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Maria Ross believes her forehand to be her best shot.
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  • November 30, 2016
Out-of-Door senior prepares for major college tennis

She'll be a Boston College Eagle next year.

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  • November 30, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups from around East County this week.

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Sarasota's JB "Brad" McCourtney takes aim in the Bowls USA 2016 US Open.
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  • November 25, 2016
US Open shows how fun lawn bowling can be

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Parker Shanahan.
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  • November 24, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.24.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.24.16

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Madison Pack.
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  • November 24, 2016
Sarasota basketball star uses smarts to her advantage

She will play at Columbia University next season.

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  • November 24, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups from around Sarasota this week.

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Parker Shanahan.
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  • November 23, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 11.23.16

East County High 5 Moments: 11.23.16

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Senior linebacker Noah Arce finds comfort in junior linebacker Chase Knopf.
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  • November 23, 2016
'Blank' and blue Braden River seniors take off helmets for last time

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Chase Maasdorp needs to have a strong game against Imagine School for Out-of-Door Academy. File photo.
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  • November 23, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups from around East County.

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East County Golf Roundup: 11.22.16
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  • November 22, 2016
East County Golf Roundup: 11.22.16

East County Golf Roundup: 11.22.16

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  • November 18, 2016
Braden River falls in rematch against Venice

The Pirates could not stop the Indians' ground game, again.

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Riverview, the last Sarasota-area football team standing, was bounced from the playoffs by Dr. Phillips, 21-0.
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  • November 18, 2016
Sarasota Football Final: 11.18.16

Riverview eliminated from playoffs by Dr. Phillips.

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East County Golf Roundup: 11.17.16
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  • November 17, 2016
East County Golf Roundup: 11.17.16

East County Golf Roundup: 11.17.16

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Madison Pack - Sarasota. File photo.
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  • November 17, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in Sarasota sports.

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Patrick Skladanowski. File photo.
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  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.17.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.17.16

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