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Five US rowers punch their ticket to the Paris Olympics at Benderson Park

The Olympic Team Trials were held April 4-7 in Sarasota in preparation for this summer's Olympic Games.

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Riverview High softball wins with a smile

The Rams are 12-3 thanks to commanding pitching, timely hitting and a lot of joy.

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Sarasota High Head Coach Rosita Reyes explains the intricacies of the sport.

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The Sarasota High runner is moving up the ranks in the 3,200-meter run.

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The Sailors have sputtered at the plate but believe better days are ahead.

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The area has several candidates for breakouts this season, with an MLB debut a possibility.

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Siesta Key gymnast sets his sights on a national championship

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It might take some late-game heroics, but the Cougars (7-3) always believe in their ability to pull out the win.

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Here's what has gone wrong for each team and how they can turn around their seasons.

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Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ibre Edwards

The Booker High junior holds the fifth-fastest girls 400-meter hurdles time in Class 2A as of March 19.

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The Cougars have won back-to-back Sunshine State Athletic Association titles but want more in 2024.

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Sarasota high school athletes are off to hot starts

On the diamond, track and lacrosse field, these high schoolers are posting impressive numbers.

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Cardinal Mooney girls basketball moves on from state championship defeat

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