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Riverview' s Brion Whitley.
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  • January 19, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.19.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.19.17

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M.J. McMahon.
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  • January 19, 2017
Sarasota athlete of the week: 01.19.17

Sarasota athlete of the week: 01.19.17

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Sarasota sports roundup: 01.19.17
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  • January 19, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 01.19.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 01.19.17

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East County scores roundup: 01.19.17
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  • January 19, 2017
East County sports roundup: 01.19.17

East County sports roundup: 01.19.17

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It is recommended that fans purchase tickets online. Photo courtesy the Baltimore Orioles.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 18, 2017
Orioles spring training tickets on sale Jan. 21

It is recommended that fans purchase tickets online.

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Emma and Sarah Fazio received the co-MVP award of the Mustangs’ 75-55 win over Bishop Loughlin (N.Y.) at the She Got Game Classic in Upper Marlboro, Md., on Dec. 11. Photo courtesy Carlton Hadley Jr.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 18, 2017
Lakewood Ranch girls basketball twins use determination to find success

They were named co-MVPs at the She Got Game Classic in December.

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Barb Alexander rides the American flag out before the match.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 18, 2017
Polo tailgaters know how to throw a party

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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LaDazhia Williams.
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  • January 18, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 01.18.17

East County High 5 Moments: 01.18.17

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MJ McMahon.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 18, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 01.18.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 01.18.17

  • East County
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East County scores roundup: 01.18.17
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  • January 18, 2017
East County scores roundup: 01.18.17

East County scores roundup: 01.18.17

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Jeff Maultsby, the director of business and economic development for Sarasota County, called today a landmark day, but stressed that the deal is not yet finalized.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2017
Braves exclusively negotiating with Sarasota County for spring training home

Braves exclusively negotiating with Sarasota County for spring training home

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AJ Caldwell and the Rams are ranked fourth in Class 9A in a new poll.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2017
Riverview boys basketball ranked top-5 in new state poll

The Rams are 8-3 on the season.

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Sam Hester and the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs are ranked eighth in Class 8A.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball ranked top-10 in state poll

The Mustangs are 15-2 on the season.

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Sarasota weekend roundup: 01.16.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 16, 2017
Sarasota weekend roundup: 01.16.17

Sarasota weekend roundup: 01.16.17

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East County weekend roundup: 01.16.17
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  • January 12, 2017
East County weekend roundup: 01.16.17

East County weekend roundup: 01.16.17

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