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Jessica Thoennes and Azja Czajkowski won the women's pair at the U.S. Rowing Olympic Team Trials to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics (7:37.62). The trials were held at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 7, 2024
Five US rowers punch their ticket to the Paris Olympics at Benderson Park

The Olympic Team Trials were held April 4-7 in Sarasota in preparation for this summer's Olympic Games.

  • East County
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Rollins College sophomore Zi Burns started her sailing career as crew before switching to skipper this year.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 7, 2024
ODA grad sets sail on new adventure at Rollins College

Zi Burns played basketball with the Thunder but has taken to sailing with the Tars.

  • East County
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Kara Kohler celebrates at Nathan Benderson Park after she wins the U.S. Olympic Trials’ women’s single sculls competition on Feb. 26, 2021.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2024
2024 US Rowing Olympic Team Trials hit Benderson Park this week

The event will determine who heads to the Paris Olympics this summer.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Kevin Roy is 13th on the Korn Ferry Tour points list as of March 29.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 2, 2024
Lakewood Ranch professional golfer takes winding road to success

Kevin Roy almost gave up golf but now is fighting to get back to the PGA Tour.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High girls track and field freshman Kiki Bullas won won the high jump (4 feet, 9.5 inches) at the 2024 ODA Academy Thunder Classic, held March 23 at The Out-of-Door Academy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 2, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Kiki Bullas

The Lakewood Ranch High freshman won the high jump March 23 at the ODA Thunder Classic

  • East County
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Braden River High flag football Head Coach Amanda Porco said she looks for players who are enthusiastic about the sport.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 1, 2024
Braden River High flag football wants to build something special

The Pirates are 11-0 as of March 29 and believe they can compete with the state's elite.

  • East County
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Former Lakewood Ranch High softball star Claire Davidson gave up pitching for Duke University this season — and it has led to the best hitting results of the senior's career.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 26, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High grads now NCAA stars

The Lakewood Ranch area has been home to several of the NCAA's best players.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse senior Lucas Anthony leads the Mustangs with 62 points.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 25, 2024
Lakewood Ranch boys lacrosse takes a leap forward

The Mustangs are off to their best start since 2019 and believe more is to come.

  • East County
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ODA senior Nolan Naese (5) scores a run against ISANP. Naese is one of the Thunder's leaders and is helping teach younger Thunder players how to play the right way.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 19, 2024
ODA baseball waits for underclassmen to make an impact

While the Thunder lineup is still trying to find the right fit, its seniors have stepped up.

  • East County
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Dick Vitale said he hopes to give a speech at the 2024 Dick Vitale Gala on May 3.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 18, 2024
Dick Vitale talks about his new book, his voice and a return to broadcasting

Vitale says he plans on continuing his broadcasting career in the 2024-2025 college basketball season.

  • East County
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Brandin Gallaway takes a corner kick for Braden River Soccer Club during a practice at Premier Sports Campus in July 2023. Elliott Falcione said youth soccer will continue to be a cornerstone of the facility's schedule in the coming years.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 12, 2024
Premier Sports Campus of Lakewood Ranch focuses on economic impact

Youth events are easier to land than professional ones and bring a sizable impact to the area, Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Executive Director Bureau Elliott Falcione says.

  • East County
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Braden River High boys track and field senior Derek Anders.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 12, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Derek Anders

The Braden River High boys senior track and field athlete set a school record in the high jump on March 8.

  • East County
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ODA junior Makenna Larkin catches a pass against Bradenton Christian School on March 7. Larkin scored two goals against BCS.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 11, 2024
ODA girls lacrosse using attitude to its advantage

The Thunder is 5-2 as of March 8 after winning just four games in 2023.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High boys track and field junior Derek Robinson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 5, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Derek Robinson

The Lakewood Ranch High boys track and field star won two races March 1 at the Charlotte Invitational.

  • East County
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Jake Baer said his goal is to reestablish a strong culture within the Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball program.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 5, 2024
East County basketball teams make progress in 2023-24

No area teams reached the state tournament, but several have hope for the future.

  • East County
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