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East County | Sports

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 24, 2010
Manatee East unveils new concession building

Manatee East Little League recently unveiled its new concession building during the league's Opening Day celebration Feb. 20.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 24, 2010
Teenager's aim triggers state accolades

Panther Ridge resident Laura Headlee, 15 has won the Florida State Shooting Championship five times for cowboy action shooting.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 24, 2010
East squads in starting blocks for new season

ODA opened its season Feb. 20, while Braden River and Lakewood will open their seasons tomorrow at the Bobcat Relays in North Port.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 24, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Courtney Mirabella

The Observer spotlights Braden River High freshman Courtney Mirabella.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 24, 2010
Former Pirate leads Lakewood to victory

Lakewood sophomore Huntyre Elling, who played for Braden River last year, pitched a shutout over her former teammates Feb. 19.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 23, 2010
Prep Scoreboard

Scores and highlights from the week of Feb. 15-19.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 22, 2010
Lady Mustangs blank Lady Pirates

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team shut out Braden River 6-0 in Class 4A-District 10 action Feb. 19.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2010
Manatee Hockey Club captures title

The Manatee County Hockey Club has secured the regular season title and will represent the Central Division in the Lightning Cup at 2 p.m., Feb. 28 at the St. Pete Times Forum.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2010
Lady Pirates defeat Lady Sailors

The Braden River High softball team defeated Sarasota 4-2 in non-district action Feb. 17.

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  • By Steve Whidden
  • February 18, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

Rosedale Director of Instruction and PGA Professional Steve Whidden offers tips for improving your game.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2010
East County squads ready rackets

Braden River and Lakewood opened their season Feb. 16 and 17, respectively, while The Out-of-Door Academy will begin play Feb. 23.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2010
Ranch's Myers heads to state finals

The Mustangs finished 14th at the Class 2A-Region 3 tourney Feb. 12-13 in Charlotte.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Chloe Millard

The Observer spotlights YMCA swimmer Chloe Millard.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS: 02.18.10

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball teams saw their seasons come to a disappointing end in the Class 4A-District 10 semifinals Feb. 10.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2010
End of the Road

Lakewood Ranch saw its miracle season come to an end with a 2-1 (PK, 5-3) loss to St. Johns Bartram Trail in the Class 4A state semifinals Feb. 10.

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