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The Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team is heading to states.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer heads to final four

The Mustangs beat Plant City 2-0 on Tuesday.

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The championships will be held Oct. 19-22 at Premier Sports Campus. Photo by Jay Heater.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 6, 2017
USA Ultimate Nationals heading to Lakewood Ranch

The championships will be held Oct. 19-22 at Premier Sports Campus.

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On the schedule for February: a 5K, a regatta and a world record. Photo by Jen Blanco.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 6, 2017
Nathan Benderson Park announces February events

On the schedule: a 5K, a regatta and a world record.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer advances to regional final

The Mustangs scored the game-winning goal with six minutes remaining.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 4, 2017
Lakewood Ranch girls basketball wins district title

It is the program's first district title since 2013.

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East County Sports Roundup: 02.03.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 3, 2017
East County Sports Roundup: 02.03.17

East County Sports Roundup: 02.03.17

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Sarasota sports roundup: 02.02.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.02.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 02.02.17

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Ryan McMahon signs with the University of Louisville on April 23, 2015.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Cardinal Mooney alumnus shows off shooting skills at Louisville

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Johnnie Williams IV drives the lane for a layup against Southeast.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Booker sophomore finds success after tragedy

The 6-foot-3 forward is already getting D-I scholarship offers.

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East County sports roundup: 02.02.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.02.17

East County sports roundup: 02.02.17

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Michael Bush II.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

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Hayley Walding.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

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Zahodri Jackson, coach Todd Johnson and Vince Sellers, Jr. Photo courtesy Jay Lorenz.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
Sarasota 2017 National Signing Day roundup

Sarasota 2017 National Signing Day roundup

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East County 2017 National Signing Day roundup.
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  • February 1, 2017
East County 2017 National Signing Day roundup

East County 2017 National Signing Day roundup

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Hunter Reed.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch senior wrestler has eyes on redemption

After falling ill just before the 2016 regionals, unable to cut weight, he is ready for another opportunity.

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