Venice Gondolier Sun

Venice Volleyball Alumni Game set for Aug. 3 The Venice volleyball team will host its annual alumni game on Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. in the new Venice High School gym. Venice head coach Brian Wheatley said that the game is open to … Find out how to read more online.

Summer hoops training revs up
Sun Jul 27 2014 09:10PM

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Don’t blink. Can you say, ‘Tour de Femmes?’
Sun Jul 27 2014 08:54PM

Look around at all the cyclists enjoying this healthy sport. Notice anything different? How about the fact more ladies are cycling? Last year, Olympic and world champion Marianne Vos, and two other noted cycling friends, Kathryn Bertine and Emma Pooley, … Find out how to read more online.

Hundreds compete in Y triathlon
Thu Jul 24 2014 09:20AM

Hundreds of athletes young and old participated in Englewood Triathlon Saturday, which included a 400-meter swim, a 13-mile bike ride, and a 5-kilometer run. The triathlon took place at Englewood Beach, and was organized by the Englewood YMCA. … Find out how to read more online.

Lady Indians take team camp title
Thu Jul 24 2014 09:18AM

The Venice High School volleyball team competed at the University of Tampa camp held over the last week. They went undefeated all week and came in first place out of 32 varsity teams and beat out last year 6A Runner … Find out how to read more online.

Rowing event brings breast cancer survivors together
Thu Jul 24 2014 10:31AM

More than 100 breast cancer survivors from throughout Florida will gather at Nathan Benderson Park on Aug. 9 for a day of dragon boat racing, coaching, exercise instruction and more. The survivors will represent seven Florida cities, including the Sarasota … Find out how to read more online.

Kids REV added to REV3 weekend
Thu Jul 24 2014 10:29AM

When the REV3 Triathlon returns to Venice for its third running in November, it will feature a new twist aimed at young athletes. REV3 got the go-ahead from the Venice City Council Tuesday to add a “Kids REV” Triathlon that … Find out how to read more online.

Thu Jul 24 2014 09:18AM

Norma Jean’s Rays bus trip Norma Jean’s Sports Bar and Grill is sponsoring a bus trip to the Tampa Bay Rays/Boston Red Sox game on July 27. The cost for the trip is $70 per person. The trip includes round-trip transportation, … Find out how to read more online.

Venice comes up short in district tourney
Wed Jul 16 2014 09:18AM

The Venice Little League junior division All-Star team’s hopes of capturing the District 16 crown came to an end with a 9-2 loss to Sarasota in the final game of the district tournament Friday night at Twin Lakes Park in … Find out how to read more online.

Women’s softball league kicks off season
Wed Jul 16 2014 09:18AM

League Director Sandy Cavin and Manager Jodi Alexander provide a few words of encouragement during the Opening Ceremonies of the Southwest Woman’s Softball League summer season held Wednesday night at the Englewood Sports Complex on River Road. All games are … Find out how to read more online.

Karbach embraces her unique place in baseball
Wed Jul 16 2014 09:18AM

As Chris Swauger scored the Clearwater Threshers’ winning run in the 11th inning, Kirsten Karbach gave the desk in front of her an audible smack. Her frustration wasn’t directed at the Threshers, who had lost 11 of their last 12, … Find out how to read more online.

GOLF SCORES
Wed Jul 16 2014 09:18AM

Wednesday, July 9 Lake Venice Golf Club Lake Venice Women’s 18-hole League Even Holes 1/4 Handicap Flight A 1. Janet Holmes (13) 2. Linda Haines (14) Flight B 1. Jean White (11) 2. Sandy White (12) Friday, July 11 Lake … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Jul 16 2014 09:18AM

VHS Boys Golf Tryouts The Venice High School boys golf program will hold tryouts for all prospective students in grades nine-12 for the upcoming 2014 fall golf season in August. Tryouts will be held at Capri Isles Golf Club Aug. … Find out how to read more online.

Venice juniors fight for district title
Sat Jul 12 2014 08:00AM

Coming off their 12-5 win over the North Port Little League junior division All-Stars Monday night, the Venice Little League juniors looked to keep their hot streak going against Sarasota in the second round of the District 16 All-Star tournament … Find out how to read more online.

Powers earns national LPGA teaching award
Mon Jul 14 2014 11:43AM

About 10 years ago, Venice resident Sue Powers was looking for a career change after working for more than 20 years as an accountant. She decided that she wanted to give back to the game that gave her so much … Find out how to read more online.

YMCA summer campers face off in ‘Olympics’
Sun Jul 6 2014 10:18AM

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Venice wrestlers earn AAU All-American honors
Sun Jul 6 2014 10:18AM

Four Venice High School wrestlers earned AAU All-American honors in this week’s AAU Disney Duels held at the Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. Zach Kelly, a junior-to-be at Venice who wrestles in the 126-pound class, finished with … Find out how to read more online.

Bikers, follow these 5 basic rules
Sun Jul 6 2014 10:16AM

The League of American Bicyclists has five basic principles cyclists should know about bicycling. Keep these fundamental principles in mind, and they will take you a long way toward becoming a safe cyclist. Follow The Law: You have the same … Find out how to read more online.

North Port’s 11-12 All-Stars shut out Venice
Thu Jul 3 2014 08:00AM

It was a battle between neighborhood rivals that quickly went one team’s way. North Port’s 11-12-year-old Little League baseball All-Stars team rolled over Venice 10-0 in the opening game of the District 16 tournament Saturday at Twin Lakes Park in … Find out how to read more online.

Old Glory flies in gym in veteran’s honor
Thu Jul 3 2014 08:00AM

For nearly 30 years an American flag hung in the old Venice High School gym, but no one outside of a Venice family knew where it came from. That changed when the new gym opened at Venice High School last … Find out how to read more online.

Thu Jul 3 2014 01:35PM

Pine View’s Basketball Camp Pine View School will be hosting a basketball shooting camp from July 7-9 for children ages 11 and up. Younger players may be accepted with special permission, but they must be able to shoot at a 10-foot … Find out how to read more online.

Venice 10-11’s fall in district play
Sun Jun 29 2014 01:32PM

The Venice Little League 10-11-year-old All-Stars had to settle for the District 16 runner-up spot after falling 10-1 to Sarasota American on Wednesday evening at Twin Lakes Park in Sarasota. Sarasota jumped out to a 2-0 lead after a sacrifice … Find out how to read more online.

Bringing back the hardware
Sun Jun 29 2014 01:32PM

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World Cup fever alive in Venice
Sun Jun 29 2014 01:32PM

On any typical Thursday afternoon, Bogey’s of Venice is usually serving a lunch crowd that may be paying attention to the dozens of TV’s that might be showing various sports highlights from around the country. But this past Thursday was … Find out how to read more online.

GOLF SCORES
Sun Jun 29 2014 01:32PM

Friday, June 13 Lake Venice Golf Club Lake Venice Men’s Golf Association Individual Quota Points 1. John Moynihan (82, +8) 2. Bob Joyce (76, +7) 3. Bill Nollen (83, +7) 4. Wandy Cox (86, +5) 5. Butch Urhan (89, +4) … Find out how to read more online.

Sun Jun 29 2014 01:32PM

Shooting par for the football team
Sun Jun 29 2014 01:32PM

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DEBBIE FLESSNER The Venice High School football team held its annual golf tournament fundraiser June 14 at the Waterford Golf Club. Fun-loving foursomes made their way around the course and then ended the day with a luncheon, … Find out how to read more online.

Want bike history? Think da Vinci
Sun Jun 29 2014 01:30PM

Recently I spent a most enjoyable day in Bradenton visiting the Leonardo da Vinci Machines Exhibition at the Municipal Auditorium, where over 60 exhibits brought da Vinci’s ideas and inventions to life. I had always thought da Vinci was perhaps … Find out how to read more online.

Venice wrestlers set for Disney tourney
Wed Jun 25 2014 11:58AM

Several Venice High School wrestlers are set to take part against some of the top competition in the nation in the AAU Disney Duels set for this weekend at the Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. This year … Find out how to read more online.

All-Star teams still in hunt for title
Wed Jun 25 2014 11:58AM

Despite a loss each, Venice Little League’s 9-10-year-old and 10-11-year-old All-Star teams are still in contention for the District 16 title in the double-elimination tournament being held this week at Twin Lakes Park in Sarasota. … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Jun 25 2014 11:58AM

Tennis Camp Registration Open Courtside Tennis Club in Venice will offer four- or five-day sessions of its junior tennis camp this summer. This camp is designed to give children the opportunity to become better tennis players in a fun, positive … Find out how to read more online.

Hoop shoot champs
Wed Jun 25 2014 11:58AM

Carli Linehan (pictured) of Venice was presented with the first place Trophy 2014 Champion of Champions for the State Hoop Shoot contest by the Florida State Elks Association at the Walt Disney World Coronado Springs Resort last month. Ellie DiGiacomo … Find out how to read more online.

Venice Little League names All-Stars
Sun Jun 22 2014 05:16PM

Venice Little League has announced their All-Star teams for their 9-10, 10-11 and 11-12 divisions. All-Star play begins this weekend for the 9-10 and 10-11 teams today at the Central Sarasota Little League complex on Clark Road just east of … Find out how to read more online.

A sporty time at the 12th annual Mission Venice
Sun Jun 22 2014 05:16PM

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Sun Jun 22 2014 05:16PM

8th Annual Firecracker 5K Run The City of North Port is hosting the 8th annual Firecracker 5k run on July 4 at 7:30 a.m. at the Morgan Family Center, located at 6207 Price Blvd. in North Port. This 3.1-mile race will consist … Find out how to read more online.

Trio of Indians make earn all-state honors
Sun Jun 22 2014 05:16PM

Three Venice Indians baseball players were named to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association’s (FACA) All-State team this week. Shortstop Dalton Guthrie, catcher Mike Rivera and outfielder Ryan Miller were all named to the All-State team. For Guthrie, it was his … Find out how to read more online.

Cyclists, protect yourself from sun (and cancer)
Sun Jun 22 2014 05:14PM

Cyclists who spend extended periods of time biking don’t seem to pay much attention to the effects of the sun on their skin, but perhaps they should. Thumbing through Bicycling magazine, an article by Evelyn Spence pointed out some of … Find out how to read more online.

Golf’s Old Magic: ‘Make the most of what you’ve got’
Wed Jun 18 2014 08:30AM

Senior golfers know we’ve got to use every “tool in the tool kit” to play decently. When you can’t drive more than 200 yards like many younger players can, you’ve got to outscore them around the greens to be competitive. … Find out how to read more online.

McGregor: Sportsmanship is name of the game
Wed Jun 18 2014 08:30AM

When things don’t go your way on the field, are you still able to be a decent human being? That’s one of the questions former major-leaguer Scott McGregor posed to a group of young summer campers at the Laurel Park’s … Find out how to read more online.

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