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Braden River junior pitchers Lexie Phelps and Ali Yawn led the Braden River softball team back to the state semifinals May 6 for the first time since 2011.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 11, 2016
Pair of aces

Braden River pitchers hurl Pirates into first state semifinal since 2011.

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  • May 6, 2016
Payton Wright Foundation tees up for golf tournament

The Payton Wright Foundation hosted its eight annual golf tournament May 6, at the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

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Braden River's Linda Ross had three hits, including a double, three RBI and scored three runs in the Pirates Class 7A-Region 3 victory against Seminole Osceola April 26.
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  • May 4, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 05.05.16

East County High 5 Moments: 05.05.16

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The Braden River softball team will compete in its first state semifinal since 2011 on May 6. (courtesy photo)
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  • May 4, 2016
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  • May 3, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Saddened Pirate softball players honor "Meme"

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Twelve-year-old Nikki Yanez earned an all-expense paid trip to Paris to compete in the Longines' 16-player international event May 26 through May 29.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 28, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

A rising Sarasota tennis player has landed a trip to Paris for an international tournament.

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Sarasota senior Vaun Brown drove in a pair of runs and scored a run to help lead the Sailors to a 10-0 victory against Lakewood Ranch in the Class 8A-District 8 championship April 21.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 28, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.28.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.28.16

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Riverview sophomore Aliyah Cunningham won a district championship in the 100-meter dash to advance to the regional meet April 30.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 28, 2016
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The United States' Margaux Isaksen will vie for one of 33 Olympic qualification spots during the Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final May 5 through May 8.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2016
Sarasota marks Modern Pentathlon's final stop

The Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final will be held May 5 through May 8.

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The Sarasota Surge faces off against the Gainesville Hogs during a scrum. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2016
Surge wins state championship

The Sarasota Surge rugby team will advance to the USA South Regionals April 30.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2016
GCFOA seeks officials

The Gulf Coast Football Officials Association will hold informational meetings May 2 and May 16.

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Rosedale Golf & Country Club resident Rae Ann Darling Reed ran her first marathon in 1995.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2016
Going the distance, again

Rosedale resident has run 25 marathons and doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon.

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Lakewood Ranch junior Mackenzie Meyer celebrated her 17th birthday April 20 with a three-run blast in the Mustangs 5-1 regional quarterfinal victory versus Tarpon Springs East Lake.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 04.28.16

East County High 5 Moments: 04.28.16

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  • April 27, 2016
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Lakewood Ranch junior forward LaDazhia Williams will participate in USA Basketball's U18 Team Trials May 27 through May 31.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Lakewood Ranch forward hauls in USA Basketball invitation

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