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Boys and Girls Clubs' Champions for Children honors Baranciks' legacy


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 5:51 p.m. November 23, 2025
Bill and Robyn Sadlo, Barb and Jay Lancer and Marjolaine and Steve Townsend
Bill and Robyn Sadlo, Barb and Jay Lancer and Marjolaine and Steve Townsend
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What: Champions for Children

Benefiting: Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties

When: Nov. 22

Where: The Ora


David and Lauren Hunihan with Lee and Caroline Wetherington
David and Lauren Hunihan with Lee and Caroline Wetherington
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Mike Doyle, Bill Sadlo and Lee Wetherington together again in support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.
Mike Doyle, Bill Sadlo and Lee Wetherington together again in support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.
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Brooke Edmunds, Grant, Carrie and Gilman Farley, Bailey Balderson and Terrence Mahoney
Brooke Edmunds, Grant, Carrie and Gilman Farley, Bailey Balderson and Terrence Mahoney
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Kat Carver, Almuta Hawks and Mike Doyle
Kat Carver, Almuta Hawks and Mike Doyle
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Jason and Mya Zoracki look forward to an evening of performances, honors, auctions and some dancing.
Jason and Mya Zoracki look forward to an evening of performances, honors, auctions and some dancing.
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Andrew and Kay Gibbons
Andrew and Kay Gibbons
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President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Bill Sadlo and his wife, Robyn.
President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Bill Sadlo and his wife, Robyn.
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Brenda and David Maraman
Brenda and David Maraman
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Sally Ling and her brother Steven Ling enjoy champagne and silent auction items.
Sally Ling and her brother Steven Ling enjoy champagne and silent auction items.
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Steve and Marjolaine Townsend with Marvin Austin and Drew Martinez.
Steve and Marjolaine Townsend with Marvin Austin and Drew Martinez.
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Jamie and Todd Richman with Pat Pope and Kat Carver
Jamie and Todd Richman with Pat Pope and Kat Carver
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Glenn Rieth and Bill Sadlo enjoy cocktail hour.
Glenn Rieth and Bill Sadlo enjoy cocktail hour.
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Renée Reedy, Jim and Julie Martin and Cecelia Dimichele
Renée Reedy, Jim and Julie Martin and Cecelia Dimichele
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Bill Wagy, Hallie Peilet Young and Jennifer Downes
Bill Wagy, Hallie Peilet Young and Jennifer Downes
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Gita Barrett and Tom Tanno
Gita Barrett and Tom Tanno
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Amber Halscheid, Shade Halscheid and Bill Labbate with Betsy and Ronald Koepsel
Amber Halscheid, Shade Halscheid and Bill Labbate with Betsy and Ronald Koepsel
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Marvin and Tracy Austin with Drew Martinez
Marvin and Tracy Austin with Drew Martinez
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Sandy Nicholson and Jeanne Soberg with Lauren, Sandy and Russell Dinka
Sandy Nicholson and Jeanne Soberg with Lauren, Sandy and Russell Dinka
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Evella and Keith Feldhacker enjoy a cocktail hour at Champions for Children.
Evella and Keith Feldhacker enjoy a cocktail hour at Champions for Children.
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Cheers to Yvette and Dan Clermont and Ryndie and George Brusco.
Cheers to Yvette and Dan Clermont and Ryndie and George Brusco.
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Renee Phinney, Glenn Rieth and Tambria Lynn
Renee Phinney, Glenn Rieth and Tambria Lynn
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Lee and Caroline Wetherington
Lee and Caroline Wetherington
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Nick and Elizabeth Prout
Nick and Elizabeth Prout
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Always with smiles are Alison Gardner and Jan Sirota.
Always with smiles are Alison Gardner and Jan Sirota.
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Judy Kozlowski, Carl Troiano, Charlotte Stewart, Herb Hirsch and Lori Atkinson
Judy Kozlowski, Carl Troiano, Charlotte Stewart, Herb Hirsch and Lori Atkinson
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Debbie and Jeff Bosse with JoAnn Heffernan Heisen and Don Millen
Debbie and Jeff Bosse with JoAnn Heffernan Heisen and Don Millen
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Norman and Cassandra Shea have fun during cocktail hour.
Norman and Cassandra Shea have fun during cocktail hour.
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All the way from Mount Dora are newlyweds Austin Nichols and his wife, Kat, who is an alumni of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.
All the way from Mount Dora are newlyweds Austin Nichols and his wife, Kat, who is an alumni of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.
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Monica Van Buskirk shows off her signature smile.
Monica Van Buskirk shows off her signature smile.
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Tambria Lynn and Olga Ovc
Tambria Lynn and Olga Ovc
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Kate Fisher and Chandler Pennington
Kate Fisher and Chandler Pennington
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Isabel J. and Juliette P. get ready to perform on stage.
Isabel J. and Juliette P. get ready to perform on stage.
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BCGC VP of Teen Initiatives Suriya Khong, Teen Program Director Liz Mena and Club Leader Jack L.
BCGC VP of Teen Initiatives Suriya Khong, Teen Program Director Liz Mena and Club Leader Jack L.
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High school musicians include Jeremy F, Samuel O., Brooke C. and Devdaan L.
High school musicians include Jeremy F, Samuel O., Brooke C. and Devdaan L.
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Soloist Isabel J. was the first to perform for 360 guests.
Soloist Isabel J. was the first to perform for 360 guests.
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties held its annual Champions for Children gala on Nov. 22 at The Ora.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties held its annual Champions for Children gala on Nov. 22 at The Ora.
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John Guerra and Renée Reedy from Michael's On East have over 300 glasses of champagne ready.
John Guerra and Renée Reedy from Michael's On East have over 300 glasses of champagne ready.
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