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  • July 29, 2017
Booker WR/QB makes verbal commitment

The three-star prospect made the announcement via Twitter.

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

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Mike Ford, 30, is trying to make it as a boxer.
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  • 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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  • July 27, 2017
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Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.27.17

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

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Zayda Fredericks (178) competes at the Warrior National Prospect Invite. Courtesy photo.
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  • July 20, 2017
Riverview lacrosse player has double life as international ambassador

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Katherine Frayre practices at Celsius Tennis Academy.
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  • July 20, 2017
Celsius Tennis Academy instructor helps young player on difficult journey

Her daily trek, from Tijuana, Mexico, to Chula Vista, Calif., takes 3 1/2 hours each way.

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  • July 20, 2017
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Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.20.17

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Alec Boot-Handford.
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  • July 20, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.20.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.20.17

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Joe Rohr talks to his Riverview team on Oct. 13, 2013. File photo.
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  • July 19, 2017
Former Cardinal Mooney, Riverview volleyball coach dies in sleep

Joe Rohr was 43 years old.

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Sarasota sports roundup: 07.17.17
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  • July 17, 2017
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Paul Fokuhara waits for his pitch.
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  • July 13, 2017
Sarasota Senior Softball Association gives members competition they crave

The association has more than 350 members spread over six leagues.

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Paul Foerster, Steven Connell, Scott Carrington, Shawn MacFarlane and Matt Kurtz celebrate Dom Dwyer's goal.
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  • July 13, 2017
American Outlaws show off their love of country and soccer

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Jamar Johnson.
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  • July 13, 2017
Sarasota High 5 moments: 07.13.17

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Tai Gilbert.
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  • July 13, 2017
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