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Vinnie Portell
July 29, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Grayson Martin

Martin has bulked up on strength and experience headed into his senior year.

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Vinnie Portell
July 24, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Patrick Drymon

The Sarasota High baseball player was named to an All-Tournament team at a national tournament.

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Vinnie Portell
July 24, 2025

Former Riverview pitcher heads to Dunedin

Karson Ligon was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays on July 14.

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Vinnie Portell
July 22, 2025

Sarasota Paradise ends amateur era with playoff loss

The soon-to-be professional soccer club will have a new look in 2026.

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Vinnie Portell
July 18, 2025

Female athletes at the prep level have more opportunities than ever

Sarasota and Manatee county schools continue to work on evening the playing field.

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Vinnie Portell
July 18, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Colton Dempsey

Dempsey, now at Sarasota High, rushed for 1,000 yards at Lakewood Ranch in 2024.

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Vinnie Portell
July 15, 2025

Local striker makes his case to remain with the Sarasota Paradise

Andres Freire hopes to re-sign with the Paradise next season.

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Vinnie Portell
July 10, 2025

Sarasota American 10U All-Stars head to state tournament

Experience, trust and fun have fueled clutch wins for Sarasota Little Leaguers.

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Vinnie Portell
July 9, 2025

Chauncey Kennon lives out a dream with commitment to Florida State

The Booker High senior has wanted to play for FSU since he was little.

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Vinnie Portell
July 8, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Emma Lynch

Lynch is one of the 12 fastest 11- to 12-year-old swimmers in Florida.

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Andrew Warfield
July 3, 2025

Sarasota brothers paddleboard from Bimini to Florida for cystic fibrosis

Two brothers and two friends take on and wi, an 80-mile Atlantic paddleboard challenge in an effort to provide support for individuals and families battling cystic fibrosis.

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Vinnie Portell
July 3, 2025

Booker High receiver picks Michigan State among 33 Division-I offers

Tyren Wortham has mapped out his path to the NFL.

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Vinnie Portell
July 2, 2025

Sarasota baseball fans could have the chance to watch future MLB players

The FCL Orioles may have an influx of talent after the MLB Draft on July 13-14.

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Vinnie Portell
June 26, 2025

Fall prep sports storylines you won't want to miss

These teams and athletes are gunning for state titles in 2025.

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Vinnie Portell
June 25, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Hudson West

The Sarasota High quarterback has received four Division-I offers this summer.

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Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Grayson Martin

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Patrick Drymon

Former Riverview pitcher heads to Dunedin

Sarasota Paradise ends amateur era with playoff loss

Female athletes at the prep level have more opportunities than ever

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Colton Dempsey

Local striker makes his case to remain with the Sarasota Paradise

Sarasota American 10U All-Stars head to state tournament

Chauncey Kennon lives out a dream with commitment to Florida State

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Emma Lynch

Sarasota brothers paddleboard from Bimini to Florida for cystic fibrosis

Booker High receiver picks Michigan State among 33 Division-I offers

Sarasota baseball fans could have the chance to watch future MLB players

Fall prep sports storylines you won't want to miss

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Hudson West

Sarasota signs contractor for hurricane-related paving repairs

Knight resigns as Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach

New Mote SEA facility will open in early October

Sarasota couple arrested on child neglect charges

Sarasota launches park recovery update website

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