https://www.yourobserver.com/news/east-county/sports/www.yourobserver.com stories: Sportsen-usMon, 15 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/15/rob-hollway-thriving-oda-football-ceo/Jack NelsonMon, 15 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/15/rob-hollway-thriving-oda-football-ceo/Hollway oversees a practice during fall 2025. Under the fourth-year coach, ODA has never finished shy of the SSAA state semifinals in three completed seasons.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/09/local-doctor-world-rowing-regatta/Jack NelsonTue, 09 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/09/local-doctor-world-rowing-regatta/Dr. Sara Simmons, Hand and Wrist Specialist at Coastal Orthopedics, poses for a photo. The former elite rower is heading to the World Rowing Masters Regatta this week.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/03/junior-starring-braden-river-high-football/Jack NelsonWed, 03 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/03/junior-starring-braden-river-high-football/Braden River High junior running back David Louis tries to find a hole against the Sarasota defense.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/02/sportswriter-back-among-palms/Jack NelsonTue, 02 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/02/sportswriter-back-among-palms/https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/27/concession-golf-club-builds-village/Jay HeaterWed, 27 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/27/concession-golf-club-builds-village/The Concession Golf Club Majority Owner Bruce Cassidy and General Manager Brian Weimann will be the key players in the club hosting the 2026, 2027 and 2028 Senior PGA Championship.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/26/senior-pga-championship-lakewood-ranch-dream-big/Jay HeaterTue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/26/senior-pga-championship-lakewood-ranch-dream-big/Golfing legend Ernie Els lines up at putt in 2023 at The Concession during the World Champions Cup. The Concession will host the Senior PGA Championship in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Els is likely to be a major draw. Could the area also see Tiger Woods?https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/21/dick-vitale-failure-set-up-shot-for-success/Eric SniderThu, 21 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/21/dick-vitale-failure-set-up-shot-for-success/Dick Vitale in his Lakewood Ranch office, surrounded by a lifetime of achievements — and still chasing new goals.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/19/former-major-leaguer-high-school-coaching/Vinnie PortellTue, 19 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/19/former-major-leaguer-high-school-coaching/Ian Desmond hit 181 home runs in his Major League career.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/18/concession-hunts-for-first-major/Eric SniderMon, 18 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/18/concession-hunts-for-first-major/Bruce Cassidy says The Concession is a “second-shot course,” where reaching the green in less than three strokes is key.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/13/new-oda-quarterback-bold-move/Vinnie PortellWed, 13 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/13/new-oda-quarterback-bold-move/New ODA quarterback Eduoard Chaput hopes to win a state championship and earn a college scholarship in his senior season this fall.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/12/lakewood-ranch-volleyball-vie-regional-title/Vinnie PortellTue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/12/lakewood-ranch-volleyball-vie-regional-title/Lakewood Ranch volleyball seniors Julia Vendramini, Kora Yanes and Ava Collins are aiming for a district title in their final season together.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/11/east-county-athlete-of-the-week-julia-vendramini/Vinnie PortellMon, 11 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/11/east-county-athlete-of-the-week-julia-vendramini/Lakewood Ranch setter Julia Vendramini is embracing the expectations of being a senior leader this fall.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/06/rivalries-east-county-fall-sports/Vinnie PortellWed, 06 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/06/rivalries-east-county-fall-sports/Lakewood Ranch football coach Scott Paravicini is aiming to lead the Mustangs to back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in 14 years.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/06/east-county-athlete-of-the-week-emily-storm/Vinnie PortellWed, 06 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/06/east-county-athlete-of-the-week-emily-storm/Lakewood Ranch High golfer Emily Storm wants to make one last run at the state championships this fall as a senior.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/05/transfers-reshaped-east-county-football/Vinnie PortellTue, 05 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/05/transfers-reshaped-east-county-football/Lakewood Ranch returns just one player on offense who scored a touchdown last year after losing several playmakers via transfer this offseason.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/30/jets-sign-lakewood-ranchs-samuel-jackson/Vinnie PortellWed, 30 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/30/jets-sign-lakewood-ranchs-samuel-jackson/Samuel Jackson played in the United Football League with the Houston Roughnecks this spring.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/29/football-players-to-watch-east-county/Vinnie PortellTue, 29 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/29/football-players-to-watch-east-county/The Braden River football team is excited to make people forget about last year's two-win campaign.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/25/pga-vendor-match/Jay HeaterFri, 25 Jul 2025 09:05:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/25/pga-vendor-match/Steve Stricker is likely to be one of the favorites at the 2026 Senior PGA Championship in April at the Concession.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/24/east-county-athlete-of-the-week-jake-o/Vinnie PortellThu, 24 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/24/east-county-athlete-of-the-week-jake-o/Lakewood Ranch rising senior Jake O'Neal won the most valuable player award of a Perfect Game tournament earlier this summer.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/23/coach-oda-football-college-opportunities/Vinnie PortellWed, 23 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/23/coach-oda-football-college-opportunities/