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Sports

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

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.28.17

  • Sarasota
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Kyle Jarrett.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kyle Jarrett

The Cardinal Mooney boys golf captain talks his start in the sport and his best advice.

  • Sarasota
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2017
Sarasota High inducts inaugural Hall of Fame class

The dinner and ceremony took place at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
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FISA President Jean-Christophe Rolland held a round-table discussion with media Sept. 27.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 27, 2017
World Rowing Championships: Day Four

FISA president says Sarasota venue 'amazing' so far.

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Bryan Gagg throws against Clearwater High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2017
Pirates quarterback forces opponents to shiver their timbers

The Braden River junior has the offense churning and scouts turning their heads.

  • East County
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ODA senior Dakota Dickerson (3) bursts through the BCS defense.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2017
Random quarter of ODA football turns into never-seen-before event

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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Mason Fischer.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 09.27.17

East County High 5 Moments: 09.27.17

  • East County
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Johnny Reid.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Johnny Reid

The Lakewood Ranch High runner talks cross country vs. track and his favorite quote.

  • East County
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Michael Clougher rows back to shore after winning his men's single scull (1x) repechage.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2017
World Rowing Championships: Day Two

Palm Aire volunteer keeps event attendees in the correct areas.

  • 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.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 24, 2017
World Rowing Championships: Day One

Hidden Creek sales manager advertises to event attendees.

  • East County
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Both Sarasota and Booker high schools put up zeroes, the Sailors on the road to Bainbridge (Ga.) 51-0, and the Tornadoes to Port Charlotte 38-0.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 22, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 09.22.17

Two area schools get held scoreless, two get big wins.

  • Sarasota
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The Mustangs scored 16 unanswered points in the second half to defeat Springstead High 23-21.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 22, 2017
East County football roundup: 09.22.17

Lakewood Ranch rallies to win its homecoming game 23-21 against Springstead.

  • East County
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 22, 2017
Cardinal Mooney football muscles past Lemon Bay

Despite a mud-leaden field, Cougars senior running back Bryce Williams had a two-touchdown performance.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 22, 2017
World Rowing Championships showcase sport's vitality

Sport makes a comeback as Sarasota hosts World Championships.

  • East County
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Alan Romero.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2017
SMA cross-country junior no longer a 'lone wolf'

He finally has the support of a team, and he's taking charge.

  • Sarasota
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