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Lakewood Ranch attacking midfielder Maddison "Gi" Krstec is committed to play at the University of Maryland next season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch soccer star attacks with grace and power

The Mustangs' senior captain is committed to Maryland

  • East County
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All three area teams close out the regular season strong.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 4, 2016
East County Football Final 11.04.16

All three area teams close out the regular season strong.

  • East County
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Playoff-qualifying area teams win their tune-up games; Sarasota, Booker stumble.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 4, 2016
Sarasota Football Final 11.04.16

Playoff-qualifying area teams win their tune-up games; Sarasota, Booker stumble.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 4, 2016
Riverview takes home bragging rights after beating Sarasota

The Rams have won five-straight games against the Sailors.

  • Sarasota
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Booker interim coach Dumaka Atkins graduated from the school in 2004 and went to play football at Florida State.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2016
Interim Booker football coach brings discipline to program

He carries with him memories of growing up in and around the school.

  • Sarasota
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Riverview volleyball freshman Riah Walker had 17 kills and 29 digs in the Rams’ 3-1 win over Dr. Phillips on Oct. 28 in a Class 9A Region 2 semifinal match.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.03.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.03.16

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney senior forward Alex Turner scored 48 goals last season and finished fourth in Florida’s Mr. Soccer award voting. He'll look to start the season off well against Clearwater Central Catholic at 7 p.m. at home on Nov. 8.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
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Andre Spivey always dreamed of owning a team because of the pride a team can provide its city.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2016
Tech entrepreneur brings semi-pro basketball to Sarasota

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch boys golfer Drew Angelo finished sixth overall at the Class 3A state tournament on Oct. 26. Angelo shot a 74 on consecutive days during the tournament, finishing with a 148.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 2, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 11.02.16

East County High 5 Moments: 11.02.16

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch sophomore forward Travis Freeman and the rest of the Mustangs look to win their opening match against North Port at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 2, 2016
That's the ticket ...

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

  • East County
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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

  • East County
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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.
    By
  • 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.

  • East County
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Sarasota Football Final 10.28.16
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 28, 2016
Sarasota Football Final 10.28.16

One big win, and three losses that will sting.

  • Sarasota
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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.

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

A clean sweep for area teams.

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