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Spook-tacular Excitement Planned as Nathan Benderson Park Hosts Annual Trick or Treat on the Lake Event, Presented by Oak & Stone
Sarasota, Florida– Nathan Benderson Park (NBP) is excited to host its annual Trick-or-Treat on the Lake event on Thursday, October 26, 5:30-8:00pm. Get into the holiday spirit by enjoying Halloween favorites for the entire family by the lake. Come dressed in your...
International Canoe Federation to Host Stand Up Paddleboard World Cup At Nathan Benderson Park Oct 13-15
SUP Athletes From Around the World Participating in Races for Big Prize Money SARASOTA COUNTY, FL (October 3, 2023) – Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), one of the fastest- growing international sports, will be showcased October 13-15 in Sarasota County when the...
Florida INLINE Speedskating Marathon Returns Bigger and Better Than Ever
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** **Florida INLINE Speedskating Marathon Returns Bigger and Better Than Ever** Sarasota, Florida, Sept 29,2023 The thrill of speed and the spirit of competition come together once again as the Florida INLINE Speedskating Marathon returns to...
Hermitage Sunsets @ Benderson Park” Kicks Off 2023-2024 Season with Terry Guest and James Anthony Tyler
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Hermitage Media Relations; (941) 475-2098, Ext. 8 Communications@HermitageArtistRetreat.org “Hermitage Sunsets @ Benderson Park” Kicks Off 2023-2024 Season with Terry Guest and James Anthony Tyler The first installment of three...
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...
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...
Spook-tacular Excitement Planned as Nathan Benderson Park Hosts Annual Trick or Treat on the Lake Event, Presented by Oak & Stone
Sarasota, Florida– Nathan Benderson Park (NBP) is excited to host its annual Trick-or-Treat on the Lake event on Thursday, October 26, 5:30-8:00pm. Get into the holiday spirit by enjoying Halloween favorites for the entire family by the lake. Come dressed in your...
International Canoe Federation to Host Stand Up Paddleboard World Cup At Nathan Benderson Park Oct 13-15
SUP Athletes From Around the World Participating in Races for Big Prize Money SARASOTA COUNTY, FL (October 3, 2023) – Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), one of the fastest- growing international sports, will be showcased October 13-15 in Sarasota County when the...
Florida INLINE Speedskating Marathon Returns Bigger and Better Than Ever
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** **Florida INLINE Speedskating Marathon Returns Bigger and Better Than Ever** Sarasota, Florida, Sept 29,2023 The thrill of speed and the spirit of competition come together once again as the Florida INLINE Speedskating Marathon returns to...
Hermitage Sunsets @ Benderson Park” Kicks Off 2023-2024 Season with Terry Guest and James Anthony Tyler
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Hermitage Media Relations; (941) 475-2098, Ext. 8 Communications@HermitageArtistRetreat.org “Hermitage Sunsets @ Benderson Park” Kicks Off 2023-2024 Season with Terry Guest and James Anthony Tyler The first installment of three...
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...
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...
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 — Summer 2021
NBP Magazine — Summer 2021 In this edition: Annual fireworks event reunites Suncoast For three Suncoast athletes, NCAA championships a homecoming 'Boo' for good luck Diversity displayed in inaugural NBP display of 'Embracing Our Differences' NBP Magazine — Summer...
NBP News — January 2020
NBP News — January 2020 In this edition: Holiday camps a rousing success Remembering Bill Robinson NBP News — January 2020
Newsletter – Winter 2017
The Starting Line - Winter 2017 In this edition: Ronald A. Balducci Playground and Event Garden Upcoming Events Construction Update Volunteer of the Month WRCH Update Community Outreach NBP Newsletter - Winter 2017
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 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
PUBLIC NOTICE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING-MARCH 22, 2023
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 22, 2023, at 2:00 PM. The meeting will be held via Zoom. Please contact by email info@nathanbendersonpark.org or by phone at 941-358-7275 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 Pak 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–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 srodriguez@nathanbendersonpark.org or by phone at 941-358-7275, ext. 5815, to receive information on how to join the meeting. Specific business will be the review and acceptance of the audit. All are welcome to attend.
The Nathan Benderson Pak 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 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 ssacks@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, followed by an Executive Session. 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. 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 ssacks@nathanbendersonpark.org or by phone at 941-358-7275, ext. 5807, to receive information on how to join the meeting. Specific business will include a discussion regarding insurance for the park. 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, Oct. 19, 2022 — CANCELLED
NOTE: This meeting is cancelled as of Oct. 18, 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 October 19, 2022, at 2:00 pm. The meeting will be held via Zoom. Please contact Sandy Sacks at ssacks@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, followed by an Executive Session. 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 Sept. 21, 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 September 21, 2022, at 2:00 pm. The meeting will be held via Zoom. Please contact Sandy Sacks at ssacks@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 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 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 SANCA Board Meeting Feb. 16, 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE OF SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING
The Board of Directors of Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has scheduled its next Board meeting for February 16, 2022, at 2:00 pm. The meeting will be held via Zoom. Please contact Sandy Sacks by email at executiveassistant@sanca.us 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.
Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates 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 Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates 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 SANCA Board Retreat Jan. 28, 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE OF SCHEDULED BOARD RETREAT
The Board of Directors of Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has scheduled its annual Board Retreat for January 28, 2022, at 8:00 am. The meeting will be held in person at the Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34236. Please contact Sandy Sacks by phone at 941-358-7275, ext. 5807, or by email at executiveassistant@sanca.us, to receive information on how to join the meeting. There is one voting item that will be addressed during a general Board Meeting at the beginning of the day. Other items for discussion are related to strategic planning. The public is welcome to attend the meeting portion.
Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status or handicapped status in employment or in the provision of services. Handicapped individuals may receive special accommodation in services on forty-eight hours’ notice (Fla. Stat. §286.26). Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation for this meeting as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Sarasota Yacht Club at 941-365-4191.
According to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, any person desiring to appeal any decision made by the Board of Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates 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.
Updated Jan. 26, 2022
CANCELED – Public Notice of Scheduled Board Meeting on Jan 15
**Canceled** - Thursday, Jan. 15 - Board of Directors Meeting CANCELED - The Board of Directors of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, for Jan. 15, 2026 has been canceled. A new meeting date will be announced shortly. The...
Public Notice of Scheduled Board Meeting on Dec. 17
Wednesday, Dec. 17 - 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 Dec 17, 2025 from 3:00-4:00pm. The meeting will be held virtually on...
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...
NBP to Host CanAmMex
USRowing.org, CanAmMex 2016 Regatta to be hosted by NBP.
Event Action at NBP
Your Observer, read more here.
SANCA Board Thanks Blackketter for Services
Bradenton Herald, read more here.
Smooth Waters at SANCA
Your Observer, read more here.
CanAmMex Event
Bradenton Herald, CanAmMex event at NBP.
Letter to the Editor
Sarasota Herald Tribune, July 2nd. (Second to last letter on page)
SANCA Board Hires New President/CEO
Bradenton Herald, SANCA Board Hires New President/CEO

