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East County | Sports

Photos by Jen Blanco Seven-year-old Ian Keck couldn’t wait to jump into the pool and practice his strokes.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 2, 2014
Splish Splash

The School of Fish recently launched a preparatory, competitive team swimming program for 5- and 6-year-olds.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 2, 2014
Sidelines

All-Stars win district crown; LWR Marauders to host tryouts; Eight-year-old records first hole-in-one

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2014
Community Golf

Read up on the latest community golf scores from Rosedale, River Club and more.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo Sarasota resident Marcus Liberty spent four years playing in the NBA.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 25, 2014
Finding an Edge

Out-of-Door Academy basketball coach and former NBA player Marcus Liberty will host his first clinic.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hadley
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 25, 2014
Athlete of the Week: Brenden Hadley

Lakewood Ranch High senior wide receiver Brenden Hadley was named the offensive MVP of the Adidas Blue-Grey Super Combine June 15, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alana Kutt
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 25, 2014
Sidelines

Local golfer wins championship; Rosedale to hold junior golf camps; Ancient Oak to hold Ole Glory shoot; GSJGA hosts summer event

  • East County
  • Sports
Ten-year-old Ryan Sforzo helped lead his team into the championship game June 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2nd Annual Rippin at the Ranch

LB3 Lacrosse and the Monsters Lacrosse Academy hosted their 2nd Annual Rippin at the Ranch Tournament June 21 and 22, at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. Dozens of teams, ranging from U9 to high school participated in this year's tournament. The LB3 Monsters U9, U15 and high school B teams all were crowned tournament champions while the U11A and U13A teams both advanced to the championship game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Twelve-year-olds Calvin Drake and Jacob Jordan race toward the ball during a shooting drill.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Soccer Camp

More than 40 children, ranging in age from 5 to 14, put their best foot forward during Lakewood Ranch High's annual Summer Soccer Camp June 16 through June 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 19, 2014
Orioles to play first home game Friday

The Orioles Gulf Coast League team will play its first home game of the 2014 season at 12 p.m. June 20, at Ed Smith Stadium, against the GCL Rays.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River High graduate Payton Diss spent three years cheering for the Pirates. Now she'll take her talents to Western Kentucky University. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 18, 2014
Competitive Edge

Braden River High alumna Payton Diss will cheer for Western Kentucky University this fall.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo Bradenton native and former Southeast High quarterback Adrian McPherson founded The McPherson Athletic Compound to help area athletes achieve their goals.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 18, 2014
Training Day

Former Southeast High quarterback Adrian McPherson will host a seven-week summer training program.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 18, 2014
Sidelines

Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars; ODA wins sportsmanship award

  • East County
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First baseman and pitcher Luke Darnell helped lead Bradenton Christian to a 16-9 record and a Bay Conference Championship during his senior season — his first with the Panthers.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 11, 2014
Make it Count

Bradenton Christian first baseman Luke Darnell will represent the West in the annual PostYourT Florida High School East/West All-Star Game June 14.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch resident Antonio Saviano has been working for the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch since moving to Florida a little more than a year ago.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 11, 2014
Premier Sports has new leader

Lakewood Ranch resident Antonio Saviano recently became the new director of sports for the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 11, 2014
Community sports

Enjoy this week's community golf news for Lakewood Ranch, Palm-Aire, River Club, Rosedale, Tara and University Park.

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Official renderings for the multiplex will be completed after the site boundaries are finalized, but this rendering offers a glimpse of what the facility at Premier Sports Campus North could look like.
  • June 23, 2026
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During a drop-in practice, 11-year-old Cara Johnston swims at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. Head swim coach Jack Belshe said the Hurricanes have around 35 members, as of June 18, following their May 4 launch.
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