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Martin County High School grad is area's new vet
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PALM CITY -- When he was 10 years old and working toward a Boy Scout badge for veterinarian science, Jason Giovando discovered his future career path. Now, at age 34, he is among the area's newest veterinarians, having returned from the University of Tennessee with a freshly minted doctorate of veterinary medicine ...
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Support group for caretakers forms
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STUART -- Martin County Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care, a medical day care for children with special needs, has formed a regional support group for caregivers. The Stuart-based agency will hold meetings at its office beginning Jan. 31 and then on the last T...
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Artists come together
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Stuart's award winning contemporary artist Alice Laputka looks on as art instructor Brent McAhren of Palm City puts his vision on canvas during the first 'Creative Night' at the Visionary School of the Arts in Stuart on Friday, Jan. 4. Creative night is held on the first Friday evening of every month from 7 p.m....
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Fund established for injured firefighter
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STUART -- Area firefighters are rallying around their injured colleague, Jahwann McIntyre, and have set up a fund on his behalf. Mr. McIntyre suffered third-degree burns on more than 50 percent of his body while fighting a blaze at 1151 S.W. Bluewater Way, Stuart, just after 2 a.m. on Dec. 27. He is at the Jackso...
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In remembrance of Kyle Conrad
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Mary Ann and Sherman Conrad of Jensen Beach are greeted by the players at the third annual Kyle Conrad memorial soccer game at Jensen Beach High School stadium. Mr. Conrad was killed in an accident three years ago. For more information, visit www.kc8foundation.com....
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Deputy honored for rescuing man from blaze
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MARTIN COUNTY -- Deputy Michael Wagner has not spoken to the man he pulled from a burning house last summer. He doesn't know the man's name or what caused the fire. But when he arrived on the scene just before midnight last July 4, witnesses told him a man was trapped in the building. What he did next -- rush int...
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Fundraiser for Special Olympics
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Sam McIntosh, 10, of Jensen Beach, plays air hockey at the Special Olympics polar plunge bowl-a-thon fundraiser at Jensen Beach Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 29. Sam, a Special Olympian, competes in both surfing and swimming events. His parents, Andy and Christina, are trying to raise $2,000 before Feb. 2. To donate go...
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Correction
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A story in the Dec. 21, 2012 edition incorrectly identified Stuart's first black mayor. Robert Hall was the city's first black mayor....
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Making playtime pals
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Mia Miele, 2, makes friends with Lucien Conway, 4, both of Stuart and shares his toys at the Sewall's Point Towns Commons Park on Saturday, Dec. 29....
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Up & coming
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Boat show returns for three-day stint The 39th annual Stuart Boat Show returns Jan. 11 for three days. Hundreds of different boat brands and models will be represented, including the latest models of motor yachts, cruisers, trawlers, skiffs, speedboats, sport fishing boats and pontoons. The show runs from Jan. 11-13 and is located along the St....
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