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Braden River was hit by FHSAA sanctions on Aug. 8.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 8, 2018
Braden River athletics hit with FHSAA sanctions

Braden River was sanctioned by the Florida High School Athletic Association

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Braden River running back Brian Battie stiff arms a teammate during practice.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 8, 2018
Focus returns to football during preseason practice

Goals are in place for area high school teams

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The South team poses after winning the 2018 Junior Florida Cup.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 2, 2018
Local golfers help South team win 2018 Florida Junior Cup

The Florida State Golf Association's 2018 Junior Florida Cup was won by the South team, which featured Sarasota golfers Aaron Whitley, Jacqueline Putrino, Rachel Carlson and Max Coutsolioutsos.

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Christian Turnipseed pitches at the Orioles Girls Inc. clinic on July 27.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 2, 2018
Grand slam: Orioles put on a clinic in ... putting on clinics

The Baltimore Orioles held a clinic for Sarasota Girls Inc. campers at Ed Smith Stadium. Christian Turnipseed helped the campers field hits.

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Cici Fougere masters the snatch workout at CrossFit 941 before the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 1, 2018
Lakewood Ranch resident qualifies for the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games

The event runs Aug. 2-5 in Madison, Wis.

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Elkin Mosely plays disc golf at Bob Gardner Park. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 1, 2018
Disc golf is a hole-in-one for Lakewood Ranch

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
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Dalton Tebo and Charles Tomeo sail on an F18 with the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Photo courtesy Jesse Brunsvold.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 26, 2018
Sarasota's dominance in water sports shouldn't be overlooked

The Sarasota Sharks, Sarasota Crew, Sarasota Tsunami, and others add up to water sports domination for the city.

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University of Pittsburgh athletic director Heather Lyke introduces new head baseball coach Mike Bell. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 26, 2018
Ringing the Bell: Riverview grad is new Pitt baseball coach

Riverview High graduate Mike Bell is the newest coach of the University of Pittsburgh baseball program. He was previously at Florida State University, the University of Oklahoma and the University of Tennessee, among other schools.

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Andre James.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 26, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Andre James

Andre James is a recent graduate of Sarasota High. He committed July 11 to play baseball for San Jacinto College (Pasadena, Texas),  one of the top junior college baseball programs in the country, holding five national championships.

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The Sarasota Babe Ruth 14U All-Star baseball team won the Florida State Championship on July 15, defeating Auburndale 4-1. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 26, 2018
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.26.18

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.26.18

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Nathan Bertsch watches Preston Severs hit a drive during the camp.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch youth golf camp relies on newest technology

Data tracked include club speed, launch angle and attack angle.

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Aidan Forson pitches to an O's employee during the clinic at Ed Smith Stadium.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 25, 2018
Baseball clinic gets a standing "O"

The Baltimore Orioles hosted a clinic for Lakewood Ranch YCMA summer campers.

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The Skate Rising participants gather to send a video messages to the other events across the globe.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2018
Skate Rising event gives girls empowerment

The Skate Rising event cohosted by 180 Skate at Payne Skate Park on July 14 was designed to give girls empowerment.

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Lilly Myers placed fourth in the US Sailing Youth Championship in Wrightsville Beach, N.C., on June 27. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota teen makes sacrifices to keep her sailing skills at the highest level

The Riverview High rising senior finished fourth at the 2018 U.S. Sailing Youth Championships.

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Johnny Dawson.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Johnny Dawson

Riverview High rising senior linebacker Johnny Dawson, who received his first collegiate offer, from Stetson University, on July 6, talks the Rams' 2016 win against Manatee High and his relationship with frogs.

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