat competition with entries from around the world!  High school, undergraduate and graduate students will compete. RoboBoat is an international student program established to generate, cultivate, and enhance a community of innovators capable of making substantive contributions to the Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) domain. Student teams design and build Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASV) and compete in an international competition. RoboBoat competitions unite an enhanced community of innovators, with results capable of making substantive contributions to the maritime field. Click here to view RoboBoat in action!Â