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Libby Edwards. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 06.14.17

East County High 5 Moments: 06.14.17

  • East County
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Christian Laureano.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 06.14.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 06.14.17

  • East County
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Brendon Little. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 13, 2017
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota player selected in first round of MLB Draft

He was taken 27th overall by the Chicago Cubs.

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Sarasota Crew's men's youth 8A shell races at the 2017 Youth Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 12, 2017
Youth regatta to take place during World Rowing Championships

The championships begin Sept. 23 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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Taylor Upshaw (80) has announced his verbal commitment to the University of Florida.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 10, 2017
Braden River defensive lineman makes verbal commitment

It marks the third commitment from the Pirates in the last few weeks.

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Lakewood Ranch freshman Avery Goelz was named the Miracle Softball Class 8A Offensive Player of the Year.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 9, 2017
East County sports roundup: 06.09.17

East County sports roundup: 06.09.17

  • East County
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There will be four four-day sessions throughout June and July.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 8, 2017
University Park offers summer junior golf camps

There will be four four-day sessions throughout June and July.

  • East County
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Joey Arnold and Josh Paige embrace after the game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 8, 2017
Sailors rediscover fun of baseball, even without state title

The team fell 7-0 to Hagerty High in the Class 8A state semifinals.

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Stephen Kelley wears his pink shorts to raise awareness for Comfort Cases.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 8, 2017
Sarasota man rocks distinctive pair of shorts to help kids

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Arthur Brantley IV.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 8, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.08.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.08.17

  • Sarasota
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Joey Arnold.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 8, 2017
Sarasota High Fives: 06.08.17

Sarasota High Fives: 06.08.17

  • Sarasota
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Libby Edwards sank a hole-in-one on the 16th hole of University Park Country Club' s course. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2017
East County sports roundup: 06.07.17

East County sports roundup: 06.07.17

  • East County
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John Izzo, Monroe, Wash.' s Eric Ciocco and Bradenton' s Ted Watson with their medals for completing the Riverboat series. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2017
Local man runs seven marathons in seven states in seven days

He and some friends took part in Mainly Marathon's Riverboat series.

  • East County
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Dave Frantz.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2017
In brother's honor, coach champions cancer awareness

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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Lauren Kvederis.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 06.07.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 06.07.17

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