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Michael Jenkins (right) stands as he pounds down 29 wings in five minutes winning the wing eating contest at Mr. Manatee’s Casual Grille. The prize was $100 for first place. “I may have done this once or twice,” said Jenkins. Staff photo: Keith Carson.