Premier Sports Campus launches film series

The first 'Movies on the Green' featured 'The Sandlot.'

  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 9:04 p.m. September 30, 2016
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The lawn of Premier Sports Campus bustled with activity Sept. 30, but it wasn’t for soccer, lacrosse or other sporting games.

Instead, more than 150 people spread out on blankets and in lawn chairs with popcorn in hand to watch “The Sandlot.” The showing marked the debut of “Movies on the Green,” a monthly film series launched by Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, owner of Premier Sports Campus. It will show PG-rated films for free to the public each month between now and April. 

Sara Rocha joins friend Caitlin Saviano and her son, Matteo, who turns 1 in November.
Sara Rocha joins friend Caitlin Saviano and her son, Matteo, who turns 1 in November.
Lily and Hunter Bertrand, students at McNeal Elementary School, played on the inflatable slide before the movie started.
Lily and Hunter Bertrand, students at McNeal Elementary School, played on the inflatable slide before the movie started.
Eli Graham, 6, of Heritage Harbour, shows off his balloon sword. He also couldn't figure out how magician Stevie Dee was able to blow the balloons up. He couldn't do it.
Eli Graham, 6, of Heritage Harbour, shows off his balloon sword. He also couldn't figure out how magician Stevie Dee was able to blow the balloons up. He couldn't do it.
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's mascot cranky greeted the crowd.
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's mascot cranky greeted the crowd.
Cynthia Kirchberg is excited for her son, Holden, to see
Cynthia Kirchberg is excited for her son, Holden, to see "The Sandlot" for the first time.
T.J. Amato, 4, of Del Tierra, snacks on popcorn with his friends as the movie starts.
T.J. Amato, 4, of Del Tierra, snacks on popcorn with his friends as the movie starts.
Taylor Hamilton sells concessions with her family, owners of Hamilton's Vending.
Taylor Hamilton sells concessions with her family, owners of Hamilton's Vending.
Peridia's Stevie Dee blows up balloon swords and animals for children and even sneaks in a few magic tricks.
Peridia's Stevie Dee blows up balloon swords and animals for children and even sneaks in a few magic tricks.
Sami, Bill, Alex and Michelle Bransfield live in Central Park.
Sami, Bill, Alex and Michelle Bransfield live in Central Park.

 

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