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Sports

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 14, 2010
Athletic center expands to 24-hour schedule

Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center will implement the new schedule later this month.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 14, 2010
Lightning to strike at championships

The Lakewood Ranch Swim Association will send six swimmers to the Florida Swimming 2010 Long Course Junior Olympic Championships July 15-18 in Orlando.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 14, 2010
Passion for game drives Woodland director

Laura Torrisi, recreation director for Woodland church, competed in the Massachusetts Women's Open June 28-29.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 14, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Charlie George

The Observer spotlights Manatee East catcher Charlie George.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 13, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: AllSports Uniforms

East County residents Rob Arakel and Brian Hedgepeth opened AllSports Uniforms in May.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 12, 2010
Manatee East captures second title

The Manatee East Little League 10-and-11-year-old All-Stars defeated Braden River 7-6 and 15-2 to capture the District 26 Championship July 8-9.

  • East County
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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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  • 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.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • 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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  • Jen Blanco
  • 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.

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

The Observer spotlights WaveRunners swimmer Sydney Cusick.

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