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Boys & Girls Clubs honors Caldwell Trust Co. at Champions for Children Gala


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 10:12 a.m. November 27, 2024
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What: Champions for Children Gala

Benefiting: Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties

When: Nov. 23

Where: Lee Wetherington Club

Kelly and Melissa Caldwell from the Caldwell Trust Co. with Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Manatee counties President and CEO Bill Sadlo.
Kelly and Melissa Caldwell from the Caldwell Trust Co. with Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Manatee counties President and CEO Bill Sadlo.
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The Kelly Caldwell family: Zach, Kelly, Melissa, Brooks and Chase
The Kelly Caldwell family: Zach, Kelly, Melissa, Brooks and Chase
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Debbie Caldwell Pecheux, Molly Caldwell Kraut, Jamie Kraut and Ed Campbell
Debbie Caldwell Pecheux, Molly Caldwell Kraut, Jamie Kraut and Ed Campbell
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Peter and Kristin Petersen
Peter and Kristin Petersen
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Sally Ling with Steve and Marge Townsend
Sally Ling with Steve and Marge Townsend
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto counties held its Champions for Children event on Nov. 23 at the Lee Wetherington Club with 350 guests.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto counties held its Champions for Children event on Nov. 23 at the Lee Wetherington Club with 350 guests.
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Jen Niedzinski, Kelly Caldwell and Wendy Fishman
Jen Niedzinski, Kelly Caldwell and Wendy Fishman
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Robyn Sadlo and Sara Howe catch up during the cocktail hour.
Robyn Sadlo and Sara Howe catch up during the cocktail hour.
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Jane Conner, Sally Frame, Charlotte Troiano and Judy Kozlowski
Jane Conner, Sally Frame, Charlotte Troiano and Judy Kozlowski
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Danae Koeper and Jeffreys Howland
Danae Koeper and Jeffreys Howland
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Marina Paige and Olga Ovl
Marina Paige and Olga Ovl
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Co-emcees for the event are Sierra Morris and Hallie Peilet Young.
Co-emcees for the event are Sierra Morris and Hallie Peilet Young.
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Lydia and Julio Cruz
Lydia and Julio Cruz
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Curtis and Amanda Ross
Curtis and Amanda Ross
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Susan Chase helps register guests.
Susan Chase helps register guests.
Sarasota High School graduates are BGCSDC President and CEO Bill Sadlo who takes a minute for a photo with his wife, Robyn.
Sarasota High School graduates are BGCSDC President and CEO Bill Sadlo who takes a minute for a photo with his wife, Robyn.
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Lee Wetherington, Jon Swift, Diane and Bill North and Catherine Swift
Lee Wetherington, Jon Swift, Diane and Bill North and Catherine Swift
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Brenda and David Maraman
Brenda and David Maraman
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Hank and Phyllis Battie with Alex Moragne
Hank and Phyllis Battie with Alex Moragne
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Renee Phinney and Glen Rieth
Renee Phinney and Glen Rieth
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Marge and Vince Maisto, Jan Miller and Jim Culter
Marge and Vince Maisto, Jan Miller and Jim Culter
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Melissa Caldwell with Lee and Suzanne Thacker
Melissa Caldwell with Lee and Suzanne Thacker
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Duane Young found in conversation with the Wine, Women & Shoes 'soleman' Carl Troiano who may or may not be recruiting Mr. Young.
Duane Young found in conversation with the Wine, Women & Shoes 'soleman' Carl Troiano who may or may not be recruiting Mr. Young.
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Eric and Christine Robinson with Susan and Phillip Mihm
Eric and Christine Robinson with Susan and Phillip Mihm
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Christopher and Amy McCants with Chase and Brooks Caldwell
Christopher and Amy McCants with Chase and Brooks Caldwell
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Annette Martin and Karin Kiernan enjoy BGCSDC's signature event, Champions for Children.
Annette Martin and Karin Kiernan enjoy BGCSDC's signature event, Champions for Children.
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Kelly and Melissa Caldwell from Caldwell Trust Company were honored at the Champions for Children event for their longtime support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.
Kelly and Melissa Caldwell from Caldwell Trust Company were honored at the Champions for Children event for their longtime support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.
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Nikki Logan Curran, Bill Sadlo and Sheryl Vieira
Nikki Logan Curran, Bill Sadlo and Sheryl Vieira
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Jeff Troiano and Jan Miller share a quick moment before dinner.
Jeff Troiano and Jan Miller share a quick moment before dinner.
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Susan Mihm, Colleen Shoemaker, Birgit Sroka, Melissa Stevens and Susan Rakay
Susan Mihm, Colleen Shoemaker, Birgit Sroka, Melissa Stevens and Susan Rakay
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Scott Stevens, Phil Lieberman, Phillip Mihm and Joern Sroka
Scott Stevens, Phil Lieberman, Phillip Mihm and Joern Sroka
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Champions for Children are David Glorius and Kimberley Pelyk.
Champions for Children are David Glorius and Kimberley Pelyk.
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Matt and Barbara McAleer
Matt and Barbara McAleer
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Madison Reyes gave an opening performance with her rendition of
Madison Reyes gave an opening performance with her rendition of "Wake Up".
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties held its signature event, Champions for Children Gala on Nov. 23 honoring longtime donors Caldwell Trust Company.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties held its signature event, Champions for Children Gala on Nov. 23 honoring longtime donors Caldwell Trust Company.
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BGCSDC's signature event, Champions for Children, was held at the Lee Wetherington Club on Nov. 23.
BGCSDC's signature event, Champions for Children, was held at the Lee Wetherington Club on Nov. 23.
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