7-Year-Old Honored as ‘Athlete of the Month’ at Margate Commission Meeting

by David Volz September 19, 2024

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7-Year-Old Angelo Manzi Honored as Athlete of the Month at Margate Commission Meeting

Angelo Manzi is honored during the Margate commission meeting for
improving at baseball. He is pictured with his father Michael Peterson, who coaches him and teaches third grade at Margate Elementary. {David Volz}

Angelo Manzi, a developing baseball player, was honored as athlete of the month during the September 18 Margate commission meeting.

At seven, Manzi plays in the coach pitch Margate baseball league and has improved dramatically over the year. His father, Michael Peterson, coaches Manzi’s team and is proud of his son’s progress.

“He moved from t-ball to coach pitch this year and struggled at first. He improved and became an all-star level player,” said Peterson, who also teaches third grade at Margate Elementary School.

Mayor Tommy Ruzzano praised Manzi’s effort and showed a highlight video of his best baseball performance.

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David Volz

David Volz has worked as a writer in South Florida for 35 years. He has written for the Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood Gazette, School Transportation News, South Dade News Leaders, Observer among others. He has an MA in Communications from Florida Atlantic University and a BA in Communications from Valparaiso University. Volz teaches Communications at Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College. He lives in Coral Springs and enjoys running and participating in 5Ks and half-marathons.