After months of presentations and hard work, the Nathan Benderson Park has officially been awarded the 2017 World Rowing Championship. Benderson Aquatic Park, in Manatee County-Sarasota, will be opening its doors to more than 100, 000 visitors to the area. The event is projected to take place in late September of 2017 and will bring a great deal of economic support to the area. This will not only boost Manatee County-Sarasota tourism, but it will also put the spotlight on the state as a whole,  in turn bringing more revenue to all of Florida. Everyone is extremely excited to see this project to completion, and to be able to welcome people from all over the world to this great facility.