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Alan Romero.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2017
SMA cross-country junior no longer a 'lone wolf'

He finally has the support of a team, and he's taking charge.

  • Sarasota
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Isabella Thompson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Isabella Thompson

The West Coast Fury softball player talks her best skill and running around her neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
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Karan Higdon. Photo courtesy U-M Photography.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.21.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.21.17

  • Sarasota
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Ed Smith Stadium. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 19, 2017
Orioles announce Fall Instructional League schedule

The season will feature four games at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The sixth hole at the Bobby Jones Golf Course in Sarasota gave up about a dozen balls in Hurricane Irma's winds.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 13, 2017
Irma's winds 'find' dozens of lost golf balls at Bobby Jones

More than 150 balls fell from the palm trees at the city-owned golf course.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota High football sails past Booker High

The Sailors' Battie brothers combined for 285 offensive yards.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Two local schools walk away from Thursday night with big wins.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.17

Two local schools walk away from Thursday night with big wins.

  • Sarasota
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Ben Delaney rows during the 2011 World Rowing Junior Championships. Photo courtesy USRowing.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2017
Former Sarasota Crew rower makes U.S.roster for 2017 World Rowing Championships

He won a national championship with the Crew in 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview wideout Stephon Turner takes a short pass upfield for a score.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2017
Irma and previous storms put damper on football season

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Austin Katz. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.07.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.07.17

  • Sarasota
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Jack Koscho.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jack Koscho

The Cardinal Mooney senior QB talks the Ringling Redskins and the 'Transformers' movies.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney has now canceled its game against Berkeley Prep.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 6, 2017
Cardinal Mooney football game against Berkeley Prep canceled

The game was originally moved to Thursday Night.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Thanks to Hurricane Irma's expected arrival this weekend, Riverview has moved its home football game against Palmetto to Thursday night at 7:30 p.m., as have Sarasota High and Booker High, who play each other at Booker.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 5, 2017
Sarasota schools move football games to Thursday

The dates were changed to avoid Hurricane Irma this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Another Friday night, another lightning storm affecting area games.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 1, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 09.01.17

All four area teams had their games cut short by lightning. Three resulted in losses, the other a lopsided win.

  • Sarasota
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The Rams watch as Abby Quigley jumps for a spike attempt.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2017
Ewe-th movement: Riverview volleyball 'ready to dominate' again

The Rams reached the final four last season, but now have a new coach and younger roster.

  • Sarasota
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