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Sports

  • By Steve Whidden
  • November 8, 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
  • November 7, 2009
Lady Mustangs capture district title

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team cruised to a district title, claiming the top four spots in the Class 3A-District 5 meet Nov. 6 at Lemon Bay High.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2009
Braden River Pirates prepared for postseason

Braden River defeated Englewood Lemon Bay 48-8 Nov. 6, earning its second-consecutive playoff berth.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2009
Special Teams, Special Play

Senior Jared Brinton returned a blocked field goal 75 yards for a touchdown with 1:07 remaining in the game, propelling the Lakewood Ranch High football team to a 17-13 victory over Palmetto tonight.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2009
ODA Thunder dominates district

The Out-of-Door Academy completed a perfect district season with a 35-24 victory over Saint Stephen's and captured their third-consecutive Headmaster's Cup.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2009
Lakewood Ranch Taekwondo opens new facility

The Lakewood Ranch Taekwondo Academy recently moved into its new world-class 3,000-square-foot facility located in the Lane Too Plaza on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 5, 2009
Community Golf Scores 11.03.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2009
Khara closes out senior season

Lakewood Ranch High golfer Rocky Khara shot a 5-over par 149 to finish 29th at the Class 2A state meet Nov. 3-4.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2009
Braden River sails into regional semifinal

The Pirates cruised to a 3-0 victory over Ruskin Lennard in the Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinals.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2009
Lady Pirates open season victorious

The Braden River High girls soccer team kicked off its 2009 season with a 1-0 victory over Cardinal Mooney Nov. 3.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2009
Mustangs win district title

The Lakewood Ranch High swim team advanced 17 swimmers to Friday's Class 2A-Region 3 meet.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2009
East County women run Marine Corps Marathon

Julia DeCastro and Leslie Swart both share a love for long-distance running.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2009
Soccer squads kick off 2009 season

Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and The Out-of-Door Academy all look to build off of last season's success.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Rocky Khara

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch golfer Rocky Khara.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 3, 2009
Community Golf Scores 10.27.09 to 11.01.09

East County golfers post amazing scores on area courses.

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