Sarasota Fast Break: 02.09.23

… Sarasota's Leonardo Dal Boni, who received the U.S. Tennis Association's Florida Player of the Year Award in December, committed to Furman University on Feb. 6. Dal Boni is the No. 50 player in the national Class of 2023 per the Tennis Recruiting Network. 

… … Don't forget about the Bridge A Life Superhero 5K, happening at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Nathan Benderson Park. The foster care awareness event is a chance to put on your favorite cape and get some exercise with the whole family. Registration is $30 (or $15 for the kids fun run). For more information visit 5KHero.com. 

… Sarasota's Jamier Jones, who is playing his sophomore boys basketball season at IMG Academy after spending his freshman year at Riverview High, is one of the more sought-after recruits in the country. The 6-foot-6 Jones is the No. 11 player in the Class of 2025 according to 247Sports' composite rankings. 

… After a year on the bench, former Booker High boys basketball player Johnnie Williams IV has started to see some playing time at the University of Louisiana-Monroe. Williams has seen action in nine games and is averaging 2.3 points per game. Not eye-popping numbers, but it is a start for the 6-foot-5 sophomore who has gobs of potential. 

… Pitchers and catcher will report for Baltimore Orioles spring training on Feb. 16, with the full team arriving Feb. 21 and games beginning Feb. 25 against the Minnesota Twins. In other words, it is the best time of year. You can visit Orioles.com to look at the full game schedule (and promotions schedule) and purchase tickets. See you at Ed Smith Stadium.