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Paul Fokuhara waits for his pitch.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 13, 2017
Sarasota Senior Softball Association gives members competition they crave

The association has more than 350 members spread over six leagues.

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Paul Foerster, Steven Connell, Scott Carrington, Shawn MacFarlane and Matt Kurtz celebrate Dom Dwyer's goal.
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  • July 13, 2017
American Outlaws show off their love of country and soccer

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Jamar Johnson.
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  • July 13, 2017
Sarasota High 5 moments: 07.13.17

Sarasota High 5 moments: 07.13.17

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Tai Gilbert.
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  • July 13, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.14.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.14.17

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Runners partake in the 2017 race. Photo by Anna Brugmann.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2017
Sarasota Music Half-Marathon adds 10K race

The new race will take place Feb. 4.

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Barry Caplan laughs in his backyard.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man returns to court weeks after brain surgery

He had a glioblastoma tumor partially removed on April 18.

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Mack Woolever threw a no-hitter against Buffalo Creek on June 30.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Little League pitcher knuckles down

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Camie Lizardi.
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  • July 12, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 07.12.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 07.12.17

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Seth McGarry. Photo courtesy A Plus Pro Photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 07.12.17

East County High 5 Moments: 07.12.17

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The U.S. Paralympic Soccer Team will practice at PSC from July 18-24, in preparation for two friendly games against Canada on July 21 and 23.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 10, 2017
Paralympic Soccer Team to play friendlies at Premier Sports Campus

The team will take on Canada July 21 and 23.

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East County sports roundup: 07.07.17
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  • July 7, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.07.17

East County sports roundup: 07.07.17

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The camp starts July 10 at 9 a.m. at Premier Sports Campus, and runs through July 14. There are both half-day ($85) and full-day ($150) options available. The cost includes a free camp T-shirt.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Premier Sports Campus soccer camp spots remain open

The camp starts July 10.

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East County sports roundup: 07.06.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.06.17

East County sports roundup: 07.06.17

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Dylan Heinz and Mark Brunsvold.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Riverview students win Nacra 15 division of Youth National Championships

The event took place in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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Ben Wylie points to Hector Rodriguez and credits him with a good shot.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Paddle up: A back-and-forth on ping pong

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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