Feb

5

NASCAR Day at Daytona - Start Your Engines

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It was a long day, but defiantly worth the drive. After nearly a three hour drive from Sarasota to Daytona and then another three hours back, I was really tired. I logged about 360 miles and took hundreds of shots at the Daytona International Speedway 2010 Nascar Media Day. I was fortunate enough to interview and chat with several of the drivers from the Camping World Truck Series, Nationwide Series and the Sprint Cup Series.

This season we will be following NASCAR locals this year. In the Camping World Truck Series there is Clearwater native Ricky Carmichael and in the Sprint Cup Series we have Tampa native Aric Almirola and David Reutimann from Zephyrhills.

If you want to see more shots from Daytona International Speedway, CLICK HERE.

Feb

3

Monday Night Golf League for Juniors starts this week

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Starting February 8th, Youth Golf of America will start its Monday Night Golf League at the Suncoast Golf Center in Sarasota. If you would like more information on the league call Guy Vilt at 941-870-2598 or send an email guyvilt@yahoo.com.

Check out the YGOA website or join the YGOA Facebook page

Jan

21

2010 New Balance Ringling Bridge Run - January 23rd

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This premier racing event of southwest Florida will be held January 23, 2010.

More than 2,000 runners, walkers and joggers take part in this event every January, which is followed by a free family fun festival. The four-mile race is USATF Course Certified # FL09118EBM. In addition to the four-mile race there is a one-mile family fun run that begins at 9 a.m.

Registration fees help fund healthy family programs offered by the Sarasota Family YMCA.

Race start and finish will once again be at the Van Wezel. Team prizes will be awarded for largest, fastest, best dressed and most spirited.

Free child watch will be offered again this year at G.WiZ for parents who are taking part in the race.

Packet pickup will be from 4 - 7 p.m., Fri. Jan. 22 at the Frank G. Berlin, Sr. YMCA (1075 S. Euclid Ave.) at the WWSB ABC 7 Health & Fitness Expo. The Expo includes health care professionals, athletic wear and equipment sales, nutritional products and other information. The expo continues on race day, Jan. 23 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For more information go to the Sarasota YMCAs website at www.sarasota-ymca.org or click here for more race information.

Jan

19

Local Skaters Headed to Olympics

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photo by Kent Weakley

Local skaters Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett are headed to the Olympics next month in Vancouver. Caydee who is from Wesley Chapel and Jeremy from Venice, call Ellenton Ice home there home and will give Manatee and Sarasota residents someone local to cheer for. The pair has been skating together for less than two years  and now they are headed to Vancouver. It just goes to show what hard work and dedication can do.  The Winter Games begin on February 12.

Jan

18

Family Night at Braden River Library

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Family Nights at Braden River Library feature a changing theme of stories, crafts, fingerplays and music and is open to children of all ages and their parents, grandparents and other care-givers. It is held on the following Thursday evenings starting at 6:30 p.m.: January 21, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13

This is a  FREE event and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

The Braden River Branch Library is located at 4915 53rd Avenue East in Bradenton, Florida. For more information, please call the library at 941.727.6079.

For general information about the Manatee County Public Library System, visit them on the web at http://www.mymanatee.org/library/master.html

Jan

9

Manatee County defeats Sarasota County in Annual PAL BOWL

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If you arrived at the annual PAL BOWL at Lakewood Ranch last night, you missed one of the best plays of the evening.  Manatee High’s Ace Sanders took the opening kickoff 99 yards untouched for a score as Manatee County wins 26-12 against Sarsota County.

With the win, Manatee snapped its three-game losing streak to Sarasota who leads the all-time series 10-8.

The annual charity game was originally scheduled for Dec. 18 at Riverview High, but the game was cancelled due to serious weather conditions. The game was then moved to Lakewood Ranch because of a scheduling conflict. With the game date changed, this gave Manatee High School players a chance to participate in the classic. The Hurricanes were in Orlando on December 18 at the Citrus Bowl to play in the Class 5A High School Football finals.
Sanders was named the team MVP and finished with four catches for 38 yards. A.J Strong was named Sarasotas MVP of the game. He rushed for 131 yards on 20 carries.

Jan

7

Sarasota Christian Baseball League Announces Signups

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Taking Faith To the Field

Taking Faith To the Field

The Sarasota Christian Baseball league is now accepting registratrations for their spring baseball season. All children (boys & girls) are welcome to play in this great recreation league. Ages are 5-8 for MINIS (coach pitch), 8-10 for Minors & 10-12 for Majors. Sign up before January 11th for a discounted registration fee.

The league is planning on an evaluation day late in January so check the website at www.sarasotabaseball.com or join their FACEBOOK GROUP.

For more information contact

Doug Poll

941-321-7130

south.polls@verizon.net

Dec

19

Canes fall to Tampa Plant 21-14 in 5A Florida Championship Game

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In front of a crowd of 6,725 at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, the Manatee High football team came up just short in its quest for a fifth state title in the 5A state championship game.

Falling behind early, the Tampa Plant Panthers put 21 points on the board in the first half and never looked back. Plant out rushed the Hurricanes 167 yards to 78, but the Hurricanes had their passing game working throwing for a total of 264 yards. In the end, it just wasn’t enough as the Canes loose 21-14.

Congratulations to our local team as they have a lot to be proud of.

Dec

18

PAL Bowl to be played on January 8th

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The Brad Price Memorial PAL Bowl is now scheduled for January 8th at 7:30 PM at Lakewood Ranch High School. The game features Manatee Players vs. Sarasota Players.

The PAL Bowl is run by the Manatee and Sarasota Police Athletic Leagues. Coaching for the Manatee team will be Bradenton Christian’s Allan Gerber and John Sprague from Riverview will coach the Sarasota team.

For more information, Contact - Dave Bristow, 747-3011, x2278

Dec

15

Bradenton and Sarasota Welcome Marauders

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Congratulations to the Pirate organization.

The Bradenton Marauders, whose name and identity were announced on Tuesday will play in the Florida State League as Pittsburgh’s Class A Advanced affiliate.

We are all excited to have summer baseball in Bradenton and to be able to showcase beautiful McKechnie Field. We love the logo and the name. We are all ready to support our Marauders!
Click here to join the Marauders FACEBOOK Page to show your support for your NEW home team.

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