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East County sports roundup: 07.20.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 20, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.20.17

East County sports roundup: 07.20.17

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Zayda Fredericks (178) competes at the Warrior National Prospect Invite. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 20, 2017
Riverview lacrosse player has double life as international ambassador

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Katherine Frayre practices at Celsius Tennis Academy.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 20, 2017
Celsius Tennis Academy instructor helps young player on difficult journey

Her daily trek, from Tijuana, Mexico, to Chula Vista, Calif., takes 3 1/2 hours each way.

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Richie James. Photo courtesy Brent Beerends, MT Athletic Communications.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 20, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.20.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.20.17

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Alec Boot-Handford.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 20, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.20.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.20.17

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Tyler Dyson won the decisive game oft he 2017 College World Series for the University of Florida. Photo courtesy Sydney Jones.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2017
Braden River grad makes history with Florida Gators

The pitcher won the decisive game of the 2017 College World Series, the first title in school history.

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Sweden's Ellinor Haag considers Lakewood Ranch her American home.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2017
Aspiring Swedish golfer finds a home in Lakewood Ranch

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Whitney Osuigwe. Photo courtesy IMG Academy.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 07.19.17

East County High 5 Moments: 07.19.17

  • East County
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Joe Rohr talks to his Riverview team on Oct. 13, 2013. File photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2017
Former Cardinal Mooney, Riverview volleyball coach dies in sleep

Joe Rohr was 43 years old.

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University Park County Club will hold a Summer Teen Golf Camp on Aug. 1-3 for area youths looking to hone their skills.Â
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 18, 2017
University Park offers teen golf camp

The camp will run Aug. 1-3.

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The Tampa Mustangs will take on the New Zealand Black Sox on July 18.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 17, 2017
International softball matches coming to Lakewood Ranch

The Tampa Mustangs will take on the New Zealand Black Sox on July 18.

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Sarasota sports roundup: 07.17.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 17, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 07.17.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 07.17.17

  • Sarasota
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East County sports roundup: 07.14.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 14, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.14.17

East County sports roundup: 07.14.17

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East County sports roundup: 07.13.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 13, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.13.17

East County sports roundup: 07.13.17

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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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