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Riverview sophomore pitcher Kassie Cross came to the Rams from Venice High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2019
Rams softball team fights adversity for playoff run

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Steve Lubrino is the head coach of the Lakewood Ranch Swim Association Lightning.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2019
Lightning swim coach treats his team like family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Gracie and Hailey Marston are identical twins and freshmen runners at Braden River High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2019
Braden River twins are pure gold on the track

The freshmen runners are in their first year of track and field

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Antonia Watson, Randilyn Wilson, volunteer assistant Aaron Whitley and Jocelyn Parker pose after golf practice.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2019
Booker Middle introduces its girls golf team

Golf — and tennis — had been out of middle schools since 2010 before returning this year.

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Zac Graham.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Zac Graham

The Braden River senior talks developing power and his baseball motivation.

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Payton Kinney.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2019
East County High 5 Moments: 04.04.19

East County High 5 Moments: 04.04.19

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Jenna Santiago. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2019
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.04.19

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.04.19

  • Sarasota
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Former Riverview High and current Florida State University softball star Devyn Flaherty was a born leader.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Devyn Flaherty

The Riverview softball senior talks being a leader and bouncing back from injury.

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Riverview's Tyrus Jackson drives the lane.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota and Manatee counties split basketball all-star games

The Sarasota girls and Manatee boys walked away winners.

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Cops Corner
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  • Jay Heater
  • March 28, 2019
Man's wallet lifted at Bradenton convenience store

Man's wallet lifted at Bradenton convenience store in Cops Corner report.

  • East County
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Rams senior Devin Shannon throws against North Port.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 28, 2019
Riverview High baseball hopes to keep momentum high

The Rams won their first Sarasota Baseball Classic since 1999 last week

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Braves mascot Blooper celebrates the grand opening of CoolToday Park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 28, 2019
Next spring training will bring options for Sarasota baseball fans

Next spring training will bring options for Sarasota baseball fans, with both the Atlanta Braves at CoolToday Park and the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium.

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Billy Wilds.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 28, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Billy Wilds

The Riverview High second baseman talks the Sarasota Baseball Classic and going to the Keys.

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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.

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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.

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