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Sports

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  • 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
  • Sports
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.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2015
SCS outlasts Braden River

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team beat Braden River 3-2 in non-district action Sept. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch junior Courtney Chapin is the No. 1 ranked swimmer in the state in the 100-meter backstroke.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 3, 2015
Back in Action

After a successful summer club championship season, Lakewood Ranch High junior Courtney Chapin competed in her first high school swim meet Sept. 8.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 3, 2015
Lady Mustangs swing past Lady Tarpons

The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf team beat Charlotte 158-201 Sept. 2, at The River Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota 15-Under Babe Ruth All-Stars
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 1, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments 09.03.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments 09.03.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Marlon Mack will open his sophomore season with USF this weekend.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 1, 2015
Sarasota Sidelines 09.03.15

Sarasota Sidelines 09.03.15

  • Sarasota
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Jamal Benson scored two touchdowns for Booker last season versus Sarasota.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 1, 2015
Sarasota Football Friday: Week 1

Booker High was the lone Sarasota area team to win its season opener Aug. 28.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 1, 2015
Return to Form

Riverview High senior Mikaela Braune had hip surgery in June to remove a pair of osteoid osteomas.

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