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Ryan Kohn is leaving the Sarasota Observer sports beat after eight years.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2024
Sports editor says goodbye to Sarasota after eight years

Stories from the beat will stick with Ryan Kohn along his journey.

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Riverview High junior running back Isaiah Belt.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Isaiah Belt

The Riverview High junior running back had a breakthrough game against Booker High.

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Ryan Kohn is leaving the East County Observer sports beat after eight years.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 24, 2024
Sports editor says goodbye to East County after eight years

Stories from the beat will stick with Ryan Kohn along his journey.

  • East County
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ODA junior running back Allen Clark carries Sarasota Christian defenders down the field for a big gain.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 23, 2024
ODA football survives its first big test of 2024

The Thunder was pushed to the limit by Sarasota Christian on Sept. 20 but earned a 36-31 win.

  • East County
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High school football roundup.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2024
High school football roundup: Sept. 20

There were big offensive performances from area teams as the season hits its midpoint.

  • East County
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ODA junior running back Allen Clark carries Sarasota Christian defenders down the field for a big gain.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2024
ODA football holds off Sarasota Christian to move to 5-0

A late fumble recovery secured a 36-31 win for the Thunder.

  • East County
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Katie Powers, a senior, is a top-end libero on the Cardinal Mooney High indoor volleyball team when not playing beach volleyball.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 19, 2024
Sarasota fall athletes put themselves on the radar

These less-well-known competitors have been on top of their sports in 2024.

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Booker junior wide receiver Tyren Wortham celebrates catching a 60-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Joel Morris against Carrollwood Day.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 18, 2024
Booker High football's offense lights its fuse

The Tornadoes have showcased explosive talent in the first half of the 2024 season.

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ODA football senior defensive back Carson Fisher.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 18, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Carson Fisher

The ODA football senior defensive back had an interception touchdown against Saint Stephen's Episcopal.

  • East County
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Sarasota Christian School junior quarterback Ben Milliken.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 18, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ben Milliken

The Sarasota Christian quarterback is putting up massive numbers in 2024.

  • Sarasota
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The Lakewood Ranch High boys cross country team is aiming for its first state meet appearance since 2016. Back row: Derek Robinson, Jonathan Leatt, Joe Barr, Dylan Johnson, Colton Prater, Kenny DeStefano and Vayle Johnson. Front row: Michael Wagner, Vicente Rivera, Zachariah Kersey, Jacob Gomez and Jacob Smith.
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  • September 17, 2024
Lakewood Ranch cross country runners say seniority will rule

The experienced Mustangs looks like a state meet contender for the first time since 2016.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch seniors Jamarrion Roden (19) and Cullen McRae II (2) celebrate after McRae's second touchdown of the game against Braden River.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 16, 2024
High school football takeaways for East County teams

As the season nears the halfway point, here's how the area's teams stand.

  • East County
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High school football roundup.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 14, 2024
High school football roundup: Sept. 13

Six Sarasota and East County teams were victorious Friday night.

  • Sarasota
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Booker junior wide receiver Tyren Wortham celebrates catching a 60-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Joel Morris against Carrollwood Day.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 13, 2024
Booker High football recovers from blown lead, beats Carrollwood Day

The Tornadoes almost let a 37-7 first-half lead slip away, but recovered in the second half to win 70-43.

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney indoor volleyball senior Zoe Kirby, senior Izzy Russell and junior Layla Larrick are confident in the team's ability to make a deep postseason run.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 12, 2024
Cardinal Mooney High indoor volleyball uses speed to its advantage

Under first-year Head Coach Allan Knight, the Cougars are winning with quickness.

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