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Hannah Joyner.
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  • August 10, 2017
Booker High gymnast chooses life over former dreams

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Bryce Williams puts a juke on the Cougars defense at practice.
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  • August 10, 2017
Cardinal Mooney football counts on chemistry

Getting along as a team is everything for the Cougars.

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Riverview High named Rod Dragash its athletics director on Aug. 7. Dragash previously served as Booker’s AD for six years before resigning in 2016. Courtesy photo.
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  • August 10, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.10.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.10.17

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  • August 10, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Bryce Williams

The Cardinal Mooney senior talks about his best game and the University of Minnesota.

  • Sarasota
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Clark Dean, Zack Skypeck, Andrew Leroux and David Orner row at the 2016 World Rowing Junior Championships. Photo courtesy USRowing.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 7, 2017
Sarasota Crew rowers take gold, silver at World Rowing Junior Championships

Clark Dean makes history with a first-place 1x finish.

  • Sarasota
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Josh Smithers talks to his team after practice.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 3, 2017
New Riverview coach makes most of quick turnaround

Smithers took over for Todd Johnson in June.

  • Sarasota
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Sydney Edwards coxes for the Women's 8+ team at the 2016 World Rowing Junior Championships. Photo courtesy USRowing.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 3, 2017
Sarasota coxswain makes history at World Rowing Junior Championships

Sydney Edwards became the first U.S. woman to cox for a men's crew in FISA competition.

  • Sarasota
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Evan Mendoza while at NC State University. Photo courtesy NC State Athletics Communications.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 3, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.03.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.03.17

  • Sarasota
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Chasen Dubs. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 3, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 08.03.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 08.03.17

  • Sarasota
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Austin Katz was officially named to the USA Swimming 2017-218 national team on Sept. 2. File photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 1, 2017
Former Riverview High swimmer named to national team

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Talik Keaton. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 29, 2017
Booker WR/QB makes verbal commitment

The three-star prospect made the announcement via Twitter.

  • Sarasota
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Hannah Payan gets ready to bump an opposing shot.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 27, 2017
Volleyball players talk Siesta Key Beach's unique sand

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Mike Ford, 30, is trying to make it as a boxer.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota football legend transitions to boxing ring

His professional record stands at 3-0.

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Ben McCabe.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.27.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.27.17

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Gracie Weyant.
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  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.27.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.27.17

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