{"id":416998,"date":"2026-10-02T18:24:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T18:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/416998\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T18:24:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T18:24:10","slug":"st-lucie-county-teen-named-national-youth-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/416998\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Lucie County teen named National Youth of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

St. Lucie County teen earns Boys & Girls Clubs’ top national honor<\/p>\n

\"VanessaPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. \u2014<\/p>\n

The Boys & Girls Clubs of America has named a St. Lucie County teen the 2026-27 National Youth of the Year, the organization’s highest honor for a club member.<\/p>\n

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Enrique Rosario Liz received the award during a national ceremony in New York City on Thursday night after representing Florida and the Southeast Region in the competition.<\/p>\n

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Hearst Owned<\/p>\n

St. Lucie County teen named national Youth of the Year<\/p>\n

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According to the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, Enrique first won local and state Youth of the Year titles before advancing to the national level.<\/p>\n

Enrique moved to the United States from the Dominican Republic when he was 8 years old. Club leaders said he later created a Spanish class for younger members, graduated as valedictorian from Port St. Lucie High School and is now studying elementary education at the University of Florida.<\/p>\n

Youth of the Year recognizes Boys & Girls Club members for leadership, service, academic success and commitment to their communities.<\/p>\n

A welcome-home celebration for Enrique is planned for 7 p.m. Friday at the President Donald J. Trump International Airport. <\/p>\n

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