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Sports

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2010
Braden River star signs with Stars

Pirates pitcher Austin Platt will play for Florida State College at Jacksonville next year.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2010
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Jordan Boughner

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Miss Manatee Softball 12U Observer team.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2010
Peterson, Johnston Smith named 2010 Developmental Coach of the Year

U.S. Figure Skating and the Professional Skaters Association recently named Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex's Jim Peterson, Lyndon Johnston and Alison Smith as the 2010 Developmental Coach of the Year.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2010
FCA to host summer tennis clinics

Lakewood Ranch High girls tennis coach and Fellowship of Christian Athletes area director Jason Golden will host a junior tennis clinic June 14 through Aug. 19 at Palm-Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 31, 2010
Community Golf Scores 05.18.10 to 05.26.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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  • By Melissa Williams
  • May 26, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101: Greenside Bunker

East County PGA Professionals offer tips for improving your game.

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  • May 26, 2010
Clayton family remembers son

Kyle Clayton, son of Rosedale Golf & Country Club PGA Professional Mike Clayton, died May 16. He was 28 years old.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2010
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Braden River football team invaded Raymond James Stadium May 22 for an intrasquad scrimmage -- complete with officials, cheerleaders and the school band.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2010
Centerfielder inks ODA's first baseball scholarship

Senior Sean Fleeman signed a letter-of-intent to play baseball for Limestone College during ODA's baseball banquet.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Steven Varone

The Observer spotlights Manatee East Majors pitcher and outfielder Steven Varone.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2010
Soccer club makes history

The Braden River Soccer Club U14 girls team made club history May 23, becoming the first girls team to advance to the finals of the State Cup.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2010
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Michelle Jackson

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Miss Manatee Softball 12U Observer team.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 23, 2010
Prudential Realty holds tennis mixer

Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty hosted a tennis mixer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation May 23 at the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 19, 2010
PARTNERS IN TEE TIME

Eighth-graders Ramsey Touchberry and Danny Walker having been playing golf together at the Missing Link Golf Academy at the Legacy Golf Club for the past four years.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 19, 2010
Ranch's soccer standout signs

On May 5, Rachel Wojcicki signed her letter-of-intent to play soccer for Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C.

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