• NBP Safety Squadron Meeting

    Finish Tower

    Calling all volunteers! The NBP Safety Squadron is an elite group of highly trained volunteers that supports events as safety-boat drivers, and bolsters programs as instructors. Squadron personnel will be required to train as Spirit of America Foundation instructors, pass all other boater safety courses and possess a boater license to participate.

  • 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. At the base of the finish tower. Fee is $5 cash, due before the session begins.

    $5
  • Alpha Win Triathlon

    Boasting of "a distance for everyone," this event has sprint, Olympic and 70.3 triathlons. It's a USA Triathlon-sanctioned event. Click here for the schedule.

  • Alpha Win Triathlon

    Boasting of "a distance for everyone," this event has sprint, Olympic and 70.3 triathlons. It's a USA Triathlon-sanctioned event. Click here for the schedule.

  • Sarasota Orchestra Wind Quintet Children’s Performance

    The Sarasota Wind Quintet presents a 30-minute program of favorites in the playground! On the Road with SO: Parks & Partners features the Sarasota Wind Quintet performing in NBP's Balducci Playground. The musicians will be set up inside the play area, and the show is specifically geared toward introducing classical music and wind instruments to the children. Capacity will be limited to 50 attendees within the playground, although there is more room outside the perimeter.

  • Sarasota Orchestra Wind Quintet Children’s Performance

    The Sarasota Wind Quintet presents a 30-minute program of favorites in the playground! On the Road with SO: Parks & Partners features the Sarasota Wind Quintet performing in NBP's Balducci Playground. The musicians will be set up inside the play area, and the show is specifically geared toward introducing classical music and wind instruments to the children. Capacity will be limited to 50 attendees within the playground, although there is more room outside the perimeter.

  • Yoga In The Park

    Restrooms at 500m mark along World Championship Drive

    Every first Sunday of the month at 9:30 a.m., join Marina Traub for an all-levels yoga class with plenty of modifications and amplifications to suit your body. Be here by 9:15 a.m. to prepare! Click here for more info.

  • Yoga In The Park

    Restrooms at 500m mark along World Championship Drive

    Every first Sunday of the month at 9:30 a.m., join Marina Traub for an all-levels yoga class with plenty of modifications and amplifications to suit your body. Be here by 9:15 a.m. to prepare! Click here for more info.

  • New Paddler Day

    It’s FREE! Come 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, kayaks 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 all-cancer-survivors and our NBP Veterans dragon boat teams... and our new under-18-division boat! 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 at the link under "tickets." See you here! Reserve your spot here today!

  • New Paddler Day

    It’s FREE! Come 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, kayaks 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 all-cancer-survivors and our NBP Veterans dragon boat teams... and our new under-18-division boat! 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 at the link under "tickets." See you here! Reserve your spot here today!

  • NBP Paddling Classic

    The NBP Paddling Program welcomes all paddlers to join us in the inaugural NBP Paddling Classic at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida! We’ll set up Champion small boats from the recent 2022 International Dragon Boat Federation Club Crew World Championships for 200m and 500m racing. This is a perfect opportunity to compete on a world-class course, the home of the 2023 USDBF Club Crew National Championships, and, of course, have fun! Food trucks  with food and beverages for purchase. You can also bring your own beverages. Tents will be offered for rental or you may bring your own 10x10. MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW. Newly added is a U18 division! Registration By December 31, 2022: $120 per crew per division (pre-registration is required; cash-only payment on-site). After December 31, 2022: $220 per crew per division *Registrations end on January 22. Any requests after the deadline are on a case-by-case basis and will be $320 per crew per division Register Here Teams from states across the country have already registered and shown interest, please pass the word along, as we are excited to welcome you from wherever your team is based!

  • NBP Paddling Classic

    The NBP Paddling Program welcomes all paddlers to join us in the inaugural NBP Paddling Classic at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida! We’ll set up Champion small boats from the recent 2022 International Dragon Boat Federation Club Crew World Championships for 200m and 500m racing. This is a perfect opportunity to compete on a world-class course, the home of the 2023 USDBF Club Crew National Championships, and, of course, have fun! Food trucks  with food and beverages for purchase. You can also bring your own beverages. Tents will be offered for rental or you may bring your own 10x10. MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW. Newly added is a U18 division! Registration By December 31, 2022: $120 per crew per division (pre-registration is required; cash-only payment on-site). After December 31, 2022: $220 per crew per division *Registrations end on January 22. Any requests after the deadline are on a case-by-case basis and will be $320 per crew per division Register Here Teams from states across the country have already registered and shown interest, please pass the word along, as we are excited to welcome you from wherever your team is based!