Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Sarasota, Florida across Football, Baseball, Basketball.
The Sunshine State Athletic Association’s 2026 campaign kicks off on August 14, featuring five local programs vying for playoff spots, with returning quarterbacks, sophomore‑laden rosters and ambitious schedule challenges.
A Florida High School Athletic Association investigation has resulted in fines, probation and program disruptions at Booker High School, prompting player departures and a leadership change.
A look at the career of Rodney Darrell Scott, whose blend of speed, defense and versatility left a mark on multiple franchises, especially the Montreal Expos.
Varsity and junior varsity football players from Sarasota High School spent afternoons at Senior Friendship Centers, engaging older adults in games and conversation, while the Urban Edge program underscores the value of intergenerational interaction.
A 2025 draft selection who surged through the minors, Joseph Dzierwa's dominant ERA, velocity gains, and refined pitch mix have earned him a Top 100 prospect ranking and a spot in the 2026 MLB Futures Game.
Lake Mary Little League’s 9‑10‑11 Baseball All‑Stars captured a historic state championship, while the 12U Softball squad advanced to the World Series and the 10‑11‑12 team fell just short of the regional tournament.
An 18‑year‑old basketball standout from northern India, Jagmeet Singh, nicknamed "Indian Wemby," is navigating a U.S. prep school path with NBA aspirations while remembering his father’s dream of representing India on the world stage.
Booker High School’s football program faces a roster upheaval after coach Carlos Woods was dismissed, with 21 players transferring and a new coach, Lance Hoeltke, taking the helm amid schedule changes.
Booker High School announced the hiring of Lance Hoeltke as its new football coach, replacing Carlos Woods, who was dismissed amid an investigation. Hoeltke, a USF alumnus and seasoned coach, brings a championship pedigree and a focus on character development as the program prepares for its August 21 season opener against Venice.
Booker High School announced the hiring of Lance Hoeltke, a former University of South Florida quarterback and seasoned coach, as its new head football coach, emphasizing a blend of athletic excellence and academic preparation.
The Sarasota Babe Ruth 16U squad, fresh from a perfect 5‑0 season, is set to compete in Ocala’s regional tournaments, battling teams from across the Southeast as they aim for a World Series appearance in Branson.
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a conditional no‑objection letter for New College of Florida’s plan to build a baseball field on airport property, but the project still depends on lease updates and compliance with fair‑market‑value requirements.
House budget leaders have earmarked $5 million for a new access road that will link 37th Avenue to a planned park and city hall, while the Senate has yet to act. The infrastructure supports a larger mixed‑use project that includes a $350 million soccer stadium for Inter Miami CF, co‑owned by David Beckham, and a suite of retail, hospitality and office spaces slated for phased completion through 2030.
A standout sophomore from Sarasota High School, Hudson West, has received a scholarship offer from Colorado, joining a growing list of Power 5 suitors. With size, arm strength and impressive stats, the 2028 quarterback is shaping up as a cornerstone of the Buffs' future class.
Reporter Alyssa Perry meets pro player Loren Cristian Jackson at Victory Rock Prep, an elite training facility in Sarasota that offers high‑level, affordable basketball training to the community.