Three years ago Bob Joynson’s doctor gave him an ultimatum: The 260-pound Joynson, then 66, needed to lose weight if he wanted to live. Fast forward to June 2, when Joynson — now a svelte 180 pounds — completed the Rock … Find out how to read more online.

Venice Little League’s last team standing was eliminated Thursday night in the semifinals of the County Cup, as VLL Kiwanis fell 17-7 to the North Port White Sox. Kiwanis opened the game swinging hot bats, scoring three runs in the … Find out how to read more online.

Saturday, June 8 Lawyers 11 Upman’s Towing 2 North Port Tigers 6 Johnny’s Grill 0 Sunday, June 9 Schimberg Group 8, Atlas Insurance 7 VLL Kiwanis 15 Lions 2 Marauders 10 Aero IQ 4 Achieva CU Orange 9 Babe’s … Find out how to read more online.

Spring soccer season recently wrapped up at i9 Sports, with Team Warriors defeating Team Brazil 6-0 to win the Junior division. Team Chainsaws, led by coaches Heather Berquist and Rick DiGoia, won the Shooting Stars division by defeating Team Tigers. … Find out how to read more online.

Venice High School student-athletes Dalton Guthrie (baseball) and Carly Rosa (softball) were named to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association’s (FACA) All-Academic and All-State teams Monday. Guthrie and Rosa were among four Indians who were recognized for their accomplishments during the … Find out how to read more online.

Monday, June 10 Jacaranda West Country Club Christman Game, Two-Man Quota Points 1: Terry Burkholder & Bud Weber (+8) 2: Bud Plageman & Steve Marrone (+5) Hole-In-One Jonathan Bozer scored a hole-in-one on hole No. 13 from 140 yards using … Find out how to read more online.

At 17, Nick Longhi has a tough choice to make, the decision of a lifetime. We should all be so fortunate. The Venice High School senior was selected Saturday in the 30th round of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) first-year player … Find out how to read more online.

Ellis signs with Northwood Venice High School high jumper Alexandra Ellis will be part of Northwood University’s inaugural track and field team. The senior, who finished seventh at the 3A meet with a jump of 5-2, is the first track … Find out how to read more online.

If you’re a fan of extreme sports and MMA fighting, there is no place you would rather be than the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center on Saturday. That’s the day the MMA Unleashed show comes to town. MMA stands … Find out how to read more online.

Sarasota County commissioners Tuesday unanimously approved guaranteeing up to $2.782 million to boost a regional bid for the 2017 World Rowing Championships. The Sarasota and Manatee County commissions, which are partnering in an effort to win the right to stage the … Find out how to read more online.

Wednesday, June 5 Lake Venice Golf Club Women’s 18-hole (odd holes only) Flight A: Freda Miller (21) Flight B: Vivian Grant (19) Myakka Pines Golf Club All Stars, Team Quota Points 1 (tie): Luke Hertzog, John McCormick, Bob Denhardt, Andy … Find out how to read more online.

The hardware continues to pile up for the Venice Indians state-champion baseball team, as closer Cooper Hammond and Head Coach Craig Faulkner were recently named 7A Player of the Year and Coach of the Year, respectively. Hammond, who went 8-0 … Find out how to read more online.

Sinibaldi to hold book signing Ray Sinibaldi, the public address announcer for the VHS volleyball and baseball teams, will be signing copies of his new book, “Spring Training in Sarasota and Bradenton,” from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the … Find out how to read more online.

You may recall that a few months ago I wrote an article about the popularity of single-track cycling, and the number of high school teams around the country that participate in it competitively as a club sport. I mentioned it … Find out how to read more online.

The North Port Little League White Sox major division team rolled to an 11-1 four-inning victory over Venice Babe’s in the Sarasota County Cup Saturday at the Chuck Reiter Complex. The White Sox are now 2-0 in pool action. They … Find out how to read more online.