Venice Spikers start season with win over Riverview volleyball
Venice High school opened WHL play by sweeping Sarasota Riverview 15-4 15-7 15-2. Malinda Maas led in service and Traci Lay Denise DeMasi and Maas contributed points as Coach Sue Donnelly praised the win and noted a puzzling second game drop.
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Sarasota Riverview
Venice
Rams
Spikers
Malinda Maas
Denise DeMasi
Traci Lay
DeMasi
Maas
Lori Blackburn
Indians
Sue Donnelly
WHS Spikers
Sarasota County
Sarasota
Donnelly
Blackburn
Christie Baldinger
Crow's Nest Regatta Supports Local Charities
The sixth annual Crow's Nest Regatta on October 2 benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters and the South County Family YMCA. The 12 mile course off the jetties features racing and cruising classes with PHRF handicaps. Skippers must check in 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and attend a 3:30 p.m. meeting at Crow's Nest Restaurant.
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Crow’s Nest
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
South County Family Ymca
Crow’s Nest Marine Restaurant
South County
YMCA
Crow’s Nest Marina
Tarpon Center Drive
Venice
Fla
Baseball legends monetize autographs in public appearances
The piece notes Hank Aaron and Mickey Mantle among former stars earning over 10000 dollars for public appearances. It reports Mantle charging five dollars per signature at a Rhode Island sports collectors show as promoters begin passing autograph costs to the public.
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Hank Aaron
Mickey Mantle
Mantle
Rhode Island
Boxing club opens in Sarasota with pro boxers
The Sarasota Boxing Club, ABS and AAU sanctioned, opened by Dennis Whitfield and Nathanial Gates offers amateur or pro training. Membership is $20 a month with travel for competition and a Sept 24 event at the Hyatt House in Sarasota. Whitfield, a 12-3 pro, plans a comeback in West Palm Beach. Gates is a top state middleweight.
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Sarasota Boxing Club
Venice High
Dennis Whitfield
Nathanial Gates
Hyatt House
Sarasota
Whitfield
West Palm Beach
Gates
Fiesta road races set for October 23 at Venice Beach
The San Fiesta 10 000 Meter and Two Mile run will start at Venice Beach with the usual circuit through the city and a final stretch on Venice Avenue. Pre registered runners receive T shirts. Top five receive trophies and ribbons. Entry forms at the YMCA after Sept. 20. Contact Tom Sheridan at the Y 488 9688.
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Venice Beach
Venice Avenue
YMCA
Tom Sheridan
Open Swim at Venice Recreation Center Pool
The Venice Recreation Center Pool opens Monday for the general public as a Sarasota County School Board Professional Day. The 1 4:30 p.m. session is supervised by a certified lifeguard. Fees are 75 cents for adults and 50 cents for children. Located at 391 Bahama Street in front of Venice High School.
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Sarasota County
Bahama Street
Venice High School
Venice Gulf Senior League Annual Meeting Set
The Venice Gulf Senior League holds its annual meeting on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the upstairs lounge of the Venice Racquetball and Fitness Center in Bird Bay Plaza. Year-end reports, a candidates slate, and floor nominations will be reviewed with officer elections after board approval. Parents of current and advancing boys are welcome. Sponsors include Englewood American Legion, Englewood Elks, North Port Bank, and North Port Kiwanis.
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Bird Bay Plaza
Venice By-Pass
Englewood American Legion
Englewood Elks
North Port Bank
North Port Kiwanis
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Armstrong
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Pepe
Tamiami Trailport
Charlotte
Salem
Schick
Combi Lounger
ARM & Hammer Baking Soda
Eckerd
Cok
Americas Family Drug Store
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