Venice Gondolier Sun

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.

Wed Jun 18 2014 08:30AM

SKY Academy Athletics Wins 2013-14 Most Valuable Program SKY Academy, the Venice YMCA’s tuition-free public charter school, won Most Valuable Program for the 2013-14 school year from Florida Gulf Coast League. SKY Academy earned 13 points by placing in junior … Find out how to read more online.

Locals shine in Sunshine State Games
Sat Jun 14 2014 08:00AM

Nearly 3,000 athletes from around the area and state — including several from the Venice area — competed in the 10 events that made up the recent Sunshine State Games that were held in various venues throughout Sarasota County. It … Find out how to read more online.

Racing across America
Sat Jun 14 2014 08:00AM

Venice resident and ultra cycler Jacquie Schlitter, co-owner of Vite Bikes in Trikes in Venice, is competing in her first solo attempt in the Race Across America. Over 200 competitors and 800 crew members from 35 countries began “The World’s … Find out how to read more online.

Sat Jun 14 2014 08:00AM

Monday, May 26 Myakka Pines Golf Club Monday Men’s Day 123 on 543 1. Dick Daley, Bruce Martin, Tom Milazzo (116) Tuesday, May 27 Myakka Pines Golf Club Tuesday Twilight Scotch Twosome Flight A 1. Carmen and Carol Rivera (41) … Find out how to read more online.

Sat Jun 14 2014 08:00AM

Venice Football Golf Tourney The Venice Football Golf Tournament will be held today at Waterford Golf Club with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The cost is $80 per person and includes lunch. There will also be raffle prizes and on-course … Find out how to read more online.

World champ McGregor to speak to local youth
Sat Jun 14 2014 08:00AM

Former Baltimore Orioles Pitcher Scott McGregor will talk with summer campers about sportsmanship at Sarasota County’s Summer Camp at Laurel Park, 509 Collins Road, Laurel, on Monday, June 16, from noon to 1 p.m. Approximately 130 campers will hear McGregor … Find out how to read more online.

Archer officially inks deal with Steelers
Sat Jun 14 2014 08:00AM

Immediately after signing his first National Football League contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers this week, former Venice High School football standout Dri Archer had one thing on his mind: getting caught up in learning an NFL offense for the first … Find out how to read more online.

Dear police: enforce bike laws
Sat Jun 14 2014 08:00AM

This is to the individual who recently rode his bicycle on the wrong side of the street, ran a stop sign and was not wearing a helmet. It is people like you who allow me to write about observed cyclist … Find out how to read more online.

Russian dominates pentathlon finals
Wed Jun 11 2014 10:34AM

Last weekend’s Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final in Sarasota County was very good to Russia’s Aleksander Lesun, who came away with gold medals in both the men’s and mixed relays at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch. The modern … Find out how to read more online.

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