FORT MYERS — Many of Florida Gulf Coast University’s baseball players are taking a “do or die” approach to this week’s Atlantic Sun Conference tournament in DeLand. It’s for good reason, too. On top of the six seniors or graduate … Find out how to read more online.

FORT MYERS — Working all the angles, civil engineers have a keen eye for even the slightest details in what they design. Every square inch is accounted for and has its own purpose, playing a small but efficient part in … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Jesse Hahn started an evening doubleheader Tuesday in the best way a pitcher can: quickly. Bolstered by strong starts by Hahn in game one and Jake Floethe in game two, the Charlotte Stone Crabs swept Clearwater Tuesday … Find out how to read more online.

NEW YORK — Nick Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the NBA lottery odds again. The Cavaliers won the lottery for the second time in three years Tuesday, giving them the No. 1 pick for the June 27 draft. … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Jake Floethe made his first start of the season Tuesday in the second game of the Charlotte Stone Crabs’ doubleheader against Clearwater. Floethe, who was a starter last season in Bowling Green, has been following Jesse Hahn’s … Find out how to read more online.

ENGLEWOOD — Englewood’s R.J. LaBadie Construction Cal Ripken major division baseball team finished second in the area tournament Saturday, losing to the Punta Gorda Rays 12-2 in the championship game at the Englewood Sports Park complex. R.J. LaBadie, which finished … Find out how to read more online.

Each month the Lemon Bay Athletic Department nominates two athletes, one boy and one girl, for the Athlete of the Month award. In April, sophomores Nicole Mis and Anthony Marinola were nominated for their successes during the track and weightlifting … Find out how to read more online.

ENGLEWOOD — With the score tied 6-6 going into the ninth inning of the Bartley’s Sporting Goods Senior All-Star Classic softball game, the Blue team coaches told each other, “We’ve got to go with our best players in the last … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte Stone Crabs starter Parker Markel did not pitch as scheduled Saturday because of a problem with his neck, manager Brady Williams said. He was scheduled to pitch after Mike Montgomery’s rehab start on Saturday; the plan … Find out how to read more online.

FORT MYERS — Venice High School repeated as Class 7A state baseball champions in an unlikely manner Saturday. The Indians overcame a shaky three-run first inning by starter Brandon Elmy by pounding 21 hits off Haines City en route to … Find out how to read more online.

This column should be read while listening to “It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock and Roll)” by AC/DC (running time: 5 minutes, 15 seconds). • So far, two high school spring football  games and both … Find out how to read more online.

FORT MYERS — Tyson Albert picked the perfect time to throw the best game of his career. Venice High School (31-3) will defend its 7A championship today in large part because Albert was dominant en route to a 4-0 win … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Ryan Brett joined the Stone Crabs Friday after being activated following a 50-game suspension. The second baseman was suspended from Low-A Bowling Green last season after he tested positive for amphetamimes in a random drug test. He … Find out how to read more online.

PUNTA GORDA — Dwight Reynolds never believed it would be him behind center on fourth down-and-goal with Charlotte High School needing a touchdown in the closing seconds. He didn’t get the result he wanted, either. Reynolds overthrew his brother Dwayne … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — By the time Charlotte Stone Crabs manager Brady Williams dropped to his knees in the right-handed batter’s box to illustrate a point to umpire Alex Tosi on Friday night, Fort Myers had already made its point loud … Find out how to read more online.