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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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  • 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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  • June 2, 2016
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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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  • June 1, 2016
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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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  • June 1, 2016
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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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  • 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.
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  • 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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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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  • Jen Blanco
  • 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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  • Jen Blanco
  • 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
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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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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 25, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 05.26.16

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