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Annual Gala Auction

The Annual Gala Auction is our premier fundraising event of the year. Business and civic leaders from Lake and Sumter Counties come together to help support the mission and work of the LSSC Foundation.

Date
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Time
6:00 PM
Location
The Brownwood Hotel
3003 Brownwood Blvd
The Villages, FL 32163

The Annual Gala Auction is our premier fundraising event of the year.

Business and civic leaders from Lake and Sumter Counties come together to help support the mission and work of the LSSC Foundation. All proceeds go to benefit student scholarships and programming at Lake-Sumter State College.

Registration

Red gala invitation: 40th Annual Gala Ruby Ball, Forty Years of Impact, April 10, 2026; Raffle noted; sparkling accents.
Scoped rifle in foam-lined hard case with ammo boxes, accessories on grass.

Custom Bergara B-14 Rifle

Deep Roots Rifle Company custom bolt action rifle to your specs! You choose caliber (7 available), stock, and color schemes/patterns. Each rifle features a free-floated threaded barrel, bedded action, tuned trigger, and is guaranteed sub-MOA. They will Cerakote it and laser engrave it to your liking! Includes an Athlon Helos 4-20×50 scope mounted and sighted in. Every rifle is personally built, broken in, and zeroed by their rifle builders so you will have a rifle ready to shoot directly out of the Boyt Harness case (included). The sky is the limit on what you can build! Upgrades (for an additional cost) are available.

Black leather YSL shoulder bag, gold logo, gold chain strap, white background.

YSL Kate Medium Purse

Retail cost: $2,450
Size: 9.4” x 5.7” x 2.1” & Chain length: 18.8” Iconique Kate bag in grain de poudre embossed leather, featuring the cassandre and curb chain. Worn on the shoulder or crossbody.

Louis Vuitton monogram tote bag, tan handles, matching zipper pouch, white background.

Louis Vuitton Neverfull PM Purse

Retail cost: $2,100
Size: 11.4” x 8.3” x 4.7” & Double Handle
The Neverfull PM tote pairs timeless design with heritage details. Crafted from Monogram coated canvas with natural cowhide trim, it is capacious yet not bulky, with side laces that cinch for a sleek allure or loosen for a casual look. Slim, comfortable handles slip easily over the shoulder or arm.

Sponsors

If you are interested in supporting the needs of the College and the students through a sponsorship, various levels are available for your consideration.

Crown Jewel

Ruby Crystal

Emerald

Diamond

Glimmering Gem

Sapphire

Amethyst

Liquid Gold

Gemstone Guardian

Scholarship Sponsors

Ms. Karen Bent, Trustee
Roy & Ruth Ryan Foundation, Inc.
Earl B. & Sophia H. Shaw Charitable Trust
Marian S. Shuck Scholarship Trust