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From Club Member to Youth Advocate: My Experience in the ACT! Program

By Wendoly C., Club Member What comes to your mind when you think of advocacy? Change? Defense? Paperwork? Only a few weeks ago, I would have said the same thing. My name is Wendoly C. I am in the 10th grade, and I have taken part in many programs here at Boys & Girls Clubs […]
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Date: June 12, 2026
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Town Hall Youth Voices at the Center: A Teen-Led Town Hall

This August, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties hosted a powerful two-day Town Hall that put youth voices front and center. Designed and led by teens, the event brought together local leaders, community members, and Club advocates for conversations that matter most to the community and to the next generation. Historically, town […]
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Date: August 27, 2025
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Youth Voices in Action: Our Week in the Nation’s Capital

From The Club’s Learning Lab to the House Chamber, twelve teens from Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Desoto Counties’ (BGCSDC) Youth Council went the extra mile to fulfill their civic duty. Youth Council is a transformative program that is driven by youth across Sarasota and Desoto Counties to advocate for a community issue they […]
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Date: August 18, 2025
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties to honor community leaders at 19th Annual IPG Leadership Breakfast

Dr. Larry Thompson, President of Ringling College of Art and Design, and Heather Kasten, President/CEO of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, to be honored on September 5 Sarasota, FL (July 15, 2025) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties will honor Dr. Larry Thompson, President of Ringling College of Art and […]
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Date: July 15, 2025
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Youth Council Harvest Celebration: Improving healthy eating in our community 

By Camila V., MAPS Intern  A new way to combat food insecurity was created by our Youth Council for their yearly project. Planted in our Lee Wetherington Club, they enable access to our Club families and local food deserts with affordable and sustainable healthy foods in our new community garden. By hosting a Harvest Celebration earlier […]
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Date: July 8, 2025
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New Malcolm Family Teen Center Opens in Arcadia: A Game-Changer for DeSoto County Teens

A major milestone for youth development in DeSoto County has just been reached. Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties has officially opened the Malcolm Family Teen Center at the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Boys & Girls Club in Arcadia, offering local teens a powerful new resource for academic and career success. The […]
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Date: May 29, 2025
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