Islander to run 100 miles for charity
Island resident and associate director of athletics for IMG Academy, Scott Dean is running the May 16 Keys100 Ultra Marathon to benefit the academy’s student athletic foundation.
Dean, who has lived in Bradenton Beach with wife Kim for the three years, moved to the area from Connecticut about five years ago for a job coaching soccer at IMG. He was since named soccer program director and has helped IMG student athletes to NCAA championships, Division I scholarships and professional soccer careers.
He decided to raise money for the nonprofit IMG Student-Athlete Foundation to help provide scholarships for athletes who normally wouldn’t be able to attend IMG Academy.
Dean embarked on a 26-week training schedule in preparation for the ultra marathon. He runs five days a week, starting with a total of 40 miles a week, including one long run, while working up to 75 miles. In week 26, Dean’s training culminates with the 100 mile run.
To contribute to Dean’s fundraising effort, look for his page on www.crowdrise.com.
Horseshoe news
Two teams emerged from pool play with 3-0 records and were left to battle for the day’s bragging rights during May 6 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits. In the final, Rod Bussey and Karl Thomas defeated Norm Good and Neil Hennessey 24-16 to earn a trip to the winner’s circle.
Two teams advanced to the knockout stage during May 9 action. Hank Huyghe walked to the winner’s circle, where he defeated Tim Sofran and Rod Bussey 21-10.
Play gets underway at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m. and everyone is welcome to play.
Key Royale golf news
The men of Key Royale Club got out for some golf action two times on May 4. The morning saw them play a nine-hole, better-ball-of-foursome match. The team of Hugh Holmes Sr., Hugh Holmes Jr., Pete Weir and Al Kaiser torched the course with a 12-under par 20 to lap the field.
Later in the day, the men played a nine-hole, modified Stableford-system or quota-points game. Tom Nelson, who provides the men’s golf scores to the press, topped the field with a plus-6 to win individual honors.
The team of Larry Solberg, Paul Phillips, Gary Duncan and Scott Mitchell won the team title with a combined score of plus-5.
The women took to the course May 5 for a nine-hole low-net-in-flights golf match. Helen Pollock, Liz Lang and Penny Williams each carded 4-under-par 28s to finish in a tie for first place in Flight A. Judy Ward fired a 3-under-par 29 to take first place in Flight B, while Roxanne Koche and Terry Westby tied for second with matching 2-under-par 30s.
Barb Harrold had a chip-in birdie on the first hole and Sue Little had a chipin on the ninth hole.
The men were back on the course again May 7 for a nine-hole team scramble. The team of Al Carr, Greg Burke, Mike Gillie and Jack Lowry combined on a 7-under-par 25 to match the score carded by the team of Jon Holcomb, Chet Hutton, Tom Nelson and Quentin Talbert for a tie for first place.
Anna Maria Island Community Center sports schedules
T-Ball, Ages 5-7
May 12 6 p.m. Pink & Navy vs. Beach to Bay
May 19 6 p.m. Pink & Navy vs. Beach to Bay
Pitching machine, Ages 8-12
May 12 7:15 p.m. Higgins vs. Bates
May 18 6 p.m. Bates vs. Higgins
Basketball
Ages 5-7
May 14 6 p.m. Baugher vs. Dojo Martial Arts
May 18 6 p.m. Dojo Martial Arts vs. Baugher
Ages 8-10
May 14 7 p.m. IRE vs. Calvary
Ages 11-13
May 13 8 p.m. Gardner vs. Monica
May 14 8 p.m. Gardner vs. Laade
May 18 7 p.m. Monica vs. Laade
Ages 14-17
May 12 6 p.m. Zele vs. Gilman
May 15 7 p.m. Zele vs. Gardner
May 15 8 p.m. Ray vs. Gilman
May 18 8 p.m. Zele vs. Gardner
Adult basketball
May 12 7 p.m. Kern vs. Mickan
May 12 8 p.m. Mike vs. Gator Man
May 12 9 p.m. Mickan vs. Ray
Adult soccer
May 14 6 p.m. 11 Man Gang vs. Slim’s Place
May 14 7 p.m. Lapensee Lion vs. Island Pest
May 14 8 p.m. Rebellion vs. Sato
May 14 9 p.m. Wash Family vs. Unity