The Wandering Disciple

Englewood, Florida:  In a battle of league powerhouses, first place Key Agency used a big inning to help roll over second place Labadie Construction 12-2 on Thursday night at Englewood Sports Complex. Key Agency scored a pair of runs in the opening inning to take an early lead.  Cody Mayes broke the scoreless tie with an RBI single to score Jake Patrick.  A little later in the inning Troy Reames singled home Nick George to give Key Agency a 2-0 lead. Key Agency doubled their lead in the third.  Donte Taylor belted an RBI triple to center to post the first run of the inning.  Then Taylor later scored on a double steal to make it 4-0. Labadie scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the third to cut the lead in half 4-2. Key Agency added another run in the fifth on an inside-the-park homer by Reames to increase the lead to 5-2. Then game the big seven run inning for Key Agency.  Two RBI singles by Jake Patrick, a two-run homer by George,...

Do not adjust your screen.  This is just the crazy world of Figment as he takes you on a journey through the senses at Journey Through the Imagination with Figment at Epcot.  The entertaining ride through Dr Channing's lab allows Figment to heighten your senses and make the whole family laugh at the same time.  (Photo: January 7, 2012)

A Pileated Woodpecker clings to a tree in downtown Sarasota.  The Pileated Woodpecker is the second largest woodpecker found in the United States.  It can be found in forested areas in much of the Eastern United States, Canada and a portion of the Pacific Coast.  (Photo: April 18, 2012)

A grasshopper clings to brush as it tries to blend in with its surroundings at the Myakka Islands Point Preserve near North Port, Florida.  This hidden gem lies along the banks of the Myakka River on the edge of Sarasota County.  The 100 acre park features hiking trails allowing you to further enjoy the preserve and the animals that live in the preserve.  (Photo: December 4, 2011)

Englewood, Florida:   Englewood Sports park was buzzing with Saturday night Little League Baseball as Key Agency faced off against Kimberlin Roofing.  Key Agency was able to rebound from an early deficit to earn a dominating 13-5 win. Kimberlin jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning.  A fly ball to center was misplayed and allowed Aiden McNanna to score the first run of the night.  Two more runs came on an ground ball by Tyler Dunning to make it 3-0. The lead held until the top of the third.  Back to back walks to Matthew Neumeyer and Jake Patrick gave Key Agency two runners on the.  Troy Reams would reach on an error, allowing Neumeyer to score and pull to within a pair.  But the runners would not remain there long as MJ Patrick took an offering deep to left center, his first homer of the season that put Key Agency in front 4-3 Kimberlin battled back to tie the game in the bottom of the third.  Dunning reached on an error, Ja...

Rising high above the beach, the St Augustine Lighthouse provides a beacon of light, guiding ships through the water surround St Augustine.  Erected in 1874, the 165 foot brick lighthouse was the second lighthouse built at this location to provide aid to navigation.  Today the lighthouse is open to visitors and those who make the journey up the spiral stairs are rewarded with an amazing view of the surrounding area.  (Photo: November 13, 2011)

Englewood, Florida: Key Agency and Labadie Construction took to the field Thursday night in a battle for first place. This rivalry dates back to last season and has really produces some amazing battles and this came would be no different. Both teams exchanged leads all night until Key Agency walked off with the win and sole possession of first following a 4-3 walk-off win. The contest started as an old fashioned pitching duel with both starters tossing scoreless frames through the first two. Labadie broke the scoreless tie in the top of the third. A walk, hit batter and an error loaded the bases for Labadie. Then a misplayed grounder hit by Wyatt Bush allowed Wyatt Seckel to score and give Labadie a 1-0 lead. Key Agency answered by matching their opponents run and adding another in the third.  Donte Taylor led off the inning with a bunt single.  Gabe Todaro followed with a hard ground ball up the middle to put two runners on the bases with no outs.  A wild pit...