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Go Lucky Clea (#4) takes the lead.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 1, 2016
Greyhound racing gives audiences a thrill and dogs a purpose

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Kent, Brion and Danielle Whitley.
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  • December 1, 2016
After tumultuous start, Riverview basketball senior finds stability, success

With his family supporting him, he worked hard and earned a scholarship to North Carolina-Wilmington.

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Riverview senior Elayna Goodman set a new cross country school record on Nov. 26.
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  • December 1, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.01.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.01.16

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  • December 1, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups from around Sarasota this week.

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Sarasota's JB "Brad" McCourtney takes aim in the Bowls USA 2016 US Open.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 25, 2016
US Open shows how fun lawn bowling can be

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Parker Shanahan.
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  • November 24, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.24.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.24.16

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Madison Pack.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 24, 2016
Sarasota basketball star uses smarts to her advantage

She will play at Columbia University next season.

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    By
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  • November 24, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups from around Sarasota this week.

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Riverview, the last Sarasota-area football team standing, was bounced from the playoffs by Dr. Phillips, 21-0.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 18, 2016
Sarasota Football Final: 11.18.16

Riverview eliminated from playoffs by Dr. Phillips.

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Madison Pack - Sarasota. File photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 17, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
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Patrick Skladanowski. File photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.17.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.17.16

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Tomasin Brennan.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 17, 2016
Foil your other plans and try Sarasota Fencing Academy and Club

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Riverview sophomore running back Ali Boyce and senior quarterback Mike Welcer share a silly sideline moment.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 17, 2016
Unlikely stars emerge for Riverview football

The Rams have assembled their best football team in a decade.

  • Sarasota
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The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association handed out its 2016 Year-End Awards on Nov. 13.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 15, 2016
Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association names year-end winners

There were a total of 9 awards given out at the ceremony.

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  • November 11, 2016
Riverview football gets first playoff win since 2004

The Rams defeated Olympia 56-24 behind their trusty ground game.

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