Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties proudly celebrated the grand opening of the Malcolm Family Teen Center at the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Boys & Girls Club in Arcadia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The newly renovated facility represents a major milestone in the organization’s mission to empower youth and expand opportunities for teens in DeSoto County. The Malcolm Family Teen Center is designed to help teens succeed beyond high school through programs led by youth development professionals and subject matter experts. Focused on academic success, college and career readiness, workforce development, leadership and wellness, the center also provides space that supports hands-on experiences like vocational training, resume-building and youth-led advocacy. This transformative project was led by Halfacre Construction Company, the area’s oldest, most established, and locally owned and operated private commercial construction firm.

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