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20 Years of the Leadership Breakfast: Celebrating a Legacy of Community Impact

What does 20 years of investing in young people look like? What happens when community leaders come together year after year for the purpose of empowering the next generation? Sometimes, it looks like a Club member finding their voice to lead a sold-out event. Sometimes, it looks like an alum returning to their hometown as […]
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Date: September 9, 2026
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Move the Tide, Raise the Temp: My Experience at the 2026 National Keystone Conference

This piece was written by Club teen Wendoly C. following her experience attending the 2026 National Keystone Conference in Orlando, FL, where she represented the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club. Through the conference, Wendoly connected with fellow Keystone members from across the country, participated in leadership opportunities, and gained new experiences that helped her […]
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Date: August 18, 2026
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Boys & Girls Club Teens Receive Full-Ride to Duquesne University as Gussin Endowed Scholars

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties (BGCSDC) is proud to announce Milordjie C. and Thaliana R. as the 2026 Drs. Robert and Patricia Gussin Endowed Scholars, recognizing their academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to building a bright future through a four-year, full-ride scholarship to Duquesne University. Drs. Gussin began supporting BGCSDC in […]
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Date: April 28, 2026
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From Club Kid to Husband, Father, and Leader

Almuta first walked through the doors of the Boys & Girls Club when he was just six years old. Like many Club kids, he found more than just a place to go after school; he found mentors, opportunities, and a second home that helped shape the path of his life. At our recent Opening Doors […]
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Date: April 15, 2026
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Great Futures, Community, and Dinner at our first Opening Doors Dinner of the Season

On October 16, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties welcomed donors, partners, and community members to its first Opening Doors to Great Futures Dinner of the 2025-2026 season at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club in Sarasota. The evening invited guests inside the Club to witness firsthand where life-changing experiences and […]
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Date: December 11, 2025
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Great Futures Start with Community Leaders 

What happens when a room is filled early on a Friday morning with powerful young people, passionate professionals, and a mission meant to inspire? On September 5th, at our Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club, we found out during our 19th Annual IPG Leadership Breakfast. Each year, this signature event brings philanthropic and business leaders […]
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Date: September 18, 2025
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