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Sports

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 15, 2015
Orioles to host fall instructional league

The Baltimore Orioles will host the team’s Fall Instructional League Sept. 22 through Oct. 13, in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Offensive linemen Gabriel Overmyer and Alex Salguero played youth football together for the Manatee Bulls. The two will play in their final rivalry game Sept. 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2015
Rival linemen ready to tackle district opener

Senior offensive linemen Gabriel Overmyer of Lakewood Ranch and Alex Salguero of Braden River played youth football together for the Manatee Bulls.

  • East County
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Raymond Thomas
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2015
Pirates and Thunder notch Week 3 victories

Braden River remains unbeaten while ODA notches first win of the season.

  • East County
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Sean Daley keeps after the ball.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 12, 2015
Soccer season opener kicks off at Glebe Park

Youth soccer clinic and games start up for the Suncoast Sports Club league on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2015
Lady Blazers sweep Lady Panthers

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team improved to 6-1 on the season.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2015
Mustangs win quad match

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team improved to 11-2 Sept. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Andreas Leichtfuss began his coaching career in 1983.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 9, 2015
Welcome Aboard

Andreas Leichtfuss arrived in Sarasota two weeks ago to assume his new position as the Sarasota Scullers’ program director and head coach.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 9, 2015
Sarasota wins district opener

The Sarasota High volleyball team beat Palmetto 25-11, 25-11, 25-12 in its district opener Sept. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch libero Ande McDonald passes the ball back up to a teammate.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 9, 2015
Mustangs fall in opener

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team fell to Riverview 3-0 in its season opener Sept. 2.

  • East County
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SANCA's Paul Blackketter signs paperwork making the deal official. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 8, 2015
SANCA adds regatta to schedule

World rowing regatta will come to Sarasota

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Chargers midfielder Jason Biro attempts to maintain possession.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2015
Just for Kicks

Youth soccer teams from across the state competed in the annual Tampa Bay Labor Day Showcase Sept. 5 through Sept. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Cross Country
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments 09.10.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments 09.10.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Riverview High volleyball team remained unbeaten with a 3-0 victory against Lakewood Ranch Sept. 2.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2015
Riverview remains unbeaten

The Riverview High volleyball team improved to 5-0 with a 3-0 victory against Lakewood Ranch Sept. 2.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota freshman quarterback Bryan Gagg drops back for a pass in the first quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2015
Sarasota runs past Booker

The Sarasota High football team earned its first win of the season with a 38-6 victory against Booker Sept. 4.

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ODA's Zach Szmania set a new school record in the 200 IM.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2015
ODA swimmers win Tri-Meet

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls swim teams both beat Keswick Christian and St. Pete Canterbury School Sept. 3.

  • East County
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