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35th Annual Eagle Open canceled, rescheduled for August 2
Friday, July 18, 2008
The 35th Annual Eagle Open, scheduled for Saturday at The Rookery, has been canceled due to the severe rains of the past few days. The event will be Saturday, Aug. 2. Full story »
Sickle cell trait caused death of ex-Lely football star Plancher
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Former Lely High School football player Ereck Plancher had sickle cell trait, which led to his death shortly after football practice at the University of Central Florida on March 18, according to an autopsy report released by the District 9 Medical Examiner’s office in Orlando on Thursday. Plancher was 19. He played wide receiver at Lely through fall 2006, when he was named offensive MVP after gaining 1,027 yards of total offense. Full story »
Soccer camp with a British style
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Soccer with a caring touch. That is how Chris Adams of Challenger British Soccer Camp explains his unique camp. Full story »
Indoor soccer walls of fun
Thursday, July 17, 2008
The ball moves quickly, flying off walls and shots come flying at the goal. It is not your regular soccer game. It is the YMCA Indoor Soccer League, played on Sunday mornings in the YMCA gym. Full story »
Anglers Outlook: Rainy season — bigger fish?
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Southwest Florida anglers continue to find some fish on all fishing fronts. The number of offshore fishing trips will see a decline in their numbers now that summer has really set in. Full story »
Swim Florida sending nine to Junior Olympic Championships
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
He might still be more than a year away from high school, but Brandon Thoman has big goals for his first prep swimming season.
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Eye on the Y: Stevie goes to camp – Week 7
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Another exciting week of camp comes to a close at the Greater Marco YMCA. It was ‘Olympic Week” at the Greater Marco “Y” and Camp Eagle Lakes. Full story »
Golf benefits Humane Society
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Stonebridge Country Club will be the site for the Humane Society of Naples Benefit on Aug. 16. Full story »
Hiestand fourth at state golf tourney
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Mary Jane Hiestand, St. John Neumann girls golf coach, placed fourth in the Florida Women’s State Golf Association Stroke Play Championship over the weekend. Full story »
Oldest golf outing benefits local charities
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The Marco Eagle again sponsors the oldest running benefit golf tournament, the 35th Annual Eagle Open, on Saturday at the Rookery at Marco. Full story »
Naples Braves eye state title
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Going into the state tournament this weekend there is one definite for the Naples Braves. They can hit. Winning its second straight Section 6 title, the Braves bombed DeSoto, 17-0 and Lehigh, 14-0, last weekend. Full story »
Lely shows new faces in boys basketball
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The Lely boys basketball team used its summer to get to know each other on the court. Full story »
‘I do’s’ not for real in Y mock wedding
Monday, July 14, 2008
“I now pronounce you man and wife,” or do I? In the case of Brittany Vaill and Dithson Noel the answer was no, but it made for good drama. Full story »
Basketball: Lely's Stewart brought full circle at camp
Saturday, July 12, 2008
With 25 years of experience and a handful of district titles on his coaching résumé, it’s easy for Don Stewart to forget his early struggles. After winning the district in his third year at Lely, the Trojans boys basketball coach continued building a strong program and didn’t look back.
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All-Stars drop two
Thursday, July 10, 2008
The Gulf Coast Little 10-11 year old All-Stars ran up against strong competition, losing two games in the District 12 Little League playoffs. Full story »
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