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The Tennis Ball: A Grand Slam Event, to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County on October 16 Contact Name: Sara Bealor Contact Email: sbealor@bgcsarasota.com Contact Phone Number: 941-366-3911 The 2019 Tennis Ball: A Grand Slam Event will take place on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, located at 811 S. Palm Avenue in Sarasota. The Co-Chairs for the event are Barbara Lancer and Christina Bonilla. Proceeds from The Tennis Ball: A Grand Slam Event will support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County and help more than 9,000 local youth do well in school, become leaders, live healthy lifestyles and create a plan for success after high school graduation. The evening will entertain 250 to 300 guests and feature a curated selection of food and drinks by Michael’s on the Bay, and an exciting live and silent auction. The Tennis Ball: A Grand Slam Event is going to kick-off the Annual Joey Gratton Tennis Championship that will be held on October 18-20, 2019, at Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens. The Joey Gratton Championship will also feature the presentation of the annual Jimmy Arias Cup, as well as, a player party and exciting exhibition with tennis celebrities. Individual tickets for The Tennis Ball: A Grand Slam Event are $375 per person and can be purchased online at www.bgcsarasota.com. Opportunities for table sponsorships are also available. For sponsorship information, please call 941-366-3911. Guests are encouraged to dress in casual dressy attire. For more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County or The Tennis Ball: A Grand Slam Event, visit www.bgcsarasota.com or call 941-366-3911. ABOUT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA COUNTY: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County has been a leading youth-serving organization in Sarasota County and its surrounding area since 1970, and provides enriching after-school and summer programs to thousands of youth, ages 6 to 18, at six Club locations and four school sites. 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 bgcsarasota.com or call 941-366-3911.