SARASOTA COUNTY – Big trucks are rolling back into Nathan Benderson Park for Big Truck Day on Sunday, March 28. Now in its 25th year the event will be conducted in a drive-thru format for a safe and distanced experience, giving families a chance to learn more about the vehicles and trucks they see on the streets. The Easter Bunny will also be on-site distributing goodie bags at the end of the route. All participants must remain in their vehicle throughout the event due to COVID-19 precautions. Pre-registration is also required. Nathan Benderson Park is located at 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle. Entry to the event is at Cattlemen Road and World Champion Drive, near the playground. Registration for the event is free and open to the public, and participants can enter the event during their allotted time slot between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is hosted by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates, Inc. To register visit scgov.net/parks or call 941-861-PARK (7275). Registration will close by Friday, March 19, or when capacity is reached. For more information, call the Sarasota County Contact Center at 941-861-5000. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA compliance). |