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Dream Big with Dream Court-April 3, 2019- This yearthe women’s final four was hosted in Tampa Bay and boy did they leave alegacy here inthe Bay. The NCAA teamed up with Basketball Hall of Fame and Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, Nancy Lieberman to renovate the basketball court at Dowell Middle School. It was a party with the Baylor band pumping up the crowd and Nancy Lieberman doing an over the head backwards shot into the basketball hoop. Special thanks to NCAA Women’s Final Four, Nancy Lieberman, the Baylor Band, The Tampa Bay Sports Commission and the University of South Florida for this cool gift!

Grand Openingin Brandon! -March 29, 2019- The newly renovated club opened its doors this spring. The newly renovated club is formally known as the Carey Family Brandon Club. At the grand opening member of the Carey Family were in attendance as well as some of theirclosest friends. Also, in attendance were members of the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office. Along with remarks from the family during the grand opening, was a special performance by some of club kids. They sang and danced to the song “A Million Dreams” from the hit movie The Greatest Showman. Special thanks to the Carey Family for all they have done fortheir newly renovated club!

Grand Opening in Temple Terrace! -March 25,2019- A brand new Boys & Girls Club in Temple Terrace has open for business! The Sam & Laurice Hachem Foundation Club at Temple Terrace will serve more than 80 youth out of a renovated building at Temple Park. The Sheriff and the Chief of Police of Temple Terrace were in attendance. The club kids in attendance also took the time to dedicate a tree to thank the Hachem Foundation. Special thanks to the City of Temple Terrace, the Temple Terrace Police Department and the Hachem Foundation.

Awards for Everyone! – March 21, 2019- Our Annual Dinner and Awards was hosted at the Jeff and Penny Vinik Family Club. It was a special night to honor community partners and the work of our Board of Directors. Included inthe honorees was Jeremiah Nicols with the Youth of the Year award and Robert Half with the Corporate Partner of the Year award! Special thanks to all the board and community members who attended this special night.

It’s a Hit! -March 13, 2019- Our annual New York Yankees Luncheon was another huge success this year! With the New York Yankees down in Florida for another great round of Spring training at the beautiful George M. Steinbrenner Field it was time for our luncheon. Over 400 people joined the team at the Marriott Waterside to raise over $325,000 to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay. It was an enjoyable lunch with kids meeting some of the world’s best base ball players. Everyone had a blast getting to meet the players and receiving autographs. We can’t wait for next year! Special thanks to the New York Yankees, PWC Associates and MCA Associates.