SRQ Magazine | October 2025: Best of SRQ Winners Showcase - Girls Inc. of Sarasota

GIRLS INC. OF SARASOTA

BRONZE WINNER

BEST LOCAL SUMMER CAMP

AT GIRLS INC. OF SARASOTA COUNTY, our mission is simple but powerful: to inspire all girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold. For 50 years, we’ve been a trusted space where girls in our community find friendship, opportunity, and the courage to dream big. We serve girls ages 5–24 through research-based programs that focus on academic enrichment, life skills, health and wellness, and leadership development. Whether it’s STEM learning, college and career readiness, financial literacy, or confidence-building, every activity is intentionally designed to equip girls with the tools they need to thrive in school, at home, and throughout life.

We’re building a pipeline of future leaders equipped to tackle our community’s greatest challenges. Starting at age 5, girls receive foundational support that fosters confidence, resilience, and essential life skills. As they grow, we guide them through key developmental milestones with evolving, age-appropriate programming that supports their academic success, personal growth, and leadership development, preparing them to thrive in school, relationships, and life.

Being recognized by the BOSRQ Local Readers Competition means so much to us because it comes directly from our community — the people who believe in our girls and stand behind our mission. This honor is a reflection of the incredible support we feel every day and a reminder of why we do what we do. Thank you for helping us inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

— Angie Stringer, President & CEO, Girls Inc. of Sarasota County

Our commitment doesn’t end at high school graduation. We continue to support girls through post-secondary education, helping them transition into adulthood with mentorship, resources, and a clear vision for their future.

When our girls enter the workforce, they are not just prepared for it…they are empowered to lead within it. But we can’t do it alone. The Sarasota community is at the heart of what we do. We collaborate with local schools, businesses, and civic partners to ensure our girls are exposed to real-world experiences and opportunities. Together, we are investing in the next generation of women leaders.

Thank you for being the force behind their futures. Your belief in our mission changes lives, one girl at a time.

OTHER 2025 RECOGNITIONS:

BRONZE WINNER

BEST LOCAL CHILDREN'S NON-PROFIT

HONORABLE MENTION

BEST LOCAL NON-PROFIT

BEST LOCAL NON-PROFIT LEADER - ANGIE STRINGER

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