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Sarasota Sports News

Across Sarasota, coverage here takes in athletic competition, player performance, league business decisions and the local sporting landscape. This reporting follows every major event, record and milestone throughout the calendar year.


Football

Football

Sarasota Quarterback Hudson West Draws College Offers

Junior standout Hudson West now holds over 25 scholarship offers from major collegiate football programs.


Golf

Live Poll

Should local newspapers regularly hold public polls to honor high school sports team achievements?

Golf

Sarasota Boys Golf Team Won September Poll

The team secured a majority of votes after strong finishes in recent high school championship tournaments.

Sarasota Boys Golf Team Won September Poll

Track & Field

Live Poll

Do you believe hosting large international sporting events is a net benefit for your community?

Track & Field

Sarasota Hosts International BMX Riders for World Cup

The Youth Athletic Complex welcomes 216 cyclists from 26 countries to prepare for the upcoming global competition.

Sarasota Hosts International BMX Riders for World Cup

Baseball

Live Poll

Do you believe small-market baseball teams can consistently compete for World Series titles?

Baseball

Former MLB Player Scooter Gennett Analyzes World Series

The Sarasota native shares his expert perspective on current World Series team play and stadium environments.

Former MLB Player Scooter Gennett Analyzes World Series

Cycling

Cycling

Cyclist Struck on Fruitville Road in Sarasota

A vehicle struck a cyclist Saturday morning, prompting police to close eastbound Fruitville Road for an investigation.

Cyclist Struck on Fruitville Road in Sarasota

More in Sports

Coverage takes in professional and amateur match results, coaching changes, facility projects and the financial implications of regional sports teams. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonality dictates the pace of the reporting, as weather and school schedules influence when games happen. Participation rates and infrastructure development for recreational facilities remain constant topics that recur alongside game results.