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Lakewood Ranch quarterback Chad Rex scrambles for yardage during the second quarter.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. Naples Lely

Lakewood Ranch High defeated Naples Lely 21-0 in its spring game May 24.

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Cardinal Mooney running back Demardre Patterson scored a 4-yard touchdown and also had a 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney versus Braden River

The Cardinal Mooney High football team defeated Braden River 32-13 in its Spring Game May 23.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 24, 2013
Youth baseball tournaments coming to Sarasota

Prospect Wire will host its Florida state finals for four age groups of high school baseball players June 8 through 12, at Ed Smith Stadium and the Buck O'Neil Sports Complex.

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Jillian Santiago, 13, says she loves competing in sprint races because of the strength required to perform well in them.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 22, 2013
Surging Tsunami: Jillian Santiago

Thirteen-year-old Jillian Santiago began swimming for the Sarasota Tsunami one-and-a-half years ago. Now, she's one of the top-ranked swimmers in the nation for her age group.

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  • May 22, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Barb Harrison

Palm-Aire resident Barb Harrison shot a 68 to set a new course record May 8, on the Lakes Course at Palm-Aire Country Club.

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Juliet Onufrak maneuvers around a defender during one of her final games at ODA. File photo.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 22, 2013
Moving Forward: college signings

Braden River High senior Courtney McDevitt and The Out-of-Door Academy senior Juliet Onufrak will continue playing volleyball and soccer, respectively, at the next level.

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Eighth-grader Nathan Strawderman made his first start under center, after the Thunder veteran quarterback Evan Wilson graduated. Photos by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 22, 2013
Learning curve: ODA Thunder

ODA Thunder make strides at spring football game with a young team leading the charge on the gridiron.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
SIDELINES

Lakewood wins academic championship; BRSC tryouts upcoming; Manatee Cal Ripken names All-Stars; Lakewood honors athletic alumni

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 21, 2013
Former Lady Ram launches soccer academy

Riverview High graduate Danielle Meyer, an All-Americas Recipient at Polk Community College and starter and captain for Lindenwood University, recently launched Soccer Time Academy.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 21, 2013
Sarasota Dolphins registration ongoing

Registration is now open for those interested in playing tackle football for the Sarasota Dolphins third- and fourth-grade team.

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ODA eighth-grader Jason Fineberg returns an interception 28 yards.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA at Northside Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy fell to Northside Christian 17-13 in its spring game May 17.

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Sen. Bill Galvano, center, brought out his family — William, wife Julie, Jacqueline and Michael.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Phil Galvano Classic

Education and golf enthusiasts joined forced May 17, as they hit the golf course for the Phil Galvano Golf Classic, at The Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 16, 2013
BRSC tryouts upcoming

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold tryouts for its competitive soccer teams May 28 through June 2.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 16, 2013
Lakewood wins academic championship

Lakewood Ranch High was named the Florida High School Athletic Association's Class 6A Academic Team Champion for the 2012-13 school year.

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Cameron Smalley, 14, who will play baseball for ODA next year, attended the Thunder’s final three games of the season. Cameron says he is eager to get to know his future teammates.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2013
Slugger bags ODA scholarship

Cameron Smalley was named the Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund's third scholarship recipient May 6.

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