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The historic main event match between Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair was the first time two black women competed in a singles match for the top prize in the women’s locker room. We must warn you this story will contain some match spoilers.
The historic main event match between Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair was the first time two black women competed in a singles match for the top prize in the women’s locker room. We must warn you this story will contain some match spoilers.
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BRADENTON – From tomato fields to a sprawling sports utopia. Since those humble beginnings, IMG has grown into a training site that offers almost everything, except for a hotel. Now, it can offer that, too. The Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy held a sneak preview Tuesday in advance of its October 11th opening. The opening dovetails with the beginning of Parents Week. The 150 room hotel is part of IMG Academy’s 600 – acre campus, but separate enough to have a liquor license so it can ...
BRADENTON – From tomato fields to a sprawling sports utopia. Since those humble beginnings, IMG has grown into a training site that offers almost everything, except for a hotel. Now, it can offer that, too. The Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy held a sneak preview Tuesday in advance of its October 11th opening. The opening dovetails with […] The post IMG gives sneak peek at new hotel in Bradenton appeared first on SNN TV.
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SARASOTA – A world champion rower from Sarasota is named USRowing’s Under–19 Male Athlete of the Year. Clark Dean is a Sarasota Crew alum, and is in his first year at Harvard university This summer he became the first U.S. junior men’s single sculler to repeat as World Champion with back to back wins in 2017 and 2018. The Pine View School graduate and the Female Athlete of the Year, Francesca Raggi, will be honored at the 2018 Golden Oars Gala on Nov. 15 at the New York Athleti...
SARASOTA – A world champion rower from Sarasota is named USRowing’s Under–19 Male Athlete of the Year. Clark Dean is a Sarasota Crew alum, and is in his first year at Harvard university This summer he became the first U.S. junior men’s single sculler to repeat as World Champion with back to back wins in […] The post Dean named Athlete of the Year appeared first on SNN TV.
MANATEE – The Manatee Hurricanes playing host to the Steinbrenner Warriors in a 8A District clash. Coach of the Manatee Hurricanes, Yusef Shakir says Steinbrenner is battle tested.“They have been [playing some very good opponents so they are going to be a very tough team for us.” Manatee doesn’t plan on wavering in his approach no matter who’s name is on the schedule.“Our main thing we focusing on is improving ourselves, and getting better. That’s what we focus on week to week.” ...
MANATEE – The Manatee Hurricanes playing host to the Steinbrenner Warriors in a 8A District clash. Coach of the Manatee Hurricanes, Yusef Shakir says Steinbrenner is battle tested.“They have been [playing some very good opponents so they are going to be a very tough team for us.” Manatee doesn’t plan on wavering in his approach […] The post Friday Football Fever: Game of The Week Preview, Steinbrener at Manatee appeared first on SNN TV.
MANATEE – As the old adage goes, defense wins championship. “Defense has always been the backbone of the Southeast football program… Strong defense has always been the Highmark here, and those guys have picked up the torch and they are running with it.” Last week against Lakewood Ranch, the Southeast Seminoles housed 4 fumbles for touchdowns in a dominate 40-3 win over the Mustangs. But head coach of Southeast, Brett Timmons knows his squad is dealing with a red hot Bayshore team...
MANATEE – As the old adage goes, defense wins championship. “Defense has always been the backbone of the Southeast football program… Strong defense has always been the Highmark here, and those guys have picked up the torch and they are running with it.” Last week against Lakewood Ranch, the Southeast Seminoles housed 4 fumbles for touchdowns […] The post Friday Football Fever: Game of The Week Preview, Bayshore at Southeast appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Two schools separated by less than four miles. Both of them hungry for win number one. “We feel fine. They are at the bottom of the district, we’re at the bottom of the district. Venice took our lunch money, Palmetto beat us up pretty bad…This is the battle for the bottom of their district. I feel like our tests early on will prove to be the difference maker.” Each of Sarasota first two games have come against the 5A district and Head Coach of the Booker Tornadoes, Dum...
SARASOTA – Two schools separated by less than four miles. Both of them hungry for win number one. “We feel fine. They are at the bottom of the district, we’re at the bottom of the district. Venice took our lunch money, Palmetto beat us up pretty bad…This is the battle for the bottom of their […] The post Friday Football Fever: Game of The Week Preview, Booker at Sarasota appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – SNN’s Jake Young has more on our game of the week between the Booker Tornadoes and the Palmetto Tigers. The post Friday Football Fever: Game of the Week Preview appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – SNN’s Jake Young has more on our game of the week between the Booker Tornadoes and the Palmetto Tigers. The post Friday Football Fever: Game of the Week Preview appeared first on SNN TV.
TAMPA – Miami Hurricanes QB Malik Rosier paid a visit to a fan stricken with cancer in Tampa recently. Jordan Quintero is a huge sports fan but he has been stricken with brain cancer. One of his wishes was to meet a University of Miami football player. Rosier has connections hear on the Suncoast. He found out about the teen’s wish and took several Canes’ players up to meet Quintero to make his wish come true. I’m sure it made his day, as well. Rosier’s step-mom Shannon Howell Rosi...
TAMPA – Miami Hurricanes QB Malik Rosier paid a visit to a fan stricken with cancer in Tampa recently. Jordan Quintero is a huge sports fan but he has been stricken with brain cancer. One of his wishes was to meet a University of Miami football player. Rosier has connections hear on the Suncoast. He found […] The post Canes’ QB grants wish to ill teen appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The votes are in for the Major League Baseball mid-summer classic, and Former Sarasota HS star, and current Reds 2nd baseman, Scooter Gennett was selected to the National League All–Star team for the first time in his career. Scooter has been leading the National League in hitting for weeks, and is currently tied for first with the Cubs Alberto Almora at .326. Gennett will join his fellow All–Stars in Washington, DC for the 2018 All-Star Game next Tuesday night. With h...
SARASOTA – The votes are in for the Major League Baseball mid-summer classic, and Former Sarasota HS star, and current Reds 2nd baseman, Scooter Gennett was selected to the National League All–Star team for the first time in his career. Scooter has been leading the National League in hitting for weeks, and is currently tied for […] The post Former SHS star now a Major league All-Star appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Chris Hannon, a Sarasota High School football coach and former NFL player creates camp 941. “When I was growing up, I didn’t have money to give to trainers so I wanted to give my community the opportunity to come out and get the training from professional trainers and professional athletes,” said Hannon. More than 50 people attended his free one day camp for ages 4-18 at the Robert L. Taylor Center. Sarasota Native, Amarri Jackson, played football for Riverview High ...
SARASOTA – Chris Hannon, a Sarasota High School football coach and former NFL player creates camp 941. “When I was growing up, I didn’t have money to give to trainers so I wanted to give my community the opportunity to come out and get the training from professional trainers and professional athletes,” said Hannon. More […] The post Camp 941 empowers young athletes on the Suncoast appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON(Jason Dill)– Clifford Rozier, who was an NBA first-round draft pick in 1994, died at the age of 45 after suffering a heart attack, his brother Kobie Rozier told the Bradenton Herald. Clifford Rozier went into cardiac arrest in East Bradenton on Wednesday night when paramedics arrived to give him CPR and take him in an ambulance to Manatee Memorial Hospital, Kobie Rozier said. “When they went in to put stents in to work on his heart, he didn’t have heart damage,” Rozier ...
BRADENTON(Jason Dill)– Clifford Rozier, who was an NBA first-round draft pick in 1994, died at the age of 45 after suffering a heart attack, his brother Kobie Rozier told the Bradenton Herald. Clifford Rozier went into cardiac arrest in East Bradenton on Wednesday night when paramedics arrived to give him CPR and take him in […] The post Former Southeast star dead at 45 appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON – A former Manatee Hurricanes state champion quarterback is making a career change. Cord Sandberg won that state title in 2011 in football, but he has been a minor league baseball player in the Phillies organization for the past few years after they drafted him out of Manatee HS. Now, Sandberg has changed direction, and is retiring from baseball as he hopes to begin his college football career. The Herald Tribune reports that Auburn, LSU and Florida are among the intere...
BRADENTON – A former Manatee Hurricanes state champion quarterback is making a career change. Cord Sandberg won that state title in 2011 in football, but he has been a minor league baseball player in the Phillies organization for the past few years after they drafted him out of Manatee HS. Now, Sandberg has changed direction, […] The post Former Canes’ QB leaving pro baseball for college football appeared first on SNN TV.
TAMPA – On Monday, the Camping World MLB All– Star Ballot released its latest results. And good news for Ramos, as he sits a top of all American League Catchers with 1.5million votes, leaving a gap of 440,000 votes between himself and Gary Sanchez of the Yankees. This has been quite the push by Rays supporters. After the announcement of the first vote, Sanchez led Ramos by 15 thousand votes. This would be “The Buffalo’s” second All Star game in his career, and his first with Tampa ...
TAMPA – On Monday, the Camping World MLB All– Star Ballot released its latest results. And good news for Ramos, as he sits a top of all American League Catchers with 1.5million votes, leaving a gap of 440,000 votes between himself and Gary Sanchez of the Yankees. This has been quite the push by Rays supporters. […] The post Wilson Ramos: All Star Game Starter? appeared first on SNN TV.
PORT CHARLOTTE – The Rays’ Chris Archer was on a rehab assignment for the Charlotte Stone Crabs Tuesday night, but he was upstaged by Air Force veteran Lt. Colonel Grace Chicken, who lives in Port Charlotte. She served as a nurse in World War II and Korea, is just shy of her 104th birthday, and she threw a strike on the ceremonial first pitch. Her understudy on this night, Archer, pitched 4 innings and struck out 7 while giving up not a hit or a run. He struck out Twins all–star Mi...
PORT CHARLOTTE – The Rays’ Chris Archer was on a rehab assignment for the Charlotte Stone Crabs Tuesday night, but he was upstaged by Air Force veteran Lt. Colonel Grace Chicken, who lives in Port Charlotte. She served as a nurse in World War II and Korea, is just shy of her 104th birthday, and she […] The post Rays’ Archer’s rehab start upstaged by WW II vet appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Former Riverview Rams’, University of Tennessee, and NFL standout Chris Hannon will put on a free football camp this Saturday, July 7, at the Robert L. Taylor Community Center in Sarasota. Camp941 is a free youth football camp for all kids between the ages 4–18. Registration 8am–9am, Camp 9am–12pm, free lunch 12:15pm!! The post Free football camp Saturday in Sarasota appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Former Riverview Rams’, University of Tennessee, and NFL standout Chris Hannon will put on a free football camp this Saturday, July 7, at the Robert L. Taylor Community Center in Sarasota. Camp941 is a free youth football camp for all kids between the ages 4–18. Registration 8am–9am, Camp 9am–12pm, free lunch 12:15pm!! The post Free football camp Saturday in Sarasota appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The annual Sarasota Power Boat Grand Prix boat races began today at 10 a.m on Lido Beach. Rain showers did not stop the race. Race drivers and spectators still gathered at Lido to raise money for Suncoast Charities for Children. “What we saw today I guess was a small boats, single engine. Not really sure if they had a race or if they were practicing or if it was timed, but it was interesting,” said Bill Chase who attended this morning’s race. “This is actually my f...
SARASOTA – The annual Sarasota Power Boat Grand Prix boat races began today at 10 a.m on Lido Beach. Rain showers did not stop the race. Race drivers and spectators still gathered at Lido to raise money for Suncoast Charities for Children. “What we saw today I guess was a small boats, single engine. Not […] The post Rain impacts Day 1 of Grand Prix Boat Races appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Navigating choppy waters on a jet ski at 85 miles takes a professional. Sarasota Resident and pro-rider, Eric Lagopoulos , has been tearing up Sarasota Bay for more than 20 years. “When I was a kid, I fell in love with the water, had a standup, took it from there, I was good at it,” Lagopoulos said. It’s the third year Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix included AquaX in the races. “The jet skis you see out there will be the top guys in the world,” He added.“ “We all line u...
SARASOTA – Navigating choppy waters on a jet ski at 85 miles takes a professional. Sarasota Resident and pro-rider, Eric Lagopoulos , has been tearing up Sarasota Bay for more than 20 years. “When I was a kid, I fell in love with the water, had a standup, took it from there, I was good […] The post Local racer revving up for AquaX appeared first on SNN TV.
TAMPA — The National Football League has officially notified Buccaneers Quarterback Jameis Winston of his three game suspension, after he allegedly groped an Uber driver in March 2016. Winston is due to earn a fully guaranteed $3.892 million in salary and bonuses this year. His rookie contract includes a fifth-year team option for 2019. The team exercised that option in May, meaning it would pay him $20.9 million in salary if he’s still on the team in 2019. The post Winston’s Sta...
TAMPA — The National Football League has officially notified Buccaneers Quarterback Jameis Winston of his three game suspension, after he allegedly groped an Uber driver in March 2016. Winston is due to earn a fully guaranteed $3.892 million in salary and bonuses this year. His rookie contract includes a fifth-year team option for 2019. The […] The post Winston’s Statement On Suspension appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – We’re just a couple days away from the 34th annual hotel planner Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix. And for these drivers, like most athletes, there is a deep inner passion that got them into this unique sport to begin with. Passion is what drives everything we do in this world. Driver and member of Phantom 9 racing, Mark Niemann has a passion that can be traced back to his childhood. The post Phantom 9 Racing Prepares for Grand Prix appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – We’re just a couple days away from the 34th annual hotel planner Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix. And for these drivers, like most athletes, there is a deep inner passion that got them into this unique sport to begin with. Passion is what drives everything we do in this world. Driver and member of […] The post Phantom 9 Racing Prepares for Grand Prix appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON — LECOM Park advanced through a bracket featuring all 29 ballparks that host High-A teams. More than 31,000 fans voted in the competition. Bradenton emerged victorious in a head-to-head semifinal match up against Florida State League rival and 2017 “Best of the Ballparks” champion Lakeland and the recently remodeled Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Still plenty of time to get to LECOM park this weekend, as the Marauders will wrap up a seven game home stand Sunday a...
BRADENTON — LECOM Park advanced through a bracket featuring all 29 ballparks that host High-A teams. More than 31,000 fans voted in the competition. Bradenton emerged victorious in a head-to-head semifinal match up against Florida State League rival and 2017 “Best of the Ballparks” champion Lakeland and the recently remodeled Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. […] The post Ballpark Digest: LECOM Best in Single-A appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON- SNN’s Sports Director Jake Young was live outside LECOM Park in Bradenton to talk about the historic ballfield’s history and talk about an award he accepted on SNN’s behalf. LECOM Park was once again named “Best of the Ballparks” in Ballpark Digest’s competition. The historic Bradenton ballpark secured the title in a fan vote. Ballpark Digest has previously recognized The Friendly City’s ballfield as “Best of the Ballparks” in the Grapefruit League. LECOM Park has held...
BRADENTON- SNN’s Sports Director Jake Young was live outside LECOM Park in Bradenton to talk about the historic ballfield’s history and talk about an award he accepted on SNN’s behalf. LECOM Park was once again named “Best of the Ballparks” in Ballpark Digest’s competition. The historic Bradenton ballpark secured the title in a fan vote. Ballpark […] The post LIVE at LECOM Park appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA- Sarasota’s soccer hub is rocking for the World Cup. Shamrock pub in Sarasota won’t miss a beat during this year’s world cup. The pub is open for every game during the month–long, worldwide event. Shamrock is the headquarters for Team USA’s support group, American Outlaws. Since USA isn’t in the tourney, soccer fans have their pick of who to root for. Also, the matches are held across the world in Russia, so it makes for some interesting hours. The post Sarasota’s World ...
SARASOTA- Sarasota’s soccer hub is rocking for the World Cup. Shamrock pub in Sarasota won’t miss a beat during this year’s world cup. The pub is open for every game during the month–long, worldwide event. Shamrock is the headquarters for Team USA’s support group, American Outlaws. Since USA isn’t in the tourney, soccer fans have […] The post Sarasota’s World Cup headquarters appeared first on SNN TV.
Bradenton, Fla. – LECOM Park has once again claimed the championship in Ballpark Digest’s “Best of the Ballparks” competition. The historic Bradenton ballpark secured the title in a razor thin final round fan vote. LECOM Park bested Winston-Salem’s BB&T Field by a mere 28 votes. The Marauders kick off the second half of the Florida State League season on Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. The post LECOM Park Earns “Best of The Ballparks” appeared first on SNN ...
Bradenton, Fla. – LECOM Park has once again claimed the championship in Ballpark Digest’s “Best of the Ballparks” competition. The historic Bradenton ballpark secured the title in a razor thin final round fan vote. LECOM Park bested Winston-Salem’s BB&T Field by a mere 28 votes. The Marauders kick off the second half of the Florida State League […] The post LECOM Park Earns “Best of The Ballparks” appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – If you’re planning on going to the Hotel Planner Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix, you should be mindful that you’re sharing the beach with more than just spectators… The post Environmental Impact of Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – If you’re planning on going to the Hotel Planner Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix, you should be mindful that you’re sharing the beach with more than just spectators… The post Environmental Impact of Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – Last night at the Venice Indians baseball banquet, the voice of the Indians, Ray Sinibaldi, told of Bill Russell’s unrivaled calendar year in 1956. His senior year at u of san Francisco he won an NCAA basketball title, then that summer he won an Olympic gold medal before joining the Celtics as a rookie and winning the first title in the teams’ history. Well, Indians head coach Craig Faulkner, has had a 3–month stretch like that. He was named the State 7A Coach of the Year ...
VENICE – Last night at the Venice Indians baseball banquet, the voice of the Indians, Ray Sinibaldi, told of Bill Russell’s unrivaled calendar year in 1956. His senior year at u of san Francisco he won an NCAA basketball title, then that summer he won an Olympic gold medal before joining the Celtics as a rookie […] The post Indians’ Faulkner garners 7A baseball Coach of the Year appeared first on SNN TV.
LAKEWOOD RANCH – The Sarasota and Manatee Seminoles Clubs are jointly hosting their 6th annual FSU Scholarship Golf Outing. The money raised will go towards deserving Suncoast students who will attend FSU. Its taking place Saturday, June 23rd, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. It’s a 9 am shotgun start. That may be early for many of you, but it will be worth it as you will be surrounded by FSU royalty from the Suncoast. Peter Warrick out of Southeast HS, and one of the...
LAKEWOOD RANCH – The Sarasota and Manatee Seminoles Clubs are jointly hosting their 6th annual FSU Scholarship Golf Outing. The money raised will go towards deserving Suncoast students who will attend FSU. Its taking place Saturday, June 23rd, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. It’s a 9 am shotgun start. That may be early […] The post Suncoast Seminoles clubs play golf to scholarship money appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – Coach Craig Faulkner, and the entire Venice High School baseball team was all smiles Wednesday evening as they paraded through downtown Venice. A big time celebration for Venice Baseball and Wrestling got underway at 6 p.m. and spilled into the evening. The Venice area is getting quite used to occasions such as this, following the same parade route as the Fall, when their Volleyball and Football programs took home state titles. Quite the way to start summer vacation. The...
VENICE – Coach Craig Faulkner, and the entire Venice High School baseball team was all smiles Wednesday evening as they paraded through downtown Venice. A big time celebration for Venice Baseball and Wrestling got underway at 6 p.m. and spilled into the evening. The Venice area is getting quite used to occasions such as this, […] The post Coach Faulkner takes in victory parade appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – The City of Venice and Venice High School organize a “Parade of Champions” on Wednesday, June 13, celebrating Venice’s 2018 FHSAA 7A Baseball State Champions and Class 2A Wrestling State Champ in the 138-pound weight class. The parade kicked off at 6 p.m. from Venice Elementary School and followed the same route as the first Parade of Championships for the VHS football and volleyball teams in February. The parade features players, coaches, the CHS ROTC Color Guard, VHS m...
VENICE – The City of Venice and Venice High School organize a “Parade of Champions” on Wednesday, June 13, celebrating Venice’s 2018 FHSAA 7A Baseball State Champions and Class 2A Wrestling State Champ in the 138-pound weight class. The parade kicked off at 6 p.m. from Venice Elementary School and followed the same route as […] The post “Parade of Champions” held for VHS baseball team and wrestling champ appeared first on SNN TV.
The Tampa Bay Rays have officially inked their first round selection, Mathew Liberatore. Liberatore was the 16th overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft. According to Jim Callis of MLB.com, the Lefty signed for $3.5million. He will join the Rookie–level Gulf Coast League Rays. The 18 year-old went 8–1 with a 0.93 ERA and 104 strikeouts as a senior at Mountain Ridge High School and was Arizona’s Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year. He was named a first–team Rawlings/Perfect Game All–A...
The Tampa Bay Rays have officially inked their first round selection, Mathew Liberatore. Liberatore was the 16th overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft. According to Jim Callis of MLB.com, the Lefty signed for $3.5million. He will join the Rookie–level Gulf Coast League Rays. The 18 year-old went 8–1 with a 0.93 ERA and 104 […] The post Rays Sign Liberatore appeared first on SNN TV.
NORTH PORT – The Atlanta Braves may not be ready to play baseball in North Port, but they are ready to party. The Braves are hosting a Season Ticket Launch Party from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the George Mullen Activity Center in North Port. The first 500 people who place deposits for season tickets will receive a free Chipper Jones replica jersey. They will have plenty of other giveaways, as well as pizza and drinks. Construction is on schedule and the Braves expect to play...
NORTH PORT – The Atlanta Braves may not be ready to play baseball in North Port, but they are ready to party. The Braves are hosting a Season Ticket Launch Party from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the George Mullen Activity Center in North Port. The first 500 people who place deposits for season […] The post Braves hosting ticket-buying party appeared first on SNN TV.
The 2017 8A State Volleyball Champions are officially back to work and have started their pursuit of a title defense. Fresh off a season where star Kelly Hubbard received both player of the year and athlete of the year honors. The Venice Indians haven’t missed a beat, jumping back into the gym this week to commence summer practice. There has been no sleep in the place some are calling “Title Town. Venice volleyball has now captured three State titles in the last six years, bringi...
The 2017 8A State Volleyball Champions are officially back to work and have started their pursuit of a title defense. Fresh off a season where star Kelly Hubbard received both player of the year and athlete of the year honors. The Venice Indians haven’t missed a beat, jumping back into the gym this week to […] The post Defending Volleyball Champs Venice Back in The Gym appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – There is plenty of dancing talent to go around in South Sarasota County. “Attitudes in Dance” is in the mists of prepping for their big recital scheduled for this weekend at the Venice theater. Artistic director Connie Winslow, has been teaching dance for more than 35 years, providing her with a variety of opportunities, even the chance to dance on the original Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Dancing is an integral part of her life, and now she’s passing it down to all those w...
VENICE – There is plenty of dancing talent to go around in South Sarasota County. “Attitudes in Dance” is in the mists of prepping for their big recital scheduled for this weekend at the Venice theater. Artistic director Connie Winslow, has been teaching dance for more than 35 years, providing her with a variety of […] The post Attitudes In Dance appeared first on SNN TV.
The work doesn’t stop in the off season for Venice Volleyball. Head Coach Brian Wheatley hosted his 25th annual “Wheatley’s Wild West” volleyball camp shaping the future of the program. The week long camp wrapped up with a four team tournament this afternoon at Venice High School. Varsity players had the opportunity to coach the campers throughout the week. Coach Wheatley saying, “it helps them become better players.” Camps such as these are what the program is built on. The po...
The work doesn’t stop in the off season for Venice Volleyball. Head Coach Brian Wheatley hosted his 25th annual “Wheatley’s Wild West” volleyball camp shaping the future of the program. The week long camp wrapped up with a four team tournament this afternoon at Venice High School. Varsity players had the opportunity to coach the […] The post Wheatley’s Wild West Volleyball Camp appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – It’s been 41 days since John Peacock was fired as Venice’s football coach after ‘liking’ a tweet hinting a the skin color of Braden River Head Coach, Curt Bradley. “Thankful for Eric Jackson and the administration, for the second chance. I look forward to improving our program, and proving our relationship with other programs as well,” Peacock said. After Peacock was fired Venice lost one of it’s biggest sponsors, Bill Buck Chevrolet. Now they’re back. “The decision to p...
VENICE – It’s been 41 days since John Peacock was fired as Venice’s football coach after ‘liking’ a tweet hinting a the skin color of Braden River Head Coach, Curt Bradley. “Thankful for Eric Jackson and the administration, for the second chance. I look forward to improving our program, and proving our relationship with other […] The post John Peacock reinstated as Venice High Football Coach appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – In what has been a saga seemingly lifted off the pages of a television soap opera, Venice High School, as of this morning, has reinstated the State champion football coach who was fired just over a month ago. After 12 years as the head coach, and 19 years with the Indians’ football program, John Peacock was fired in late April after an offensive social media post, along with several other missteps. He won a state championship, his first, and the first for the school si...
SARASOTA – In what has been a saga seemingly lifted off the pages of a television soap opera, Venice High School, as of this morning, has reinstated the State champion football coach who was fired just over a month ago. After 12 years as the head coach, and 19 years with the Indians’ football program, […] The post Coach Peacock reinstated as head coach of Venice High Football appeared first on SNN TV.
LAKEWOOD RANCH – Some big golf news for the Suncoast, the Web.com Tour will visit the area in February at the Lakewood National Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch. The announcement came Monday. The tournament will take place Feb. 11-17. Other big tours who’ve made their way through, The Champion’s Tour hosted the Chrysler Cup at TPC Prestancia for several years and the LPGA Tour once held an event at Bent Tree Country Club in Sarasota. Also the Symetra Tour, the equivalent of the Web.com ...
LAKEWOOD RANCH – Some big golf news for the Suncoast, the Web.com Tour will visit the area in February at the Lakewood National Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch. The announcement came Monday. The tournament will take place Feb. 11-17. Other big tours who’ve made their way through, The Champion’s Tour hosted the Chrysler Cup at […] The post Pro golf tour coming to Lakewood Ranch appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – “They said it in the paper, John’s DNA is all over this football program,” Monte Jacobs with Bill Buck Chevrolet said. Since John Peacock was fired as Venice’s football coach, after liking a controversial tweet involving Braden River’s head coach, Curt Bradley. A lot has changed in Venice, but a lot has stayed the same. For example, still no new football coach, well… because of rumblings of peacock returning. “It’s been heartbreaking for us, all of us here, it’s good to k...
VENICE – “They said it in the paper, John’s DNA is all over this football program,” Monte Jacobs with Bill Buck Chevrolet said. Since John Peacock was fired as Venice’s football coach, after liking a controversial tweet involving Braden River’s head coach, Curt Bradley. A lot has changed in Venice, but a lot has stayed […] The post Venice football coach may return appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Sarasota High School spent Saturday night in Fort Meyers fighting for the class 8A state title. Their opponent, St Thomas Aquinas. The Sailors battled back from an early deficit to get within a run, but could not get over the hump. They ended up losing 8-4. Saturday night at Hammond stadium. Head coach Clyde Metcalf was very impressed with Aquinas, as their the ninth rank team in the state, but also says he couldn’t be more proud of his team’s work ethic. Sarasota ...
SARASOTA – Sarasota High School spent Saturday night in Fort Meyers fighting for the class 8A state title. Their opponent, St Thomas Aquinas. The Sailors battled back from an early deficit to get within a run, but could not get over the hump. They ended up losing 8-4. Saturday night at Hammond stadium. Head coach […] The post Sailors fall short in state title game appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Sarasota Crew is heading to Lake Natoma in California Monday to take part in the 2018 USRowing Youth National Championships. The team has dominated State and Regional competition, and is taking nine boats to compete against the best in the country. That’s fifty four athletes, the largest contingency going of any team. The team is hoping for some great races and trips to the finals. But, it’s hoping for a gold in the Men’s Varsity 8, the last time it took gold in that...
SARASOTA – Sarasota Crew is heading to Lake Natoma in California Monday to take part in the 2018 USRowing Youth National Championships. The team has dominated State and Regional competition, and is taking nine boats to compete against the best in the country. That’s fifty four athletes, the largest contingency going of any team. The […] The post Sarasota Crew heads to California appeared first on SNN TV.
FORT MYERS – The Sarasota Sailors in the State Final Four in baseball for the 2nd consecutive year, and 3rd time in recent years. Clyde Metcalf and the boys took on Strawberry Crest. Clyde was probably winning titles when the Chargers coach was in diapers. Speaking of diapers. Diaper dandy, freshman Conner Whitaker has become the ace, and he was leading 2–1 in the 3rd inning. His offense, and the lack of defense took over from there as Andre James lines one to right for a singl...
FORT MYERS – The Sarasota Sailors in the State Final Four in baseball for the 2nd consecutive year, and 3rd time in recent years. Clyde Metcalf and the boys took on Strawberry Crest. Clyde was probably winning titles when the Chargers coach was in diapers. Speaking of diapers. Diaper dandy, freshman Conner Whitaker has become the […] The post Sarasota sails into State Championship game, time change to 5pm appeared first on SNN TV.
FORT MYERS – The Venice Indians had many weather delays and postponements throughout the state baseball playoffs, and the championship game was no different. The prior game was delayed for lightning by 2 hours, and then went 9 innings, so the Indians began their State Championship game against Pensacola Pace at 9:45 pm, 2 hours and 15 minutes after the original start time. As the visiting team, the Indians got right down to business. Kevin Dubrule singled to open the game, was sacr...
FORT MYERS – The Venice Indians had many weather delays and postponements throughout the state baseball playoffs, and the championship game was no different. The prior game was delayed for lightning by 2 hours, and then went 9 innings, so the Indians began their State Championship game against Pensacola Pace at 9:45 pm, 2 hours […] The post Venice wins baseball State 7A Championship appeared first on SNN TV.
FORT MYERS – Tuesday, Venice head coach Craig Faulkner told SNN that if the Indians were able to score 4 runs, he had enough faith in his pitching that that would be enough to win. The Indians were the home team in Fort Myers in the state semifinals match-up against Doral Academy for the right to go to the State Championship game. Orion Kerkering started on the mound for Venice, and he settled down in the second inning as he struck out the side for a 1-2-3 inning, and that was no...
FORT MYERS – Tuesday, Venice head coach Craig Faulkner told SNN that if the Indians were able to score 4 runs, he had enough faith in his pitching that that would be enough to win. The Indians were the home team in Fort Myers in the state semifinals match-up against Doral Academy for the right […] The post Venice wins state semifinals 11-1 to advance to Championship appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – For the 6th time in 7 years, the Venice Indians are in the State Final Four. They play Doral Academy tonight in Fort Myers, and the winner goes to the State Championship. “We’re really excited to be back for the 6th time in 7 years”, said Craig Faulkner, the Indians newly–elected Hall of Fame head coach. “It is a good group of kids who have really worked hard to get here.” The Indians are 24–8 on the season, and ranked 3rd in State 7A, but they will face a tough Doral Ac...
VENICE – For the 6th time in 7 years, the Venice Indians are in the State Final Four. They play Doral Academy tonight in Fort Myers, and the winner goes to the State Championship. “We’re really excited to be back for the 6th time in 7 years”, said Craig Faulkner, the Indians newly–elected Hall of Fame […] The post Venice baseball playing in 6th Final Four in 7 years appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – Two Suncoast baseball teams are playing in the State Final Four this week, and both of them have Hall of Fame head coaches steering them towards the State Finals. The Sarasota Sailors, under the tutelage of Clyde Metcalf, play Strawberry Crest Friday morning in the State 8A Semifinals. If they win, they play for the title Saturday at 4. The Venice Indians have Craig Faulkner, and they will play Wednesday night in the state 7A semifinals. They take on Doral Academy at 7 pm ...
VENICE – Two Suncoast baseball teams are playing in the State Final Four this week, and both of them have Hall of Fame head coaches steering them towards the State Finals. The Sarasota Sailors, under the tutelage of Clyde Metcalf, play Strawberry Crest Friday morning in the State 8A Semifinals. If they win, they play for […] The post Sarasota, Venice head for State Baseball Final Four appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Eneil Polynice is a Sarasota native and Booker High School graduate who plays professional basketball internationally. Polynice lives in California, but is home to host a free basketball camp open to ages 5-18 at Booker Middle School. “To me I don’t think it’s important to have to pay to come to a camp. Well at least my camp. I mean I feel like you can give back to your community and you can give back to people without having to charge them. Just seeing the smiles on k...
SARASOTA – Eneil Polynice is a Sarasota native and Booker High School graduate who plays professional basketball internationally. Polynice lives in California, but is home to host a free basketball camp open to ages 5-18 at Booker Middle School. “To me I don’t think it’s important to have to pay to come to a camp. […] The post Former Booker High School Basketball State Champion hosts free camp appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Former Venice Head Football Coach John Peacock emailed me a public apology that he has issued. He was fired one month ago today, and this is the second apology letter he has written, but this one included the apology, an admittance that he has seen the error of his ways, AND the fact that he has been working with the school’s administration to improve himself as a teacher, coach, and a person. This leads me to believe that a reconciliation is in the works. Administration w...
SARASOTA – Former Venice Head Football Coach John Peacock emailed me a public apology that he has issued. He was fired one month ago today, and this is the second apology letter he has written, but this one included the apology, an admittance that he has seen the error of his ways, AND the fact that […] The post Peacock apologizes, Sailors cruise to initial win under Hodges appeared first on SNN TV.
VERO BEACH – The Lakewood Ranch Mustangs, the #2 team in State 8A, were taking on Oakleaf, the #1 team in State 8A in the State Semifinals. The Mustangs beat Oakleaf earlier this season to take over the #1 ranking for a few weeks. Wednesday, it all came down to a win-or-go-home game. The Knights lead-off batter in the bottom of the 1st inning singled, and then came all the way around later to score on a squeeze bunt. It would prove to be an insurmountable lead. While the Mustangs...
VERO BEACH – The Lakewood Ranch Mustangs, the #2 team in State 8A, were taking on Oakleaf, the #1 team in State 8A in the State Semifinals. The Mustangs beat Oakleaf earlier this season to take over the #1 ranking for a few weeks. Wednesday, it all came down to a win-or-go-home game. The Knights […] The post Lakewood Ranch’s quest for a state softball title falls short against Oakleaf appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Booker High School girls’ basketball star Diamond Merced signed her letter–of–intent today with Turabo University. Turabo is a D–I school in Puerto Rico, and she will begin her studies there in the fall, and also bring her basketball prowess to the island university, as well. Turabo University is located in Juncos Gurabo, PR. The post Booker girl hoops star, Merced, headed to Puerto Rico for college appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Booker High School girls’ basketball star Diamond Merced signed her letter–of–intent today with Turabo University. Turabo is a D–I school in Puerto Rico, and she will begin her studies there in the fall, and also bring her basketball prowess to the island university, as well. Turabo University is located in Juncos Gurabo, PR. The post Booker girl hoops star, Merced, headed to Puerto Rico for college appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – 3 Suncoast baseball teams were originally scheduled to play tomorrow night for the right to go to the HS baseball Final Four, however, Venice’s game at New Port Richey Mitchell has already been pushed back to Wednesday at 6 pm at Carrollwood Day School. Lemon Bay is on the road, and so too are the Sarasota Sailors. The rain may keep them from playing tomorrow night, but it already has kept these Suncoast teams to a minimum of practice time. The state has implored the gam...
SARASOTA – 3 Suncoast baseball teams were originally scheduled to play tomorrow night for the right to go to the HS baseball Final Four, however, Venice’s game at New Port Richey Mitchell has already been pushed back to Wednesday at 6 pm at Carrollwood Day School. Lemon Bay is on the road, and so too are […] The post Venice baseball regional moved back, Sarasota and Lemon Bay still on appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON – Palmetto won their spring game tonight in St. Petersburg 35–0 over Northeast. The Bayshore Bruins hosting Dunedin tonight in spring football. Dunedin was short–handed due to baseball, and graduation. It was 28–0 with 6 minutes to go in the 1st quarter, Bayshore! Then Corey Vonborstel fakes the hand–off, and the cameraman, then he zigs and zags his way for about 50 total yards, but just 10 on the stat sheet. Then he hands off to Zydarian James, and Zydarian just powe...
BRADENTON – Palmetto won their spring game tonight in St. Petersburg 35–0 over Northeast. The Bayshore Bruins hosting Dunedin tonight in spring football. Dunedin was short–handed due to baseball, and graduation. It was 28–0 with 6 minutes to go in the 1st quarter, Bayshore! Then Corey Vonborstel fakes the hand–off, and the cameraman, then he zigs and […] The post Palmetto, Bayshore win big in spring football games appeared first on SNN TV.
PORT CHARLOTTE – Port Charlotte hosting the Riverview Rams at Pirate’s Cove. First quarter action, the Pirates’ drive would stall, so they look to Derreck McCormick for the field goal, and he connects. 3–0 Pirates. Into the second quarter now, and still 3-0, until quarterback Tyler Perry mishandles the snap, but is able to hand it off to Ali Boyce for the TD. Rams up 7–3. Pirates back on offense, but QB Marc Jean–Louis throws an interception to Matt Garcia, and he takes it all ...
PORT CHARLOTTE – Port Charlotte hosting the Riverview Rams at Pirate’s Cove. First quarter action, the Pirates’ drive would stall, so they look to Derreck McCormick for the field goal, and he connects. 3–0 Pirates. Into the second quarter now, and still 3-0, until quarterback Tyler Perry mishandles the snap, but is able to hand it […] The post Rams run over Pirates in Port Charlotte for spring game appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – In the baseball playoffs Thursday, 7A regional semis, Mitchell beat Braden River 13–3 so Mitchell will now host Venice next Tuesday in New Port Richey. Lemon Bay is also on the road for the regional finals as they will play in Avon Park. Sarasota will play next Tuesday at Tampa Plant. The post Sailors, Mantas and Indians to travel for HS baseball regional finals appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – In the baseball playoffs Thursday, 7A regional semis, Mitchell beat Braden River 13–3 so Mitchell will now host Venice next Tuesday in New Port Richey. Lemon Bay is also on the road for the regional finals as they will play in Avon Park. Sarasota will play next Tuesday at Tampa Plant. The post Sailors, Mantas and Indians to travel for HS baseball regional finals appeared first on SNN TV.
LAKEWOOD RANCH – Due to severe weather predicted in Vero Beach, the Lakewood Ranch softball State Semifinal game has been pushed to 4:05 on Tuesday, May 22 at Historic Dodgertown. They will take on Oakleaf of Orange Park. The winner of that game will play for the championship on Wednesday at 5:35 against the winner of the Cooper City vs Hagerty game. The post Mustangs State Semifinal softball game moved back appeared first on SNN TV.
LAKEWOOD RANCH – Due to severe weather predicted in Vero Beach, the Lakewood Ranch softball State Semifinal game has been pushed to 4:05 on Tuesday, May 22 at Historic Dodgertown. They will take on Oakleaf of Orange Park. The winner of that game will play for the championship on Wednesday at 5:35 against the winner of […] The post Mustangs State Semifinal softball game moved back appeared first on SNN TV.
SAN FRANCISCO – With the Cincinnati Reds clinging to a 2–run lead in San Francisco in the bottom of the 6th, the Giants had the bases–loaded with 2 outs. A shallow flyball by Gorkys Hernandez looks like trouble as 3 Reds players converge, but it’s Scooter Gennett makes a great over-the-shoulder catch, as he threads the needle of his teammates, to end the inning with the score still 5–3 Reds. Then in the top of the 7th inning, Scooter hits his 7th HR of the season, a solo shot off...
SAN FRANCISCO – With the Cincinnati Reds clinging to a 2–run lead in San Francisco in the bottom of the 6th, the Giants had the bases–loaded with 2 outs. A shallow flyball by Gorkys Hernandez looks like trouble as 3 Reds players converge, but it’s Scooter Gennett makes a great over-the-shoulder catch, as he threads the […] The post Gennett makes defensive gem, then homers in Reds win appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON – The Southeast Seminoles in their first game under former Noles star Brett Timmons, taking on North Port. First quarter, the Bobcats on offense quarterback Nick Gursinki rolls out and throws a strike to Robert Washington, who gathers in the pass and he runs it down the sideline for a touchdown, and the Bobcats led 7–0. 2nd quarter now, and the Bobcats would go for a field goal as John-Victor Oliveira boots a 40-yarder to put North Port up 10–0. Then, with only second...
BRADENTON – The Southeast Seminoles in their first game under former Noles star Brett Timmons, taking on North Port. First quarter, the Bobcats on offense quarterback Nick Gursinki rolls out and throws a strike to Robert Washington, who gathers in the pass and he runs it down the sideline for a touchdown, and the Bobcats led […] The post Bobcats stop Southeast in Timmons return appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – The Venice Indians sort of began defense of their state championship Wednesday night against Lakeland in the spring game and they did it with their old coaching staff minus their former head coach, John Peacock. It was an offensive first half, but defense ruled the roost in the 2nd as Luke Apostlu stuffs the run on a Dreadnaught drive that went nowhere. Then, new QB Hayden Wolff was trying to get things going, but the early 2nd half drives would stall. The defense won ...
VENICE – The Venice Indians sort of began defense of their state championship Wednesday night against Lakeland in the spring game and they did it with their old coaching staff minus their former head coach, John Peacock. It was an offensive first half, but defense ruled the roost in the 2nd as Luke Apostlu stuffs the […] The post Venice spring game is first since 2017 state title appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – Sarasota beat Lakewood Ranch 7–3 in the regional baseball samifinals and advanced to the Regional Finals next Tuesday at home against Plant. Lemon Bay won 6–3 to advance as well. The Manta Rays play the winner of the Avon Park vs Melbourne Central Catholic game next Tuesday. The Venice Indians with retribution on their minds as they took on Gulf Coast with their Hall of Fame head coach Craig Faulkner watching over the tribe. Scoreless game in the 4th when the Sharks get a...
VENICE – Sarasota beat Lakewood Ranch 7–3 in the regional baseball samifinals and advanced to the Regional Finals next Tuesday at home against Plant. Lemon Bay won 6–3 to advance as well. The Manta Rays play the winner of the Avon Park vs Melbourne Central Catholic game next Tuesday. The Venice Indians with retribution on their […] The post Venice, Sarasota, Lemon Bay advance in HS baseball playoffs appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON – The Saint Stephen’s football team received their State Championship rings recently. The Falcons won their 2nd straight state title in the fall of 2017. They were an offensive juggernaut that scored on their opponents rather easily. Their defense was not to be outdone, as the Falcons winning margin of victory was an average of 38 points, and in only one game, the championship, did they allow more than 16 points Congrats to the Falcons again on the title. Wear those rin...
BRADENTON – The Saint Stephen’s football team received their State Championship rings recently. The Falcons won their 2nd straight state title in the fall of 2017. They were an offensive juggernaut that scored on their opponents rather easily. Their defense was not to be outdone, as the Falcons winning margin of victory was an average of […] The post St. Stephen’s football team receives State Title rings appeared first on SNN TV.
WASHINGTON D. C. – Isaac Weintraub of Sarasota won a gold in men’s fly weight at the USA National Collegiate Taekwondo Tournament in Washington D.C. recently. Weintraub, who competes for the University of Central Oklahoma Olympic Training Center, has won 2 straight golds, which is no surprise since he has been competing in taekwondo since he was just a little tyke here in Sarasota. Isaac’s coach at the OTC is Jason Poos. The post Suncoast competitor wins national taekwondo gold a...
WASHINGTON D. C. – Isaac Weintraub of Sarasota won a gold in men’s fly weight at the USA National Collegiate Taekwondo Tournament in Washington D.C. recently. Weintraub, who competes for the University of Central Oklahoma Olympic Training Center, has won 2 straight golds, which is no surprise since he has been competing in taekwondo since he […] The post Suncoast competitor wins national taekwondo gold appeared first on SNN TV.
MANATEE – Last season was one of transition for the Manatee Hurricanes football team as their new head coach Yusuf Shakir took over the team late, and the Canes never got traction. Then they had their kickoff classic canceled after 5 minutes of play due to thunderstorms, and their opener against Palmetto was interrupted near the half, and continued the next day. So, consistency under the new head coach was tough to come by. Now, with a season, and an off–season under his belt, and ...
MANATEE – Last season was one of transition for the Manatee Hurricanes football team as their new head coach Yusuf Shakir took over the team late, and the Canes never got traction. Then they had their kickoff classic canceled after 5 minutes of play due to thunderstorms, and their opener against Palmetto was interrupted near the […] The post Manatee looking for continuity under Shakir appeared first on SNN TV.
NEW YORK – Former Sarasota Sailor star, Scooter Gennett, was named the National League Player of the Week by Major League Baseball on Monday. Last week, Scooter came up huge for the surging Cincinnati Reds. The Reds second baseman homered for the fourth time in as many days on Friday, going 4–for–5 with two runs and three RBIs against the Dodgers. It was the first time in his career that he homered in more than two consecutive games. In five games last week he also had two doubles,...
NEW YORK – Former Sarasota Sailor star, Scooter Gennett, was named the National League Player of the Week by Major League Baseball on Monday. Last week, Scooter came up huge for the surging Cincinnati Reds. The Reds second baseman homered for the fourth time in as many days on Friday, going 4–for–5 with two runs and […] The post SHS grad Gennett earns NL Player of the Week appeared first on SNN TV.
LAKEWOOD RANCH – There will be a silent auction this Saturday evening, May 19th, to help a 9–year–old Lakewood Ranch Little Leaguer named Landon Marazon. Landon recently lost 4 fingers on his left hand in an ATV accident. He was Bayflighted to Tampa where he had 2 surgeries, with more expected to come. So, Saturday at Gecko’s on Fruitville Rd in Sarasota from 4 pm – 7 pm, there will be a silent auction to help raise money for surgeries, rehabilitation, and the assorted costs that w...
LAKEWOOD RANCH – There will be a silent auction this Saturday evening, May 19th, to help a 9–year–old Lakewood Ranch Little Leaguer named Landon Marazon. Landon recently lost 4 fingers on his left hand in an ATV accident. He was Bayflighted to Tampa where he had 2 surgeries, with more expected to come. So, Saturday at […] The post Raising money to help injured LL player appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – Saturday Night the Venice Indians football team received their 2017 class 7A state championship rings. Quarterback Bryce Carpenter and receiver Javion Heiligh also had their numbers retired. Former head football Coach John Peacock received his 2017 Florida Coach of the Year award. The post Venice football receives state champ rings appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – Saturday Night the Venice Indians football team received their 2017 class 7A state championship rings. Quarterback Bryce Carpenter and receiver Javion Heiligh also had their numbers retired. Former head football Coach John Peacock received his 2017 Florida Coach of the Year award. The post Venice football receives state champ rings appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The National Football League will hear proposals to improve work conditions for its cheerleaders from two women who have accused the league of gender and religious discrimination. “If you put it in context of like Home Depot, all the men have no rules, but if they try to call you a woman Home Depot employee, you’re fired. I mean no one would accept that. It would be completely not okay,” said Sarah Blackwell. The NFL has rejected an offer from Davis, who resides in Sar...
SARASOTA – The National Football League will hear proposals to improve work conditions for its cheerleaders from two women who have accused the league of gender and religious discrimination. “If you put it in context of like Home Depot, all the men have no rules, but if they try to call you a woman Home […] The post NFL agrees to hear former cheerleaders appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Riverview had 11 Ram athletes sign their letters-of-intent Wednesday. Stephon Turner and Jadakiss Turner will play football for the University of Pikeville. Jared Wynter and Yunes Mezroub will play football at Methodist University. Garett Furlan is headed to Wisconsin Lutheran for football, and Dekota Morris will play at Edward Waters College. Katie Beiler will row at the University of Louisville, while Finn Anderson will play tennis at the University of Montana. Cin...
SARASOTA – Riverview had 11 Ram athletes sign their letters-of-intent Wednesday. Stephon Turner and Jadakiss Turner will play football for the University of Pikeville. Jared Wynter and Yunes Mezroub will play football at Methodist University. Garett Furlan is headed to Wisconsin Lutheran for football, and Dekota Morris will play at Edward Waters College. Katie Beiler will […] The post Riverview 11 headed for college athletics appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON – Brett Timmons got the Out–of–Door Academy football program off the ground. Now, he tries to get his alma mater, Southeast, off the mat. Timmons becomes the third head coach in 5 years as the Seminoles try to find a replacement for Timmons’ head coach, Hall of Famer Paul Maechtle. The Noles have a nice nucleus coming back, but Coach Timmons has to get them mentally back after their once playoff–bound 2017 season went down in flames with 6 forfeits for an illegal player...
BRADENTON – Brett Timmons got the Out–of–Door Academy football program off the ground. Now, he tries to get his alma mater, Southeast, off the mat. Timmons becomes the third head coach in 5 years as the Seminoles try to find a replacement for Timmons’ head coach, Hall of Famer Paul Maechtle. The Noles have a nice […] The post Southeast starting over under former star appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – At Cardinal Mooney Wednesday, Robby Vassallo signed a letter of intent to play baseball for the College of Lake County. Robby is a three–year varsity starter for the Cougars, and was their offensive MVP last season, and an All-Area selection. Also, Nicholas Maroon signed a letter of intent to play football at Ave Maria College near Naples. Maroon is a three–year starter, and was the captain of the team last season. Maroon played for Paul Maechtle when he was assistant, a...
SARASOTA – At Cardinal Mooney Wednesday, Robby Vassallo signed a letter of intent to play baseball for the College of Lake County. Robby is a three–year varsity starter for the Cougars, and was their offensive MVP last season, and an All-Area selection. Also, Nicholas Maroon signed a letter of intent to play football at Ave […] The post Cougar signings for college appeared first on SNN TV.
TALLAHASSEE – Friday night, FSU basketball coach Leonard Hamilton will heed the call of Dick Vitale, and come to Dickie V’s 13th Annual Gala to raise money to fight pedriatic cancer. I sat down with Hamilton in Tallahassee and found out just how much this means to the Seminoles head coach. When that phone rings, and its Dick Vitale at the other end of the line, it is not even in the realm of Leonard Hamilton’s possibility not to join Dickie V’s raging battle against cancer. “Anyt...
TALLAHASSEE – Friday night, FSU basketball coach Leonard Hamilton will heed the call of Dick Vitale, and come to Dickie V’s 13th Annual Gala to raise money to fight pedriatic cancer. I sat down with Hamilton in Tallahassee and found out just how much this means to the Seminoles head coach. When that phone rings, and […] The post FSU’s Hamilton excited to help fight cancer, and graduate players appeared first on SNN TV.
LAKEWOOD RANCH – In regional baseball, Sarasota advanced with a 9–0 win, Braden River won a wild one, Venice won 4–0 behind a 3–hitter from Rich Keckering and big hits from Mac Guscette they will play gullf coast next. Bayshore plays at Lemon Bay tomorrow. The winners play next Tuesday. In softball the next round is Friday night, and Lakewood Ranch will play at Plant City. Braden River will, too, at home against Fort Myers, and Southeast was defeated by Desoto County who will play ...
LAKEWOOD RANCH – In regional baseball, Sarasota advanced with a 9–0 win, Braden River won a wild one, Venice won 4–0 behind a 3–hitter from Rich Keckering and big hits from Mac Guscette they will play gullf coast next. Bayshore plays at Lemon Bay tomorrow. The winners play next Tuesday. In softball the next round is […] The post Mustang boys, amongst others, advance in playoffs appeared first on SNN TV.
PALMETTO – Nobody benefited from last year’s new playoff system more than the Palmetto Tigers. A perennially good team, but they are in a district with Braden River and Venice. So, the new seeding system worked right away, as Palmetto went to the playoffs and even won a playoff game. So, of course when you have success, it is because you have seniors who are graduating, and now the spring is when you look for their replacements. Head Coach Dave Marino, because of depth at defensi...
PALMETTO – Nobody benefited from last year’s new playoff system more than the Palmetto Tigers. A perennially good team, but they are in a district with Braden River and Venice. So, the new seeding system worked right away, as Palmetto went to the playoffs and even won a playoff game. So, of course when you have […] The post Palmetto looks to rearrange pieces for success appeared first on SNN TV.
TALLAHASSEE – Florida State’s head basketball coach, Leonard Hamilton, will be one of the honorees at Dick Vitale’s 13th annual gala to raise money in the fight against pediatric cancer this Friday. Hamilton’s immediate family has been devastated by this insidious disease, but what he has accomplished in its aftermath, reveals the true measure of the man. Coach Leonard Hamilton has 527 wins in his head coaching career, 327 of those at Florida State, but it’s the losses in his life,...
TALLAHASSEE – Florida State’s head basketball coach, Leonard Hamilton, will be one of the honorees at Dick Vitale’s 13th annual gala to raise money in the fight against pediatric cancer this Friday. Hamilton’s immediate family has been devastated by this insidious disease, but what he has accomplished in its aftermath, reveals the true measure of the […] The post Cancer hits close to home for Dickie V honoree Hamilton appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – Venice and Charlotte battled for the 7A, District 11 championship Thursday night in Venice. The two teams met three times this season, with the Indians winning two of the three contests. Seeding for the regional tournament was on the line. Venice pitcher Danny Rodriguez took a no-hitter into the 5th inning and the Indians put the mercy rule into effect in the 6th, winning the district title, 10-0. The post Venice rolls past Charlotte for the district crown appeared f...
VENICE – Venice and Charlotte battled for the 7A, District 11 championship Thursday night in Venice. The two teams met three times this season, with the Indians winning two of the three contests. Seeding for the regional tournament was on the line. Venice pitcher Danny Rodriguez took a no-hitter into the 5th inning and the […] The post Venice rolls past Charlotte for the district crown appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON – Softball regional quarterfinals for the bigger schools took place Wednesday night. Lakewood Ranch advanced, Braden River did so, as well. Hardee won and moves on, as did DeSoto County. All teams that advanced, will play in the regional semifinals Tuesday, May 8th. Southeast having won their first ever district title taking on Lemon Bay in regional quarterfinal softball action. It was a pitcher’s duel as Faith Bruce of the Noles was mowing down the Manta Rays, and her ...
BRADENTON – Softball regional quarterfinals for the bigger schools took place Wednesday night. Lakewood Ranch advanced, Braden River did so, as well. Hardee won and moves on, as did DeSoto County. All teams that advanced, will play in the regional semifinals Tuesday, May 8th. Southeast having won their first ever district title taking on Lemon Bay […] The post Noles one of several teams to advance in softball regionals appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – One week ago, the Venice Indians football program was rocked by the dismissal of their head coach, John Peacock. Wednesday, they are just trying to keep the kids focused on football, because as interim head coach Larry Shannon told SNN Sports Director Don Brennan, it is always and forever about the kids. That being said, the Indians undertake this spring as the defending State 7A champions. The coaching staff remains mostly intact, but they did lose a lot of talented pla...
VENICE – One week ago, the Venice Indians football program was rocked by the dismissal of their head coach, John Peacock. Wednesday, they are just trying to keep the kids focused on football, because as interim head coach Larry Shannon told SNN Sports Director Don Brennan, it is always and forever about the kids. That being […] The post Venice begins defense of 7A State Championship appeared first on SNN TV.
FLORIDA – The Out-Of-Door-Academy varsity boys tennis team makes it past the 1st round for the first time in school history, beating a talented group in St. Andrews Boca Raton, winning 4–3. Jake and Connor Krug, Josh Samuel, Jakub Svoboda and Quinn Isaac make up the team that defeated St. Andrews for the first time ever. The ODA girls impressed as well in doubles play. First cousins, Ava Krug and Sydney Sforzo, advanced to the semifinal round. Ava, is only in sixth grade, playing...
FLORIDA – The Out-Of-Door-Academy varsity boys tennis team makes it past the 1st round for the first time in school history, beating a talented group in St. Andrews Boca Raton, winning 4–3. Jake and Connor Krug, Josh Samuel, Jakub Svoboda and Quinn Isaac make up the team that defeated St. Andrews for the first time […] The post ODA tennis makes school history appeared first on SNN TV.
LAKEWOOD RANCH – Damien Gordon of Lakewood Ranch High School just concluded a phenomenal career for the Mustangs basketball team, and he was named 1st Team All–State in Class 8A the other day. Gordon is the all–time leading scorer in Lakewood Ranch history, having gone over the 1,000–point mark earlier this past season. For the season, he averaged over 12 points, with 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2.5 steals per game. He has been a mainstay on that Ranch team, and will be sorely mis...
LAKEWOOD RANCH – Damien Gordon of Lakewood Ranch High School just concluded a phenomenal career for the Mustangs basketball team, and he was named 1st Team All–State in Class 8A the other day. Gordon is the all–time leading scorer in Lakewood Ranch history, having gone over the 1,000–point mark earlier this past season. For the season, […] The post Mustangs’ Gordon selected 8A 1st Team All-State basketball appeared first on SNN TV.
SUNCOAST – The ODA varsity boys tennis team makes it past the 1st round for the first time in school history, beating a talented group in St. Andrews – Boca Raton, winning 4–3. Jake and Connor Krug, Josh Samuel, Jakub Svoboda and Quinn Isaac make up the team that defeated St. Andrews for the first time ever. The ODA girls impressed as well in doubles play. First cousins, Ava Krug and Sydney Sforzo, advanced to the semifinal round. Here’s what Coach Kieran Killigrew has to say about t...
SUNCOAST – The ODA varsity boys tennis team makes it past the 1st round for the first time in school history, beating a talented group in St. Andrews – Boca Raton, winning 4–3. Jake and Connor Krug, Josh Samuel, Jakub Svoboda and Quinn Isaac make up the team that defeated St. Andrews for the first time […] The post ODA Tennis with historic day at States appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – Venice High School baseball coach Craig Faulkner has been voted into the FHSAA Hall of Fame. Faulkner has been head coach of the Indians for 20 years, since 1999. In these 2 decades, he has won 428 games, and won four state championships in 2007, 2012, 2013 and 2015. He also took Venice to five consecutive appearances in the Final Four from 2012–2016. He has built the Indians into a perennial national power. The post Venice’s Faulkner elected to FHSAA Hall of Fame appear...
VENICE – Venice High School baseball coach Craig Faulkner has been voted into the FHSAA Hall of Fame. Faulkner has been head coach of the Indians for 20 years, since 1999. In these 2 decades, he has won 428 games, and won four state championships in 2007, 2012, 2013 and 2015. He also took Venice to […] The post Venice’s Faulkner elected to FHSAA Hall of Fame appeared first on SNN TV.
LAKEWOOD RANCH- This weekend, young rowers from across the state competed at the one and only, Nathan Benderson Park. The Florida Scholastic Rowing Association Championships returns for its 10th year at the park. Originally hosted at the Tampa Bypass Canal, the event moved to its new home due to a drought. More than 1800 athletes raced for the gold at the world–renowned park. “For the athletes to have the opportunity to row on a course where world champions and elite athletes...
LAKEWOOD RANCH- This weekend, young rowers from across the state competed at the one and only, Nathan Benderson Park. The Florida Scholastic Rowing Association Championships returns for its 10th year at the park. Originally hosted at the Tampa Bypass Canal, the event moved to its new home due to a drought. More than 1800 athletes […] The post Young rowers across Florida go for the gold FL Scholastic Rowing Association Championships appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – In an effort to right a wrong and clear his name from accusations of racism, fired Venice High football coach John Peacock penned a letter of apology to Braden River High football coach Curt Bradley Saturday morning. Fired on Wednesday after a series of improprieties, Peacock apologized for liking a tweet sent by one of his players, Drue Streich, who asked Bradley if he used a Nivea tanning product as a means of darkening his skin. In the letter, Peacock said he “made a ...
VENICE – In an effort to right a wrong and clear his name from accusations of racism, fired Venice High football coach John Peacock penned a letter of apology to Braden River High football coach Curt Bradley Saturday morning. Fired on Wednesday after a series of improprieties, Peacock apologized for liking a tweet sent by […] The post Peacock pens letter of apology appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The Riverview Rams are in their first spring football session under Head Coach Josh Smithers. Smithers took over just before last season started, so this is his first spring as the head coach, and after a big year with an 11–2 record, 6–0 in the district, a #3 State 8A ranking that ended with a loss in the regional Finals, they have to add to their core guys but also replace some huge stars. Literally and figuratively huge. “We are just trying to get the basics during ...
SARASOTA – The Riverview Rams are in their first spring football session under Head Coach Josh Smithers. Smithers took over just before last season started, so this is his first spring as the head coach, and after a big year with an 11–2 record, 6–0 in the district, a #3 State 8A ranking that ended with […] The post Riverview must add to current stars to repeat 2017 success appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – When you win as a team, individual recognition soon follows. Recognition, like being named 1st team All–State. That’s what Booker High School’s Johnnie Williams IV achieved after the basketball team’s Final Four run this past season. Williams was named to the State 6A First Team as acknowledged by the Florida Association of Basketball coaches. Williams averaged 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. He was part of a core group of players that were instrumental ...
SARASOTA – When you win as a team, individual recognition soon follows. Recognition, like being named 1st team All–State. That’s what Booker High School’s Johnnie Williams IV achieved after the basketball team’s Final Four run this past season. Williams was named to the State 6A First Team as acknowledged by the Florida Association of Basketball coaches. […] The post Booker’s Williams named 1st Team All-State in basketball appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – With the Venice football firing in the air, the Venice baseball team had to try to focus on Sarasota tonight. 2 perennial state powers going at it. It was a pitcher’s duel early as Danny Rodriguez holding on to a 1–0 Indians lead, got out of a 2 on, 1 out jam with 2 straight strikeouts. His counterpart on the Sailors, kept that lead to 1–0 as the innings went by. In the 7th, after Venice scored 2 and led 3–1, the Sailors had 2 on, 2 out with 2 strikes, but Benny McCa...
SARASOTA – With the Venice football firing in the air, the Venice baseball team had to try to focus on Sarasota tonight. 2 perennial state powers going at it. It was a pitcher’s duel early as Danny Rodriguez holding on to a 1–0 Indians lead, got out of a 2 on, 1 out jam with 2 […] The post Sarasota beats Venice in extra innings in HS baseball appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – Venice High School has fired head football coach John Peacock four months after he led the Indians to a state championship. VHS principal Eric Jackson fired Peacock from the football position Wednesday. Peacock will remain on staff as a teacher. Assistant coach Larry Shannon will be the Indians’ interim head football coach. Peacock has coached at Venice for 19 years. Coach peacock issued a statement Wednesday saying quote I was fired today due to my strong passion for ...
VENICE – Venice High School has fired head football coach John Peacock four months after he led the Indians to a state championship. VHS principal Eric Jackson fired Peacock from the football position Wednesday. Peacock will remain on staff as a teacher. Assistant coach Larry Shannon will be the Indians’ interim head football coach. Peacock […] The post Venice High Indian coach fired appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The high school softball district playoffs have begun, and tonight Booker took on Lakewood in Tornado Alley. Booker is the #2 seed in 5A-District 12 while Lakewood is the 3-seed. The Tornadoes went up 2-0 in the 1st, and in the 3rd with the bases-loaded, Josie McCrea smashes a liner to 3rd, and it nails her teammate, Destiny Barnes. Ouch! That smarts. Speaking of smarts, McCrea also is the pitcher, and her parents teach Robotics and Engineering. She hits, pitches, and ca...
SARASOTA – The high school softball district playoffs have begun, and tonight Booker took on Lakewood in Tornado Alley. Booker is the #2 seed in 5A-District 12 while Lakewood is the 3-seed. The Tornadoes went up 2-0 in the 1st, and in the 3rd with the bases-loaded, Josie McCrea smashes a liner to 3rd, and it nails […] The post Booker advances in softball district playoffs appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – At Booker High School, as they begin spring football, the team is preparing for the second full season of the Dumaka Atkins regime. Atkins took over midway through the 2016 season, and his overall goal is to encapsulate continuity, fundamentals, and effort. The things he relied on as a player at Booker, and at Florida State. He exudes that Tornado pride that was instilled in him by his parents, and also his football coach, Fred Gilmore. He wants to make Booker great ag...
SARASOTA – At Booker High School, as they begin spring football, the team is preparing for the second full season of the Dumaka Atkins regime. Atkins took over midway through the 2016 season, and his overall goal is to encapsulate continuity, fundamentals, and effort. The things he relied on as a player at Booker, and at […] The post Booker football building continuity appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Spring football kicked off today with practices leading up to the spring games in May. At Sarasota High School, they begin their first spring practice under their new head coach. Spencer Hodges became the 4th Sailors head football coach in 9 years, In his first day of practice today, he was insistent to his team to follow the direction of the coaches. He wants to build consistency, a culture of success, both on the field and in the classroom. Doing things correctly canno...
SARASOTA – Spring football kicked off today with practices leading up to the spring games in May. At Sarasota High School, they begin their first spring practice under their new head coach. Spencer Hodges became the 4th Sailors head football coach in 9 years, In his first day of practice today, he was insistent to his […] The post SHS opens spring football under new head coach appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON – In a letter Friday night to Venice Head Football Coach John Peacock, who reported the Pirates’ violations, Braden River Head football coach Curt Bradley took full responsibility for the infractions that led to the sanctions but he also alluded to a racially–derogatory social media post by an Indians’ graduating player about Coach Bradley, who is multi–racial. Coach Peacock was aware of the tweet, and it has since been removed, but Coach Bradley was tagged by the player ...
BRADENTON – In a letter Friday night to Venice Head Football Coach John Peacock, who reported the Pirates’ violations, Braden River Head football coach Curt Bradley took full responsibility for the infractions that led to the sanctions but he also alluded to a racially–derogatory social media post by an Indians’ graduating player about Coach Bradley, who […] The post Braden River’s Bradley pens letter to Venice, alludes to racially-insensitive tweet appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON – Team USA continued to roll along in the 2018 Concession Cup golf tournament in Bradenton. Friday, playing a foursomes format, the U.S. won 6 of the 7 matches. The 3 & 1 lead Matt Parziale and Scott Harvey held over Bobby Leopold and David Corben had been cut down to 2 &1 on the 15th hole. The European duo was unable hole out from the fringe on 17 giving the pair from the USA a 3 & 1 win. In fact, once again the USA ran roughshod over their opponents improving the le...
BRADENTON – Team USA continued to roll along in the 2018 Concession Cup golf tournament in Bradenton. Friday, playing a foursomes format, the U.S. won 6 of the 7 matches. The 3 & 1 lead Matt Parziale and Scott Harvey held over Bobby Leopold and David Corben had been cut down to 2 &1 on […] The post USA domination continues on Day 2 of Concession Cup appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON – Braden River High School’s football program was sanctioned Friday for conducting illegal practices prior to the start of spring football. Spring practice begins Monday. The school will forfeit spring football this season, which includes the May 18 game at Immokalee High. Attendance at an FHSAA compliance seminar is required. Also, the school must find a suitable replacement opponent for Immokalee High or make financial restitution. There is a $1,600 fine and reprimand($...
BRADENTON – Braden River High School’s football program was sanctioned Friday for conducting illegal practices prior to the start of spring football. Spring practice begins Monday. The school will forfeit spring football this season, which includes the May 18 game at Immokalee High. Attendance at an FHSAA compliance seminar is required. Also, the school must find […] The post Braden River reprimanded for illegal football practices appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Day 4 of the Sarasota Open tennis today saw Evan King of the U.S. take on Guilherme Clezar of Brazil, and we pick it up as King was trying to stave off a service break that would have given Clezar the first set. They had several epic rallies, like this one shown, as they went back and forth, ad-in then ad-out. King won this point, but Clezar won the set, and the match 7–6, 3–6, 6–2 The post Clezar battles for epic win over King at Sarasota Open appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Day 4 of the Sarasota Open tennis today saw Evan King of the U.S. take on Guilherme Clezar of Brazil, and we pick it up as King was trying to stave off a service break that would have given Clezar the first set. They had several epic rallies, like this one shown, as they […] The post Clezar battles for epic win over King at Sarasota Open appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON – The 3rd annual Concession Cup teed off today at the Concession Golf Club in Bradenton. It’s a match play tournament pitting USA amateur golfers against those of Ireland and Great Britain. Today was a four–ball format, meaning they all play their own shots. The turtle said I want the front row, baby! The USA duo of Matt Parziale and Matt Harvey were trailing Jack Gaunt and Simon Richardson after 3 holes, but on the 4th Harvey banged home this putt to even the score. Th...
BRADENTON – The 3rd annual Concession Cup teed off today at the Concession Golf Club in Bradenton. It’s a match play tournament pitting USA amateur golfers against those of Ireland and Great Britain. Today was a four–ball format, meaning they all play their own shots. The turtle said I want the front row, baby! The USA […] The post USA dominates Day 1 at Concession Cup appeared first on SNN TV.
CINCINNATI – With so many things going on here on the Suncoast in the sports world, it was difficult to choose the lead story. Pat Kelly gets the nod because I love when good things happen to good people. Kelly has been called up to the big leagues, again. The Cincinnati Reds fired their staff, and hired new manager Jim Riggleman, who brings Kelly in as his bench coach, Danny Darwin as his pitching coach. Kelly had been managing the Reds’ Triple-A team in Louisville before getting ...
CINCINNATI – With so many things going on here on the Suncoast in the sports world, it was difficult to choose the lead story. Pat Kelly gets the nod because I love when good things happen to good people. Kelly has been called up to the big leagues, again. The Cincinnati Reds fired their staff, and […] The post Sarasota’s Kelly is part of Reds’ new coaching staff appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The Sarasota Sailors hosted Braden River tonight. The Sailors got an Honorable Mention in recent *A State polls, while the Pirates are 7–1 in their district, so they can play. They were up 5–0 in the 5th when the Sailors finally were able to get on the board. Dalton Byrd hits a chopper with the bases–loaded, and the fielder’s choice brings home a run to cut it to 5–1 Pirates. Nick Winkelmeyer then singles up the middle and 2 more Sailor runs come home. The Pirates an...
SARASOTA – The Sarasota Sailors hosted Braden River tonight. The Sailors got an Honorable Mention in recent *A State polls, while the Pirates are 7–1 in their district, so they can play. They were up 5–0 in the 5th when the Sailors finally were able to get on the board. Dalton Byrd hits a chopper with […] The post Pirates top Sailors in high school baseball appeared first on SNN TV.
MILWAUKEE – In the Cincinnati Reds’ win over Milwaukee Monday night, Sarasota HS graduate Scooter Gennett first had an RBI double to give the Reds a 4–0 lead. Then, later he robs Ryan Braun of a hit with a diving stab of a grounder, and great glove work to stay with a high bounce, to make the play. It was initially ruled that Braun was safe, but replay review overruled that call and Braun was out. Reds won the game 10-4. The post Scooter Gennett Helps Reds win with bat and glove ...
MILWAUKEE – In the Cincinnati Reds’ win over Milwaukee Monday night, Sarasota HS graduate Scooter Gennett first had an RBI double to give the Reds a 4–0 lead. Then, later he robs Ryan Braun of a hit with a diving stab of a grounder, and great glove work to stay with a high bounce, to make […] The post Scooter Gennett Helps Reds win with bat and glove appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The 2018 Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open tennis tournament is going on this week At Laurel Oak Country Club. The main draw began yesterday with action continuing today through Sunday. In 1st round doubles action Tuesday, a duo from India, Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Purav Raja took on Americans Robert Galloway and Mitchell Krueger. They each won a set 6–3, and this action is from the 10–point tiebreak that Nedunchezhiyan and Raja broke out to a 3–0 lead. The U.S. duo wou...
SARASOTA – The 2018 Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open tennis tournament is going on this week At Laurel Oak Country Club. The main draw began yesterday with action continuing today through Sunday. In 1st round doubles action Tuesday, a duo from India, Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Purav Raja took on Americans Robert Galloway and Mitchell Krueger. They each […] The post American duo drops match at Sarasota Open appeared first on SNN TV.
LAKEWOOD RANCH – This weekend, 16 teams featuring former pro athletes like legendary UF QB Danny Wuerffel, along with top players from all over the country, competed in the American Flag Football League’s U.S. Open, in Lakewood Ranch. Wuerffel and his team, Gators United, which includes several former gators Chris Rainey and Brandon James, competed in a qualifier on Sunday and won their first game 27-0. The winner of the tournament will win $1 million dollars in an ultimate final...
LAKEWOOD RANCH – This weekend, 16 teams featuring former pro athletes like legendary UF QB Danny Wuerffel, along with top players from all over the country, competed in the American Flag Football League’s U.S. Open, in Lakewood Ranch. Wuerffel and his team, Gators United, which includes several former gators Chris Rainey and Brandon James, competed […] The post Former UF Quarterback competes in flag football tournament on Suncoast appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – A big night for Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse as they played their last home game of the season, and it’s senior night! They also put their 15-1 record on the line. They put their #3 state ranking on the line too against Gainesville Buchholz. 2–0 Cougars When Zack Del Medico hits Christian Laureano who hits the net for a 3–0 Mooney lead after the 1st quarter. 2nd quarter action with Eric Martin on the charge. He passes to Charlie Budreau who flips it to Chip Jackson ...
SARASOTA – A big night for Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse as they played their last home game of the season, and it’s senior night! They also put their 15-1 record on the line. They put their #3 state ranking on the line too against Gainesville Buchholz. 2–0 Cougars When Zack Del Medico hits Christian Laureano who […] The post Mooney boys win big on lax senior night appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The great thing about covering high school sports is that the athletes still are truly student–athletes. School first, athletics second, but athletics can be used to get you a better education. Today, at Cardinal Mooney High School, 8 student–athletes signed their letters–of–intent for a wide range of sports, and colleges. Katherine Pepe will swim for Birmingham Southern College. Matt McDonnell is heading to Ann Arbor to play lacrosse for Michigan. Alec Settler will ru...
SARASOTA – The great thing about covering high school sports is that the athletes still are truly student–athletes. School first, athletics second, but athletics can be used to get you a better education. Today, at Cardinal Mooney High School, 8 student–athletes signed their letters–of–intent for a wide range of sports, and colleges. Katherine Pepe will swim […] The post 8 Mooney athletes sign for college appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – It was a beautiful day in Venice for the 16th Annual Shark Tooth Fishing Tournament sponsored by the Venice Police. Kelli Peyton volunteered to help Adam who she met 16 years ago at the first ever tournament. She will continue to do this every year. “Because of people like him. Yup. It’s a good thing. It’s important to be out here with the athletes and show that we have a good relationship with them,” said Peyton. Specific fishing guidelines were created to ensure the ...
VENICE – It was a beautiful day in Venice for the 16th Annual Shark Tooth Fishing Tournament sponsored by the Venice Police. Kelli Peyton volunteered to help Adam who she met 16 years ago at the first ever tournament. She will continue to do this every year. “Because of people like him. Yup. It’s a […] The post 40 Special Olympics athletes enjoy a day of fishing appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – It’s that time again! The 16th Annual Venice Sharks Tooth Fishing Tournament kicks off Thursday. The event started 16 years ago when the Venice Police Department met with South Sarasota County Special Olympics organizers. “Sixteen years ago, we only had 10 Special Olympics athletes and only four boat captains. Sixteen years later we have 26 boat captains and 40 Special Olympics athletes,” said Captain Paul Joyce of the Venice Police Department. Captain Joyce says witho...
VENICE – It’s that time again! The 16th Annual Venice Sharks Tooth Fishing Tournament kicks off Thursday. The event started 16 years ago when the Venice Police Department met with South Sarasota County Special Olympics organizers. “Sixteen years ago, we only had 10 Special Olympics athletes and only four boat captains. Sixteen years later we […] The post Annual Venice Sharks Tooth Fishing Tournament is back again appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – A local retired coach and teacher digs in to his network of people creating the ReWards Sports Enrichment Program, bringing speakers to Booker Middle school’s Library every Tuesday. James Ward may be best known as being head coach of Riverview High School’s varsity boys basketball team for 20 years, winning more than 400 basketball games. He also taught the school for 36 years and full disclosure he is my dad. Though he is now retired, his life of service to children h...
SARASOTA – A local retired coach and teacher digs in to his network of people creating the ReWards Sports Enrichment Program, bringing speakers to Booker Middle school’s Library every Tuesday. James Ward may be best known as being head coach of Riverview High School’s varsity boys basketball team for 20 years, winning more than 400 […] The post Retired coach and teacher creates enrichment program to give back appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The Sarasota–Manatee Ohio State Alumni Golf Tournament was held at The Meadows Golf Club over the weekend. The event raised about $11,000 for scholarships for Suncoast high school kids who will attend The Ohio State University. Thanks to Jim McMahon and Debbie Therrien for the pictures, and the yeoman–like work on the tournament. The post Ohio State Alumni golf raises $11K for Suncoast scholarships appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The Sarasota–Manatee Ohio State Alumni Golf Tournament was held at The Meadows Golf Club over the weekend. The event raised about $11,000 for scholarships for Suncoast high school kids who will attend The Ohio State University. Thanks to Jim McMahon and Debbie Therrien for the pictures, and the yeoman–like work on the tournament. The post Ohio State Alumni golf raises $11K for Suncoast scholarships appeared first on SNN TV.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – Gunfire erupts at an NFL free agent and Bradenton native’s pool party in Hillsborough over the weekend, sending one person to the hospital. The shooting happened at a party hosted by Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of shots fired at the Clarion Inn and Conference Center on Adamo drive. Deputies did not find the victim, but a man showed up at a local hospital with a gunshot wounds. He’s being treated ...
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – Gunfire erupts at an NFL free agent and Bradenton native’s pool party in Hillsborough over the weekend, sending one person to the hospital. The shooting happened at a party hosted by Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of shots fired at the Clarion Inn and Conference Center on […] The post Gunfire reported at Bradenton NFL player’s pool party appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON – This weekend, the Dominique Rogers–Cromartie Foundation hosted the 10th annual Celebrity Pickup Basketball Game at the State College of Florida. NFL stars joined to inspire kids to get active. Saturday night, NFL stars traded in their cleats for basketball sneakers. Hometown heroes Sam Shields, Brian Poole, and Peter Warrick joined The Dominique Rogers–Cromartie Foundation to fulfill his mission. “We raise money so they can attend basketball camps football camps,” s...
BRADENTON – This weekend, the Dominique Rogers–Cromartie Foundation hosted the 10th annual Celebrity Pickup Basketball Game at the State College of Florida. NFL stars joined to inspire kids to get active. Saturday night, NFL stars traded in their cleats for basketball sneakers. Hometown heroes Sam Shields, Brian Poole, and Peter Warrick joined The Dominique Rogers–Cromartie […] The post NFL stars play pickup basketball game for Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Foundation appeared first on SNN TV.
LAKEWOOD RANCH – Domino’s Pizza sponsored the boys and girls high school all–star games between Manatee and Sarasota counties Friday night. The girls played first, and this was a great game by both sides. The Ranch’s Kayla Bell drives in for the lay–up to tie it at 42 in the 4th quarter. Then Booker’s Diamond Merced, who won the 3 pt contest, decides to take this one to the hole to tie it again at 46. The Mustangs’ Sarah Fazio goes coast to coast, then up–and–under for the bask...
LAKEWOOD RANCH – Domino’s Pizza sponsored the boys and girls high school all–star games between Manatee and Sarasota counties Friday night. The girls played first, and this was a great game by both sides. The Ranch’s Kayla Bell drives in for the lay–up to tie it at 42 in the 4th quarter. Then Booker’s Diamond Merced, who […] The post Manatee wins HS girls hoops All-Star game appeared first on SNN TV.
LAKEWOOD RANCH – The Sarasota County All–Stars were at Lakewood Ranch to take on the Manatee County All–Stars Friday night. Very apropos that the first basket of the game has Damien Gordon, the Mustangs all–time leading scorer, making the steal and going in for the bucket. Booker’s Jordan Curtis was a man on a mission tonight, He buries this 3 and had 10 in the 1st quarter for the Sarasota Stars. Manatee then went on a run as Evan Spiller hits Bardenton Christian’s JJ Benedict ...
LAKEWOOD RANCH – The Sarasota County All–Stars were at Lakewood Ranch to take on the Manatee County All–Stars Friday night. Very apropos that the first basket of the game has Damien Gordon, the Mustangs all–time leading scorer, making the steal and going in for the bucket. Booker’s Jordan Curtis was a man on a mission tonight, […] The post Manatee boys hoopsters complete All-Star sweep of Sarasota appeared first on SNN TV.
PHILADELPHIA – A group of HS volleyball players from the Suncoast had a moment in Philadelphia today that will not be soon forgotten. They took a site–seeing visit to the Rocky steps, and the Rocky statue at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Rocky was there—–in the flesh! Unbeknownst to the team, Syvester Stallone was there filming the movie, Creed II, so they got to meet him and take pictures with him. The moms got the girls Rocky t–shirts and they were going to run the step...
PHILADELPHIA – A group of HS volleyball players from the Suncoast had a moment in Philadelphia today that will not be soon forgotten. They took a site–seeing visit to the Rocky steps, and the Rocky statue at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Rocky was there—–in the flesh! Unbeknownst to the team, Syvester Stallone was there […] The post Suncoast Volleyball team Meets Rocky appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – Most moms and dads brag about their kids. I mean, as much as the kids might get embarrassed by it, it’s kind of our job to do so, right? Well, one mom put that pride, and love, into a video and now her baseball playing son is drinking the rewards. Peter Liakakos loves baseball. You can see it just in how he decorates his bedroom. And he’s good at it. The 13–year–old plays for the Florida Burn travel team for which he has to stay hydrated. He found what he thinks is the per...
VENICE – Most moms and dads brag about their kids. I mean, as much as the kids might get embarrassed by it, it’s kind of our job to do so, right? Well, one mom put that pride, and love, into a video and now her baseball playing son is drinking the rewards. Peter Liakakos loves baseball. […] The post Venice Baseball Player wins Sports Drink Contest appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – High school baseball from Sarasota High as Clyde “The Glide” Metcalf and the Sailors took on Manatee. 2–0 Sailors when Nick Winkelmeyer lofts one to left, but in comes Rich Averill to make a great catch, and keep the Sailors off the board in that inning. Speaking of keeping off the board, Sarasota starter Dave Barrett pitched 6 shutout innings for the Sailors. Then, he got some insurance when Michael Dorso doubles the other way and brings home Owen Ayers to make it 3...
SARASOTA – High school baseball from Sarasota High as Clyde “The Glide” Metcalf and the Sailors took on Manatee. 2–0 Sailors when Nick Winkelmeyer lofts one to left, but in comes Rich Averill to make a great catch, and keep the Sailors off the board in that inning. Speaking of keeping off the board, Sarasota starter […] The post Sailors blank Hurricanes in HS Baseball appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Time is running out to get into the mix for the Sarasota–Manatee Ohio State Alumni Golf Tournament. Check in is at 7:30 a.m. this Saturday morning, April 7th, and tee–off is at 8:30 a.m. The tournament will be played at the Meadows on the Highlands course. The proceeds from the golf, the raffle and the auctions go towards scholarships for Suncoast high school students who will be attending the Ohio State University. Dozens have already received scholarships. Email Ji...
SARASOTA – Time is running out to get into the mix for the Sarasota–Manatee Ohio State Alumni Golf Tournament. Check in is at 7:30 a.m. this Saturday morning, April 7th, and tee–off is at 8:30 a.m. The tournament will be played at the Meadows on the Highlands course. The proceeds from the golf, the raffle and […] The post Sarasota-Manatee Buckeyes Golf Tourney this Saturday appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – SNN’s Ben Bobick sits down with Braden River QB, Bryan Gagg, to talk about recent events. Gagg committed to East Carolina University earlier this month. He also discussing his upcoming senior season with the Pirates and talks more about last year’s heartbreaking loss to Venice in the regional semifinals. The post Braden River’s Bryan Gagg talks ECU commitment & upcoming season appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – SNN’s Ben Bobick sits down with Braden River QB, Bryan Gagg, to talk about recent events. Gagg committed to East Carolina University earlier this month. He also discussing his upcoming senior season with the Pirates and talks more about last year’s heartbreaking loss to Venice in the regional semifinals. The post Braden River’s Bryan Gagg talks ECU commitment & upcoming season appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – An all Suncoast final four with Venice and Lakewood Ranch vying for a spot in the final down in Venice. Nothing but goose eggs early but the Mustangs Nick Saranczak trying to get it going with a nice shot up the middle but nothing much would come of it. Then the party gets started here for the tribe a passed ball gets a duck on the pond on second base. Number 5 then pipes one to the grass but they hold the runner at third, bases loaded but not for long, a bases clearin...
VENICE – An all Suncoast final four with Venice and Lakewood Ranch vying for a spot in the final down in Venice. Nothing but goose eggs early but the Mustangs Nick Saranczak trying to get it going with a nice shot up the middle but nothing much would come of it. Then the party gets […] The post Sarasota Baseball Classic semifinal – Venice vs Lakewood Ranch appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Up the road at Sarasota high Charlotte took on Bartow and it was a pitcher’s duel. The Tarpons catcher gets a single down the line thought it may have been two, but the catcher gets a pass. Than just absolutely routine 4–6–3 double play to end the inning for the Yellow Jackets. In the 8th inning the Tarpons get a guy in scoring position but look at the move from Bartow’s pitcher Greg Glisson gets him leaning, the fans are fired up so is he after that one. And Charl...
SARASOTA – Up the road at Sarasota high Charlotte took on Bartow and it was a pitcher’s duel. The Tarpons catcher gets a single down the line thought it may have been two, but the catcher gets a pass. Than just absolutely routine 4–6–3 double play to end the inning for the Yellow Jackets. In […] The post Sarasota Baseball Classic quarterfinals – Bartow vs Charlotte appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA COUNTY – Sarasota Baseball Classic quarterfinal action was up and down the Suncoast, including at Riverview with the Rams taking on the Braden River Pirates. This one was out to a hot start Daniel Tart with a single to right brings home Collin Goda. This one was neck and neck early on. The play of the game was from Pirates catcher Ryan Waldschmidt laying out for his pitcher with Braden River in trouble with two men on beautiful catch, love that effort at any level of b...
SARASOTA COUNTY – Sarasota Baseball Classic quarterfinal action was up and down the Suncoast, including at Riverview with the Rams taking on the Braden River Pirates. This one was out to a hot start Daniel Tart with a single to right brings home Collin Goda. This one was neck and neck early on. The play […] The post Sarasota Baseball Classic quarterfinals – Riverview vs Braden River appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Big numbers again this year for the Orioles Spring Training, more than 100 thousand fans attended games at Ed Smith this year. That’s the eighth time in nine seasons. The Orioles had six sellouts this spring, including the second highest single game attendance total at Ed Smith with their March 14 game against the Yankees. Also this year, USA Today recognized Ed Smith as the top spring training venue in Major League Baseball. What a great way to end the o’s stay here t...
SARASOTA – Big numbers again this year for the Orioles Spring Training, more than 100 thousand fans attended games at Ed Smith this year. That’s the eighth time in nine seasons. The Orioles had six sellouts this spring, including the second highest single game attendance total at Ed Smith with their March 14 game against […] The post Orioles draw big numbers to Sarasota appeared first on SNN TV.
LAKEWOOD RANCH – Lakewood Ranch, the #1 team in State 8A, taking on Sarasota in high school softball. 1–1 game in the 5th when Brooklyn Lucero pops one up, and it comes down just fair to lead of the inning. A couple of batters later with 2 on, Avery Goelz hammers a 3–run homer to right for a 4–1 lead. Goelz had two homers on the night. Later in that same inning, Kailey Christian makes it 8–1. The Mustangs win 10–3 to improve to 12–1 on the season. The post Top-ranked Mustan...
LAKEWOOD RANCH – Lakewood Ranch, the #1 team in State 8A, taking on Sarasota in high school softball. 1–1 game in the 5th when Brooklyn Lucero pops one up, and it comes down just fair to lead of the inning. A couple of batters later with 2 on, Avery Goelz hammers a 3–run homer to right […] The post Top-ranked Mustangs beat Sailors 10-3 appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – On Saturday night April 7th, former Sarasota High School football legend Mike Ford will be boxing on the Legends of the Ring card. It’s a big night for boxing in Sarasota. The Legends of the Ring will consist of 10 fights, and the money from the 500 tickets on sale will go to the Sarasota Boxing Club. “We’re putting on a charity fight”, says Larry Bowman, one of the Board of Directors for Sarasota Boxing Club. “We’re raising money for the Club where our mission is to h...
SARASOTA – On Saturday night April 7th, former Sarasota High School football legend Mike Ford will be boxing on the Legends of the Ring card. It’s a big night for boxing in Sarasota. The Legends of the Ring will consist of 10 fights, and the money from the 500 tickets on sale will go to the […] The post Boxing Event to help kids and Sarasota Boxing Club appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – LOCASH hits Ed Smith Stadium for a special end-of-season charity concert featuring the award-winning country duo on Sunday, March 25, at 7:00 p.m. ET. All proceeds from the event will benefit Sarasota Academy of the Arts Musical Theater Program. Sarasota Academy of the Arts (SAA) is a tuition-free performing and visual arts public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school focuses on providing students with an outstanding performin...
SARASOTA – LOCASH hits Ed Smith Stadium for a special end-of-season charity concert featuring the award-winning country duo on Sunday, March 25, at 7:00 p.m. ET. All proceeds from the event will benefit Sarasota Academy of the Arts Musical Theater Program. Sarasota Academy of the Arts (SAA) is a tuition-free performing and visual arts public […] The post LOCASH comes to Ed Smith appeared first on SNN TV.
VENICE – The Venice Indians were hosting Tallahassee Chiles tonight in HS baseball, and that is a pretty long drive to make for a butt–whupping. 5–2 Indians in the 3rd, when Chase Doyle reaches on a fielder’s choice. A really nice play by the shortstop. Doyle stole 2nd and was on 3rd when Mac Guscette brings in Doyle and Nick Riccardi to make it 7–2. Basketball star Reese Jackowiak brings that same fluid motion to the baseball diamond. He pitched well as the Indians sent Chiles...
VENICE – The Venice Indians were hosting Tallahassee Chiles tonight in HS baseball, and that is a pretty long drive to make for a butt–whupping. 5–2 Indians in the 3rd, when Chase Doyle reaches on a fielder’s choice. A really nice play by the shortstop. Doyle stole 2nd and was on 3rd when Mac Guscette brings […] The post Venice beats Chiles 13-5 in prep baseball appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Sarasota hosted the 7–1 Manatee Hurricanes in high school softball Tuesday night, a cold night for outdoor activities. It was a pitching, and defensive battle between the Canes’ Faith Miller and Lexi Albero of Sarasota. Scoreless game in the bottom of the 5th, when Anna Sadlo leads off with a single for the Sailors. After a walk to the Notorious L.I.Z.(Lizzie Smalls), Sierra Vander Clay singles and Sadlo scores the first run of the game. Then Lexi Johns hits a shot pas...
SARASOTA – Sarasota hosted the 7–1 Manatee Hurricanes in high school softball Tuesday night, a cold night for outdoor activities. It was a pitching, and defensive battle between the Canes’ Faith Miller and Lexi Albero of Sarasota. Scoreless game in the bottom of the 5th, when Anna Sadlo leads off with a single for the Sailors. After […] The post Sailors shutout Canes in HS softball appeared first on SNN TV.
CLEARWATER – Former Venice Indian Trey Burton was a busy man Tuesday. He played a little baseball, signed a new contract and authored a beautiful letter to Philadelphia Eagles’ fans. Yes, the Super Bowl Champion was asked to throw out the 1st pitch Tuesday in Clearwater as the Phillies took on the Rays. He did that around the time it was announced that he had signed a contract with the Chicago Bears. The man who threw maybe the most important TD in Eagles history signed a 4 year – ...
CLEARWATER – Former Venice Indian Trey Burton was a busy man Tuesday. He played a little baseball, signed a new contract and authored a beautiful letter to Philadelphia Eagles’ fans. Yes, the Super Bowl Champion was asked to throw out the 1st pitch Tuesday in Clearwater as the Phillies took on the Rays. He did that […] The post Trey Burton throws out 1st pitch, signs with Bears appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Lucky 13! This Sunday, March 18, marks the 13th year for the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon… 13.1 miles on the 13th anniversary. This one should be lucky for all of the 3,000–plus participants. Especially because there has been a 10K added this year, so if 13.1 is just out of your wheelhouse, then you can do the 10K. The race has a new design, like the original, it begins at the Van Wezel and goes over the Ringling Bridge to St. Armands and back, then up to the the...
SARASOTA – Lucky 13! This Sunday, March 18, marks the 13th year for the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon… 13.1 miles on the 13th anniversary. This one should be lucky for all of the 3,000–plus participants. Especially because there has been a 10K added this year, so if 13.1 is just out of your wheelhouse, then […] The post 13th annual First Watch Half Marathon just days away appeared first on SNN TV.
SIESTA KEY – For a guy who an opponent once said couldn’t spell cat if you spotted him the “C” and the “A”, Terry Bradshaw has done pretty well for himself. And I’m talking about AFTER his Pro Football Hall of Fame career and 4 Super Bowl Championships. He is front–and–center on FOX’s NFL coverage, he has a great TV series, Better Late Than Never, he has done movies, and now he is investing in golf courses. Today, he was on Siesta Key at Captain Curt’s. The reason Terry Bradshaw wa...
SIESTA KEY – For a guy who an opponent once said couldn’t spell cat if you spotted him the “C” and the “A”, Terry Bradshaw has done pretty well for himself. And I’m talking about AFTER his Pro Football Hall of Fame career and 4 Super Bowl Championships. He is front–and–center on FOX’s NFL coverage, he […] The post Terry Bradshaw visits fans at Captain Curt’s appeared first on SNN TV.
BRADENTON- Female empowerment movements are taking over the nation. It’s no different at IMG Academy in Bradenton. On a predominantly male campus, it can be hard for female athletes to fit in at times. Two students athletes are changing the game, with their campaign to promote gender unity on campus. “To just bring a better girl culture, to empower women, and to make them a better version of themselves,” said Regan Labelle, a senior at IMG. Labelle and her friend Delaney wanted...
BRADENTON- Female empowerment movements are taking over the nation. It’s no different at IMG Academy in Bradenton. On a predominantly male campus, it can be hard for female athletes to fit in at times. Two students athletes are changing the game, with their campaign to promote gender unity on campus. “To just bring a better […] The post IMG academy athletes change the game with female empowerment campaign appeared first on SNN TV.
LAKELAND – The Booker Tornadoes boys basketball team had quite a run this season, and let me just say how privileged I have been to have covered this group of young men, who even in a losing cause, with tears in their eyes, answered all questions with grace. Their season ended at the hands of the defending State 6A Champions, Leesburg. It was a brutal, physical battle that took its toll on everyone. The Tornadoes trailed by 7 with 2 minutes to go, and made a valiant comeback that e...
LAKELAND – The Booker Tornadoes boys basketball team had quite a run this season, and let me just say how privileged I have been to have covered this group of young men, who even in a losing cause, with tears in their eyes, answered all questions with grace. Their season ended at the hands of the […] The post Tornadoes can hold their heads high after 29-3 season appeared first on SNN TV.
LAKELAND – The 29-2 Booker Tornadoes took on the defending State Champions, the Leesburg Jackets,in the State Semifinals for the right to go to the State 6A Championship game. Johnny Williams IV scored the first 5 points for the Tornadoes, and they got key baskets from Jordan Curtis in a 9-0 run to start the 2nd quarter to go into halftime with a 2-point lead. Jordan Clark then stepped up for the Tornadoes, and they got up by as much as 8, and trailed by as much as 9, and that’s ...
LAKELAND – The 29-2 Booker Tornadoes took on the defending State Champions, the Leesburg Jackets,in the State Semifinals for the right to go to the State 6A Championship game. Johnny Williams IV scored the first 5 points for the Tornadoes, and they got key baskets from Jordan Curtis in a 9-0 run to start the […] The post Booker loses 62-61 in State Semifinals to Leesburg appeared first on SNN TV.
LAKELAND – The Booker Tornadoes are in Lakeland to take on Leesburg tonight in the State Semifinals. The Tornadoes are 29–2, they have talent, discipline, and the entire Booker Nation behind them. The Booker Nation will be loud and proud in Lakeland tonight. The groundswell of support has been heard…and felt by these Tornadoes players. “It’s great. The fan support has been awesome”, says senior co-captain Jordan Curtis. “We want to win it for the fans, we want to win it for our co...
LAKELAND – The Booker Tornadoes are in Lakeland to take on Leesburg tonight in the State Semifinals. The Tornadoes are 29–2, they have talent, discipline, and the entire Booker Nation behind them. The Booker Nation will be loud and proud in Lakeland tonight. The groundswell of support has been heard…and felt by these Tornadoes players. “It’s […] The post Booker in Lakeland for Semifinals appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Sarasota Crew had successful weekend of racing in Tampa. Last Saturday, Sarasota Crew raced at the Plant Invite–Spring Sprints #2. The regatta was at the Tampa Bypass Canal this past weekend. Sarasota Crew’s varsity, novice and middle school athletes came home with 34 first place finishes, 20 second place finishes, and 13 third place finishes. Races were 1,500 meters and the team was able to test some new line–ups. The post Sarasota Crew raced at Plant Invite appeare...
SARASOTA – Sarasota Crew had successful weekend of racing in Tampa. Last Saturday, Sarasota Crew raced at the Plant Invite–Spring Sprints #2. The regatta was at the Tampa Bypass Canal this past weekend. Sarasota Crew’s varsity, novice and middle school athletes came home with 34 first place finishes, 20 second place finishes, and 13 third […] The post Sarasota Crew raced at Plant Invite appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The Booker Tornadoes are headed to the State 6A Final Four in Lakeland tomorrow, and before they go they will have a send off at the HS, and then do fly-bys at Booker Middle and Booker Elementary. They will take on Leesburg at 8 pm Wednesday night, and the winner plays for the State Championship Thursday night at 7 at the Lakeland Center. Booker was practicing diligently today after getting the scouting report on Leesburg. The Tornadoes seem to think they have met thei...
SARASOTA – The Booker Tornadoes are headed to the State 6A Final Four in Lakeland tomorrow, and before they go they will have a send off at the HS, and then do fly-bys at Booker Middle and Booker Elementary. They will take on Leesburg at 8 pm Wednesday night, and the winner plays for the State […] The post Tornadoes face mirror Image of themselves in semis appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The Booker Tornadoes are headed to the State 6A Final Four in Lakeland on Wednesday. They will take on Leesburg at 8 pm Wednesday night, and the winner plays for the State Championship Thursday night at 7 at the Lakeland(RP Funding) Center. Booker got to the Final Four on a lay–up by co–captain Jaylen Jones in the final seconds. Riverview’s assistant coach Butch Wade told me that Booker has a lot of talent, but that head coach Markus Black has brought structure and disci...
SARASOTA – The Booker Tornadoes are headed to the State 6A Final Four in Lakeland on Wednesday. They will take on Leesburg at 8 pm Wednesday night, and the winner plays for the State Championship Thursday night at 7 at the Lakeland(RP Funding) Center. Booker got to the Final Four on a lay–up by co–captain Jaylen […] The post Booker to play at 8 Wednesday night in State Semifinals appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The Orioles hosts Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast for a youth baseball clinic. More than a dozen kids stepped up to the plate inside of Ed Smith Stadium to learn from the pros. Accompanied by their big brother or sisters, they received hitting, pitching, and base running training from the Orioles Minor League Players. This was the first time some of the kids played baseball. The Orioles host several of these evets throughout the year encouraging unity, and...
SARASOTA – The Orioles hosts Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast for a youth baseball clinic. More than a dozen kids stepped up to the plate inside of Ed Smith Stadium to learn from the pros. Accompanied by their big brother or sisters, they received hitting, pitching, and base running training from the Orioles […] The post Orioles host Big Brothers, Big Sisters for youth baseball clinic appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – A big track meet tonight at Booker Friday night. Saraiah Walkes of Out-of-Door Academy won the State Championship in the 100 meters, 200 meters and the 300 meters….as an 8th grader, last year, so Booker head coach Sheldon Cantrell, her AAU coach was honored to give her her state title ring at the meet tonight. Phenomenal job by Saraiah. The post ODA’s Walkes receives State Championship ring appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – A big track meet tonight at Booker Friday night. Saraiah Walkes of Out-of-Door Academy won the State Championship in the 100 meters, 200 meters and the 300 meters….as an 8th grader, last year, so Booker head coach Sheldon Cantrell, her AAU coach was honored to give her her state title ring at the meet […] The post ODA’s Walkes receives State Championship ring appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – Booker Head coach Markus Black was on the last Booker team to win a State Championship. It was 2005, and his teammates were Gary Clark and Eniel Polynice. Polynice flew in from Argentina just to be here for his championship teammate. Another State Champion, Christian McKay, set the tone by getting her state title weightlifting medal as the Tornadoes took on the Tritons of Cape Coral Mariner. Booker led by 5 at the half, but the Tritons scored 8 straight and took the le...
SARASOTA – Booker Head coach Markus Black was on the last Booker team to win a State Championship. It was 2005, and his teammates were Gary Clark and Eniel Polynice. Polynice flew in from Argentina just to be here for his championship teammate. Another State Champion, Christian McKay, set the tone by getting her state title […] The post Booker edges Mariner to head to State Final Four appeared first on SNN TV.
NORTH PORT – 36 Suncoast wrestlers will vie for a state championship this weekend. The tournament takes place Friday and Saturday at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee. The action starts at 10 am Friday morning, 9:30 am on Saturday morning, and the Finals will be held starting at 6:30 Saturday evening. Gannon Wertz, in 106 lbs class, and Luke Hefner, in the 152 lbs division, are among that 36. They attend Imagine School of North Port, and the school gave them a rousing send–off this m...
NORTH PORT – 36 Suncoast wrestlers will vie for a state championship this weekend. The tournament takes place Friday and Saturday at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee. The action starts at 10 am Friday morning, 9:30 am on Saturday morning, and the Finals will be held starting at 6:30 Saturday evening. Gannon Wertz, in 106 lbs […] The post Imagine School-North Port sends 2 of 36 wrestlers to States appeared first on SNN TV.
SARASOTA – The Booker Tornadoes are the final high school boys basketball team standing on the Suncoast. They play in the regional finals Friday night. They will play at Tornado Alley, which is where I found them Thursday preparing for Cape Coral Mariner. Mariner beat Bayshore to get into the match–up with Booker. The Tornadoes are very deep talent–wise, but they are a little height–challenged. That is where the Tritons of Mariner may pose some problems for the 28–2 Tornadoes. ...
SARASOTA – The Booker Tornadoes are the final high school boys basketball team standing on the Suncoast. They play in the regional finals Friday night. They will play at Tornado Alley, which is where I found them Thursday preparing for Cape Coral Mariner. Mariner beat Bayshore to get into the match–up with Booker. The Tornadoes are […] The post Booker to offset Mariner height with depth, speed appeared first on SNN TV.
ST. PETERSBURG – Frustrations are mounting over lane closures for Skyway 10k race. On Sunday morning, thousands of runners are taking part in the Skyway 10k. But to make room for the event, all northbound traffic will be shut down for hours and the decision is being met with some controversy. In 2016, the Armed Forces Families Foundation began plans to host a 10k, and they figured no better place than the sunshine Skyway bridge. All proceeds from the Skyway 10k will support the f...
ST. PETERSBURG – Frustrations are mounting over lane closures for Skyway 10k race. On Sunday morning, thousands of runners are taking part in the Skyway 10k. But to make room for the event, all northbound traffic will be shut down for hours and the decision is being met with some controversy. In 2016, the Armed […] The post Frustrations with the Skyway 10k appeared first on SNN TV.
