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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.

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

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
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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.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 15, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.15.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.15.17

  • Sarasota
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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

  • Sarasota
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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.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2017
Will enhanced rowing knowledge float your viewing boat?

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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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.

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

The championships begin Sept. 23 at Nathan Benderson Park.

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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.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 9, 2017
East County sports roundup: 06.09.17

East County sports roundup: 06.09.17

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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.

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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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