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16-year-old Broden Beorlegui is a star forward on the Lakewood Ranch boys varsity soccer team.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • December 3, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Broden Beorlegui

The junior forward leads the Lakewood Ranch boys varsity soccer team in goals this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River sophomore guard Jerrod Long (front) has a laugh during practice with junior forward Sebastian Rivera.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • December 3, 2024
Braden River High basketball is hungry for more

The Pirates look to defend their district title in the 2024-25 season.

  • East County
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Florida Premier FC SWFL teammates Julian Paz (front) and Octavio Rodriguez run drills during practice.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • December 2, 2024
East County soccer players rise to a new challenge

Florida Premier FC SWFL makes waves in its first year in the UPSL.

  • East County
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ODA Boys Soccer Head Coach Dave Walker is in his first full year leading the program after stepping in for long-time coach David Hawkes last season.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • November 26, 2024
The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer program is in good hands

Head Coach Dave Walker takes over a program that is primed for another big season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Varsity basketball Head Coach George Holub looks to bring stability to the program in a rebuilding year.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • November 25, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball looking to rebound to past glory

New Lakewood Ranch High basketball Head Coach George Holub aims to bring stability to the program.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alistair Weatherstone and Jeremy Finney created a high-tech, indoor golf experience where members enjoy lifelike golf played on renowned courses.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • November 21, 2024
Golf Society welcomes players looking to take their game to the next level

The Golf Society redefines the game of golf by offering a high-tech, indoor golf experience where members enjoy lifelike golf play on renowned courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High Head Coach Scott Paravicini talks with his team following a 41-3 win over Braden River High. It was the Mustangs' first win over the Pirates since 2013.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • November 18, 2024
Building high school football programs brick by brick

The Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school football coaches reflect on the 2024 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney junior Devin Mignery excelled in his first full year as the starting quarterback.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • November 16, 2024
Cardinal Mooney routs Somerset Academy 55-27

The Cougars cruised to 10-0 on the season in the Class 2A Regional Quarterfinal.

  • Sarasota
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ODA's Allen Clark powers to one of his four touchdown runs in the 29-26 loss to Jupiter Christian in the SSAC 5A semifinal Friday in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • November 9, 2024
Jupiter Christian ends ODA football team's season, 29-26

ODA won't get a chance to defend its state title despite 253 rushing yards from Allen Clark.

  • East County
  • Sports
The 48th annual Sandy Claws Beach Run on Siesta Beach is set for Saturday, Dec. 14.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2024
Sandy Claws Beach Run set for Dec. 14

The event benefits the "Summer in the Parks" Adopt-A-Camper scholarship program.

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The beauty of both the competitors and the course were on display in 2023 during the cross country event of The Event at TerraNova. Katie Malensek of Canada rides Cheerio.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • November 4, 2024
World-class competition set at TerraNova in Myakka

Some of the world's best riders are slated to compete.

  • East County
  • Sports
Vince Golden and Kerry Urell play pickleball together at Longwood Park. According to Golden, nobody bakes better banana bread than Urell.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 29, 2024
University Park 95-year-old credits his good health to pickleball

Vince Golden plays pickleball every morning, rain or shine.

  • East County
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Brandon Aviles, Owen Fasulka, Joshua Balcarcel, Christian Laureano and Sean Laureano play lacrosse together for Puerto Rico. They won two of their three games at USA Lacrosse Experience.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 15, 2024
East County lacrosse players strive for Olympic berth

Sean and Christian Laureano play for Puerto Rico in USA Lacrosse Experience in Indianapolis.

  • East County
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James Simpson laughs during his 100th birthday celebration Oct. 7 at Bowlero Gulf Gate in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • October 13, 2024
In a league of his own: 100 year-old bowler still rolling along

Teammates celebrate a Sarasota centenarian's joy for life.

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At 55, Kristi Dorman of Sarasota is a rookie in the National Pickleball League. She says her first year as a pro has been a "great experience."
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • October 9, 2024
Sarasota pickleballer reflects on first year on the pro circuit

Kristi Dorman says she can "play with the best of them."

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