Movie tackles painful issue
By: Doug Fernandes Herald-Tribune SARASOTA – The images are jarring in their juxtaposition: a vibrant Kevin Turner, football tucked away, bulldozing opponents on the field; a post-40 Kevin Turner, struggling to insert pegs into a board, a therapist monitoring his progress. At one time, he was a punishing back for the University of Alabama, New […]
Dramatic Growth and New Name at Cancer Support Organization
Sarasota, FL April 16 — A new name is among several developments being announced today by one of the region’s fastest growing non-profit organizations. Effective immediately, The Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast will be known as the Center for Building Hope (CBH). According to CEO Carl Ritter, “The new name signifies the dramatic growth in […]
ARANTXA RUS TAKES SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AT THE $50,000 USTA PRO CIRCUIT EVENT AT THE OAKS CLUB
Osprey, FL, April 1 — Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands and her big ground stokes propelled her to victory today during the Singles Finals match at The Oaks Club. The 21 year-old remained steady and dug deep to pull out a tough match against Sesil Karatantcheva of Kazakhstan, 6-4, 6-1. Both players broke each other’s […]
Rus makes quick work of weary Karatantcheva
By Jim Brockman, correspondent OSPREY — Arantxa Rus of The Netherlands maintained her methodical style of play Sunday afternoon and turned it into the singles championship of The 2012 Oaks Club $50,000 Pro Circuit event. Rus, 21, breezed past a fatigued Sesil Karatantcheva 6-4, 6-1 as the part-time Bradenton residentstruggled with her serve. The left-handed […]