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Ja'da Bennett and her Sarasota High teammates are ranked No. 5 in Class 7A in the most recent FABC/Source Hoops state rankings.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 24, 2015
Sarasota Just the Stats: 12.24.15

Sarasota Just the Stats: 12.24.15

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ODA's Amad Brayboy was one of three players to score in double figures during the Thunder's 67-57 loss to Venice Dec. 15.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 24, 2015
Sarasota Sidelines: 12.24.15

Sarasota Sidelines: 12.24.15

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Fifteen-year-old Navene Shehadeh always wanted to be a cheerleader.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 23, 2015
A special kind of cheer

Riverview High senior creates cheerleading program for special needs children.

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  • December 22, 2015
Registration upcoming for SLL

Sarasota Little League will hold five registration dates in January for its Real Baseball Division.

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The Tampa Mustangs 18U travel softball team won four titles this fall after capturing their first national title in August as a 16U team.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 22, 2015
On a diamond, they sparkle

ight local softball players grow into champions with nine years of hard work.

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Elise Spiller and her Lakewood Ranch High teammates are ranked No. 3 in Class 7A in the most recent FABC/Source Hoops state rankings.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 22, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 12.24.15

East County High 5 Moments: 12.24.15

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Dylan Cameron and Hunter Reed both went 8-0 at the Southside Duals Dec. 18 and Dec. 19.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 21, 2015
Lakewood grapplers post third-place finish

The Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team had three individuals winners at the Southside Duals.

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Riverview High alum Nick Havener now plays for Boston University. Photo Courtesy Jim Pierce, BU Athletics
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 17, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.17.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.17.15

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Sarasota Christian sophomore Alyssa Schrag scored 11 points Dec. 10.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 17, 2015
Sarasota Sidelines: 12.17.15

Sarasota Sidelines: 12.17.15

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Sarasota resident Ronn Wyckoff, 73, won a pair of gold medals at the Florida Senior Games Dec. 12, in Clearwater.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 17, 2015
Master of the Charity Stripe

Sarasota resident won a pair of gold medals in free throw shooting and spot field goal shooting at the Florida Senior Games Dec. 12, in Clearwater.

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Skylar Jungers was one of three seniors honored Dec. 10.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 17, 2015
Sarasota Just the Stats: 12.17.15

Sarasota Just the Stats: 12.17.15

  • Sarasota
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Brendan welcomed his baby brother Cameron into the family last Christmas Eve.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 16, 2015
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

This Christmas Eve marks the start of a new tradition — birthday parties

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Braden River junior guard Deoni Cason goes up for a layup.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 16, 2015
Pirates gain edge on Sailors

The Braden River boys basketball team beat Sarasota 78-74 in district action Dec. 15.

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Juniors Lucas Romano and Chance Sharbono both transferred to Braden River this year.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 16, 2015
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River grapplers poised for solid season

  • East County
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Blauvelt Georges scored 13 points to lead Lakewood Ranch to a 70-28 district victory against Sarasota Dec. 8.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 16, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 12.17.15

East County High 5 Moments: 12.17.15

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