Benderson Park’s New Sports & Boating Facility Moves Forward—with a Bigger Budget
Hi folks—Mike here with a big update on one of Sarasota’s signature parks.
The proposed indoor events center and boathouse at Benderson Park has now jumped in estimated cost from $40 million to $60–70 million. The County has pledged $20 million toward the effort, while Benderson Development has covered a large share of the design phase.
That leaves roughly $30 million in funding still needed to greenlight construction. The finished facility will house:
🏀 85,000 square feet of indoor courts
🛶 Boathouse and equipment storage
🩺 Workout, training, and medical spaces
🧩 Flexible event and meeting rooms
Designs are expected to finish by year-end, with construction tentatively starting in late 2026.
This project could serve as a year-round attraction—not just for residents, but for tournaments, tourism, and local real estate growth.
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