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Competitors prepare to launch their vessel into the bay.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 26, 2019
Sails raised in Sarasota Bay during Flying Scot Midwinters

More than 50 sailing teams turned out for the event.

  • Sarasota
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The Bradenton Marauders have big plans for fans. File photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 26, 2019
Bradenton Marauders have big plans for fans

The Bradenton Marauders have big plans for its upcoming 10th season.

  • East County
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Former Lakewood Ranch High basketball player Jack Kelley is out of of intensive care after his hit-and-run accident.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2019
Former Lakewood Ranch basketball player out of intensive care

Former Lakewood Ranch High basketball player Jack Kelley is out of intensive care at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • East County
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Mooney junior JP Jackson leaps to take a shot against ODA.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 21, 2019
Mooney boys lacrosse remains unsatisfied

The Cougars are 7-1, but believe their best is still ahead of them

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney freshman Madison Smithers looks to the basket for a layup against Sarasota Christian.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 21, 2019
FHSAA announces new winter sports classifications

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
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New Lakewood Ranch High football coach Rashad West was previously the head coach at Southeast High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 20, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High announces new football coach

Former Southeast High coach Rashad West is the new football coach at Lakewood Ranch High.

  • East County
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The Out-of-Door Academy senior Austin Brinling was a Taylor Emmons Scholarship recipient. He said it changed his life.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 20, 2019
ODA center fielder reflects on Taylor Emmons Scholarship

The Out-of-Door Academy center fielder Austin Brinling, a Florida commit, reflects on receiving the Taylor Emmons Scholarship to attend ODA.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse captains Colby Anderson, Peyton Mullin, Jacob Wolf and Owen Ingham.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 20, 2019
Lakewood Ranch lacrosse takes huge leap forward

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
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Sarasota Crew had a great day at the Tampa Mayors Cup. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 18, 2019
Local crews rock the boat at Tampa Mayors Cup

The Sarasota Scullers and Sarasota Crew rocked the boat at the Tampa Mayors Cup

  • East County
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Lauren Falcione, Emma Plumley and Gianna Newsome.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 14, 2019
Cardinal Mooney softball returns for first season since 2013

The Cougars were once a powerhouse, winning back-to-back state titles in 1994 and 1995.

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Sailors catcher Owen Ayers takes his turn at the plate — before switching bats.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 14, 2019
A lucky bat helps bring Sarasota baseball back from defeat

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Owen Ayers.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 14, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Owen Ayers

The Sarasota High senior talks the baseball team's goals and wanting super strength.

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Lakewood Ranch junior Doris Brooks runs past a Bayshore defender.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2019
Flag football flies at Lakewood Ranch

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2019
New heights for Mustangs boys basketball

Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball loses to Blanche Ely High 57-52 in the state title game at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.

  • East County
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Samantha van der Sommen.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Samantha van der Sommen

Lakewood Ranch junior Samantha van der Sommen talks the high jump and learning not to doubt herself

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