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Sports

Sarasota Crew senior Megan Caron said she would still race if it was an option, as she does not want to miss the chance to make memories. Photo courtesy Megan Caron.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 19, 2020
High school seniors talk potentially losing final season

The FHSAA has suspended all athletic events indefinitely.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kassie Cross was an innings eater for Riverview High softball.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 19, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Recognizing hard work

A tribute to the athletes whose seasons may be cut short.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
No more spring sports? It is a possibility.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 18, 2020
FHSAA postpones all Florida High School athletic events until further notice

FHSAA postpones all Florida High School athletic events until further notice

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High softball senior Avery Goelz said she does not believe there is enough contact in softball to make it a COVID-19 risk.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 18, 2020
Area athletes hope coronavirus doesn't wipe out their seasons

Seniors may have played their last high school game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota and Manatee County schools have both suspended athletics and other extracurricular activities.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota County Schools suspends athletics until further notice

The announcement comes alongside news of all Florida schools closing through March 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2020
USRowing postpones Olympic Trials, scheduled for Benderson Park, for at least 30 days

The move was made out of COVID-19 precautions.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lucky Leprechaun 5K and Festival has been changed to a virtual run. The festival portion of the event has been canceled.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2020
Lucky Leprechaun 5K changed to virtual run

The move was made because of COVID-19 concerns.

  • East County
  • News
Jose Iglesias.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 12, 2020
MLB cancels all spring training games, delays regular season

The move will bring games at Ed Smith Stadium to a halt.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Manatee County athletic events have been canceled through March 23.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 12, 2020
Manatee County cancels athletic events until March 23

As of now, Sarasota County athletic events remain on schedule.

  • East County
  • News
Senior midfielder Justin Clark looks for an open teammate.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 12, 2020
Rams lacrosse learns from tough OT loss

Riverview has a young but talented squad, its coach said.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dragos Alexandru participated in the 1980 Olympics with Romania and will volunteer at the upcoming U.S. Rowing Olympic Team Trials at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 11, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Take it from him

Sarasota rowing coach knows what Olympic berth takes

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
O'Mariah Gordon was named the 2019-2020 Florida Gatorade Player of the Year on Friday.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 6, 2020
Braden River's O'Mariah Gordon repeats as Florida Gatorade Player of the Year

The Pirates girls basketball junior guard is a top-25 recruit nationally.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Sailor star Alexis Johns is hitting .400 for Florida Atlantic as of March 2. Photo courtesy FIU Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 5, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Going big, not home

Local alumni are tearing up the collegiate sports scene.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cougars senior Molly Donaghy is the team's leading scorer. She had seven goals against Saint Stephen's on March 3.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 5, 2020
Cougars girls lacrosse on pace to smash 2019 record

Cardinal Mooney is in the first year under head coach Brooke Eisenacher.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Senior first baseman Avery Goelz is signed with Florida.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 4, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Expectations challenge Mustang softball juggernaut

Lakewood Ranch is ranked No. 1 in the country.

  • East County
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The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and town of Longboat Key joined forces to organize the first Let’s Talk Longboat business roundtable Wednesday, June 17 at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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