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Stephen Kelley wears his pink shorts to raise awareness for Comfort Cases.
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  • 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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  • June 8, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.08.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.08.17

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

Sarasota High Fives: 06.08.17

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

East County sports roundup: 06.07.17

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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.

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

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Lauren Kvederis.
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  • 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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Tyrone Collins. File photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 06.07.17

East County High 5 Moments: 06.07.17

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East County sports roundup: 06.08.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 6, 2017
East County sports roundup: 06.06.17

East County sports roundup: 06.06.17

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Jason Morales and Sammy Stoltz, two of the leaders attempting to get lacrosse into Lakewood Ranch High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch High offers summer lacrosse clinics

The school is attempting to start lacrosse programs for the 2017-2018 season.

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Tyrone Collins verbally committed to the University of Missouri. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 3, 2017
Braden River cornerback makes verbal commitment

The soon-to-be senior made his announcement on Twitter.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 2, 2017
Sailors baseball downed by Hagerty in state semifinals

Sarasota High recorded four hits in the loss.

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The event is raising money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 1, 2017
Will Frantz Memorial Scramble set for June 3 at Palm Aire

The event is raising money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

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June will feature four clinics, each with a different focus.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 1, 2017
University Park plans golf skills tune-up clinics

June will feature four clinics, each with a different focus.

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Fans can come watch the contest in Fort Myers or view it from their couch.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 1, 2017
Sailors baseball state semifinal to be streamed online

Fans can come watch the contest in Fort Myers or view it from their couch.

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