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Rising junior Shawqi Itraish, here throwing a pass against Lakewood Ranch, will be Braden River's starting quarterback this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 7, 2019
Braden River High's newest quarterback has paid his dues

Shawqi Itraish has the support of past Pirates quarterbacks, too.

  • East County
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Michael "Poodah" Hayes bruises his way through the Dr. Phillips defense.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 1, 2019
A look backward as high school football practice begins

A look backward at the top moments from Riverview, Sarasota, Booker and Cardinal Mooney as high school football practice begins.

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Evan Keogh, Lucas Simon, Dimiter Zafirov, Frank Runge and Liam Henry recreate the "Thunder, lightning, power" chant.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 1, 2019
Tsunami swimmers set national relay marks at FLAGS

Sarasota Tsunami swimmers set national relay marks at the 2019 Florida Age Group Summer Championships (FLAGS).

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Kody Lawton.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 1, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kody Lawton

The cheerleader talks forming close bonds and his best moves.

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Michael Cucci.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 31, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Michael Cucci

The Lakewood Ranch rising senior talks overcoming injuries and his goals for the season.

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The Sarasota Crew won 13 races at the Halifax Summer Regatta. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 30, 2019
Sarasota Crew wins 13 races at Halifax Summer Regatta

Sarasota Crew and the Sarasota Scullers win races at the Halifax Summer Regatta in Daytona Beach.

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The Lakewood Ranch High football team emphasized fitness on the first day of practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 29, 2019
High school football practice begins in East County and Sarasota

The regular season begins Aug. 23.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 28, 2019
2019 World Rowing U23 Championships close at Nathan Benderson Park

The 2019 World Rowing U23 Championships close at Nathan Benderson Park with USRowing taking one gold medal.

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New coach Rashad West has given the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs football program a spark.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 27, 2019
Mustangs may experience a power surge

The Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs football program may experience a power surge under coach Rashad West.

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Tina Goodman is headed to the World Triathlon Championships.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 25, 2019
Sarasota athlete headed to 2019 World Triathlon Championships

She has been competing in triathlons for 20 years.

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Michael Durham plays Superhot VR on the HTC Vive.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 25, 2019
Sarasota bar puts the reality in virtual reality

Sarasota bar Escape Reality Downtown puts the reality in virtual reality.

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The USA's Emily Kallfelz won her heat of the women's single scull race at the 2019 World Rowing U23 Championships.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 24, 2019
World Rowing U23 Championships underway at Nathan Benderson Park

The competition will run through Sunday.

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Sean White.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 24, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sean White

The Riverview High quarterback talks offseason improvement areas and overcoming mistakes.

  • Sarasota
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Spencer Mauk represented Team USA at the 2019 World Deaf Basketball Championships in Poland.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 24, 2019
Mustangs graduate represents U.S. at 2019 World Deaf Basketball Championships

Mustangs graduate Spencer Mauk represents U.S. at 2019 World Deaf Basketball Championships

  • East County
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Leland Wheeler.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 24, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Leland Wheeler

The ODA grad talks dodging defenders and the potential uses of teleportation.

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