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USRowing Announces 2024 Olympic Selection Camp Invitations
USRowing Announces 2024 Olympic Selection Camp Invitations For Immediate Release: February 23, 2024 USRowing is pleased to announce the 67 athletes who have been invited to the 2024 Olympic Selection Camp scheduled for March 3-24 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota,...
RoboBoat International Competition Battles Begin Next Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alicia Gavin, Director of Communications and Marketing, RoboNation Email: agavin@robonation.org Phone: 571-455-4156 International Student Teams Converge at Nathan Benderson Park for the 17th Annual RoboBoat Competition...
Olympic Glory Descends on Sarasota this Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Olympic Glory Descends on Sarasota this Year Sarasota, Florida – Most visitors flock to Sarasota this time of year to escape the cold winter, enjoy the beautiful beaches or have some festive fun. While many were counting down to Christmas and...
Rickard Jensen Named “Veteran of the Year” by Manatee County Veterans Council
Bradenton, Florida – Congratulations to Rickard Jensen on being voted "Manatee County's Veteran of the Year”, by the Manatee County Veterans Council. This is a well-deserved honor in recognition of Rick’s efforts in the community and at Nathan Benderson Park’s...
Five Rowers Selected to Olympic Team at 2024 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials – Rowing
Five Rowers Selected to Olympic Team at 2024 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials – Rowing For Immediate Release: April 7, 2024 Five rowers earned their spots at 2024 Olympic Games, while 16 others kept their Paris hopes alive as racing concluded on Sunday at the...
Finals Set at 2024 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials – Rowing
Finals Set at 2024 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials – Rowing For Immediate Release: April 6, 2024 With the completion of today's semifinals, finals are now set at the 2024 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials – Rowing at Nathan Benderson Park in...
Budget conference: Nathan Benderson Park gets $10M for expansion
The public-private project also entails $20M in local funding. Nathan Benderson Park is set to land $10 million in the state budget. The House and Senate are supporting the project, which emerged from the influential Transportation and Economic Development budget...
USRowing Announces 2024 Olympic Selection Camp Invitations
USRowing Announces 2024 Olympic Selection Camp Invitations For Immediate Release: February 23, 2024 USRowing is pleased to announce the 67 athletes who have been invited to the 2024 Olympic Selection Camp scheduled for March 3-24 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota,...
RoboBoat International Competition Battles Begin Next Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alicia Gavin, Director of Communications and Marketing, RoboNation Email: agavin@robonation.org Phone: 571-455-4156 International Student Teams Converge at Nathan Benderson Park for the 17th Annual RoboBoat Competition...
Olympic Glory Descends on Sarasota this Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Olympic Glory Descends on Sarasota this Year Sarasota, Florida – Most visitors flock to Sarasota this time of year to escape the cold winter, enjoy the beautiful beaches or have some festive fun. While many were counting down to Christmas and...
Rickard Jensen Named “Veteran of the Year” by Manatee County Veterans Council
Bradenton, Florida – Congratulations to Rickard Jensen on being voted "Manatee County's Veteran of the Year”, by the Manatee County Veterans Council. This is a well-deserved honor in recognition of Rick’s efforts in the community and at Nathan Benderson Park’s...
Five Rowers Selected to Olympic Team at 2024 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials – Rowing
Five Rowers Selected to Olympic Team at 2024 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials – Rowing For Immediate Release: April 7, 2024 Five rowers earned their spots at 2024 Olympic Games, while 16 others kept their Paris hopes alive as racing concluded on Sunday at the...
Finals Set at 2024 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials – Rowing
Finals Set at 2024 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials – Rowing For Immediate Release: April 6, 2024 With the completion of today's semifinals, finals are now set at the 2024 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials – Rowing at Nathan Benderson Park in...
Budget conference: Nathan Benderson Park gets $10M for expansion
The public-private project also entails $20M in local funding. Nathan Benderson Park is set to land $10 million in the state budget. The House and Senate are supporting the project, which emerged from the influential Transportation and Economic Development budget...
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 — 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 — 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
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 Magazine — Winter 2022
NBP Magazine — Winter 2022 In this edition: Bracing for an intense January-July — and then some Safe boating camp sets tone for camp offerings Florida Turkey Trot returns strong after pandemic NBP Magazine — Winter 2022
Public Notice of Scheduled Board Meeting on November 21
Thursday, Nov 21 – Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has scheduled its next Board meeting for November 21, 2024 from 3:00-4:00pm. The meeting will be held in person in the Benderson Family Finish Tower. Please contact 941-358-7275 with any questions or to RSVP. General business will include Board governance and other matters as may come before the Board. All are welcome to attend.
The 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 the 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 on September 19
Thursday, Sept 19 – Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has scheduled its next Board meeting for September 19, 2024 from 3:00-4:00pm. The meeting will be held in person in the Benderson Family Finish Tower. Please contact 941-358-7275 with any questions or to RSVP. General business will include Board governance and other matters as may come before the Board. All are welcome to attend.
The 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 the 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 on July 24
Wednesday, July 24 – Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has scheduled its next Board meeting for July 24, 2024 from 3:00-4:00pm. The meeting will be held virtually. Please contact 941-358-7275 with any questions or for the virtual meeting link. General business will include Board governance and other matters as may come before the Board. All are welcome to attend.
The 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 the 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 on May 16
Thursday, May 16 – Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has scheduled its next Board meeting for May 16, 2024 from 3:00-4:00pm. The meeting will be held virtually. Please contact 941-358-7275 with any questions or for the virtual meeting link. General business will include Board governance and other matters as may come before the Board. All are welcome to attend.
The 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 the 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 on March 21
Thursday, March 21 – Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has scheduled its next Board meeting for March 21, 2024 from 3:00-5:00pm. The meeting will be held in person on the second floor of the Benderson Family Finish Tower. Please contact Karen Burkett at kburkett@nathanbendersonpark.org or 941-358-7275, ext. 5807, with any questions. General business will include Board governance and other matters as may come before the Board. All are welcome to attend.
The 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 the 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 on February 13
Tuesday, February 13 – Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has scheduled its next Board meeting for February 13, 2023 from 2:00-3:00pm on the 2nd floor of the Benderson Family Finish Tower. The meeting will be held in person. Please contact Karen Burkett at kburkett@nathanbendersonpark.org or 941-358-7275, ext. 5807 if you have any questions about the meeting. General business will include Board governance and other matters as may come before the Board. All are welcome to attend.
The 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 the 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 on November 15
Wednesday, November 15 – Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has scheduled its next Board meeting for November 15, 2023 from 2:00-3:00pm. The meeting will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams. Please contact Karen Burkett at kburkett@nathanbendersonpark.org or 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.
The 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 the 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 on September 20
Wednesday, September 20 – Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has scheduled its next Board meeting for September 20, 2023 from 2:00-3:00pm. The meeting will be held in person in the Benderson Family Finish Tower. Please contact Karen Burkett at kburkett@nathanbendersonpark.org or 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.
The 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 the 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 ON JULY 19
The Board of Directors of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has scheduled its next Board meeting for July 19, 2023 @ 2:00pm. The meeting will be held via Teams. Please contact Karen Burkett at kburkett@nathanbendersonpark.org or 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.
The 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 the 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
The Board of Directors of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has scheduled its next Board meeting for May 17, 2023 @ 2:00pm. The meeting will be held via Teams. Please contact Karen Burkett at kburkett@nathanbendersonpark.org or 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, followed by an Executive Session. All are welcome to attend.
The 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 the 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 on March 19
Thursday, March 19 - Board of Directors Meeting The Board of Directors Meeting of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has been scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:00pm for an in-person meeting at the Benderson...
Public Notice of Scheduled Board Meeting on March 19
Thursday, March 19 - Board of Directors Meeting The Board of Directors Meeting of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has been scheduled for March 19, 2026 at 3:00pm for an in-person meeting at the Benderson Family Finish...
Public Notice of Scheduled Board Meeting on May 21
Thursday, May 21 - Board of Directors Meeting The Board of Directors Meeting of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has been scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:00pm for an in-person meeting at the Benderson Family...
CanAmMex Event
Bradenton Herald, CanAmMex event at NBP.
Letter to the Editor
Sarasota Herald Tribune, July 2nd. (Second to last letter on page)
MLT Triathlon at NBP
Bradenton Herald
NBP Finish Tower Wins Award
Honor Award for Unbuilt Design, click here for more details on the award!
SANCA Board Hires New President/CEO
Bradenton Herald, SANCA Board Hires New President/CEO
Cubans Train at NBP
Herald Tribune, Cubans training at NBP
New SANCA President/CEO
New SANCA President/CEO, Bradenton Herald

