Benderson Chase

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

This two-day extravaganza is one of the largest fall rowing regattas in the state, attracting hundreds of spectators and bringing together over 1,100 athletes to battle for gold and glory!

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

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

This annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society returns to NBP, bringing thousands of supporters for a 5K walk around the park and related ceremonies and activities. Learn more and sign up today!

Out Of The Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk

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

Community walk for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to raise money for research, education, advocacy and support for those impacted by suicide. Benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The Community Walks, held in hundreds of communities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost.

Trick Or Treat On The Lake Presented by Oak & Stone

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

Join us for a spook-tacular evening of trick-or-treating fun the whole family will enjoy! Presented by Oak & Stone.    Thank you to our Gold event sponsor, Alpha Law Group - a firm of caliber, virtue and values.   Get into the spirit by enjoying Halloween favorites for the entire family by the lake on Regatta Island. Come dressed in your spookiest, silliest, star-studded costumes for an evening of trick-or-treating along a candy trail of not-too-spooky themed booths, decorated by local businesses and community organizations (Sign up below to host a candy trail booth). Plus, there will be an area for interactive play, storytelling, live music, and a Halloween movie will play on our large video screen.   Event attendance and participation is free. Parking is $10 per vehicle on Regatta Island. Thank you to our Silver Sponsor, Meadows Dental Associates for supporting this event for a second year!  

Walk To End Alzheimers

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

Across the nation, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is full of flowers, each carried by someone committed to ending this disease. Because like flowers, our participants don't stop when something's in their way. They keep raising funds and awareness for a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's and all other dementia. Event begins at 8 a.m. and walk begins at 9 a.m.

Circus Sarasota

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

Sarasota's hometown circus returns under a brand new, custom-designed Big Top for another year of high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud comedic antics, and acts that defy both expectations and the boundaries of physical limitations, performed by artists from around the globe. Saturday, Feb 15 - Sunday, March 9, 2025 Under the Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park $10 Parking For easiest access, please arrive 40 minutes prior to show time. Food, beverages, beer and wine available. See the circus website for exact dates, times and tickets