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ODA senior M'Balia Bangoura earned an automatic berth to the state tournament after winning the No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles district titles.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2016
ODA wins district tennis crowns

The ODA boys and girls tennis teams will host the first-round regional matches April 5.

  • East County
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Nicole Polivchak finished ninth at the Curro South African Juniors International March 7 through March 10, in Cape Town, South Africa. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Junior uses golf to see the world.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota residents Bob Arello and Gary Dixon train with Throws Florida Coach Andy Vince, center, in preparation for masters throwing competitions.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2016
Hitting the Mark

Competing in a weight-throwing track and field event, Sarasota residents prove mastering a sport is possible at any age.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview's D.J. Bryant was named the MVP of the Sarasota-Manatee Boys Basketball All-Star Game March 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.31.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.31.16

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney's Liam Hudson will help lead the Cougars into the 6th Annual Marcus Freeman Memorial Invitational April 1.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2016
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Riverview's Willow Weintraub will play for the No. 1 singles title March 31.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2016
District tennis tournament underway

The Class 4A-District 8 tennis tournament will continue through March 31.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA catcher Parke Phillips went 2-for-4 in the Thunder's 6-2 victory versus St. Petersburg Catholic March 23.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 24, 2016
ODA posts district win

The ODA baseball team beat St. Petersburg Catholic 6-2 March 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gracie Brasacchio and Colleen Brasacchio have a duet together in addition to their solo routines.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 24, 2016
Riverview High School swimmers remain in sync

Gracie Brasacchio, 17, and Colleen Brasacchio, 15, have been involved in synchronized swimming for the past 10 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Micah Fenn is one of four Riverview seniors who will play in the Sarasota-Manatee Boys All-Star Game March 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 24, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

All-star game gives area seniors one final time to shine.

  • Sarasota
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Booker's Micah Davis hit a grand slam, had five RBI and scored three runs in the Tornadoes 12-0 victory versus Southeast March 17.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 24, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.24.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.24.16

  • Sarasota
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Senior pitcher Spencer Stevens will lead the Cougars into the Second Annual Taylor Emmons Memorial Classic March 28.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 24, 2016
That's the ticket ...

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

Updates from schools throughout Sarasota County.

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