Sarasota, FL (August 12, 2026)— Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties (BGCSDC) is proud to celebrate the 20th Annual IPG Leadership Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club in Sarasota. During this milestone event, BGCSDC will honor two decades of our community’s collective impact on its next generation of leaders and look ahead to the future we’re creating together. 

Event proceeds will benefit BGCSDC’s award-winning Teen Programs, providing local youth with opportunities to develop leadership skills, explore career pathways, build confidence, serve their communities, and prepare for successful futures. 

Throughout the morning, guests will enjoy breakfast provided by First Watch, reflect on the legacy of community leadership, and recognize Club alumni who are now making an impact across our region. 

"For 20 years, the IPG Leadership Breakfast has celebrated individuals who have dedicated their time, talent, and resources to creating opportunities for young people," said Bill Sadlo, President/CEO of BGCSDC. "This milestone is more than a celebration of our past; it is a reminder that great leaders inspire those who will lead next.” 

The 20th Annual IPG Leadership Breakfast is made possible by sponsors including IPG, Lee Wetherington Homes, Drs. Robert and Patricia Gussin, Tom and Debbie Shapiro, The Martella Family Foundation, Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, Alexandra Armstrong, First Watch, Gecko’s Hospitality Group, Ringling College of Art & Design, CoolToday, Halfacre Construction Company, Atlas Insurance, Blistex with David Arch, Shutts & Bowen with John Patterson, Shumaker with Meghan O. Serrano, Esq., Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, Mabry Carlton Ranch, Caldwell Trust Company, FCCI Insurance Group, LocaliQ Herald-Tribune, Palm Printing, and Wolfie's, Michelle & Jonathan Mitchell, Kayla Mitchell Foundation. Since its early years, this signature event has brought together philanthropists, business leaders, educators, elected officials, nonprofit partners, and community advocates who share a common belief: investing in young people strengthens communities. 

Individual tickets are $50 and can be purchased at bgcsdc.org/event/20thlb. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Please contact Valerie Knapp, Community Engagement Manager at BGCSDC, for more information by emailing vknapp@bgcsdc.org or calling 941-366-3911. 

ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA AND DESOTO COUNTIES: Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties has been a leading youth-serving organization since 1970 and provides enriching after-school and summer programs to thousands of youth, ages 6 to 18, in Sarasota, Venice, North Port, and Arcadia. The organization’s mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need services the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The programs are designed to empower youth to excel in school, become leaders, adopt healthy habits, and create plans for success after high school graduation. For more information, visit bgcsdc.org or call 941-366-3911. 

ABOUT IPG: Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, IPG is a global provider of packaging and protective solutions across a diversified set of geographies and end-markets. The Company develops, manufactures, and sells a variety of solutions including paper and film-based pressure-sensitive and water-activated tapes, stretch and shrink films, protective packaging, woven and non-woven products and packaging machinery. For more information about the Company, visit www.itape.com.