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Ryan Kohn
December 8, 2022

Lakewood Ranch soccer community says sport's popularity on the rise

As the 2022 FIFA World Cup rolls along, members of the community talk about how the sport's popularity has grown and where it could go from here.

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Ryan Kohn
December 6, 2022

Athlete of the Week: Olivia Davis

The Cardinal Mooney girls basketball senior, who lives in Lakewood Ranch, leads the Cougars with 19.3 points per game.

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Ryan Kohn
December 5, 2022

Last Paddler Standing event showcases endurance at Benderson Park

The event, which had 30 participants, saw Paolo Marconi paddle approximately 48 hours straight to win the competition, with only short breaks in between laps of the park's lake.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Ryan Kohn
November 16, 2022

Lakewood Ranch, Braden River football have offseason work to do

The high school football programs have lots of work to do after disappointing ends to their seasons.

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Ryan Kohn
November 16, 2022

Mustangs boys golf surprise with fifth-place finish at state tournament

Lakewood Ranch High's boys golf team saves its best performance for the state championship match.

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Abby Weingarten
November 16, 2022

New app connects Ranchers to their favorite sports and each other

Chris and Jessi McComas of MVP Sports and Social are launching a new app connecting Lakewood Ranchers to all things sports and social.

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Ryan Kohn
November 15, 2022

East County Athlete of the Week: Esteban Benjoud

The Braden River High freshman had four points in his first varsity game Nov. 8, helping the Pirates to a 6-0 win over Bayshore High.

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Ryan Kohn
November 12, 2022

High school football roundup: FHSAA regional quarterfinals

Two Sarasota teams advanced, setting the stage for a rivalry rematch next week.

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Ryan Kohn
November 9, 2022

East County alumni make their mark in college

Lakewood Ranch High, Braden River High and The Out-of-Door Academy all have alumni doing big things at the next level.

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By

Ryan Kohn
November 8, 2022

East County Athlete of the Week: Taryn Nguyen

The Braden River High freshman girls golfer qualified for states by finishing sixth (81) at her regional tournament.

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