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Boys and Girls Clubs supporters enjoy night in the wild west

The annual Steak & Burger fundraiser was held Feb. 2 at Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 11:16 p.m. February 3, 2018
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Saddle up folks, because this night is for the kids.

Per tradition, the kids ate steak and the adults ate burgers at this appropriately named fundraiser for Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

The gymnasium was transformed into a western rodeo Feb. 2  at Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club, but the real fun began outside during the cocktail hour when club members and supporters alike enjoyed games such as cornhole and horseshoe rings along with a visit to the petting zoo.

Guests of all ages also enjoyed a cowboy/cowgirl-themed photo booth before taking their seats for dinner.

After the meal, the 2018 Youth of the Year title was awarded to Rickey Tedesco.

Emcee Lily with President and CEO Bill Sadlo and Emcee Jakobi
Emcee Lily with President and CEO Bill Sadlo and Emcee Jakobi
Club members Cobie and Lavondre hang out in the petting zoo.
Club members Cobie and Lavondre hang out in the petting zoo.
Sean Powers and Anna Pohl
Sean Powers and Anna Pohl
Club member Makaley gets to know a baby goat in the petting zoo.
Club member Makaley gets to know a baby goat in the petting zoo.
Club member Keitron gives one of the goats a snack in the petting zoo.
Club member Keitron gives one of the goats a snack in the petting zoo.
Club members Brianna, Melanie and Makaley make some new friends in the petting zoo.
Club members Brianna, Melanie and Makaley make some new friends in the petting zoo.
Club member Sara gives a baby goat a hug in the petting zoo.
Club member Sara gives a baby goat a hug in the petting zoo.
Club member Sade plays horseshoe ring toss.
Club member Sade plays horseshoe ring toss.
David Glorius, Kimberley Pelyk, Fran Fergusson and John Bradbury
David Glorius, Kimberley Pelyk, Fran Fergusson and John Bradbury
Summer Shied and Stacey Scheb
Summer Shied and Stacey Scheb
The gymnasium was decked out in Western decor Feb. 3 at Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.
The gymnasium was decked out in Western decor Feb. 3 at Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.
Guests chose from a wide array of Western probs in the photo booth.
Guests chose from a wide array of Western probs in the photo booth.
Gene Matthews and Barbara Yong
Gene Matthews and Barbara Yong
A few stuffed friends made appearances thanks to Wells Fargo.
A few stuffed friends made appearances thanks to Wells Fargo.
Renee Phinney, Nicole and Jordan Baker and Rebecca Blitz
Renee Phinney, Nicole and Jordan Baker and Rebecca Blitz
Jeff Sebbika, Margie and Chuck Barancik, Teri Hansen and Charlie Huisking
Jeff Sebbika, Margie and Chuck Barancik, Teri Hansen and Charlie Huisking
Sandy and Martha Edinger, Jay and Veronica Brady and Peter Powers
Sandy and Martha Edinger, Jay and Veronica Brady and Peter Powers
Anthea Francis and Ramese Dixon
Anthea Francis and Ramese Dixon
Marilyn and Irving Naiditch
Marilyn and Irving Naiditch
Ellen Hanson, Kathy Jordan and Richard Perlman
Ellen Hanson, Kathy Jordan and Richard Perlman
Nikki Logan-Curran and Jenna DiLorenzo
Nikki Logan-Curran and Jenna DiLorenzo

 

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