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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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  • July 19, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 07.19.17

East County High 5 Moments: 07.19.17

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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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  • July 17, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 07.17.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 07.17.17

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East County sports roundup: 07.14.17
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  • 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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  • 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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Paul Foerster, Steven Connell, Scott Carrington, Shawn MacFarlane and Matt Kurtz celebrate Dom Dwyer's goal.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 13, 2017
American Outlaws show off their love of country and soccer

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Jamar Johnson.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • 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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  • Ryan Kohn
  • 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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