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Andy Schroeder.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 3, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Andy Schroeder

The Lakewood Ranch Little Leaguer talks Cooperstown and his best advice.

  • East County
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The U.S. women's four (4-) of Emily Huelskamp, Kara Kohler, Maureen McAuliffe and Elizabeth Sonshine went stroke-for-stroke with Poland at the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 28, 2018
With announcement of U23 Championships, rowing profile in Sarasota continues to rise

Local clubs discuss the strides the sport has made and how it can become even bigger.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Smugglers Cove manager Sarah Carter said the course has seen a steady increase in business since the recession.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 28, 2018
Is mini-golf as fun as you remember?

To see what mini-golf is like in 2018, we headed to Sarasota's Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and talked to people about their experiences.

  • Sarasota
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Sophia Hritz.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 28, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sophia Hritz

Cardinal Mooney volleyball player Sophia Hritz was named to the all-tournament team at AAU Nationals in Kissimmee on June 24, representing the Orlando Tampa Volleyball Association.

  • Sarasota
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Cindy Rhategan uses her elbow to smash a board during her fifth-degree dan physical test. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 27, 2018
Lakewood Ranch woman officially a taekwondo 'master'

Lakewood Ranch resident Cindy Rhategan received her fifth-degree dan (black belt) at a ceremony at Lakewood Ranch Taekwondo on June 21.

  • East County
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Bri Demeno (7) takes a face-off for Monsters Lacrosse against Beast Lacrosse.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 27, 2018
Rip up your conceptions of area lacrosse

The 2018 Rippin' at the Ranch showcase, held at Premier Sports Campus on June 23-24, was an example of how much the sport has grown in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Fernanda Flores.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 27, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Fernanda Flores

Fernanda Flores, a Lakewood Ranch High rising senior, talks Monsters Lacrosse and her future goals.

  • East County
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Chris Kempton is the new head coach of the Out-of-Door Academy football team. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 26, 2018
ODA names new high school football coach

The Out-of-Door Academy is promoting defensive coordinator Chris Kempton to head football coach following Ken Sommers' resignation.

  • East County
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USRowing CEO Patrick McNerney announced Nathan Benderson Park as the host of the 2019 World Rowing Under-23 Championships next July.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 26, 2018
2019 World Rowing U23 Championships coming to Nathan Benderson Park

The announcement comes on the heels of USRowing's agreement with the park to host the next three Youth Championships.

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The high school Pivotal Directions group, spearheaded by Isabella McDevitt, pose on their 2018 trip. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 21, 2018
Cardinal Mooney soccer grad spearheads Jamaica service trip

Cardinal Mooney High graduate and soccer player Isabella McDevitt gathered 24 high school students from the area to go to Kingston, Jamaica, on a service trip through Pivotal Directions.

  • Sarasota
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Raul Ramirez and Cathy Leetzow are two of the Sarasota Ringling Redskins board members attempting to help the league return to prominence.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 21, 2018
A once-dominant youth football organization is attempting a comeback

The Sarasota Ringling Redskins youth football organization s attempting a "re-establishment" by overhauling its fields, board members and vision.

  • Sarasota
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Hudson Gough.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 21, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Hudson Gough

Booker High boys basketball guard Hudson Gough scored 48 points, including 13 3-pointers, in Booker's win against Avon Park High at the University of South Florida Team Camp on June 16.

  • Sarasota
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TJ Goelz just finished his first year at Lakewood Ranch High, but says he's "not sure" whether he'll continue to coach once his daughter has graduated in 2020. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 20, 2018
Manatee County coaches talk high turnover rate

There's no one reason why Manatee County coaches are leaving their jobs, but here, a few explain why some might. Twenty-five athletic programs at The Out-of-Door Academy, Braden River High and Lakewood Ranch High have changed head coaches since 2016.

  • East County
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Olivia and Avery Davis attended the camp after moving from Indianapolis to Lakewood Ranch the week prior.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 20, 2018
Mustangs basketball camp a jam session in lessons

The Lakewood Ranch High basketball programs hosted a summer camp last week, and it was important for more than just the campers.

  • East County
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University of Michigan running back Karan Higdon, a Riverview High grad, had a stellar junior season. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2018
Prose and Kohn: The old college try

Area athletes continue to excel after high school.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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