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Cardinal Mooney senior Sophia Hritz, here with coach Chad Sutton, said not being able to practice volleyball with her teammates has been difficult.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 26, 2020
Sarasota athletes stay active despite social distancing

Sometimes unconventional methods have to be used to exercise at home.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The 2020 Dick Vitale Gala has been postponed to September 4. Photo courtesy The V Foundation for Cancer Research.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 20, 2020
Dick Vitale Gala postponed to September

The move was made in response to COVID-19 concerns.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Crew senior Megan Caron said she would still race if it was an option, as she does not want to miss the chance to make memories. Photo courtesy Megan Caron.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 19, 2020
High school seniors talk potentially losing final season

The FHSAA has suspended all athletic events indefinitely.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kassie Cross was an innings eater for Riverview High softball.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 19, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Recognizing hard work

A tribute to the athletes whose seasons may be cut short.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
No more spring sports? It is a possibility.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 18, 2020
FHSAA postpones all Florida High School athletic events until further notice

FHSAA postpones all Florida High School athletic events until further notice

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Sarasota and Manatee County schools have both suspended athletics and other extracurricular activities.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota County Schools suspends athletics until further notice

The announcement comes alongside news of all Florida schools closing through March 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jose Iglesias.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 12, 2020
MLB cancels all spring training games, delays regular season

The move will bring games at Ed Smith Stadium to a halt.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Senior midfielder Justin Clark looks for an open teammate.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 12, 2020
Rams lacrosse learns from tough OT loss

Riverview has a young but talented squad, its coach said.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dragos Alexandru participated in the 1980 Olympics with Romania and will volunteer at the upcoming U.S. Rowing Olympic Team Trials at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 11, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Take it from him

Sarasota rowing coach knows what Olympic berth takes

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Former Sailor star Alexis Johns is hitting .400 for Florida Atlantic as of March 2. Photo courtesy FIU Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 5, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Going big, not home

Local alumni are tearing up the collegiate sports scene.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cougars senior Molly Donaghy is the team's leading scorer. She had seven goals against Saint Stephen's on March 3.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 5, 2020
Cougars girls lacrosse on pace to smash 2019 record

Cardinal Mooney is in the first year under head coach Brooke Eisenacher.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini signed items for fans before the Boston game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 27, 2020
Prose and Kohn: "O," it's magic

The Orioles celebrate 10 years at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Don Burrer was part of the 1954 MIT rowing team that competed at the Henley Regatta.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Row, row again

Sarasota resident gets back in the boat after decades away.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Leslie Foxworthy stands atop the podium after Foxworthy won her championship. Photo courtesy Scott Foxworthy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2020
Sarasota fighter wins Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu championship in California

The 9 year old has been training for two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Alain Kalisa is an offensive spark for Riverview High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2020
Sarasota high school playoff preview

A look at the winter sports teams still alive.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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