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Sarasota coach Brian Ryals talks with his players during the first half of the Sailors spring game versus Naples Gulf Coast May 19.
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  • May 26, 2016
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Spring football sets the tone for the future

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After eight years, Riverview athletic director James Ward will retire from his post June 9.
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  • May 26, 2016
Giving his all for the kids

After eight years, Riverview High athletic director James Ward will retire from his post June 9.

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Riverview running back Areon Green and the Rams will travel to North Fort Myers for their spring game May 26.
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  • May 26, 2016
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Sarasota Christian senior Tony Jiang, pictured with coach Douglas MacArthur, will play golf for Rutgers University this fall. (courtesy photo)
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  • May 26, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.26.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.26.16

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Quarterback Justin Curtis will help lead Lakewood Ranch into its spring game against Booker May 27.
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  • May 25, 2016
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Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick scored three touchdowns in the first half of the Pirates spring game against St. Petersburg Lakewood May 19.
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  • May 25, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 05.26.16

East County High 5 Moments: 05.26.16

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Alexander and Andreas Niederer practice together every day, having set up piles of fallen logs, tractor tires, concrete slabs and wooden contraptions in their backyard.
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  • May 25, 2016
Riding on the edge

East County brothers vie for AMA NATC MotoTrials National Championship Series crown

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Catcher Maddie Biggs and pitcher Kailey Christian helped Lakewood Ranch capture the Academic Team Championship for softball.
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  • May 20, 2016
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Lakewood Ranch wins sixth-consecutive FHSAA Academic Team Championship.

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Lakewood Ranch girls basketball coach Tina Hadley guided the Mustangs to the Class 7A state championship this season.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 19, 2016
LRHS receives FHSAA sanctions

Sanctions handed down as a result of self-reported violations related to girls basketball.

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Sarasota senior third baseman SarahBeth Wengerd was chosen to represent the West in the Florida High School Coaches Association 27th All-Star Softball Classic May 20-21.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 19, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.19.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.19.16

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Sarasota residents Marc and Dawn Bukaty prepare homemade chipotle bowls for roughly 180 Sarasota Crew rowers.
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  • May 19, 2016
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Food team keeps Sarasota Crew fueled on race day.

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Ten-year-old Andrew Salu has been playing tennis for the past three years and has a pair of national titles to his credit.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 19, 2016
Serving up success

Ten-year-old Andrew Salu is the No. 1 ranked played in the nation for the Class of 2024.

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Sarasota freshman quarterback Bryan Gagg will help lead the Sailors versus Naples Gulf Coast May 19.
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  • May 19, 2016
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    By
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  • May 18, 2016
Competitive soccer registration underway

The Chargers Soccer Club at Lakewood Ranch competitive program is open to players, ages 7-18.

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Braden River senior first baseman Bethaney Keen was named to the Florida High School Coaches Association 27th All-Star Softball Classic May 20-21.
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  • May 18, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 05.19.16

East County High 5 Moments: 05.19.16

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