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July 3 Fireworks Show Reunites Friends, Family, Community

NBP Fireworks On The Lake Driven By Sunset Automotive Group reunites auto retailer, WWSB ABC 7 and region’s foremost park to honor America, Suncoast style FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — June 14, 2022 CONTACTS Douglas E. Jessmer, NBP communications...

THREE ADDITIONAL DRAGON BOAT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE AT NBP

Consecutive championships will be in 2023, 2025 and 2027, following 2021’s successful championship event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — April 12, 2022 CONTACT: Douglas E. Jessmer NBP Communications Manager 941-374-8492 djessmer@nathanbendersonpark.org SARASOTA-BRADENTON,...

NBP Awarded 2022 and 2023 USRowing Masters National Championships

NATHAN BENDERSON PARK AWARDED 2022 AND 2023 USROWING MASTERS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Latest addition to event schedule proves the park’s ability to take on new opportunities to benefit the Florida Suncoast, park CEO says FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — April 4, 2022 NOTE: The...

NBP PADDLERS BRING HOME THREE MORE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, FOR TOTAL OF SIX

• In Saturday races, NBP Paddling Program sweeps world competition for three gold medals• Overall medal count is six gold, two silver and one bronze• Senior A women's boat will compete Sunday after weather postponed Saturday-afternoon competitionSARASOTA-BRADENTON,...

NBP PADDLERS TALLY THREE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — July 21, 2022 SARASOTA-BRADENTON, Fla.: In the longest distance, and now in the shortest, paddlers based at Nathan Benderson Park have snagged world honors — including three world-championship gold medals.And they've done so on their home...

USROWING AWARDS 2023, 2024 CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTAS TO NBP

USROWING AWARDS 2023, 2024 CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTAS TO NATHAN BENDERSON PARK — USRowing, the nation’s sport governing body for rowing, awards Sarasota-Bradenton the 2023 and 2024 Youth National Championships and 2024 Southeast Youth Championships — This will make five...

NBP Highlights — November 2021

NBP Highlights — November 2021 In this edition: Florida Turkey Trot Presented By Publix returns Learn To Row classes continue Thanksgiving minicamp on tap NBP Trick Or Treat On The Lake draws thousands NBP Highlights — November 2021

NBP Magazine — Fall 2021

NBP Magazine — Fall 2021 In this edition: Nation's best advance to world dragon boat championships Breast cancer walk draws thousands Hay-mazing fall attraction returns NBP Magazine — Fall 2021

NBP Highlights — September 2021

NBP Highlights — September 2021 In this edition: Five paddlers named to Team USA More than 300 trees planted on park's east shore NBP Highlights — September 2021

NBP Highlights — August 2021

NBP Highlights — August 2021 In this edition: Groundwork laid for microforest project Sarasota International Dragon Boat Festival returns NBP Highlights — August 2021

NBP Magazine — Spring 2021

NBP Magazine — Spring 2021 In this edition: Olympic aspirations turn into gold rush Partnership creates area's first collegiate rowing club Music in the park NBP Magazine — Spring 2021

NBP Highlights — December 2021

NBP Highlights — December 2021 In this edition: Two new rowing coaches added to staff, autmenting Learn To Row and NBP Community Rowing Club Special youth boating opportunity coming in December NBP Highlights — December 2021

NBP Highlights — February 2022

NBP Highlights — February 2022 In this edition: Summer camp season is coming — and we're ready Gulf Coast Games For Life ensues Circus Sarasota returns NBP Masters Classic launches NBP Highlights — February 2022

RFP for Fireworks

Request for Proposals for Fireworks — Deadline is April 15, 2022

RFQ for Temporary Event Staff

Click Here for RFQ for Temporary Event Staff: https://nathanbendersonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RFQ-Temporary-Event-Staff.pdf

RFQ for Chemical Toilets

Click Here for RFQ for Chemical Toilets: https://nathanbendersonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RFQ-Chemical-Toilet.pdf

RFQ for Tents

Click Here for RFQ for Tents: https://nathanbendersonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RFQ-Tents-2022-2023.pdf

Public Notice of Scheduled Board Meeting June 15, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING

The Board of Directors of Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has scheduled its next board meeting for June 15, 2022, at 2:00 pm.  The meeting will be held via Zoom. Please contact Sandy Sacks at executiveassistant@nathanbendersonpark.org or by phone at 941-358-7275, ext. 5807, to receive information on how to join the meeting. General business will include Board governance and other matters as may come before the Board.  All are welcome to attend.

Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status or disability status in employment or in the provision of services.

According to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, any person desiring to appeal any decision made by the Board of Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy Inc. with respect to any matter considered at the meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Public Notice Of Scheduled Board Meeting April 20, 2022

The Board of Directors of Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has scheduled its next Board meeting for April 20, 2022, at 2:00 pm.  The meeting will be held via Zoom. Please contact Sandy Sacks at executiveassistant@nathanbendersonpark.org or by phone at 941-358-7275, ext. 5807, to receive information on how to join the meeting. General business will include Board governance and other matters as may come before the Board. All are welcome to attend.

Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status or disability status in employment or in the provision of services.

According to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, any person desiring to appeal any decision made by the Board of Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy Inc. with respect to any matter considered at the meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING JAN. 18, 2023

The Board of Directors of Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has scheduled its next Board meeting for January 18, 2023, at 2:00 pm. The meeting will be held via Zoom. Please contact Sandy Sacks at...

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING JAN. 25, 2023

The Board of Directors Insurance Committee of Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has scheduled a special meeting for January 25, 2023, at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be held via Zoom. Please contact Sandy Sacks by email at...

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING–January 25, 2023

The Board of Directors Insurance Committee of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has scheduled a special meeting for January 25, 2023, at 3:00 PM.  The meeting will be held via Zoom. Please contact by email...

Letter to the Editor

Sarasota Herald Tribune, July 2nd. (Second to last letter on page)

NBP to Host CanAmMex

USRowing.org, CanAmMex 2016 Regatta to be hosted by NBP.

CanAmMex Event

Bradenton Herald, CanAmMex event at NBP.