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John Patella had an impact on countless youth football players with the Sarasota Ringling Redskins.
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  • October 26, 2017
Impact of youth football coach still felt in retirement

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Talik Keaton.
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  • October 26, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.27.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.27.17

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Stephon Turner.
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  • October 26, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Stephon Turner

The Riverview High wide receiver talks the Ringling Redskins and transferring from Lakewood Ranch High.

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Sarasota football roundup: 10.20.17
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  • October 20, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 10.20.17

Sarasota football roundup: 10.20.17

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  • October 19, 2017
Riverview volleyball takes district tournament crown

The Rams beat Newsome High in straight sets.

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Ali Boyce sprints away from the Newsome High defense.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2017
Feeling 22: Riverview running back inspired by NFL legend

The 'brutal runner' has been dominant for the Rams this season.

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Jermaine Ziegler scored three different ways against DeSoto County High Oct. 13.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2017
Booker senior pulls off rare football feat

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Allie Leichter.
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  • October 19, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Allie Leichter

The Riverview High freshman talks Miss Sarasota Softball and astronomy.

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Sarasota football roundup: 10.13.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 13, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 10.13.17

Sarasota football roundup: 10.13.17

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Ed Smith Stadum. File photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2017
Orioles announce Spring Training schedule

Pitchers and catchers will report to Sarasota on Feb. 13.

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Sophia Hebda waits to make her move at practice.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2017
After dreary start, Cardinal Mooney volleyball learned how to win

The team has gone 16-4 since an 0-3 start.

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Robbie Hubbell aims his compound bow.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2017
Sarasota Archers provide discipline, focus and fun.

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Brett Riley.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.12.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.12.17

  • Sarasota
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Lauren Medenis.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lauren Medenis

The Cardinal Mooney senior talks volleyball memories and her movie obsession.

  • Sarasota
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  • October 6, 2017
Riverview High football wallops Newsome High 57-3

The Rams led 50-3 at halftime.

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