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East County | Sports

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 9, 2010
Swimmer competes at Masters Swimming Nationals

Greenfield Plantation resident Ed Mench finished 12th in his age group in the 100-yard breaststroke at the United States Masters Swimming Nationals May 20-23 in Atlanta.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 9, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Pedro Santana

The Observer spotlights Braden River third baseman Pedro Santana.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2010
Mustang tennis camp dates set

Lakewood Ranch High School will host its Mustang tennis camp from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., July 19-23.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

East County PGA Professionals offer tips for improving your game.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2010
Pirates, Mustangs shine in Comcast Invitational

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High baseball teams competed in the Comcast Invitational June 3-6.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2010
ASSESSMENT

The Braden River High football team wrapped up its spring season with a 42-21 loss to Riverview May 27.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2010
Klawans' complete game propels MELL to win

Manatee East Little League's Czaia & Gallagher defeated Skyking Fireworks 6-4 May 25 to capture the District 26 County Cup Minor's division championship for the first time.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2010
Black belt prepares for World Games

Braden River Middle seventh-grader Michael Santoni was named to the U.S. National Martial Arts Team earlier this year.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Justin Klawans

The Observer spotlights Manatee East pitcher Justin Klawans.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2010
Braden River star signs with Stars

Pirates pitcher Austin Platt will play for Florida State College at Jacksonville next year.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2010
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Jordan Boughner

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Miss Manatee Softball 12U Observer team.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2010
Peterson, Johnston Smith named 2010 Developmental Coach of the Year

U.S. Figure Skating and the Professional Skaters Association recently named Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex's Jim Peterson, Lyndon Johnston and Alison Smith as the 2010 Developmental Coach of the Year.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2010
FCA to host summer tennis clinics

Lakewood Ranch High girls tennis coach and Fellowship of Christian Athletes area director Jason Golden will host a junior tennis clinic June 14 through Aug. 19 at Palm-Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 31, 2010
Community Golf Scores 05.18.10 to 05.26.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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  • By Melissa Williams
  • May 26, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101: Greenside Bunker

East County PGA Professionals offer tips for improving your game.

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