Surging Tsunami: Jillian Santiago
May 22, 2013
Thirteen-year-old Jillian Santiago began swimming for the Sarasota Tsunami one-and-a-half years ago. Now, she’s one of the top-ranked swimmers in the nation for her age group.
Athlete of the Week: Barb Harrison
May 22, 2013
Palm-Aire resident Barb Harrison shot a 68 to set a new course record May 8, on the Lakes Course at Palm-Aire Country Club.
Moving Forward: college signings
May 22, 2013
Braden River High senior Courtney McDevitt and The Out-of-Door Academy senior Juliet Onufrak will continue playing volleyball and soccer, respectively, at the next level.
Learning curve: ODA Thunder
May 22, 2013
ODA Thunder make strides at spring football game with a young team leading the charge on the gridiron.
SIDELINES
May 22, 2013
Lakewood wins academic championship; BRSC tryouts upcoming; Manatee Cal Ripken names All-Stars; Lakewood honors athletic alumni
Former Lady Ram launches soccer academy
May 21, 2013
Riverview High graduate Danielle Meyer, an All-Americas Recipient at Polk Community College and starter and captain for Lindenwood University, recently launched Soccer Time Academy.
Sarasota Dolphins registration ongoing
May 21, 2013
Registration is now open for those interested in playing tackle football for the Sarasota Dolphins third- and fourth-grade team.
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA at Northside Christian
May 18, 2013
The Out-of-Door Academy fell to Northside Christian 17-13 in its spring game May 17.
PHOTO GALLERY: Phil Galvano Classic
May 18, 2013
Education and golf enthusiasts joined forced May 17, as they hit the golf course for the Phil Galvano Golf Classic, at The Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.
BRSC tryouts upcoming
May 16, 2013
The Braden River Soccer Club will hold tryouts for its competitive soccer teams May 28 through June 2.
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Gullett student wins speech contest
05/22/13
Gullett Elementary School student Hailey Wahlers took home top honors May 11, after placing first in the Tropicana District Speech Contest. -
Girl Scouts give cookies a new cause
05/22/13
Local Daisy Scouts from Troop 180 are helping Feeding Empty Little Tummies feed homeless school children in the area. -
Dancing group to host fundraiser
05/22/13
Members of KC and the Sunshine Dancers, a group of Manatee County dancers ages 8 to 20, will show off their dancing skills in jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance from 7 to 9 p.m. May 28, as the group holds a show titled "Breaking Ground."
