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The beauty of both the competitors and the course were on display in 2023 during the cross country event of The Event at TerraNova. Katie Malensek of Canada rides Cheerio.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • November 4, 2024
World-class competition set at TerraNova in Myakka

Some of the world's best riders are slated to compete.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brandon Aviles, Owen Fasulka, Joshua Balcarcel, Christian Laureano and Sean Laureano play lacrosse together for Puerto Rico. They won two of their three games at USA Lacrosse Experience.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 15, 2024
East County lacrosse players strive for Olympic berth

Sean and Christian Laureano play for Puerto Rico in USA Lacrosse Experience in Indianapolis.

  • East County
  • Sports
James Simpson laughs during his 100th birthday celebration Oct. 7 at Bowlero Gulf Gate in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • October 13, 2024
In a league of his own: 100 year-old bowler still rolling along

Teammates celebrate a Sarasota centenarian's joy for life.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
At 55, Kristi Dorman of Sarasota is a rookie in the National Pickleball League. She says her first year as a pro has been a "great experience."
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • October 9, 2024
Sarasota pickleballer reflects on first year on the pro circuit

Kristi Dorman says she can "play with the best of them."

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Members of the Nathan Benderson Park Breast Cancer Survivor team pose with their gold medals after winning the 200-meter final in Ravenna, Italy last month.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • October 8, 2024
Dragon boat teams win gold at world championships

Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch-area rowers thrive on competition and friendships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A lineman watches at the line of scrimmage as a play begins during a preseason scrimmage Aug. 10 at Riverview High School in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • October 2, 2024
Demand for high school sports officials in Florida tests associations

Growth in school sports programs is outpacing that of the number of officials.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Christian quarterback Ben Milliken fires a pass against ODA. Milliken threw four touchdowns in the game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 26, 2024
Sarasota Christian football shows development in loss to ODA

In their first season of 11-on-11 football, the Blazers took a defending SSAA champion to its limit.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ryan Kohn is leaving the Sarasota Observer sports beat after eight years.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2024
Sports editor says goodbye to Sarasota after eight years

Stories from the beat will stick with Ryan Kohn along his journey.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview High junior running back Isaiah Belt.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Isaiah Belt

The Riverview High junior running back had a breakthrough game against Booker High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
High school football roundup.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2024
High school football roundup: Sept. 20

There were big offensive performances from area teams as the season hits its midpoint.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA junior running back Allen Clark carries Sarasota Christian defenders down the field for a big gain.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2024
ODA football holds off Sarasota Christian to move to 5-0

A late fumble recovery secured a 36-31 win for the Thunder.

  • East County
  • Sports
Katie Powers, a senior, is a top-end libero on the Cardinal Mooney High indoor volleyball team when not playing beach volleyball.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 19, 2024
Sarasota fall athletes put themselves on the radar

These less-well-known competitors have been on top of their sports in 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Booker junior wide receiver Tyren Wortham celebrates catching a 60-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Joel Morris against Carrollwood Day.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 18, 2024
Booker High football's offense lights its fuse

The Tornadoes have showcased explosive talent in the first half of the 2024 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Christian School junior quarterback Ben Milliken.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 18, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ben Milliken

The Sarasota Christian quarterback is putting up massive numbers in 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
High school football roundup.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 14, 2024
High school football roundup: Sept. 13

Six Sarasota and East County teams were victorious Friday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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