Boys and Girls Clubs supporters enjoy night in the wild west
The organization’s annual Steak and Burger event was held on Feb. 3.
By
Niki Kottmann
| 12:03 a.m. February 4, 2017
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It was a sea of plaid, denim and cowboy hats at the Lee Wetherington Club on Feb. 3. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County held its annual Steak and Burger event for donors and club members alike to come together and enjoy — what else? — steak (for the kids) and burgers (for the adults).
Kids enjoyed a petting zoo courtesy of Rosaire’s Riding Academy along with games of horseshoe, checkers, corn hole and many other activities.
Adult guests mingled and got to know the kids before being seated for dinner. After their hearty meal — which was paired with alcoholic beverages for the adults and Capri Sun for the kids — was the unveiling of the Sarasota County Youth of the Year.
This year’s recipient is Al-Muta Hawks, who first started coming to the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club in 2005 at the age of six. Today, Hawks is an 18-year-old senior at Sarasota Military Academy.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County President/CEO Bill Sadlo says Hawks embodies everything that the organization stands for, such as being academically motivated, committed to healthy living and working to make the community a better place through service and leadership.
Marilyn and Irving Naiditch with Sarasota County Youth of the Year Al-Muta Hawks, Phyllis Steingard, Kayla McGann and Shaterria Smith
Daisy G. with Sarai M.
Gene Matthews, Shade H., Yolanda Mancha, Jolissa A. and Melanie V.
Guests at Steak and Burger were told to follow the dress code of “western casual” for the event at Lee Wetherington Club on Feb. 3.
Max H., Myla S., Daryl W. and Tristan K. enjoy some quality time with the animals from Rosaire’s Riding Academy.
Ariana A., Ayden M. and Cesilla P. get to know a baby goat up close and personal.
Mia H. holds her new chicken pal.
Chloe J. and Alex H. enjoy the petting zoo.
Jayden R. pets one of several chickens at the petting zoo.
Phyllis Anderson and Elaine Ralph
Jacob J. tried to feed the goats leaves.
Sally and Bill King
Melissa and Ian Howard with Pat and Robert Gussin
Daisy G. tries to feed the goats leaves through the chain-link fence.
Jon and Janey Swift
Lynne Doyle and Mark Morrison
Edsel Van De Wall Arnemann, Ghita D. and Leiland Theriot
Zykeria S. focuses on her next move during a game of checkers.
Emma K., Ariana A. and Zykeria S.
Lisa Russo, Thomas Schlender, Browyn Sherman and Diane Darth
Joanne Forch, Lt. David Scott, Erik Arroyo and Star Allen
Holden performs a card trick for Joanne Forch, Lt. David Scott, Erik Arroyo and Star Allen.
Charlie Huisking, Teri Hansen and Robert Gussin
Ella and Dan Lewis
Sofia Gilot and Samantha Stewart
Susan Mauntel with Harry and Nancy Hobson
Guests at Steak and Burger were told to follow the dress code of “western casual” — which carried through in the decor inside the gymnasium — for the event at Lee Wetherington Club on Feb. 3.
Jonathan and Paula Lester with Kim Lemke, Michael Valentino, Laurie Gomes, Jeff Mayer, Sandra Rios and Juliette Valin
Brian Lipton and Joseph Gianguzzo
Guests at Steak and Burger were told to follow the dress code of “western casual” — which carried through in the decor inside the gymnasium — for the event at Lee Wetherington Club on Feb. 3.
