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ODA junior Tyler Beck is ranked No. 3 in FHSAA Class 1A's boys pole vault.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 6, 2022
ODA junior ranks third in Class 1A boys pole vault

ODA junior Tyler Beck aims to soar to a state medal in the pole vault.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club WGA had 171 players participate in its Spring Member-Member event. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 6, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood Ranch Country Club's WGA has fun on the course

The association is centered around competition, but is mostly about camaraderie.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lucas Anthony.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 5, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Lucas Anthony

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore leads the Mustangs with 51 goals as of April 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nathan Benderson Park will host the 2022 and 2023 USRowing Masters National Championships. (Photo by Nat Kaemmerer)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 5, 2022
Benderson Park awarded USRowing Masters Nationals

The championships will be coming to the park in 2022 and 2023.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jonathan Leatt.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 30, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Jonathan Leatt

The Lakewood Ranch freshman finished first in the 1,600-meter run at the 2022 Palmetto Meet.

  • East County
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O'Mariah Gordon gets instructions from Florida State Head Coach Sue Semrau. Gordon, a Braden River High alumna, made the All-ACC Freshman team. Photo courtesy FSU Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 28, 2022
Braden River High alumna shines for Florida State women's basketball

O'Mariah Gordon was named to the All-Atlantic Coast Confernece Freshman Team.

  • East County
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Rob Hollway said he plans on being the head coach at The Out-of-Door Academy for the long term, as he's moving from Minnesota with his family to take the job. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 27, 2022
New ODA football coach emphasizes long-term growth of the Lakewood Ranch program

Football Coach Rob Hollway said his arrival at The Out-of-Door Academy is his "forever move."

  • East County
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Aubrey Robbins.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 23, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Aubrey Robbins

The ODA sophomore midfielder leads the Thunder with 26 goals.

  • East County
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Jaden Blank won the Level 10 All-Around Championship (78.750) at the 2022 Florida Men's State Championships. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High student is a state champion gymnast

Lakewood Ranch High junior Jaden Blank hopes to land spot in the 2022 U.S. Championships.

  • East County
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Legacy Golf Club's foursome of PGA members included Kevin Paschall, Wendi Patterson, K.C. Bartlett and Jeff Boudrie. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Local golf pros put money on their skills for a good cause

The 2022 Birdie-A-Thon raised approximately $70,000 for local charities

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The 2022 Dick Vitale Gala will be held May 6 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 21, 2022
2022 Dick Vitale Gala to be held May 6

The 17th-annual event, held at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, will honor Baylor men's basketball Coach Scott Drew, tennis legend Chris Evert and football superstar Keyshawn Johnson

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Rob Hollway is the new football coach at The Out-of-Door Academy. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 21, 2022
ODA announces new football coach

Rob Hollway will replace Jon Haskins, who coached one season

  • East County
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Grace Hogie.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 16, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Grace Hogie

The Lakewood Ranch softball catcher smashed a home run March 11 against Gulf Coast High.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team presented Lakewood Ranch resident Chris Olander with roses in the wake of her double mastectomy in February. Senior Ryan Combs (left) spearheaded the effort. Photo courtesy Angela Combs.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 16, 2022
Lakewood Ranch baseball players' act of kindness a beacon of light

Breast cancer survivor surprised with roses from Lakewood Ranch High baseball players.

  • East County
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Connecticut's Luke Anthony won the men's Junior Elite race in 27:59.5.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2022
Athletes show perseverance during cold Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon

Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon contested during cold conditions at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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