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BGCSDC to Honor Louis and Gloria Flanzer at 2026 Champions for Children Gala

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties (BGCSDC) is proud to announce that the 2026 Champions for Children gala, presented by the Annette J. Hagens Memorial Foundation, will honor the extraordinary legacy of Louis and Gloria Flanzer. Louis and Gloria Flanzer’s lifelong commitment to philanthropy transformed communities across the region. Deeply dedicated to […]
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Celebrate Family. Plan for the Future.

Family means something different to everyone. For some, it’s the people gathered around the dinner table each night. For others, it’s grandparents, neighbors, close friends, or mentors who show up when they’re needed most. At Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties, we’re honored to be an extension of that family for thousands […]
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Come Together for Club Kids

We come from different schools. Different neighborhoods. Different families. We like different food. We have different dreams.  But every afternoon and summer... We come together at the Club. The Club is more than a place to go after school. It's where young people belong. Here, they find peers from all backgrounds who share the same […]
Date: September 15, 2026
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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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A Community Cares When You Do Too

This piece was written by Club alumna Milordjie C. and originally featured in SRQ Daily on August 24, 2026, highlighting her internship experience and the valuable skills and insights she gained along the way. At her internship with the Barancik Foundation, Milordjie had the opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience and take an important step […]
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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 […]
Date: August 18, 2026
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