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Alec Frank.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 9, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alec Frank

Cardinal Mooney lacrosse senior Alec Frank talks Jacksonville University and his favorite dessert.

  • Sarasota
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Malachi Wideman.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 9, 2019
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.09.19

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.09.19

  • Sarasota
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Dabo Swinney celebrates Clemson's 2019 national championship with senior offensive lineman Mitch Hyatt (75) and junior cornerback Trayvon Mullen (1). Photo courtesy David Platt/Clemson Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 8, 2019
Dabo Swinney a dandy for the Dick Vitale Gala

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney is a 'dandy' for the Dick Vitale Gala.

  • East County
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Kali Reis.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 8, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Kali Reis

The Lakewood Ranch junior talks recruitment and grand slams.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 4, 2019
Track and field championships: Day two

A Sailor finds gold; three other area athletes also medal.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 3, 2019
Riverview High School kicks for a cause

Riverview Fights Cancer raised more than $1,000 for the Jimmy V Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Research.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2019
Track and field championships: Day one

Rain and lightning can't stop area athletes from medaling.

  • East County
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Tucker Harris, Adelaide Mahler, Filip Svoboda and Tai Gilbert. Photo courtesy Kim Metrokotsas.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 2, 2019
ODA announces four athletes signing with colleges

The Thunder's football, volleyball and baseball programs were represented.

  • East County
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Cardinal Mooney senior attacker MJ McMahon scored his 400th-career point April 30 against Barron Collier.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 2, 2019
Cardinal Mooney lacrosse senior enters the "400 club"

He hit the milestone as the Cougars advanced to the regional final.

  • Sarasota
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Lauryn Dougherty.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 2, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lauryn Dougherty

The Riverview High senior talks learning pole vault and her dream vacation.

  • Sarasota
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New Lakewood Ranch coach Rashad West gives instructions to his team during spring practice. West said the Mustangs are using "training wheels" in practice for now.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 1, 2019
Area football teams use spring practice to implement new strategies

Teams will get three weeks of practice before their spring games.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chris Fowler (right) will be honored at the 14th-annual Dick Vitale Gala. Photo courtesy ESPN.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 1, 2019
Chris Fowler 'very flattered' by Dick Vitale Gala honor

ESPN's Chris Fowler said he is 'very flattered' by receiving his Dick Vitale Gala honor.

  • East County
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George Davis.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 1, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: George Davis

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks winning districts and fishing in Lake Manatee.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 26, 2019
Buddy Up Tennis aces annual fundraiser

The "Tennis with the Stars" event was held at Bath and Racquet Club.

  • Sarasota
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Lucas Caragiulo won the 800-meter race at the district championship. Photo courtesy Jay Roper.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 25, 2019
Riverview junior runner changes focus, sees big improvement

Riverview High junior runner Lucas Caragiulo changes focus, sees big improvement.

  • Sarasota
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