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  • June 19, 2013
SIDELINES

Zumba party fundraiser set for Wave Runner; Cal Ripken All-Stars win championship

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2013
Community Golf

Marc Allen, Alan Silva, Ellen Hawley and Jen Veal scored 37 to win the step-aside scramble Friday night mixer nine-hole event May 17.

  • East County
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Rick Robbins designed the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club's Royal Lakes course.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 18, 2013
Ranch course designer takes helm

Rick Robbins has been elected president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects.

  • East County
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Booker Middle School eighth-grader Deric DuBose dribbles the ball down the lane.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS Boys Basketball Camp

More than 50 boys, ranging in age from fifth through ninth grade, hit the court for Cardinal Mooney High's annual boys basketball camp June 18. The camp began June 17 and runs through June 20. Over the course of the four-day camp, participants learned the basic fundamentals that are essential to the game of basketball. Players focused on shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork, concepts of teamwork and defense while improving their overall basketball IQ.

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FC Sarasota U13 midfielder Emily Brusco works on her footwork during a trapping drill.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS Soccer Camp

Cardinal Mooney High hosted its annual Summer Soccer Camp June 17-20. Cougars boys soccer head coach and Men's Premier Soccer Team player Sebastian Marin led the camp for youths ranging in age from fifth through ninth grade. Participants focused on individual skills, tactics, field presence and team play through one-on-one coaching.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 17, 2013
BRLL names All-Stars

Braden River Little League recently announced its 9/10 All-Star team.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 13, 2013
Pirates honored for sportsmanship

Braden River High was named the Class 7A overall winner of the Florida High School Athletic Association's Fred E. Rozelle Sportsmanship Award.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 13, 2013
SCF to hold baseball camp

The 217 Sports/SCF 2013 summer baseball camp will be held from 2-5 p.m. June 17-20, at Bob Wynn Field on the campus of the State College of Florida.

  • East County
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Six-year-old Kayden Carroll enjoyed smashing into people during the offensive line drills.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Football Camp

Dozens of youths hit the gridiron for Lakewood Ranch High's annual football camp June 10-14. Participants spent the week improving their football fundamentals through position related techniques, agilities and speed development. Players also enjoyed competitive drill competitions and flag football games.

  • East County
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Brad Zunica maintained a .468 batting average with eight home runs and 29 RBIs this season. He also was 4-4 on the mound with a 2.60 ERA. File photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 12, 2013
Moving Up: Brad Zunica

Lakewood Ranch first baseman and pitcher Brad Zunica will forgo his senior season and enroll early at the University of Miami.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 12, 2013
SIDELINES

Mustangs to host baseball camp; Team Khaos wins baseball showcase; Ranch kicker earns top honors

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Sarasota Heat 14U catcher Sarah Crawford is batting .407 with 22 hits and three walks this season. Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 12, 2013
Field General: Sarah Crawford

Sarah Crawford, 14, was the lone local player chosen to be a part of America's Team, which will travel to Italy and Greece next month.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 12, 2013
Community Golf

David Montague, Ed Singleton, Vito Melfi and Joe Bornstein shot 55 to win the Lakewood Ranch three-ball Men's Event May 25, on Cypress Links.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 12, 2013
Ranch kicker earns top honors

Lakewood Ranch High rising sophomore kicker Kyle Thoma finished first in punting for the class of 2016, at the Kornblue Kicking Challenge June 1, at Florida International University.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 11, 2013
Team Khaos wins baseball showcase

Team Khaos of Lakewood Ranch recently won the Nations Baseball Select State Tournament, at Braden River Little League Park.

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