The 2019 Tennis Ball: A Grand Slam Event will take place on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota. The co-chairs for the event are Barbara Lancer and Christina Bonilla. Proceeds from The Tennis Ball: A Grand Slam Event will support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County and help more than 9,000 local youth do well in school, become leaders, live healthy lifestyles and create a plan for success after high school graduation. The evening will entertain 250 to 300 guests and feature food and drinks by Michael’s on the Bay, and a live and silent auction. The Tennis Ball: A Grand Slam Event is going to kick-off the Annual Joey Gratton Tennis Championship that will be held on October 18-20 at Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens. The Joey Gratton Championship will also feature the presentation of the annual Jimmy Arias Cup, as well as a player party and exhibition with tennis celebrities.

Individual tickets for The Tennis Ball: A Grand Slam Event are $375 per person and can be purchased online. Opportunities for table sponsorships are also available.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County