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Former Booker High and University of South Florida running back Marlon Mack (25) was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2017.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 24, 2024
A look back on some Sarasota-area NFL stars

Combined, Sarasota's high schools have had 25 players record stats in the NFL.

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Riverview High baseball sophomore Caiden Cabral.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 24, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Caiden Cabral

The Riverview High baseball sophomore had two big games April 18-19.

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Braden River High senior Corin Mohammadbhoy.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 23, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Corin Mohammadbhoy

The Braden River High girls track and field senior won the triple jump at the Palmetto Invitational.

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Lakewood Ranch Prep finished its first baseball season 4-10, but Head Coach Alex McDuffie said the Eagles learned a lot about what it takes to be a team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 23, 2024
New Lakewood Ranch Prep baseball program starts with the small details

For the meantime, the pitch is for the players to learn responsibility to their teammates.

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Tim Widing gives the LECOM Suncoast Classic trophy a kiss. Widing won the tournament in a two-hole playoff against Patrick Cover and Steven Fisk.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 21, 2024
Tim Widing wins 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Widing outlasted Patrick Cover and Steven Fisk to get the win at Lakewood National Golf Club.

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Danny Walker hits his tee shot on the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club on day three of the 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Walker, a Lakewood Ranch High graduate, shot eight under par Saturday and is 13 under par for the tournament.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2024
Leaderboard takes shape heading into final day of LECOM Suncoast Classic

Patrick Cover leads at 18 under par, and a Lakewood Ranch High alumnus is in the top 10.

  • East County
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Miles Russell hits his tee shot on the No. 1 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club during round two of the 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2024
Scores stay tight on day two of LECOM Suncoast Classic

Brandon Crick is the leader at 14 under par, with Morgan Hoffmann in second at 13 under par.

  • East County
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Jamie Lovemark watches his tee shot on the No. 10 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club during the first round of the 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Lovemark shot four under par for the round.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 18, 2024
Golfers go low on first day of LECOM Suncoast Classic

Mason Andersen is in sole possession of first place after shooting 62 at Lakewood National Golf Club.

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Former Riverview High boys soccer player Ramon Kique Perales has signed to play for Racing Club Portuense in Spain.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 18, 2024
Former Riverview High soccer player lands pro deal in Spain

Ramon Kique Perales wants to show coaches at Racing Club Portuense that he deserves another contract.

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Sarasota High baseball freshman Johnny Lackaff has shown an ability to get clutch hits this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 17, 2024
Sarasota baseball and softball teams turn toward postseason

With a week to go in the regular season, some area teams are playing their best ball.

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Gio Zanoni leads the Cardinal Mooney High boys lacrosse team with 41 points (21 goals, 20 assists).
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 16, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Gio Zanoni

The Cardinal Mooney High boys lacrosse senior provides firepower to the Cougars.

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Braden River High baseball juniors Jacoby Cox (6) and Nick Curbelo (9) celebrate with junior Uriel Barrios (2) after Barrios' game-winning RBI against Lakewood Ranch High on April 11.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 16, 2024
Braden River High baseball saves its best for big moments

After an up-and-down start to 2024, the Pirates have shown mental fortitude and stayed the course.

  • East County
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Former Lakewood Ranch High and University of Virginia golfer Danny Walker will play in the LECOM Suncoast Classic for the second time in 2024.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 15, 2024
LECOM Suncoast Classic returns this week to Lakewood National

The Korn Ferry Tour will return to the area April 18-21 for its sixth annual Classic with an intriguing field.

  • East County
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Riverview High's Susan Lowther finished 10th in the U.S. in points (162) in 2024 according to MaxPreps statistics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 11, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Susan Lowther

The Riverview High girls lacrosse senior is climbing the national points rankings in 2024.

  • Sarasota
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Jake Ilardi is a Street skater, meaning he specializes in skating rails, stairs, banks and other items you could find on a real city street.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 10, 2024
New documentary puts 'Spotlight' on Sarasota skateboarder

The film, which follows the life of Jake Ilardi, came largely from video filmed by his brother Nate Ilardi.

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