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East County | Sports

J.T. Griffin finds himself in fourth place (17 under par) heading into the Suncoast Classic's final day.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 16, 2019
Lead shuffles as LECOM Suncoast Classic heads into final day in Lakewood Ranch

Mark Hubbard shoots the best round of the day to take a two-stroke lead over two at the LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Danny Walker shot seven under par during the LECOM Suncoast Classic's second round, but missed the cut.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2019
McNealy, Griffin still lead after LECOM Suncoast Classic's second round

Maverick McNealy and J.T. Griffin still lead after LECOM Suncoast Classic's second round. Lakewood Ranch High grad Danny Walker made a surge, but fell short of the cut.

  • East County
  • Sports
Seath Lauer shot one under par at the first round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2019
Low scores abound after LECOM Suncoast Classic's first round

Former Lakewood Ranch High golfer Seath Lauer sits seven strokes back of the lead at the Web.com Tour's LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
It is the Mustangs' second final four appearance in three seasons.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer advances to state semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs boys soccer advanced to the FHSAA Class 5 state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
5. Danny Walker, a Lakewood Ranch High grad, won the Web.com Tour's Qualifying Tournament in 2018. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Ten players to watch at the LECOM Suncoast Classic

From two-time major winners to Lakewood Ranch High grads, there are interesting stories throughout the field at the LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High grad Danny Walker will play in the Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch grad will have hometown crowd at LECOM Suncoast Classic

Lakewood Ranch grad Danny Walker will have a hometown crowd at the LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ron Kersey and his Super Bug.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Bradenton Motorsports Park is no drag for racers

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River High senior and Marshall signee Knowledge McDaniel turns upfield against South Fort Myers High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
After tumultuous season, Braden River senior now running with the Herd

After tumultuous season, Braden River senior Knowledge McDaniel is now running with the Marshall University Thundering Herd.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ryan Freeman.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Ryan Freeman

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks his goaltending skills other than shot-stopping, and his favorite food

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch resident Dick Vitale and The V Foundation for Cancer Research announced that Avery Johnson, Chris Fowler and Dabo Swinney will be the honorees at the 2019 Dick Vitale Gala on May 10 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 11, 2019
2019 Dick Vitale Gala honorees announced

Dabo Swinney, Avery Johnson and Chris Fowler are coming to town

  • East County
  • Sports
Dick Vitale will present a $200,000 pediatric cancer research grant in the name of Tyler Trent.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 8, 2019
Dick Vitale to present $200,000 pediatric cancer research grant at Gala

The grant will be made in honor of former Purdue University student Tyler Trent

  • East County
  • Sports
Knowledge McDaniel.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 6, 2019
National Signing Day 2019 roundup

Area senior athletes finally put pen to paper.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Mustangs hold a banner celebrating their seventh-straight district title.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 6, 2019
Culture club: Mustangs soccer players have diverse backgrounds

The team has played as a unit ahead of its regional semifinal game Feb. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Katie McKenney, right, teaches her Birdies class before hitting the putting green.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 6, 2019
Merger brings renewed focus on youth golf

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lonnie Brown.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 6, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Lonnie Brown

The Braden River senior talks scoring 31 points and his first dunk

  • East County
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