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East County | Sports

Thirteen-year-old Noah Candocia began competing on trampoline four years ago for Kids SuperGym. This year, the Braden River Middle School seventh-grader hopes to earn Junior Elite status.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 22, 2012
Braden River seventh-grader soars to even greater heights

Noah Candocia began competing on the trampoline at Kids SuperGym four years ago. This year, Noah is preparing to earn Junior Elite status.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 22, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Alana Kutt

Six-year-old Alana Kutt recently won the Walt Disney World Resort "Little Linksters" Junior Masters Florida Tournament at the Oak Trail Course in Orlando.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 20, 2012
Players battle weather in GSJGA Tournament of Champions

Local youth golfers teed off in the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association Tournament of Champions Aug. 11-12 at the Ritz Carlton Members Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 20, 2012
Wave Runners swimmers make a splash this summer

Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners Sydney Panzarino, Courtney Chapin and Bea Gelongo attended the Summer Senior Championships last month in Sarasota.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 20, 2012
Registration upcoming for Chargers Soccer Club

The Chargers Soccer Club at Lakewood Ranch will hold registration for its fall recreational program for boys and girls ages U5-U12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 28 and 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 8 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch fields.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 20, 2012
BRSC registration ongoing

The Braden River Soccer Club will host registration for its recreational soccer program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 25 and 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29, at the fields, 5490 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. behind Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2012
Bradenton Gladiators to give away free school supplies

The Bradenton Gladiators will give away Gladiators School Packs to elementary and middle school children at 12 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Police Athletic League front office, 202 13th Ave. E., Bradenton.

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Seventeen-year-old Cameron Varga and his 14-year-old sister Kiersten both were invited to tryout to represent Team USA in their respective sports this summer.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 15, 2012
Siblings represent Team USA

Kiersten Varga,14, played beach volleyball for Team USA's U17 team this summer, while older brother Cameron made it to the final round of the 18U Baseball National Team Trials.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 15, 2012
Changing of the Guard

For the past five years, Mike Mullen has preached the importance of family and unity.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2012
COMMUNITY GOLF

Enjoy this week's community golf results.

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The Out-of-Door Academy sophomores Desmond Lindsey and Tyler Dietrich verbally committed to play baseball for the Cougars last week, after attending the University of Houston’s Prospect Camp.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 15, 2012
ODA catcher and third baseman to play for the Cougars

Out-of-Door Academy sophomores Tyler Dietrich and Desmond Lindsey verbally committed to play baseball for the University of Houston.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 15, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Anna Babayan

Nine-year-old Anna Babayan defeated Grace Hagopian 6-4, 6-2, to win the Girls 12s division of the Celsius Local Classic July 28 to 29, at the Bath & Racquet Club in Sarasota.

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After attending the University of Houston's Prospect Camp, The Out-of-Door Academy sophomores Desmond Lindsey and Tyler Dietrich both verbally committed to play baseball for the Cougars this past week.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 13, 2012
Pair of Thunder sophomores commit to Houston

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomores Tyler Dietrich and Desmond Lindsey both verbally committed to play baseball for the University of Houston this past week.

  • East County
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  • By Steve Whidden
  • August 10, 2012
Golf Tips: Find YOUR Percentage To More Consistent Golf

One of the most over used reasons for hitting a bad shot I hear from students is that they "swung too fast."

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 10, 2012
Tennis Series heads to Payne Park

The Totally Tennis Exhibition Series will continue at 10 a.m. Aug. 19 at the Payne Park Tennis Center, 2050 Adams Lane, Sarasota.

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