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Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte High School Sports Awards: Everything you need to know.

The Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte High School Sports Awards return in June
The Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte High School Sports Awards return in June

Here's what to know about the 2023 Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Area High School Sports Awards. The show is produced with the support of Sarasota Ford and Lakewood Ranch.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 7. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show beginning at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

NOMINATED ATHLETES: All nominated athletes must register for their free ticket here:  Nominee Registration for the 2023 Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte High School Sports Awards (smartsheet.com)

TICKETS: All other guests need a ticket for entry. They may be purchased here: 2023 Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte High School Sports Awards Tickets (enmotive.com) 

VENUE INFO: The parking lot accommodates 850 vehicles and its accessible from 10th street and 6th street (Boulevard of the Arts) from US 41 (North Tamiami Trail). By purchasing and/or presenting a Van Wezel ticket for admission you agree that you and your belongings are subject to screening and/or search for prohibited items, including illegally possessed weapons, which are not allowed in the Van Wezel facility.

FEATURED SPEAKER: 12-time Olympics medalist Dara Torres.

DRESS CODE: Show up and show out! Athletes, parents, and coaches, will enter the venue and walk our coveted red carpet and have their photos taken, so dress to impress!

THE CLUB HOUSE: This year, there is a special athlete entertainment area that will be open from approximately 6-7 p.m., feature various games, snacks and a 360 camera.

QUESTIONS: Contact USA Today Ventures Events Sports Analyst and Athlete Ops Manager Ben Brigandi at bbrigandi@gannett.com

NOMINATED ATHLETES: Over the year, athletes have been nominated for their play in individual sports and are all now in the running for their sport's player of the year. Below are links to all of the teams, by season. Each of these players should register for their free ticket if have not done so already.

To see a complete list of fall season athletes click here: https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/sports/high-school/sports-awards/2023/02/02/sarasota-manatee-and-charlotte-high-school-sports-awards-june-7-at-van-wezel-performing-arts-hall/69849264007/

To see a complete list of winter season athletes click here: https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/sports/high-school/sports-awards/2023/04/24/winter-nominees-for-sarasota-manatee-and-charlotte-high-school-sports-awards/70123659007/

To see a complete list of spring season athletes click here: https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/sports/high-school/sports-awards/2023/05/30/spring-nominees-for-sarasota-manatee-and-charlotte-high-school-florida-sports-awards/70233508007/

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY NETWORK: Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte High School Sports Awards: Need to know.