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Alyssa Mandel, the librarian at Out-of-Door Academy’s Upper School since 2008, recently began a side job working as an art detective for Art Experts Inc., a company that provides art-authentication research and analysis.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • July 17, 2013
The Great Art Detective

Alyssa Mandel, The Out-of-Door Academy's bookish librarian, is equally adept at mysteries. For her new side job, she solves them by determining the authenticity of artworks.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2013
United Way seeks volunteers

United Way of Manatee County will celebrate "Live United Week" later this month and is asking East County residents to support the cause.

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Chris Shaw submitted this photo of a funnel cloud forming Monday, July 15, over Lakewood Ranch.
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  • July 17, 2013
Weather photo

Chris Shaw submitted this photo of a funnel cloud forming Monday, July 15, over Lakewood Ranch.

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Reagan Ryckman, Jessica Heuring and Anna Weidel prepare to make bridges out of toothpicks and marshmallows.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids R Kids Summer Camp

Children ages 5 through 12 enjoyed a week of "Techno Club" themed activities during Kids R Kids Summer Camp July 8 through July 12.

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Students sing "Talent," from “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.”
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Fine Arts Academy Camp

Children in Woodland Fine Arts Academy enjoyed summer camp July 8 through July 12 and capped off their week with a showcase of scenes they'd learned.

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Homebuyers can choose from a one- or two-level plan for the new Solivita model.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 11, 2013
Lee Wetherington opens new Lakewood Ranch model

Lee Wetherington Homes has opened Th Solivita model in Lakewood Ranch's Country Club East community.

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Courtesy photo Pictured left to right: Alex and Lois Macdonald, Gary Nieskes and Zone Chairman John Geary.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
Lions Club member earns coveted honor

The Ellenton-Parrish Lions Club has awarded an honorary Melvin Jones Fellowship to member Lois Macdonald.

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  • July 10, 2013
Preschool earns national award

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch recently was recognized by the franchise's parent company, during the organization's annual national conference, in Orlando.

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  • July 10, 2013
United Way initiative targets reading proficiency

The United Way of Manatee County has launched its second year of ReadingPals, a program Barney and Carol Barnett, of the Barnett Early Literacy Initiative, fund.

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Courtesy photo Bob Rosinsky, Chris DeLeonardo and Veronica Brandon Miller
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
Goodwill Manasota volunteer program earns honors

Goodwill Industries International recently announced Goodwill Manasota won the 2013 Volunteer Program of the Year for its Ambassadors Program, for which volunteers help promote the organization within the community.

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Keith Stewart submitted this photo of cloud formations in the sky near State Road 64.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
Weather photo

Keith Stewart submitted this photo of cloud formations in the sky near State Road 64.

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Attendees could view vehicles such as this 1956 Chevy owned by Gary Kinney.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sun Coast Grand Prix Car Show

Car enthusiasts of all ages headed June 30, to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for the Sun Coast Grand Prix Car Show

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 2, 2013
Manatee TSA teams take top honors

Manatee County technology students captured more top 10 finishes than any other district in the country at the National TSA Conference.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 2, 2013
Destination: East County

Eastern Manatee County may not have beaches or famous museums, but it has plenty of local flavor, winding rivers and parks in which to relax with your family. Consider these options for spending your summer days and nights:

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Ursula, portrayed by Olivia LaFemina, right, convinces Ariel, portrayed by Skylar Homan, to give up her voice for a chance to be a human.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 'The Little Mermaid Jr.'

Campers in Lakewood Ranch High School's Acting Up Performing Arts Summer Camp concluded their three-week camp with a productions of 'The Little Mermaid' June 28.

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