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East County | Sports

Clayton Spencer, a 2015 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High, works with 8-year-old Nathan Callahan on a cast handstand to back hip circle. After reaching Level 10 status, Spencer is now turning his attention to coaching at EVO Athletics.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2016
Clayton Spencer turns the page on gymnastics career

Former Lakewood Ranch High gymnast takes on new role as an assistant coach for EVO Athletics’ boys gymnastics team.

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Nolan Middle School eighth-grade pitcher Jacob Danowski hurled the Sarasota Babe Ruth 13U All-Stars into the Babe Ruth League World Series. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Nolan Middle School eighth-grader spends first week of school playing in the Babe Ruth League World Series.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 12, 2016
BRSC to hold evaluations

The Braden River Soccer Club will evaluate 8U academy players Aug. 15-16.

  • East County
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Braden River junior outside hitter Sydney Jaco and her Pirates teammates will host a Preseason Classic Aug. 16 and 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 10, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
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Palm Aire Country Club resident Gus Andreone, 104, was highlighted during a special tribute to the PGA of America prior to the PGA Championship July 30. Andreone is the organization's oldest living member.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 10, 2016
Living Legend: Palm Aire resident carries long-lasting golf legacy

At 104 years old, Palm Aire Country Club resident Gus Andreone is the PGA's oldest living member — and has a lasting friendship with golf icon Arnold Palmer.

  • East County
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Jon Bullas, director of instruction for the Golf Academy at Lakewood Ranch was recently named the new tour director for the US Kids Tour for Sarasota.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 10, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

The Golf Academy at Lakewood Ranch's director of instruction takes on new role.

  • East County
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On Aug. 4, Braden River senior Camie Lizardi, left, announced her commitment to play Division I soccer for the University of South Florida.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 10, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 08.11.16

East County High 5 Moments: 08.11.16

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 5, 2016
SANCA names new program manager

Former Sarasota Scullers women's varsity rowing coach assumes new role at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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Tim Sheredy spent three weeks coaching Taiwan junior golfers Ting Chen, Yuyu Chen, Alan Kuo, Kevin Shu and Wayne Hsu, pictured with instructor Eric Lo, right, July 11-29, at the River Club Golf Course.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 3, 2016
Golfer enjoy ... long distance instruction

Five juniors from Taiwan come to River Club to work with Tim Sheredy.

  • East County
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After 10 years together, the Tampa Mustangs 18U squad, pictured during their 16U PGF National Championship run, played their final tournament together July 23-29, at the 18U PGF National Championship, Huntington Beach, Calif.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 3, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Mustangs cap golden memories on the diamond

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Best friends Reese Jones, Ryan Hanson and Jack MacKinnon made Lakewood Ranch Little League's 10-and 11-year-old All-Star team in their first season playing Little League baseball.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 27, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Best friends enjoy success as Little League All-Stars

  • East County
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Braden River defensive back Tyrone Collins, No. 5, ran the fastest 40-yard dash at the Florida Gators Sensational Sophomore Camp July 21, finishing in 4.43 seconds.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 27, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 07.28.16

East County High 5 Moments: 07.28.16

  • East County
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Ally, daughter of Gregory and Laurie Rahn, donned a Miami Dolphins jersey and carried a football for her solo. (courtesy Miami Dolphins)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 27, 2016
She's got spirit

Braden River graduate earns spot on Dolphins' cheerleading squad.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2016
Campers take swing at baseball camp

Bible Baptist Church hosts annual baseball camp.

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The Out-of-Door Academy eighth-grader Saraiah Walkes, front, will lead the Academy of Maximum Performance track club, including Keymani Dillingham, Aliyah Cunningham and Priscilla Miller, into the 2016 AAU Junior Olympics July 30 through Aug. 6, in Housto
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 13, 2016
ODA eighth-grader racks up national track awards

ODA eighth-grader piles up national track and field awards.

  • East County
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