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Brion Whitley looks for a teammate.
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  • February 23, 2017
A goodbye to (and from) a historic Riverview basketball senior class

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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East County sports roundup: 02.23.17
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  • February 23, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.23.17

East County sports roundup: 02.23.17

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Kate Zoltak.
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  • February 23, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.23.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.23.17

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Eunique Arnold.
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  • February 23, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.23.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.23.17

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Sam Stapleton-Jones, Tyler Puhalovich and Connor Bezet sit on the bench after the game.
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  • February 22, 2017
Mustang boys soccer must rebuild after agonizing loss

Lakewood Ranch loses 13 players from its championship-game squad next season.

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LaDazhia Williams.
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  • February 22, 2017
Mustangs' shooting star finishes impressive run

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Sam Hester.
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  • February 22, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 02.22.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 02.22.17

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Tyrone Collins. Photo by Jen Blanco.
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  • February 22, 2017
East County High 5 moments: 02.22.17

East County High 5 moments: 02.22.17

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  • February 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch basketball advances to regional final

The Mustangs defeated Palmetto 85-58 on Tuesday night.

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The event will feature approximately 1,500 athletes.
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  • February 21, 2017
Eighth-annual Sarasota Invitational Regatta sets sail this weekend

The event will feature approximately 1,500 athletes.

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  • February 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball cruises in regional quarters

The Mustangs will play Palmetto at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at home.

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The TuneSquad poses with its championship bags.
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  • February 16, 2017
Club league title game reheats competitive fires

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Alex Amero.
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  • February 16, 2017
Booker baseball back with new vision after departures

Led by young nuclues, the Tornadoes are ready to make noise — again.

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Jesse Clark.
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  • February 16, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.16.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.16.17

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Johnnie Williams IV.
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  • February 16, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.16.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.16.17

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