Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County announced a change to its name to better reflect its impact on the communities the nonprofit serves. With the addition of its sixth Club location in Arcadia, the organization formally changed its name to Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.

“This announcement means so much more to our organization than just a name change,” said Bill Sadlo, President/CEO. “This evolution of our brand is a testament to five decades of impact on thousands of local youth and families across our region. Now, more than ever, we are committed to the success of our future leaders in both Sarasota County and DeSoto County.”

The organization is currently celebrating its 50^th anniversary, and Sadlo says this name change could not have come at a better time.

“The new name is the perfect platform to launch into our next 50 years as a leader in positive youth development,” he said. “As we embark on this new era, we are positioned to provide even greater opportunities to those we serve through bold initiatives, including capital projects and enhanced programming and safety efforts in Arcadia, Newtown and North Port.”

To learn more, visit bgcsdc.org.

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