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GoFundMe set up to help pay college education for Marcus Outzen's three children
Marcus Outzen's death Tuesday from complications associated with HLH (Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis) continues to be felt by family, friends and Florida State fans. Outzen was diagnosed with the rare immune deficiency disorder in April. He was 46. A GoFundMe account was established Thursday on behalf of Outzen's wife, Tara Outzen, to...
IMG Academy DB explains reason for Florida's official visit
Official visit season for Florida football starts on the final day of this month with the opener coming on Friday, May 31. Billy Napier and the Gators program have been hard at work wrangling up the best prospects they can find for this summer’s critical recruiting event. One of...
Nominations under way for FPL Power Play at Sarasota-Manatee High School Sports Awards
What was the most outstanding high school play you saw this past year in the Sarasota-Manatee area?. The Sarasota Herald-Tribune is taking video submissions for the FPL Power Play contest, sponsored by Florida Power & Light. Footage of any play showing any high school in the Sarasota and Manatee County area is eligible. The top play, as decided by a panel, will be honored at the 2024 Sarasota-Manatee High School Sports Awards on Friday, May 31, at the Van Wezel Center. The show is produced with support from Lakewood Ranch.
Marauders one-hit Mussels in 8-0 win
BRADENTON, Fla. – One night after tossing a one-hitter of their own, the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels were held to just one hit against the Bradenton Marauders, falling 8-0 at Lecom Park. The Marauders (6-18) were powered by a pair of four-run frames, scoring all eight runs across the...
Mussels drop series opener in Bradenton, 7-3
BRADENTON, Fla. – Spencer Bengard struck out seven in his Low-A debut Tuesday, but the Mighty Mussels dropped the series opener 7-3 to the Bradenton Marauders at LECOM Park. Bengard entered in relief for Twins’ rehabber Josh Winder (0-1), and twirled 3.1 innings of one-run ball, with his only blemish coming on a solo home run from Garret Forrester.
Sun City’s Schwan returns home with pickleball gold
NAPLES, FL – John Schwan, a Sun City Pickleball Charter Club member, is a national champion after winning his age bracket gold medal at the Minto US Open Pickleball Championship April 14 in Naples, Fla. Schwan, 75, beat four opponents to earn the gold medal. He edged Randy Scott...
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