Nonprofit that manages park names new chair, board members

SARASOTA — Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates, a nonprofit created to manage Nathan Benderson Park, announced the election of Ronald Shapo as chair of the board of directors and the selection of two new directors, Randy Mallitz and Michael Taaffe. 

Nathan Benderson Park is a 600-acre public park that also serves as a venue for regional, national and international events, such as the World Rowing Championships, NCAA Championships and the Olympic Pentathlon Trials.