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Bill Levy and Kyle Fox won the Mixed Championship.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 17, 2015
Sidelines: East County 6.18.15

Rosedale Golf & Country Club recently held its annual Birdie-A-Thon as a fundraiser for the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association. Braden River High will hold its youth summer volleyball camp. Inspiration Academy will host its first softball camp this

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Former Braden River High pitcher Jordan Guerrero will continue his career with the San Diego Padres.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 17, 2015
East County baseball players fulfill their dreams

Five former East County baseball players were selected during Major League Baseball’s First-Year Player Draft June 8 through June 10.

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The Sarasota Crew Men’s Lightweight Youth 8+ looks to hold off Orlando Area Rowing Society down the stretch of the semifinals June 14.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 14, 2015
Local rowers vie for titles

The USRowing Youth National Championships were held June 12 through June 14, at Nathan Benderson Park.

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The Sarasota Crew women’s lightweight 8+ practices at Nathan Benderson Park — the site of this year’s USRowing Youth National Championships.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 12, 2015
Bound for Nationals

More than 50 local athletes will compete in the 2015 USRowing Youth National Championships, held this weekend at Nathan Benderson Park.

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Nine-year-old Lane Tomlinson enjoyed participating in a series of tackling drills.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 11, 2015
Young Mustangs tackle the gridiron

Eighty-six players hit the gridiron for Lakewood Ranch’s High’s annual Summer Football Camp, which began June 8 and runs through June 12.

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The Sarasota Crew will be sending 46 rowers across six different boats to compete in this year’s youth national championships.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 10, 2015
Bound for Nationals

More than 50 local athletes will compete in the 2015 USRowing Youth National Championships, held this weekend at Nathan Benderson Park.

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The Braden River Rage U11 boys team won its last two tournaments of the season to earn a No. 9 state ranking. Photos by Jen Blanco
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 10, 2015
Rage on the Rise

After not winning a game two years ago, the Braden River Rage U11 boys soccer team finished the season 17-0-1 and won its last two tournaments.

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Erin Spivey spent three seasons coaching the Braden River softball team and led the Lady Pirates to three regional tournament appearances. File photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 10, 2015
Sidelines: East County 6.11.2015

Mets draft ODA slugger; Mid-Range Game to hold Father’s Day Camp

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 10, 2015
High five: East County 6.11.2015

The top five sports moments of the week.

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ODA senior corner infielder Desmond Lindsay was drafted by the New York Mets with the 53rd pick.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 9, 2015
Mets draft ODA slugger

The Out-of-Door Academy senior corner infielder Desmond Lindsay was selected by the New York Mets with the 53rd pick in Major League Baseball’s First Year Player Draft, which began June 8.

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Major League Football is moving its headquarters and training camp to the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 5, 2015
Professional football league coming to Lakewood Ranch

On Friday afternoon, MLFB executives officially announced they will be moving their headquarters and training camp to the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2015
Rosedale tees off for GSJGA

Rosedale Golf & Country Club recently held its annual Birdie-A-Thon as a fundraiser for the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association.

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The Florida Burn 2016 Easton Team finished third in the 77-team Perfect Game USA 18U WWBA East Memorial Day Classic May 22 through May 25. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2015
Sidelines

Sarasota Christian wins Sunshine Cup; Sunshine State Games heads to SRQ; National Championships coming to Benderson Park

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Drew Lascari spent five years at Don Bosco Prep, where he helped coach the Ironmen to a pair of state championships and the national title in 2011. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2015
Welcome to Cougar Country

Former Don Bosco Prep offensive coordinator Drew Lascari scores the head football coach position at Cardinal Mooney.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2015
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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