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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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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
    By
  • 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.

  • East County
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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.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 18, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.18.19

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.18.19

  • Sarasota
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The 2017 World Rowing Championships saw 42,000 spectators fill the Nathan Benderson Park grandstands.
    By
  • 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.

  • East County
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Evan Larrick, 9, is hoisted by Fabian Moreau after winning the 40-yard dash for his age (8-9 division).
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 17, 2019
East County High 5 Moments: 07.18.19

East County High 5 Moments: 07.18.19

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Karmani Gregory.
    By
  • 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.

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