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Hope Family Services is a shelter for domestic abuse victims in Manatee County. The purpose of the strongman contest is to “lift up” the women and child survivors of domestic violence, said Rebecca Shannon, general manager of the Beachhouse Restaurant.

“These big muscle men have the heart to do this,” said Shannon.

The Beachhouse Restaurant and City Fitness in Bradenton are co-sponsors of “Brawn on the Beach.”

Some 40 businesses also have kicked in as sponsors, said Shannon

Bleachers will be available for spectators, and food tents will offer food and drinks for purchase at discounted prices. There also will be a 50/50 drawing that divides the pot between the winner and Hope Family Services.

The event is free for spectators. For more information, call 941-713-5369 or visit www.groupersandwich.com.

Lung cancer presentation Nov. 30 at Blake

BRADENTON -- “Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer,” a talk about treatments and screening for lung cancer, will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Blake Medical Center Cancer Resource Room, 2010 59th St. W., Bradenton.

Source: Bradenton Herald

Was down 67-61, but 3-pointers from freshman guard Hugh Greenwood and sophomore guard Tony Snell sent the game to overtime.

Santa Clara continued its dominance for the overtime period as they went on to win.

The Lobos had three players in double figures, Snell leading the team with 18 points.

“We had some guys, very similar to the New Mexico State game, where there was just no production and we’re not good enough for that,” head coach Steve Alford said. “We’ve got to have production from guys who are supposed to produce. We are not a good defensive team and until we learn that and get to that (level), we’re going to have a lot of nights like this.”

On Friday, beat Washington State 72-62 in the second round of the tournament.

The Lobos dominated much of the game and had a lead a high as 17 points in the first half. In the second half, the Lobos’ lead began to dwindle, but held on for the 10 point victory.

Snell led the scoring for the Lobos with a career high of 20 points, and sophomore guard Kendall Williams finished with 17....

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by Michel G

In case your concept of exercise torture does 15 sit-ups, you might like to observe how muscle males prove their mettle.

At andldquoBrawn around the Beach: A Novice Strongman Contest,andrdquo competing brawny men will pull a 7,648 truck, individually, with merely a shoulder harness and rope. They is going to do reps over their heads while holding a 205-pound log, and manhandle a 200-pound stone on the 42-inch bar.

The big event is really a fundraising event for Hope Family Services, from 10 a.m. to two p.m. 12 ,. 4 while watching Beachhouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach.

Hope Family Services is really a shelter for domestic abuse sufferers in Manatee County. The objective of the strongman contest would be to andldquolift upandrdquo the ladies and child children of domestic violence, stated Rebecca Shannon, gm from the Beachhouse Restaurant.

andldquoThese large muscle males possess the heart to get this done,andrdquo stated Shannon.

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