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Seth McGarry, with the Bradenton Marauders.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch grad traded to Phillies organization

He will report to the Clearwater Threshers.

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Austin Katz was officially named to the USA Swimming 2017-218 national team on Sept. 2. File photo.
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  • August 1, 2017
Former Riverview High swimmer named to national team

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Talik Keaton. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 29, 2017
Booker WR/QB makes verbal commitment

The three-star prospect made the announcement via Twitter.

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Braden River unveiled its new locker rooms and uniforms at its media day.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 28, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.28.17

East County sports roundup: 07.28.17

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Kinsey Goelz.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 27, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.27.17

East County sports roundup: 07.27.17

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Hannah Payan gets ready to bump an opposing shot.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 27, 2017
Volleyball players talk Siesta Key Beach's unique sand

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Mike Ford, 30, is trying to make it as a boxer.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota football legend transitions to boxing ring

His professional record stands at 3-0.

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Ben McCabe.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.27.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.27.17

  • Sarasota
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Gracie Weyant.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.27.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.27.17

  • Sarasota
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Nancy Janus received her tricycle with help from the Kelly Brush Foundation.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 26, 2017
River Club woman gets chance to reclaim cycling passion

She was hit by a car while riding her bike in 2012, leaving her with an incomplete spinal cord injury.

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Lakewood Ranch Chargers Zitaly Salinas, Bond Barone, Annalise Miller and Taylor Schwenk stand with the U.S. Paralympic team.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 26, 2017
U.S. Paralympic Soccer Team inspires at Premier Sports Campus

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Ava Krug. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 26, 2017
East County High 5 moments: 07.26.17

East County High 5 moments: 07.26.17

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Ava Krug won the USTA Girls' 12 Clay Court Championships doubles title with Tsehay Driscoll. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 22, 2017
ODA student wins USTA clay court doubles title

The 12-year-old partnered with Tsehay Driscoll in the tournament.

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Lakewood Ranch soon-to-be sophomore Avery Goelz was named to the MaxPreps Freshman All-American team.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 21, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.21.17

East County sports roundup: 07.21.17

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

East County sports roundup: 07.20.17

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