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'Ruff' night on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Music on Main benefits the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.


  • By Andrew Atkins
  • | 9:50 a.m. May 8, 2019
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Summerfield's Cliff Kaplan said he has been coming to Music on Main for the last 15 years, but this time, he had some company. 

His dog, Travis, joined him on the day the event benefitted the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch. 

"It gives my dog a chance to socialize," he said. 

Musical entertainment was provided by La Lucha, a group that filled the air with Latin Salsa with a jazz undertone. 

 

Summerville's Cliff Kaplan brought his dog, Travis, to enjoy Music on Main's festivities.
Summerville's Cliff Kaplan brought his dog, Travis, to enjoy Music on Main's festivities.
Amanda Salazar, of Creekside Ranch, played cornhole with her grandson, Xavi.
Amanda Salazar, of Creekside Ranch, played cornhole with her grandson, Xavi.
Summerfield's Aleyda Hage brought her daughter Alisa, 4.
Summerfield's Aleyda Hage brought her daughter Alisa, 4.
Greenbrook's Isabelle Monsalve wasn't able to hold on to the mechanical bull for long.
Greenbrook's Isabelle Monsalve wasn't able to hold on to the mechanical bull for long.
Kallen Terry, of Greenbrook, barely made it over the mechanical arm swinging toward him.
Kallen Terry, of Greenbrook, barely made it over the mechanical arm swinging toward him.
When faced with the threat of the mechanical arm hurtling toward him, Sarasota's Wyatt Donato hurdled it.
When faced with the threat of the mechanical arm hurtling toward him, Sarasota's Wyatt Donato hurdled it.
Sandee Yang, of West Bradenton, enjoyed the inflatable obstacle course.
Sandee Yang, of West Bradenton, enjoyed the inflatable obstacle course.
Despite her expression, Country Club East's Quinn Buchanan seemed to be having fun.
Despite her expression, Country Club East's Quinn Buchanan seemed to be having fun.
Sarasota's Zoey Kollet gives a soccer ball a mighty boot.
Sarasota's Zoey Kollet gives a soccer ball a mighty boot.
Central Park's Max Engelsberg gave it his best go on the mechanical bull, but it still bucked him off.
Central Park's Max Engelsberg gave it his best go on the mechanical bull, but it still bucked him off.
Many Music on Main attendees enjoyed the sounds of La Lucha playing a jazz/salsa combo.
Many Music on Main attendees enjoyed the sounds of La Lucha playing a jazz/salsa combo.
Sarasota's Deborah Shoup brought along her pup, Nala.
Sarasota's Deborah Shoup brought along her pup, Nala.
Larry Keene, of Parrish, uses a treat to catch the attention of his dog, Lacy.
Larry Keene, of Parrish, uses a treat to catch the attention of his dog, Lacy.
Bradenton's Olivia Glass has her face painted by Monica Vasquez.
Bradenton's Olivia Glass has her face painted by Monica Vasquez.
R. Dan Nolan Middle School students Stefan Richter, Abbie Becher, Sydney Oostendorp, Valentina Sanseverino and Katelyn Riley attend Music on Main together.
R. Dan Nolan Middle School students Stefan Richter, Abbie Becher, Sydney Oostendorp, Valentina Sanseverino and Katelyn Riley attend Music on Main together.
George and Sharon Paternoster brought their 8-month-old pup, Nina.
George and Sharon Paternoster brought their 8-month-old pup, Nina.

 

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