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Nicholas Almeida, 11, is the goalie of the Gulf Coast Flames Peewee AA team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 2, 2016
Peewee hockey goalie swats away adversity

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Miami senior Max Andrews, who won the men's singles title at last year's tournament, and junior teammate Christian Langmo will be back again at this year's event.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 2, 2016
Tennis tournament challenges players to adjust to clay

Prestige of Lakewood Ranch Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic grows as tourney slides into seventh season.

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Sarasota Football Final 10.28.16
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 28, 2016
Sarasota Football Final 10.28.16

One big win, and three losses that will sting.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 28, 2016
Booker football can't hold lead, falls to Southeast

The Tornadoes were up as many as 15 points.

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A clean sweep for area teams.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 28, 2016
East County Football Final 10.28.16

A clean sweep for area teams.

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Sarasota sophomore quarterback Bryan Gagg’s six-yard touchdown run with 42 seconds left gave the Sailors a 13-12 win over North Port on Oct. 21.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 27, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.27.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.27.16

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Riverview's Keanan Dols will look to follow up his district title in the 100 yard backstroke with another win at regionals. The Class 4A Region 2 swimming and diving championships start at 12 p.m. at the Orlando YMCA Aquatic Complex.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 27, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in Sarasota sports.

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The ballet portion of the Sarasota Ski-A-Rees show on Oct. 23.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 27, 2016
Show ski team lives for fun and family

The Sarasota Ski-A-Rees wake up each day to loving competition.

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EVO Volleyball program director Jeff Horr started the then-named Suncoast Volleyball Club of Sarasota in 2005.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 27, 2016
EVO Volleyball is born, for the benefit of everyone

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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The Florida International women's golf team took home the trophy on Oct. 25 at the 39th annual Pat Bradley Invitational.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2016
Florida International women's golf wins Pat Bradley Invitational

The tournament was played at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

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The Lakewood Ranch football team will have its hands full during its Homecoming game against North Port on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in East County sports.

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USA's James Lenger swims in the Masters 40-49 race at the UIPM Biathle/Triathle World Championships at Nathan Benderson Park. Lenger finished second.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2016
Exhausting competition can be a real pain

Exhausting competition can be a real pain

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Braden River freshman Kate Walker took second place in both the 100 butterfly and 100 breaststroke at the Class 3A District 7 meet on Oct. 21.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2016
Racing in the gene pool

Braden River freshman hopes to eventually win a state swimming title like her brother.

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Ada Newton recorded a hole-in-one on No. 6 at the Tara Golf and Country Club.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 10.26.16

East County High 5 Moments: 10.26.16

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The Baltimore Orioles will open their home Spring Training slate at Ed Smith Stadium on Feb. 26 against Pittsburgh. (Photo via the Baltimore Orioles)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2016
Orioles announce 2017 Spring Training schedule

Baltimore will play its first home game on Feb. 26 against Pittsburgh.

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