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The final five name possibilities are Rowan, Scully, Oarson, Paddles and Skylar.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 9, 2017
World Rowing Championships mascot name list down to five

The final name will be decided by public voting.

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East County Thursday Roundup: 01.05.17
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  • January 5, 2017
East County Thursday Roundup: 01.05.17

East County Thursday Roundup: 01.05.17

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Ed Smith Stadium. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 5, 2017
Exciting times ahead for Sarasota sports

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Nikki Yanez. Photo by Jen Blanco.
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  • January 5, 2017
Ten Sarasota athletes to watch in 2017

These stars will command special attention for the next 12 months.

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Feb. 26: Baltimore Orioles opening spring training home game vs. Pittsburgh at Ed Smith Stadium. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 5, 2017
Five key 2017 Sarasota sports dates

Five key 2017 Sarasota sports dates

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  • January 5, 2017
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in Sarasota sports.

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East County Golf Roundup: 01.04.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 4, 2017
East County Golf Roundup: 01.04.17

East County Golf Roundup: 01.04.17

  • East County
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The World Rowing Championships are coming to Nathan Benderson Park on Sept. 23.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 4, 2017
Exciting times ahead for East County sports

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
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Sophia Falco, Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Jen Blanco.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 4, 2017
Ten East County athletes to watch in 2017

These stars will command special attention for the next 12 months.

  • East County
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Sam Hester guards an inbounds play.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 4, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 01.04.17

East County High 5 Moments: 01.04.17

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 4, 2017
That's the ticket ...

The top matchups this week in East County sports.

  • East County
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Riders test out the "rhythm section" of the renovated BMX track at the Youth Athletic Complex.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 29, 2016
Top Sarasota sports moments of the year

The area had plenty of sports highlights during 2016.

  • Sarasota
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 29, 2016
The year in Sarasota sports photos

A look back on 2016.

  • Sarasota
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The Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team four-peats. Photo by Jen Blanco.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 28, 2016
Top East County sports moments of the year

The area had plenty of sports highlights during 2016.

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Alex Turner powers up a right-footed shot.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 22, 2016
Cardinal Mooney soccer player reflects on scoring 100 goals

He is the first player in school history to hit triple digits.

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