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Sports

Braden River High School's dance, color guard and marching band perform during half time.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 18, 2015
Students fill Braden River High School field with school spirit

Braden River defeated Lakewood Ranch 41-0.

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Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick carried the ball 10 times for 63 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2015
Braden River blanks rival Lakewood Ranch

The Braden River High football team beat rival Lakewood Ranch 41-0 Sept. 18.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2015
Changing of the Guard

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls golf teams are both under new leadership this season.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 09.24.15

East County High 5 Moments: 09.24.15

  • East County
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Jaylin Austin
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 4

Braden River won its 14th straight regular season game Sept. 18.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2015
Lakewood to hold athletics fundraiser

Lakewood Ranch High will hold its 2015 Fall Golf Classic Sept. 26, at the River Club Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2015
Area volleyball clubs form merger

Coastline Volleyball Club and Boomtown Volleyball Club announced they will be joining together to form Coast Town Volleyball.

  • East County
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The Riverview High volleyball team beat Sarasota 3-0 Sept. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 17, 2015
Riverview holds off Sarasota

The Riverview High volleyball team beat Sarasota 3-0 Sept. 16.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2015
Sarasota Christian records win

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team improved to 7-2 on the season with a 3-0 win versus St. Petersburg Canterbury School Sept. 15.

  • Sarasota
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Senior middle infielder Nicolas Torres receives individual hitting instruction from Oscar Despada and Michael Rivera.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2015
FIBA offers elite level training

The Florida International Baseball Academy is now enrolling students for both the fall and spring seasons.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 15, 2015
Miles of dedication lead to Sailor perfection

The Sarasota High boys and girls cross-country teams have both won their first three meets of the season.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 15, 2015
Youth soccer scores with season opener

Soccer season began for the Suncoast Sports Club Saturday, Sept. 13 at Glebe Park.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 15, 2015
Sarasota Just the Stats: 9-17-15

Sarasota Just the Stats: 9-17-15

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Riverview High alum Richie James starred as an offensive weapon at Middle Tennessee State University.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 15, 2015
Sarasota Alumni Spotlight: Richie James

Riverview High graduate Richie James was named Middle Tennessee State's offensive Warrior of the Week.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 15, 2015
Sarasota Sidelines: 09.17.15

Sarasota Sidelines: 09.17.15

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