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AUGUST 2019 • A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
CELEBRATE!
FIREWORKS ON THE LAKE
IS OUR BEST YET
SLETTER
THLY NEW
• A MON
2019
AUGUST
WER ALSO: SEE OUR SPECIAL
ION
L EDIT
SPECIA
THE POLD
OF GO UNDER 23 EDITION
FIRST
NBP’S USA PICKAM
TEAM S NATIONAL STEWERS
TROY’S READY. ARE YOU?
Join Troy the Turkey for your new Thanksgiving tradition —
the Florida Turkey Trot! In its second year, this 5K includes a
sweet treat at the end as well as the Floating Final Mile. The
race will be bigger and better this year, and it’s something
you don’t want to miss. The event benefits SANCA at NBP.
Register at floridaturkeytrot.com today!
EVENTS
2019 FIREWORKS ON THE LAKE
BAND, BANG,
BAND…RUN!
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PHOTOS BY DOUGLAS E. JESSMER/SANCA; NEWSLETTER COVER PHOTO BY NORM SCHIMMEL
MUSIC AFTER THE BLAST, A NEW KIDS ZONE
AND A 4-MILE RUN TOP BEST-EVER JULY 3 EVENT
Nathan Benderson Park’s annual, family-friendly This year, the music rolled on until 11 p.m., after
Fireworks On The Lake was bigger and better the fireworks show. Three top regional acts
than ever this year. appeared — the Greg Billings Band returned,
With the addition of a kids zone and the while The Black Honkeys and Theo Moon made
inaugural Fireworks 4-Miler On The Lake run, their NBP debut.
attendance hit a new record at close to 25,000 The Honkeys closed out the night, after the
people. sky blast fired from the 1,000-meter mark of the
Food, beverages and vendors were on Regatta floating wave attenuator. The fireworks show was
Island, along with a kids zone that has games, synchronized to music on KISS 103.9.
activities and fun. Balloons, prizes, crafts and Nearly 1,000 runners and walkers signed up for
strider bikes were also in the fenced-off area, the inaugural 4-miler, a partnership of NBP and
which closed just before the fireworks began. Fit2Run, The Runners Superstore. ●
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TOP: One of the motivational banners on the floating
wave attenuator humorously motivated runners.
NBP’s marketing director, Michael Washington,
ensures it’s secured. RIGHT: Fireworks goers cheered
runners along. BELOW: The Black Honkeys rounded
out the night. BOTTOM: Nearly 1,000 runners and
walkers participated in the 4-Miler; as many as 25,000
were in the park for the overall event.
WWSB
5DOUGLAS E. JESSMER/SANCA
THE FENCE SARASOTA 2019
A SECOND (SNAP)SHOT,
INCLUDING LOCAL WORKS
The largest public photo exhibition in North Conceived and produced by United Photo
America will return to Sarasota this fall and Industries, “The Fence” was developed with
winter, this time including a showcase of Gulf Photo District News in 2011. It was presented for
Coast photographers. the first time in 2012.
“The Fence” will open Nov. 8, and run through “We’re proud to have The Fence return to
Feb. 8, 2020. Nathan Benderson Park,” said Stephen V.
This year, host cities also include Seattle, Rodriguez, the president of SANCA. “Thousands
Boston, Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Brooklyn, N.Y., came last year to see the exhibit, and we’re
and Calgary, Alberta. The Sarasota show includes particularly pleased to have a showcase of
a Gulf Coast Regional Showcase that highlights regional work this year.”
the best work from photographers across the Laura Feder, a photography enthusiast, was
region. Five of those photographers are from instrumental in bringing “The Fence” to NBP last
Sarasota. fall, and sponsors the entire Gulf Coast Regional
Participating artists’ work spans the categories Showcase.
of creatures, home, people, streets, nature, food “I was beyond thrilled that New York-based
and play. Photographers’ work was considered The Fence agreed to add a regional contest,
by a jury of photo and art professionals, including showcasing some of our exceptionally talented
photo editors from The Wall Street Journal, The Gulf Coast photographers,” Feder said.
New York Times, The Dallas Morning News, the “The Fence” is a free event, thanks to Feder
San Francisco Chronicle, and People and Time and to SANCA. Sponsors including Michael’s
magazines, as well as curators from galleries, On East, Visit Sarasota, DG Ace Hardware, The
museums and colleges, including the Florida Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, and the
Museum of Photographic Arts in Tampa. Observer Media Group. ●
6MEET THE CHALLENGE VETERANS DRAGON BOAT PADDLING AMBULATORY & NONAMBULATORY THIS SEPTEMBER, FALL IN!
GIVING TUESDAY
A GOOD
TURN THAT
HELPS OTHERS
Entering its eighth year, Giving Tuesday — styled purpose:
with the hashtag #GivingTuesday — is a global to celebrate
day of giving fueled by the power of social media and encourage
and collaboration. giving. A team
And for the second year, NBP is part of the of influencers and
movement. This #GivingTuesday, Dec. 3, we founding partners
encourage you to strengthen your commitment joined forces, collaborating
to the community through giving to NBP, and by across sectors tirelessly, to
encouraging others to do so. launch #GivingTuesday and have
Celebrated on the Tuesday following continued to shape, grow and strengthen the
Thanksgiving and the widely recognized movement.
shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday harnesses the potential of
#GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, social media and the generosity of people around
when many focus on their holiday and end-of- the world to bring about real change in their
year giving. communities; it provides a platform for them to
Since its inaugural year in 2012, #GivingTuesday encourage the donation of time, resources and
has become a movement that celebrates and talents to address local challenges. It also brings
supports giving and philanthropy with events together the collective power of a unique blend
throughout the year and a growing catalog of of partners — nonprofits, civic organizations,
resources. businesses and corporations, as well as families
On #GivingTuesday, you can give securely at and individuals—to encourage and amplify small
the link on nathanbendersonpark.org/give acts of kindness.
Created by the team at the 92nd Street Y As a global movement, #GivingTuesday
in New York City, #GivingTuesday connects unites countries around the world by sharing
diverse groups of individuals, communities and our capacity to care for and empower one
organizations around the world for one common another. ●
8YOUR HEALTH
Eastern Coral Snake
STATE’S VENOMOUS SNAKES
DESERVE OUR ATTENTION
From Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Florida’s near year-round tropical weather and natural habitats are perfect not just for
humans, but also for snakes. More than 50 different snake species naturally inhabit our
state. Of those, there are six types of venomous snakes that you should know about.
Here’s a primer, as well as some safety tips to remember, should you encounter one of
these natural Florida citizens.
Broadly, there are two general categories tissue damage and bleeding, while coral snake
of venomous snakes in Florida: pit vipers envenomations can cause long-lasting paralysis.
(rattlesnakes) and coral snakes. These categories The treatment method provided to snake
are based on the venom that each type of snake envenomation victims (administering antivenom)
produces. Rattlesnake envenomations cause local is the same, regardless of category.
9Pit Vipers have two smaller teeth, requiring them to latch
This group includes five of Florida’s six species on to their prey and essentially “chew” in order
of venomous snake: southern copperhead, to inject their venom. The longer the snake is
cottonmouth, eastern diamondback, timber attached, the more venom it injects.
rattlesnake and pigmy rattlesnake. While they Coral snake venom is “neurotoxic,” meaning
look different, they share several characteristics. it attacks the nervous system. The coral snake
Most well-known are the “rattles” on their tails. aims to asphyxiate its prey by paralyzing its
Typically, but not always, these snakes will “rattle” diaphragm — the muscle that controls breathing
their tail when frightened and prior to striking. — with the venom. Once the prey dies, it’s much
They inject venom through two large fangs via easier to eat. Once again, the venom is intended
a strike method. Additionally, the heads of these for smaller animals, and severe toxic effects are
snakes appear to have the shape of a spade rarely seen in humans.
when viewed from above. The issue with coral snake venom is that once
The pit viper’s venom is a complicated mix of the effects set in, they are impossible to reverse.
proteins with toxic effects on the victim’s blood Immediate medical attention is the best way
system. Some of these proteins inhibit platelet to prevent severe toxicity. Late presentation to
activity, limiting the formation of beneficial a hospital can lead to prolonged paralysis in
clots, while others directly cause damage to the humans, sometimes requiring artificial breathing
blood vessels. The goal of the venom is to cause tubes to keep the person alive until the venom
the snake’s prey to bleed to death, also known wears off, which can take months.
as “exsanguination.” Thankfully, the venom is Coral snakes hide under brush or woodpiles, or
rarely lethal to humans (especially with medical inside hollowed logs or other outdoor structures.
treatment); it is intended for the much smaller Keep this in mind the next time you or your
prey that makes up a snake’s diet. children explore outdoors.
While many snakes frequent wet areas, the Things to Remember
eastern diamondback prefers dry, forested areas. • Florida’s venomous snakes are typically non-
Cottonmouths, however, are almost exclusively aggressive and will flee when humans approach.
found in freshwater environments, including They will defend themselves when threatened.
around rivers, creeks and retention ponds. They • DO NOT try to pick up a pit viper or coral
can even swim across waterways, earning them snake. Humans are commonly bitten when trying
the nickname of “water moccasins.” to pick up a snake. Hand or arm bites can be
Coral Snakes dangerous, as local inflammation occurs quickly.
The eastern coral snake is the only Florida- • Anyone bitten by a snake needs to seek
native coral snake. Many characteristics immediate medical attention. Medical experts
differentiate them from the pit vipers. recommend against using suction devices,
Eastern coral snakes’ color pattern includes having someone else try to suck the poison out
black, yellow and red stripes. The commonly of a snake bite or using tourniquets. The best
known phrase “red touch black, venom lack; red recommendation is to keep the bite below the
touch yellow, kill a fellow” describes the striping level of the heart and seek medical attention as
pattern of the eastern coral snake. Their red soon as possible.
stripes are bordered by yellow stripes on both • While 20 percent of venomous snake bites
sides side. These snakes do not have the two are “dry” bites, with no venom injected, victims
large fangs that pit vipers have. Instead, they should seek medical attention right away. ●
10THANK YOU
to our volunteers
and to the
Sarasota-Bradenton
community
for making the
Under 23s a success!COMING EVENTS
AUGUST 2019 SEPTEMBER 2019
24 SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA 1 YOGA AT THE PARK
STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING (AT 500M RESTROOMS)
CHAMPIONSHIPS 21 CENTERSTONE LIFE;STORY
RUN/WALK
28 ST. JUDE’S WALK/RUN TO END
CHILDHOOD CANCER
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DOUGLAS E. JESSMER/SANCAPROGRAMS
SIGN UP TODAY: Email programs@sanca.us or see NathanBendersonPark.org/programming
EQUIPMENT RENTALS DRAGON BOAT PADDLING
• Single and double sit-on-top kayaks NBP offers Dragon Boat 101, designed to give
• Stand-up paddleboards (SUP) beginners the opportunity to learn the basics of
• Single scull rentals dragon boat paddling and work to be part of our
• Pontoon pedal boats dragon boat program.
• Rentals are available for $15 per hour
TEAM BUILDING
LEARN TO ROW
Let NBP lead your team building event and tailor
Learn to Row 101 is an introduction to sculling. activities specific to your needs. We get your
• Fundamentals of rowing in singles and doubles team members out of their comfort zones to
• Sculling (two oars) experience how to meet needs through team
• Learn the tools necessary to transistion into effort and “out of the box” training.
sweep rowing
Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates Inc. (SANCA), is a not-for-profit 501c3 business created to manage Nathan Benderson Park
(NBP), a community/public asset and world-class, multi-use sports venue. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for our community
and be an economic generator for our region. SANCA’s primary purpose is to develop and promote NBP as a world class event center,
team training site and Sarasota County park, while providing outreach programs through recreation, safety training, education and
volunteering as a service to our community. For more information, go to nathanbendersonpark.org/about-us/sanca-mission.
2018 • 2021 • 2022
Rowing
Championships
2019-2021 Florida Scholastic Rowing Assn. State Championships 2019-2020 Florida Intercollegiate Rowing Assn. Championships
2020, 2022, 2024 USRowing Southeast Regional Championships 2019 HITS Triathlon Series
2019-2021 USRowing Youth National Championships 2019 Sarasota-Bradenton ITU Triathlon
COUNTY
SUNCOAST AQUATIC NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATES INC.
AT NATHAN BENDERSON PARK
5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota FL 34235
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