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Sarasota resident Johan Lindstrom, partner and CEO of EliteTrax Inc., and his team have been constructing the 1,400-foot state-of-the-art track since last November.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 9, 2016
Racing to the finish

Construction on the new state-of-the-art BMX track is expected to be completed next month.

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Former Sarasota standout Jade Rhodes helped lead Auburn University to the Division I College Softball World Series Finals versus Oklahoma June 6-8. (courtesy photo)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 9, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

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Lakewood Ranch junior Sophia Falco set a new personal record of 20 feet, 5 inches to win the long jump at the Flo Golden South Track and Field Meet May 28, in Clermont.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2016
A great leap year

Lakewood Ranch junior continues impressive performances in the long jump.

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After six months of rehabilitation following knee surgery, Braden River junior running back Raymond Thomas was cleared to return to the Pirates' backfield May 31.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River's No. 4 cleared to return to the backfield.

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Tara Elementary fifth-grader Ty Moore and Braden River Elementary fourth-grader Carter Jula enjoyed playing one-on-one during last year's Braden River Basketball Camp.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2016
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Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

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Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis rushed for 225 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Mustangs' 27-24 spring game victory against Booker May 27. (courtesy photo)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 3, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

East County High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

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Running back Ali Boyce rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 34-26 spring game victory against North Fort Myers May 26.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.02.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.02.16

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  • June 2, 2016
A lesson in street course

Osprey resident will compete in the Skateboard Street Amateur at X Games Austin 2016 June 3.

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The Sarasota Christian Middle School cheerleading squad won a national championship in its first season of competition. (courtesy photo)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Middle School Cheerleading squad puts Sarasota Christian on the map.

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  • June 1, 2016
Summer Night Hoops series coming to Lakewood

The series will be held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays from June 8 to July 22.

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The Suncoast Storm 06 team and the rest of the Suncoast Storm travel softball league will host the Summer Storm Season Kickoff June 4-5. (courtesy photo)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2016
That's the ticket ...

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Nine-year-old Abby Hite has been competing in triathlons since she was 5 years old. (photo courtesy FinisherPix L.L.C.)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Only 9, Braden River Elementary student already a triple threat

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University of Virginia sophomore Danny walker shot a 212 at the NCAA Regional in Franklin, Tenn., May 16-18 to help lead the Cavaliers into the NCAA Men's Golf Championships May 27-30. (courtesy photo)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2016
An ace under pressure

Lakewood Ranch grad leads Virginia to men's golf national championship tournament.

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Sloan Rosenberg receives her cap and diploma.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 27, 2016
The Gan graduates preschoolers

The Gan at Temple Sinai celebrated a promotion and graduation ceremony for students.

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Lakewood Ranch graduate Danny Walker, third from right, will represent the University of Virginia in the NCAA Men's Golf Championships May 27-30, in Eugene, Ore. (courtesy photo)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2016
Ranch grad to make history

Danny Walker will compete in the NCAA Men's Golf Championships May 27-30, in Eugene, Ore.

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