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Joe Ziegler.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Joe Ziegler

The Sarasota High running back is a big piece of the team's 2023 puzzle.

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Cleeland Browns center Austein Reiter, a Lakewood Ranch High alumnus, is in town for offseason workouts.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 18, 2023
A look at the 5 East County high graduates who reached the NFL

The Lakewood Ranch High and Braden River High alums have had varying levels of success in pro football.

  • East County
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Marcus Walfridson is the owner of the Sarasota Paradise and has big plans for the club in the future.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 13, 2023
Sarasota Paradise feeds local hunger for soccer

Owner Marcus Walfridson said the club has exceeded expectations off the pitch in year one.

  • Sarasota
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Riverview coach Josh Smithers is entering his seventh season with the Rams.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2023
No offseason for Sarasota-area high school programs

Even without any official games over the summer, there's still plenty of work for coaches to do.

  • Sarasota
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Trey Studi, who plays third base and catcher, said his favorite moment of All-Stars was hitting a double in the gap against Saint Petersburg in the sectional tournament.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Little League U10 All-Stars reach state tournament

The team made its run to states by playing small ball as a complete unit.

  • East County
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Shawny McGill.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Shawny McGill

The Sarasota American Little League 8-9-10 All-Star team had a strong tournament run.

  • Sarasota
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The Braden River Soccer Club's 2008 Boys Premier Team will play in the ECNL Regional League Finals in Norco, California.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 10, 2023
Braden River Soccer Club heads to California tournament

The Rage will play in the Elite Club National League's Regional League Finals on July 14-17.

  • East County
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Bobby Bonilla said he received more text and calls on July 1 than he does on his birthday.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2023
Bobby Bonilla talks baseball, his family and his old contract on his 'Day'

The six-time MLB All-Star and Sarasota resident surprised fans at 99 Bottles on July 1.

  • Sarasota
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Former Riverview High swimmer and Olympian Emma Weyant will compete in six events at the 2023 Toyota U.S. Open Championships, held Nov. 29-Dec. 2 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2023
Sarasota athletes get national, local results

A group of swimmers competes at nationals, Little League All-Stars shine, and minor leaguers continue their ascent.

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Drew Vanden Heuvel.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 5, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Drew Vanden Heuvel

The Sarasota High and Sarasota Tsunami swimmer committed to Old Dominion University in May.

  • Sarasota
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ODA Coach Rob Hollway pats Michael Luedeke on the head. Hollway led the Thunder to a 9-1 record in 2022.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 5, 2023
Lakewood Ranch, East County coaches regroup and recover during the summer break

East County high school coaches take different approaches to the offseason months.

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Sheila Loccisano, David Woods, Tom Ward and Scott Diesenburg
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 5, 2023
Stay on the court by preventing common pickleball injuries

A local doctor, instructor and recreational player share the best way to avoid injuries while playing pickleball.

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Legacy Golf Club's foursome of PGA members included Kevin Paschall, Wendi Patterson, K.C. Bartlett and Jeff Boudrie. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 4, 2023
East County golf pros rally to support the Tim Beckwith Memorial Pro-Am

The charity event will be held July 10 at Sarasota's TPC Prestancia to raise scholarship funds.

  • East County
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Braden River boys basketball junior Marcus Schade.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 4, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Marcus Schade

The Braden River High rising senior boys basketball guard has upped his game this summer.

  • East County
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NBP dragon boat Coach Angela Long and nine NBP teammates were selected to represent Team USA at the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships. (Not pictured: Duneska Grant.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 29, 2023
Benderson Park paddlers share Team USA journeys

The park will be represented by 10 athletes at the 2023 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Thailand.

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