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Sports

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 8, 2010
Steve Whidden earns PGA Master Professional status

Steve Whidden, Rosedale Golf & Country Club's Director of Instruction, has successfully completed the requirements for PGA Master Professional and distinguishing himself as an expert in instruction.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 7, 2010
Palm-Aire welcomes golf pro

Last month, Palm-Aire Country Club named Jay Seymour as its new assistant golf professional.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 7, 2010
Cal Ripken All-Stars crowned champs

Manatee Cal Ripken Rookie Division's All-Star team competed in the state tourney in Palm Beach Gardens.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 7, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Christian Lowe

The Observer spotlights Braden River Little League slugger Christian Lowe.

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  • July 7, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS 07.08.10

The FC Sarasota U17 boys team was recently crowned the champion of the Disney Summer Showcase Tournament June 18-20 in Orlando.

  • East County
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  • July 6, 2010
Community Golf Scores 06.17.10 to 06.29.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 30, 2010
Swimmer makes splash with WaveRunners

After posting YMCA National Times in the 50 and 100 freestyles, Shannon McCarthy will compete in the YMCA Sectional Meet.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 30, 2010
Cal Ripken All-Stars begin 2010 season

The Manatee Cal Ripken 12U All-Stars competed in the District 15 tourney last week in Sarasota.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 30, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sydney Cusick

The Observer spotlights WaveRunners swimmer Sydney Cusick.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 29, 2010
Defending National Champions set to take the ice

Defending U.S. Figure Skating National Champions and World and Olympic pairs team members Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett will debut their program for the 2010 season during a sanctioned simulation at 4:30 p.m., June 30.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 29, 2010
SVA hosts summer camps

Sarasota Volleyball Academy Director and Braden River High volleyball coach Steven Haugh will be offering two high school skills summer camps and one youth skills summer camp next month.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 28, 2010
Kids tee off at Peridia

Peridia Golf and Country Club held its first week of its annual Summer Golf Camp June 14-18.

  • East County
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  • By Melissa Williams
  • June 24, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

East County PGA professionals offer tips for improving your game.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 24, 2010
Cal Ripken Rookie All-Stars advance to state tournament

The Manatee Cal Ripken Rookie Division All-Stars captured the District 15 tournament June 19-20 in Lake City.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 23, 2010
U17 boys win summer showcase

The FC Sarasota U17 boys soccer team was recently crowned the champion of the Disney Summer Showcase Tournament June 18-20 in Orlando.

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