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Former Sailor Evan Mendoza has reched AAA in the Cardinals system. Photo courtesy Palm Beach Cardinals.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 18, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Batter up

Area baseball players are tearing up the professional ranks.

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Tej Atluru.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 18, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.18.19

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.18.19

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The 2017 World Rowing Championships saw 42,000 spectators fill the Nathan Benderson Park grandstands.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 17, 2019
Nathan Benderson Park hosts the 2019 World Rowing U23 Championships next week

Nathan Benderson Park will host the 2019 World Rowing U23 Championships next week, with Sarasota and Manatee counties providing SANCA support.

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Evan Larrick, 9, is hoisted by Fabian Moreau after winning the 40-yard dash for his age (8-9 division).
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 17, 2019
NFL corner makes the big play — with kids

Washington Redskins cornerback Fabian Moreau showed kids at Lakewood Ranch High a good time at his football camp July 13.

  • East County
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Ava Krug and partner Ava Cananzarite. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 17, 2019
East County High 5 Moments: 07.18.19

East County High 5 Moments: 07.18.19

  • East County
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Karmani Gregory.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 17, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Karmani Gregory

The Braden River rising sophomore talks his passing ability and being "different" than others his age.

  • East County
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Christina Unkel worked the 2019 World Cup as Fox Sports' rules analyst.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 11, 2019
Sarasota referee talks working as TV rules analyst during World Cup telecasts

Sarasota referee Christina Unkel talks working as a Fox Sports TV rules analyst during the 2019 World Cup telecasts.

  • Sarasota
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Rudy Fraraccio is bringing old-school attitude to the Rams' head coaching position.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 11, 2019
New Rams basketball coach wants team to focus on routine, not going viral

New Riverview High Rams basketball coach Rudy Fraraccio wants team to focus on routine, not going viral

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Andrew BoisD’Enghien committed to Air Force five days after his unofficial visit on June 20. Photo courtesy Andrew BoisD’Enghien.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 10, 2019
Braden River defensive end goes into the wild, blue yonder

Braden River High defensive end Andrew BoisD’Enghien's work ethic allows him to land at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

  • East County
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Jacob and Darrell Brooks enjoyed the state tournament despite Braden River's elimination.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 10, 2019
Little Leaguer learns from painful loss

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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Taber Jordan won the Junior 1 Lightweight Yellow division title at the 2019 American National Kids IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship. Photo courtesy Jocelyn Jordan.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 4, 2019
Sarasota competitor finishes on top at 2019 American National Kids IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship

He has been training for four and a half years and is proud of his hard work.

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Corina Segura, Chris Hill, Kate Biltz and Rhett Wells.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 4, 2019
Serving up fun: Sarasota recreational volleyball league brings people together

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Julia Krzywanski.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 4, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Julia Krzywanski

The EVO Athletics gymnast talks winning at regionals and her dream of visiting Germany.

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Lakewood Ranch's Dan Elmaleh pitches during an MVP Sports and Social softball game at Fruitville Park. Softball fields are one thing being discussed by Lakewood Ranch as a potential add. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 3, 2019
MVP Sports co-founder hopes to expand recreational sports in Lakewood Ranch

Future upgrades at Premier Sports Campus could be a game-changer, as could other amenities

  • East County
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Ellen Jaffe Jones took gold in the 4x100 relay (1:11.39) at the National Senior Games.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch athlete strikes gold in Albuquerque

She took first place in the 4x100-meter relay at the 2019 National Senior Games.

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