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Robbie Higgins watches his drive fly toward the flag.
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  • October 5, 2017
Cardinal Mooney boys golf's lefties have the team rolling

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Emily Schmieg and Michelle Sechser embrace before receiving their Lightweight Women's Double Sculls bronze medals.
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  • October 5, 2017
A week to remember: World Rowing Championships make a splash

The success of the championships has the area looking for another bid.

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Kayla Walker.
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  • October 5, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kayla Walker

The Riverview volleyball senior talks her competitive side and a funny experience with energy bars.

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Arthur Brantley IV.
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  • October 5, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.05.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.05.17

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Drew Myers signals that an extra point is good.
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  • October 4, 2017
Lakewood Ranch grad makes right call being an official

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Kai Soderberg.
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  • October 4, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Kai Soderberg

The ODA cross country runner talks his time in New York and his best piece of advice.

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Bryan Gagg.
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  • October 4, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 10.04.17

East County High 5 Moments: 10.04.17

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It's early, but both Braden River and Lakewood Ranch are strong in points.
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  • October 3, 2017
East County football teams in good shape for playoffs

It's early, but both Braden River and Lakewood Ranch are strong in points.

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  • September 30, 2017
U.S. adds to World Rowing Championships medal count

The Americans added two silver medals and a bronze on Saturday.

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Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.17
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  • September 28, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.17

Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.17

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East County football roundup: 09.28.17
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  • September 28, 2017
East County football roundup: 09.28.17

Only one East County team remains undefeated.

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  • September 28, 2017
Braden River football falls to Venice

The Pirates had a chance to win at the end, but could not score.

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Ben Hartvigsen and Isabelle Jester are the leaders of Sarasota High's cross country teams.
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  • September 28, 2017
Two junior runners anchor Sarasota High cross country

Both set personal records at the North Port Invitational Sept. 23.

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Booker Middle's Jaylah Wilson created the Lithuania artwork for the World Rowing Championships.
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  • September 28, 2017
World Rowing Championships help cut cultural divides

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Kayla Walker.
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  • September 28, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.28.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.28.17

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