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Riverview High offensive coordinator Brody Wiseman, the former head coach at Sarasota High, expects big things out of DJ Johnson in 2023.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 1, 2022
Sarasota High, football Coach Brody Wiseman part ways

This past season, Wiseman led the Sailors to their first playoff win in 18 years.

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In 2022, former Sailor Brian Battie became the sixth USF Bulls running back to record 1,000 rushing yards in a season.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 1, 2022
Sarasota-area college football players wrap up successful seasons

Some players played up to their own high standards, while others showed flashes of the potential they possess.

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Sailors boys basketball Head Coach BJ Ivey always gets the most out of his teams.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 1, 2022
Sarasota boys basketball coach has sights on program turnaround

BJ Ivey is attempting to reshape the Sailors' culture — while racking up wins on the score sheet.

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The bunkers at Heritage Harbour now have collars of thick grass that adds to the beauty of the course.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 1, 2022
Heritage Harbour of Bradenton has high expectations for lower scores

The Heritage Harbour Golf Course in East County reopened in November after a $2 million renovation.

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Sarasota High boys basketball junior Daniel Munn.
  • By None
  • November 30, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Daniel Munn

The Sarasota High boys basketball player scored 16 points in a home win over ODA on Tuesday.

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  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch wrestler Nate Smith had his junior season ended in the regional tournament stage because of a finger injury.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 30, 2022
Lakewood Ranch wrestler hopes for state medal after falling short last year

Lakewood Ranch High's Nate Smith, a junior, reached the state tournament in his first-ever season, wrestling at 285 pounds. Smith spent the offseason working on his technical skills.

  • East County
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Santiago Valencia, 21, is headed to Qatar to report live from the 2022 FIFA World Cup for MTC Radio.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 28, 2022
Manatee Technical College student earns World Cup reporting opportunity

Santiago Valencia, 21, has overcome physical and environmental challenges in the pursuit of his sports reporting dreams.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn
  • November 23, 2022
'Pre-professional' soccer club coming to Sarasota

The as-yet-unnamed team will begin play in the United Soccer League's League Two in May 2023.

  • Sarasota
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Rams wideout Marshall Thompson fights through a tackle from Sailors safety Nick Wasowicz. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • November 23, 2022
Riverview football prepares for regional final rematch with rival Venice

The Rams meet their South County nemesis Venice on Friday after stopping Sarasota High 28-7.

  • Sarasota
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Demarcus Abner. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 22, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Demarcus Abner

The Riverview High football senior is a key piece on the Rams' defense.

  • Sarasota
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Mustangs Head Coach Chris Kawcak talks to him team at halftime against Wharton. Kawcak said he wanted his young team to focus on defensive intensity in the preseason and early regular season. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball is inexperienced but talented

The Mustangs prepare for the season opener with crushing preseason losses.

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Julia Magno. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 21, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Julia Magno

The Lakewood Ranch girls soccer senior had two goals and two assists Nov. 17 in an 8-0 win over ODA.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 18, 2022
Riverview football beats Sarasota to advance to regional finals

The Rams' win streak over the Sailors now stands at 12 games after the 28-7 victory.

  • Sarasota
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Riverview's Aidan Steiner (21) sacks Sarasota's Alexander Diaz in the first game between the two teams this season. (File photo.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 17, 2022
Sarasota and Riverview football teams prepare for postseason rematch

It will be the first playoff game between the programs since 2004.

  • Sarasota
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Krystal Montas (24), a senior, is a post presence for the Riverview High girls team. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota-area athletes hit the hardwood

The 2022-23 high school basketball season is here — and area programs look quite different.

  • Sarasota
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