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Sports

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 15, 2009
Gettel Nissan Tennis Series swings into Lakewood

Dozens of spectators enjoyed a week of world-class tennis during the $12,000 Gettel Nissan Tennis Series' second event Dec. 12-13 at the Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center.

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  • By Steve Whidden
  • December 15, 2009
Professional Golf Tips 101

Rosedale Director of Instruction and PGA Professional Steve Whidden offers tips for improving your game.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 15, 2009
Community Golf Scores 12.01.09 to 12.10.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 14, 2009
Blazers shoot past Thunder

The ODA boys basketball team pulled within one point of former district rival Sarasota Christian.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 11, 2009
Lady Mustangs dominate Lady Sailors

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer teamed defeated Sarasota 6-1 Dec. 10.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 9, 2009
Palm-Aire pro battles rare blood cancer

Head Golf Professional Steve Yates was diagnosed with POEMS Syndrome in January. On Dec. 5, the club raised $68,557 to help pay for his medical expenses during Steve Yates Appreciation Day.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2009
Grapplers ready to hit the mats

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High wrestling teams will square off Dec. 16.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 9, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Casey Bobelis

The Observer spotlights Braden River basketball standout Casey Bobelis.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 9, 2009
Lady Pirates draw even with Lady Tigers

The Braden River High girls soccer team tied Palmetto 1-1 in Class 4A-District 10 action Dec. 8.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 4, 2009
So Close, Yet So Far

The Out-of-Door Academy saw its best season in school history come to a close with a 48-20 loss to Belle Glade Glades Day School in the Class 1B state semifinals Dec. 4 at Sarasota High School.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 4, 2009
Concession to host Holiday Junior Program

The Concession Golf Club, in conjunction with the Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy, will be hosting a Holiday Junior Program Dec. 28 and 30.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2009
Lady Mustangs shutout Lady Pirates

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Braden River 3-0 Dec. 1.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2009
Junior golfer aims for perfection

Domenico Geminiani, 13, has become one of the top ranked junior golfers in both the United States and Italy.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Kaitlyn Kerrigan

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch soccer star Kaitlyn Kerrigan.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 1, 2009
Mustangs edge past Pirates

Senior midfielder Sam Severson scored three goals, propelling the Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team to a 4-3 victory over Braden River Dec. 1.

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