The Sarasota Herald-Tribune has released its 2026 All-Area Baseball Team, recognizing top performers from Manatee and Sarasota counties across First Team, Second Team and Honorable Mentions.
Fan Voting Opens for Player of the Year
Carter Cox, a standout from Venice High, was crowned Baseball Player of the Year. The newspaper is now inviting supporters to vote for their preferred Player of the Year among the First-Team honorees.
Voting remains open until June 19, 2026, at 10 a.m., with winners to be announced on Instagram at @heraldtribunesports.
The Herald-Tribune reserves the right to disqualify any candidate found to be involved in tampering or other improper conduct.