Leave it to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County to design a creative event for both boys and girls! You’ll see models of all kinds at The Fast and Fashionable event at Van Wezel. We’ve Got Style, Inc. and the Women’s Leadership Council are the drivers and they plan to have haute couture and over-the-top cars. For more information, call (941) 366-3911.

The sky is the limit for the amount of money the YMCA plans to go for at the 2008 “Going for the Gold—Galaxy Ball.” It’s considered one of the very best auctions in town, offering one-of-a-kind items, dinners and adventures. This year, with the title “Galaxy Ball,” it may also be the most ethereal. For more information, call (941) 951-1336 ext. 3.

Grab your mom, your daughter, your granddaughter and your best friend and join UCP to celebrate mothers and daughters at this inspiring luncheon at Michael’s On East. For more information, call (941) 957-3599.

To celebrate children and their mentors, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast is hosting the Fourth Annual Sports Legends Gala and Mini Sports Camp. Popular NFL players will lead the kids’ camp at Sarasota High School on Saturday. To honor those who have made a difference in the lives of children, BBBS and the host NFL players invite you to a gala at Michael’s On East on May 9. For more information, call (941) 488-4009.

Tinkerbell Events is spreading pixie dust again to bring another exciting event to downtown Sarasota. “White on State 2” features an intriguing new element—freedom of expression. You can design your own party space for clients, friends or colleagues to hang out with you and enjoy the night. Sarasota Magazine will judge who has the most creative white space. Not only will you win a fabulous prize, you’ll be featured on this page in the July issue, so get creative and join us downtown. For more information, call (941) 726-3086.

Did you know that Sarasota has one of the highest concentrations of Zagat-rated restaurants in Florida? You can rate them yourself during the 13-day Savor Sarasota event. More than 30 of Sarasota’s finest restaurants will offer $15 lunches and $25 dinners to give Sarasotans and visitors a chance to “savor” Sarasota’s great eateries. For more information, call the Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 522-9799 or visit www.sarasotafl.org.

Forks and Corks Wine Seminars at USF, June 7

At the beautiful new campus of The University of South Florida, the Originals will host six interactive seminars led by popular food and wine dignitaries as part of the new Forks and Corks event. On the heels of Savor Sarasota, Forks and Corks’ Food and Wine Seminars will feature a champagne tasting, an olive oil tasting, organic wine making, food and wine pairings, cooking demonstrations and a chocolate tasting. For more information, call (941) 388-1554.

WIN A LEXUS FROM WILDE

The Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota is giving away a Lexus to the lucky $100 ticket holder on June 18. Only 750 tickets will be sold. Not only might you win a brand-new luxury car, your $100 raffle-ticket purchase will help The Women’s Resource Center continue to enrich the lives of more than 11,000 women in Sarasota County. To purchase your raffle ticket, call The Women’s Resource Center at (941) 366-1700.

Sha-Zam… Platinum Szambelan Vodka is an international award-winner

Brand Name Imports, the distributor of Szambelan Vodka, recently won a Gold Medal in San Francisco’s 2008 World Spirits Competition. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is the first comprehensive international spirits judging ever held in the United States on an annual basis. Sarasota Magazine united with Brand Name Imports to feature the luxury Polish-born vodka at Forty Carrots’ Club Forty party held at Rectrix Aviation in March. Brand Name Imports is located in Sarasota and is a partner of Sarasota Magazine. For more information, go to www.szambelanvodka.com

Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County

At age 17, Brittney Cannon has been selected as the Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County. The title recognizes outstanding contributions to a member’s family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as personal challenges and obstacles overcome. In March, Brittney will compete for the Florida Youth of the Year title and a $1,000 scholarship from Reader’s Digest. If Brittney wins at the state level, then she will compete for the title of Southeast Region Youth of the Year and an additional $10,000 scholarship. The five regional winners will advance to Washington, D.C., in September 2008 to compete for the title of BGCA’s National Youth of the Year. The National Youth of the Year receives an additional $15,000 college scholarship and is installed by the President in an Oval Office ceremony. Good luck Brittany, from your friends at Sarasota Magazine!