Randy Benderson, president of Benderson Development, thanked Paul Blackketter for his persistence. “This is bigger than our dream was,†Benderson said.
Sarasota Commissioner Joe Barbetta recounted that the International Federation of Rowing Association’s congress said of the bid: “It was of sufficient high quality in every respect.â€
Paul Blackketter, SANCA’s chief operating officer, said the real work has just begun as he begins to push to obtain fundraising to pay for amenities to the course.