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Lexi Meyers scored six goals for ODA in its 22-8 rout of Community School of Naples March 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2016
Thunder girls roll to victory

The Out-of-Door Academy girls lacrosse team beat Community School of Naples 22-8 March 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo. Chris Mercandetti, Addison Smith, Dana Berkowitz, Ali Goodwin, Stacey Monroe, Samuel Monroe, Alexandra Timmer, Jordan Evens, Gabrielle Levy and Felipe Rojas.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2016
School Board 3.17.16

Updates from schools throughout Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota resident Betsy Mitchell began rowing five years ago at the age of 53.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2016
Inspiration for Success

Sarasota resident Betsy Mitchell has become one of the nation’s most gifted trunk and arms para-rowers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota pitcher Brittany Bendel and her Sailors teammates will open the Sarasota Spring Slam at 3 p.m. March 18 versus Tampa Alonso.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top Sarasota sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota senior Nick Long will help lead the Sailors into the 31st annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 21 through March 24.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Area teams set to take on top talent in Spring Break tournaments.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ODA catcher Parke Phillips went 3-for-4 with a double and a triple.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 11, 2016
Thunder posts shutout

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team beat Admiral Farragut 6-0 March 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Christian's Audra King went 4-for-4 with a pair of RBI against Seacrest March 10.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 11, 2016
Sarasota Christian posts double-digit win

The Sarasota Christian softball team improved to 8-1 overall.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 10, 2016
Mastering his craft

Booker senior Jamal Watson has developed into the area’s top performer in the shot put.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota alumna Camille Giardina, now at Florida Southern, was named the Sunshine State Conference Freshman of the Year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 10, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.10.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.10.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Junior Lexi Phelps earned the win on the mound for Braden River.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2016
Pirates double up Rams

The Braden River softball team remained unbeaten with a 10-5 victory against Riverview March 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
McKenzie Clark went 2-for-3 with two RBI to lead the Sarasota Christian softball team past Booker March 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2016
Blazers earn non-district win

The Sarasota Christian softball team beat Booker 9-3 March 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sophomore James Boldin hit a double in his first at bat.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2016
Tornadoes blow past Thunder

The Booker baseball team beat ODA 14-4 March 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney freshman Connor Nicholson looks for an open teammate.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2016
JV Cougars win big

The Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team scored 15 goals March 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota's Samauri Bane finished fifth in the long jump.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2016
Athletes shine on the track

Local teams hit the track for the Booker Invitational March 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ODA freshman Christian Wheeler scored five goals versus Admiral Farragut March 2.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2016
ODA lax posts shutout

The Out-of-Door Academy boys lacrosse team beat Admiral Farragut 17-0 March 2.

  • East County
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