SARASOTA CREW, INC.
OSPREY, FLORIDA

Sarasota Crew, Inc. is a Florida-based youth rowing organization founded in 2002 with the goal of fostering excellence through positive sportsmanship and community involvement. Founded by visionary parents and coaches, it operates from Bay Point at Osprey, dedicated to empowering lives one rower at a time. The club has grown into one of the largest rowing programs in the country, noted for its competitive achievements including multiple state and national championships. With over 183 high school youth members, an elementary and middle school program participating over 132 youths, and summer camp attendance exceeding 250 individuals, Sarasota Crew emphasizes not just athletic excellence but also social, physical, and emotional development. A unique aspect of the club is its reliance on parent volunteers for operations, with mandatory volunteer hours required from all rower families per semester. Key milestones include winning the Florida State Championship consecutively from 2011 to 2017, the Southeast Regional Championship multiple times during these years, as well as a prestigious gold and silver at the World Rowing Championships in 2017. With a commitment to community inclusivity and development, Sarasota Crew is poised for further expansion into broader youth demographics within Sarasota County and beyond. The organization maintains financial oversight, legal integrity, and offers various volunteer opportunities through a structured leadership including officers like Eve Goldberg (Chai), Roy Dupuis (VC), and Susan Konecny (SEC). Located at 4000 Sarasota Crew Way, Osprey, Florida, it is governed under the company type DOMNP with official state filings in Florida. More information about the club can be found on their website, sarasotacrew.com.