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Lakewood Ranch senior Cullen McRae celebrates after his third touchdown run against Lemon Bay High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 26, 2024
Lakewood Ranch football makes statement in opening game

After a sloppy first quarter against Lemon Bay High, the Mustangs showcased their grit.

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Lakewood Ranch senior Cullen McRae celebrates after his third touchdown run against Lemon Bay High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High football runs past Lemon Bay High

The Mustangs overcame a sloppy first quarter to earn a 42-18 home win.

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High school football roundup.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2024
High school football roundup: Aug. 23

The 2024 FHSAA season gets underway while two area SSAA teams roll.

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Cardinal Mooney's RJay Mosley catches a deep ball from Devin Mignery against Booker High. Mosley would score on the play.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 23, 2024
Cardinal Mooney High football seeks repeat title

The Cougars are in a new classification in 2024, but carry the same physicality and passion.

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Kevin Roy says the mental side of golf is sometimes tougher than playing the actual sport.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 23, 2024
Golfer Kevin Roy aims to return to Korn Ferry Tour — and win

Lakewood Ranch resident and golfer Kevin Roy, battling both players and the thoughts in his head, steadfastly sticks to his one big goal in the sport: win a tournament on the PGA tour.

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Sarasota athletes now able to make earning from name, image and likeness
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 22, 2024
Sarasota athletes now able to make earning from name, image and likeness

The Sarasota School Board passed a NIL policy in line with state legislation. It also voted to approve its Capital Improvement Plan.

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Nathan Benderson Park’s dragon boat program is the second largest in the country.
  • By Susan Burns
  • August 22, 2024
Local dragon boat teams dig in for their next competition in waters overseas

Nathan Benderson Park's dragon boat program has become one of the largest and most competitive in the U.S. In September, its athletes are headed to the world competition in Italy.

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Riverview High's DJ Johnson ran for 1,660 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2023.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 22, 2024
Riverview High football wants to build on successful foundation

The Rams have the skill position talent to make a postseason run.

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Steve Spurrier spoke about his coaching career at Grove restaurant in Lakewood Ranch on Aug. 17.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 21, 2024
The 'Head Ball Coach' shares his wisdom in Lakewood Ranch

Former University of Florida Head Coach Steve Spurrier provides words of wisdom in Lakewood Ranch.

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Steve Spurrier spoke about his coaching career at Grove restaurant in Lakewood Ranch on Aug. 17.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 21, 2024
Steve Spurrier talks at Rams football fundraiser

The "Head Ball Coach" shared stories and advice from the sideline.

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Lakewood Ranch High girls sophomore golfer Phoenix Scanlan.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 20, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Phoenix Scanlan

The Lakewood Ranch High sophomore girls golfer wants to get the Mustangs back to the state tournament.

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Senior quarterback Lucas Despot will act as a stabilizing force for Braden River High in 2024.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 20, 2024
Braden River High football hits the reset button in 2024

A new coaching staff will lead a group of inexperienced players.

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Cardinal Mooney High's Bo O'Daniel (7) celebrates as teammate Marcus Galloway jogs into the end zone for a touchdown.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 16, 2024
Cardinal Mooney High football beats Booker High in preseason clash

Both teams made showstopping plays in a 45-32 Cougars home win.

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Amp Campbell takes over the Sarasota High football program in 2024. Campbell was a standout at Riverview High in the 1990s before playing under Nick Saban at Michigan State University.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 15, 2024
Sarasota High football hopes this rebuild is the final one

The Sailors have a new coach in Amp Campbell after a 1-10 season in 2023.

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Braden River High indoor volleyball senior Baylee Hinkle.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 14, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Baylee Hinkle

The senior outside hitter will help lead the Braden River High volleyball team's attack.

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