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Southeast High School freshman Emersen Peco won five medals, including the all-around title and a pair of first-place finishes on vault and balance beam, in what was likely her final competition with the Sarasota Surge.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 10, 2013
National Champ: Emersen Peco

Fourteen-year-old Emersen Peco won five medals, including the level 5 all-around title, at the 2013 YMCA Gymnastics Championship held June 27 to June 28, in Savannah, Ga.

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Lakewood Ranch Little League pitcher Connor Shine helps lead the 9/10 All-Stars to a District 26 championship July 5.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
Sidelines: East County all-stars win district crowns

The Braden River Little League Intermediate All-Stars defeated Manatee West 9-5 to capture the District 26 championship June 29, at Braden River Park.

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  • July 10, 2013
Community Golf

Vito Melfi used his 8-iron to record an ace June 19, on the 142-yard No. 7 of King's Dunes.

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Nine-year-old Logen Beane attempts a putt while the rest of his flight looks on.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mustang Golf! Camp

Dozens of boys and girls, ages 6 and up, hit the green for the annual Mustang Golf! Camp today, at Rosedale Golf & Country Club. The camp runs through July 13.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 8, 2013
Fly fishing clinic to take place this weekend

CB's Saltwater Outfitters will hold an Orvis Fly Fishing 101 clinic from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 13, at 1249 Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 8, 2013
Southwest Florida Figure Skating Club names officers

The Southwest Florida Figure Skating Club recently elected officers and board members for the 2013-14 season.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 3, 2013
Registration underway for Amateur Championships

The Manatee County Amateur Golf Championships will be held Sept. 20-22.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 2, 2013
BRLL All-Stars win district crown

The Braden River Little League Intermediate All-Stars defeated Manatee West 9-5 to capture the District 26 championship June 29.

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Pitcher Andre Nunez led the Braden River Little League 50/70 All-Stars to a 10-1 victory over Manatee National June 25.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 2, 2013
Play Ball

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little League 9/10, 10/11 and 50/70 All-Stars opened their respective District 26 Little League All-Star Tournaments June 25

  • East County
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Members of the Lakewood Ranch Chargers U13 boys elite soccer team are eager to show off their hard work during their upcoming competition. Courtesy photo
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 2, 2013
Making a statement

The Lakewood Ranch Chargers U13 boys elite soccer team will compete in the U.S. Club Soccer National Premier Champions Cup later this month.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2013
Sidelines: Highlands Golf Course ready to re-open

The Highlands Golf Course, part of The Meadows Country Club, will hold its grand re-opening July 5 through July 7.

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Hannah Pope, Sarah Smith and Jaynie Hamm enjoy learning the sport.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cornerstone VBS

ldren at Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch honed their soccer skills June 24 through June 28, at Summerfield Park, as they participated in the church's annual Vacation Bible School event.

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11U Silver Hawks Baseball Club of Lakewood Ranch team: Aaron Combs, Tyler Moss, Myles Kaitz, Jordan Brown, Calvin Hedgepeth, D.J. Marra, Noe Antuna, Kevin Alonzo, Calvin Chapman, Mikey Gagnon and Michael Murphy
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 26, 2013
SIDELINES 6.27.13

Cal Ripken 8U All-Stars secure district crown; Lakewood Ranch High to hold softball camp;NJCAA announces academic award winners;Silver Hawks end season with second-place finish

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Nate Ditchfield and Troy Larkin are eager to share their love of golf with others. "We really want the local golf industry businesses to benefit from what we do," Larkin says.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 26, 2013
Reserving tee times made easy

Sarasota resident Nate Ditchfield and Lakewood Ranch resident Troy Larkin started EverythingGolfUSA.com for local golfers.

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Stephen Markowski, Nate Ashley, Conor O'Neil, Ryan Bolduc, Luca Dominguez, Ryan Sforzo and Connor Rice all have played an instrumental role in helping lead the Manasota Lacrosse Academy's U11 team to back-to-back perfect regular recreational seasons.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 26, 2013
Back-to-Back Champs

The Manasota Monsters U11 Orange team won the Casey Powell Orange Classic and the Rippin' at the Ranch tournament.

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