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The Nolan Middle School girls team won the Manatee County District Championship 3-0 over Buffalo Creek on Dec. 9.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 12, 2016
East County Weekend Roundup: 12.12.16

A middle school soccer title and basketball tournament victories highlight the weekend in East County.

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The Lakewood Ranch boys basketball stayed undefeated with an 82-54 win over Braden River Friday night.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball sinks Braden River

Every Mustang scored in the victory.

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The AS Roma Showcase is coming to Premier Sports Campus.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 8, 2016
AS Roma Showcase coming to Premier Sports Campus

The showcase games start at 9 a.m. each day.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 8, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups from around Sarasota this week.

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Senior Cellexia Foster and the Booker girls basketball team held Sebring to 11 points. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 8, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.08.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.08.16

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Andrew Cano.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 8, 2016
Teen Sarasota boxer trains with grown men — and holds his own

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Emmanuel Lambright.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 8, 2016
Sarasota basketball star is finally where he needs to be

The senior previously played at Sarasota Christian and Cardinal Mooney.

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East County Basketball Roundup: 12.07.16
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2016
East County Basketball Roundup: 12.07.16

A strong start to the week for area teams.

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Out-of-Door Academy will need senior Kolbie Ward to have a big game against Manatee on Dec. 14. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The biggest match-ups this week in East County.

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LaDazhia Williams.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2016
East County High Fives: 12.07.16

East County High Fives: 12.07.16

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Justin Harris crashes through a defender's tackle.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2016
Surge Rugby Club promotes culture of respect through intense sport

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Natalie Gorji makes an open-field juke during practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2016
Out-of-Door freshman soccer star experienced beyond her years

Netting a hat trick each game is a goal of the prolific scorer.

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The Baltimore Orioles will host the seventh-annual OriolesREACH Birdland Golf Classic on Feb. 15 at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 5, 2016
Orioles to host Birdland Golf Classic on Feb. 15 in Lakewood Ranch

It is the seventh-annual year of the event.

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East County Basketball Roundup: 12.04.16
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 4, 2016
East County Basketball Roundup: 12.04.16

East County Basketball Roundup: 12.04.16

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The United States U17 squad routed Portugal 7-1 at the 2016 Nike International Friendlies at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 2, 2016
United States U17 soccer pummels Portugal at Nike International Friendlies

The match was played at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch

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