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Evan Keogh.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 7, 2019
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.07.19

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.07.19

  • Sarasota
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The Pirates take the field.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2019
Pirates play best football in advance of playoffs

Braden River may be peaking at the right time.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch wideout Michael Cucci celebrates with Chris Austion after a Cucci touchdown.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs look to build off winning season

Year one under coach Rashad West was a success.

  • East County
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Emily Massengale.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Emily Massengale

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks the difficulty of backstroke and the area she has improved the most.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic again a smash hit

The tournament raises money for cancer research.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch football ends regular season with win.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch football ends regular season with win

The Mustangs will find out their playoff fate Nov. 3.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 1, 2019
Pirates football falls to CAI in regular season finale

Braden River held a late lead but could not keep it secure.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 1, 2019
Concession opens par 3 course

Concession Golf Club opens new Par 3 course in Manatee County

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Sailors coach Spencer Hodges believes the team is "120" degrees turned around, not "180," despite being in the playoff hunt.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota football secures first winning season in 13 years

The Sailors now have a chance to make the postseason with a win against Riverview High.

  • Sarasota
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The Cougars celebrate a win over Bishop McLaughlin.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Crazy for the Cougars

The Cardinal Mooney community has embraced volleyball in 2019.

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August Drews.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: August Drews

The Sailors senior talks his first touchdown and gives a shoutout to a teacher.

  • Sarasota
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ODA senior running back Jarred Flahive flies in the air after a collision.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 30, 2019
Thunder football reflects on season

ODA coach wants team to hit the weight room in the offseason.

  • East County
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Bryan Veith.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 30, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Logan Veith

The Braden River junior talks his favorite memory and improving his game.

  • East County
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The NBP Dragons 200m premier/senior mixed 20 team (2) battles for position in a crowded field.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2019
Dragon boat festival rocks Nathan Benderson Park

The event gave those new to the sport a chance to shine.

  • East County
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Sarasota football roundup: 10.25.19
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2019
Sarasota football roundup: 10.25.19

Sarasota football roundup: 10.25.19

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