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Sarasota | Sports

Jacques Bristol.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jacques Bristol

Booker High defensive lineman Jacques Bristol talks his fist college offer, from the University of Southern Mississippi, and the best advice he's received.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Diamond Merced is headed to the University of Turabo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2018
Booker High grad heads to Puerto Rico for college basketball

Diamond signed to play women’s basketball with the University of Turabo, in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, on May 22.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota's Isabel Traba finished sixth in the 200 IM (2:06.16) and eighth in the girls 100 butterfly (55.68) at the Class 4A state meet on Nov. 10. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2018
Prose and Kohn: Golden hours for the high school season

Our columnist's favorite moments of the 2017-2018 school year.

  • Sarasota
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Emma Moneuse, Alvin the dog and Jazmin Riley take a raft ride in some of Tropical Storm Hermine's 16 inches of rain on Longboat Key in September 2016. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 24, 2018
Ways to prevent the weather from ruining your summer

Ryan Kohn gives suggestions on ways Sarasota can fight back against Big Rain, like community river rafting and (almost) water polo.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota High freshman pitcher Conner Whittaker fires a pitch against the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 24, 2018
Sarasota High baseball turns to young pitcher in the postseason

Freshman right-hander Conner Whittaker has carried the Sarasota High Sailors baseball team to the state semifinals, where it will face Strawberry Crest High on June 1.

  • Sarasota
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Champion taekwondo athlete Isaac Weintraub shared his fear of geese in 2018.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 24, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Isaac Weintraub

The taekwondo gold medalist talks the feeling of walking into large stadiums and his fear of geese.

  • Sarasota
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Freshman pitcher Conner Whittaker, seen here pitching against Lakewood Ranch on May 16, threw a complete-game shutout against Plant High, allowing just five hits and two walks.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 23, 2018
Sarasota High baseball reaches state final four

The Sailors defeated Plant High 2-0 in nine innings on Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
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The NCAA Division I, II and IIIÂ Women's Rowing Championships will be held at Nathan Benderson Park on May 25-27. Photo by Niki Kottman.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 17, 2018
NCAA Division I, II and III Women's Rowing Championships come to Nathan Benderson Park

The NCAA Division I, II and III Women's Rowing Championships come to Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota on May 25-27, and feature several rowers from local crews.

  • East County
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Booker High's Johnnie Williams IV leaps in the air after reaching the state semifinals by beating Mariner High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 16, 2018
Proposed FHSAA playoff adjustments give coaches mixed feelings

The potential changes will be put to a vote in the fall

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney huddles after scoring a goal in its regional semifinal win against Gulf Coast High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 10, 2018
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse is excited about the future

The Cougars' historic season ended in the regional finals, but they believe this is only the beginning.

  • Sarasota
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Jaasiel Torres repeated as the Class 4A boys high jump champion at the Florida High School Athletic Association track and field championships at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 10, 2018
Sarasota High's Torres repeats as state high jump champ

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
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Tony Register.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 10, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tony Register

The Booker junior talks his hustle and his dream vacation to Hollywood.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 5, 2018
Track and field championships: Day two

Four champions highlight a strong final day for Sarasota and East County athletes.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch senior Harry Barthelemy takes the leap during the 4A boys long jump.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 4, 2018
Track and field championships: Day one

Multiple area athletes qualify high for tomorrow's finals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ryan Katchen and Caleb Ward jump and hug after Katchen scored for Cardinal Mooney against Gulf Coast.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2018
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team makes history

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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