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Sports

Tina Hadley. File photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch girls basketball coach steps down

She has accepted the head coaching position at a high school in Georgia.

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Tyler Dyson. Photo courtesy Sydney Jones/UF Athletics.
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  • June 29, 2017
East County sports roundup: 06.29.17

East County sports roundup: 06.29.17

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Gabe Hernandez tosses a bag.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 29, 2017
Hole-y moly: bar patrons battle for prizes in cornhole

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Evan Justice readies to take a big swing.
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  • June 29, 2017
Orioles give Oak Park students a diamond of a day

The club hosted a clinic specifically for Oak Park.

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Mike Ohlman steps to the plate. Photo courtesy Toronto Blue Jays.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 28, 2017
Lakewood Ranch grad makes MLB debut after eight years in minors

Mike Ohlman's journey to the Toronto Blue Jays was an unlikely one.

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Damien Gordon, Evan Spiller and Jack Kelley are the new leaders of Lakewood Ranch boys basketball.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 28, 2017
Mustangs boys basketball will be ready when horn sounds

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Former coach Todd Johnson stepped down to pursue a non-football job.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 27, 2017
Riverview football gets new head coach

Former coach Todd Johnson stepped down to pursue a non-football job.

  • Sarasota
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East County sports roundup: 06.27.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 27, 2017
East County sports roundup: 06.27.17

East County sports roundup: 06.27.17

  • East County
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Richie Lucibello aims his shot.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 22, 2017
Prose and Kohn: Starting from scratch

A summer bar game series beings with an in-depth look at the merits of pool.

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Alyson Zildjian started the Peak Performance brand specifically to work with athletes and teams.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 15, 2017
Sarasota caterer starts brand to provide athletes nutritious meals

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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The Riverview volleyball team celebrates its first district title since 2006.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 15, 2017
Top-five 2016-2017 Sarasota high school moments

A team and individual state title were the standout successes for area schools.

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Sarasota Crew coxswain Jacob Shusko, Cian Grave, Travis Earp, Clark Dean, Shaw Bowman, C.J. Irving, Jeremy Lipford, Harrison Schofield and Andrew O’Grady.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 15, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.15.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.15.17

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Jamar Johnson.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 15, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.15.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.15.17

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Jake, Ava and Connor Krug are all nationally-ranked junior tennis players.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2017
ODA tennis family has three young aces

All three siblings are nationally ranked by the United States Tennis Association.

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Sarasota Crew takes third in the men's youth 8A final.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2017
Will enhanced rowing knowledge float your viewing boat?

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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