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Artists from around the world build sand sculptures at Siesta Key Crystal Classic
SIESTA KEY, Fla. (WWSB) - Sculptors from around the world are turning piles of sand into large sculptures at the Siesta Key Crystal Classic, a master sand sculpture competition. The event runs from Friday until Monday, ending at 3 p.m. Artists prepare for about two weeks. Artists travel from all...
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Men’s Basketball Adds Johnny Lackaff for 2027-28
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State men's basketball coach Ryan Pedon has announced the signing of 6-3 point guard Johnny Lackaff to a Financial Aid Agreement (formerly known as National Letters of Intent) and will begin his college basketball career for the 2027-28 season. "We are extremely excited to welcome...
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NCAA November signings. Venice, Riverview, Sarasota among those celebrating
A roundup from the NCAA November 2026 signing period. Venice Venice High School held its National Signing Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, celebrating 14 athletes. Six Venice baseball players signed on Wednesday, including right-handed pitcher Kasen Poplin (Liberty University), outfielder/right-handed pitcher RJ Shields (Mississippi State), outfielder August Backman (Florida), shortstop Graham Houston (LSU), catcher Jonathan Mauro (Columbia) and pitcher Aiden Cary (Santa Fe Community College). Shields is one of the top recruits in the country, ranking 97th nationally, according to Perfect Game. During the 2026 season, Shields posted a slash line of .299/.417/.448 in 87 at bats. He had a 0.34 ERA and 0.79 WHIP, striking out 26 batters. “It was nice to sign next to all my brothers,” Shields said. “I’ve been playing with them for four years. It’s just really cool to see how we’ve come.” Alongside Shields, Backman inked his commitment to Florida. Last season, Backman was talking to both Florida and Virginia, during a standout junior season. He had a slash line of .485/.587/.713 in 101 at bats. Once Backman took an unofficial visit to Florida, he cancelled his visit to Virginia that was scheduled for the next weekend. Backman said he was shown everything
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Local Musicians Invited to Join Sunday Open Jazz Jam at Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside
Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside is opening the floor to local musicians this November with a three-week Sunday Open Jazz Jam hosted by Shari Morningstar. Rather than a traditional live music performance, the Jazz Jam invites musicians to bring an instrument, sit in, and become part of the session alongside an experienced lineup of performers. The afternoon will feature Noteworthy with Keith Carman on keyboard, Joe Bruno on bass, and Jim Richards on drums. Bruno is a two-time Emmy Award-winning music composer who also spent 24 years with the U.S. Navy Band in Washington, D.C. Hosted by Shari Morningstar, each Sunday will be built around collaboration and improvisation, giving both musicians and guests a live jazz experience that can change from week to week. Guests are welcome to come listen, enjoy Anna Maria Oyster Bar’s Happy Hour menu, or bring an instrument and join the jam.