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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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Date: August 31, 2026
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A Night in the Club’s Kitchen: My Experience at the Opening Doors Dinner

This piece was written by Club teen Kayla W. following her experience participating in the Culinary Arts Program during our Opening Doors to Great Futures Dinner Series. Throughout the evening, she worked alongside guest chefs from Boar’s Head, helping prepare and serve the meal while gaining hands-on experience in hospitality, teamwork, and culinary arts in […]
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Date: May 12, 2026
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From Club Kid to College Professor: How the Boys & Girls Club Sparked Kat’s Passion for Photography

There’s a popular saying across the Boys & Girls Club Movement: “Once a Club kid, always a Club kid.” Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties (BGCSDC) loves staying connected with our alumni and celebrating the incredible paths they take after their time with us. We recently caught up with alumna Kat Barbieri […]
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Date: September 11, 2025
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Why Mentorship Matters: Angel V.’s Journey from North Port to National Recognition

“If you want to understand the true power of a mentor, don’t look at a student’s trophies or grades—look at the moments when they were ready to give up, and someone refused to let them.” Those are the words of Angel V., a senior at Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties, spoken […]
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Date: May 15, 2025
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Opening Doors with First Watch: A Night of Impact, Inspiration, and Great Futures

“Because I am a Club kid, I’ve grown into a leader who creates spaces for others to be themselves and pursue their dreams,” shared Sophie B., Youth of the Year finalist. Her moving words anchored our final Opening Doors to Great Futures Dinner of the 2024–2025 season, an evening filled with purpose, partnership and the […]
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Date: May 13, 2025
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BGCSDC Teen and Leadership Specialist Appointed to National Keystone Conference Steering Committee

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties is proud to recognize Alvin L. and De’Mona Reid for being selected to serve on Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 2025 National Keystone Conference Steering Committee, where they will play a key role in planning this summer’s conference in Chicago. Keystone is Boys & Girls […]
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Date: March 13, 2025
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