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Beloved Philanthropist, Jean Weiller, Continues Her Legacy with a Recent Gift of $1 Million to Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties 

by Leonela Tasé Sueiro She has been a volunteer, a teacher, an advocate, and a leader. The legacy of Jean Weiller is one of philanthropy and service. In 2021, Jean once again proved just how limitless her generosity and passion for our mission really are. Through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Jean recently invested […]
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Date: February 17, 2022
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Mentor helps build confidence & home

By Leonela Tasé Sueiro Elijah Jones just bought his second home. It’s a 2300 sq ft, three-bedroom, two-bathroom house in a peaceful gated community in Parrish, Florida, perfect for him and his sweet grandma. His favorite thing about it, however, is that it was custom-built by Lee Wetherington. Since he was 15 years old, visiting […]
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Date: November 18, 2021
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Leaving a Legacy: Drs. Robert and Patricia Gussin Scholarship

By Leonela Tasé Sueiro When Fatima heard she was a Gussin Scholarship recipient in 2020, she was in shock. It meant her entire college education—including books, room and board, and even trips home during the holidays—would be paid for. She felt honored and grateful to receive such a life-changing opportunity, both for her and her […]
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Date: October 15, 2021
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Leaving a Legacy: Vocational Training

By Leonela Tasé Sueiro Zeke is a 19-year-old recent Sarasota High School graduate. He has been a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties for 13 years. This fall, Zeke plans to attend Manatee Technical College to become a firefighter. He, like so many other Club teens, found his vocation […]
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Date: September 2, 2021
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Leaving a Legacy: Investing in the Next Generation of Leaders

By Leonela Tasé Sueiro The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties is fortunate enough to have the support of some of Sarasota’s most generous and passionate philanthropists who are helping build the next generation of leaders. Among them are Steven and Marjolaine Townsend, who established the Steven & Marjolaine Townsend Scholarship Fund […]
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Date: August 3, 2021
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Your support can change young lives

Imagine the moment in your life when you discovered a passion or explored an opportunity. The time your eyes were opened to a world of possibilities. The instant the lightbulb turned on and the vision of your future became clear. The local youth found inside the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties […]
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Date: June 4, 2021
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