By: Doug Fernandes
Sarasota Herald-Tribune SARASOTA — Call them our Fab 14. The 14 high school football teams from Sarasota and Manatee counties to win FHSAA state titles all share the element of greatness.
Doug Fernandes is a sports columnist at various outlets including The Ledger, The Palm Beach Post, and Yahoo Sports. He covers a wide range of topics within the realm of sports, focusing on both team and individual sports, as well as major league sports and various sports disciplines. Doug's insights and expertise have also been featured in the Herald-Tribune Media Group, The Ocala Star-Banner, AOL, Inc., and the Chillicothe Gazette.
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