MangoMania 2002 Kick-Off (Continued from front page)

The Chamber's tries to involve as many Chamber Members businesses as possible in its functions. As in years past, they had the official MangoMania
Cake made by another Island business, Lovey's Baked Goods located in Bokeelia. As the committee members gathered for photos, the volunteers and guests talked about MangoMania. With less than a week left, the committee is working night and day to make sure they have covered all the details, for those who attend MangoMania and for the vendors alike.
A sunset cruise was planned for all who attended the Kick-Off, but poor weather caused it to be rescheduled for a later date.
Pat Burman, MangoMania Chairman for third year, said her committees have worked very hard to plan an exciting and fun MangoMania 2002. They have a lot planned for the children; pony rides, train rides, games and good wholesome food. For the adults we
(Committee members; Andre Mule - Kids Corner Chairman, Cynthia Welch - News Releases Chairman, Bruce Riso - Parking and Set-upChairman, Leoma Silberg - Special Events Chairman and Mango Queen, Eileen Boren - Committee, Joan Rosenburg - Bookkeeping, Front Row - Sally Tapager - Promotion Chairman, Cindy Riso, Tasting Table Chairman, Pat Burman - MangoMania 2002 Chairman, Paul Eckenroad - Co-Chairman of MangoMania 2002, Not available at time of Photo. Mike Marseglia - Vendors Chairman, Cindy Krupo - Bank Chairman, Frank Valcarcel - Sound, Elaine McLaughlin - Co-Chairman Promotion)
have planned some of Pine Island's and S.W. Florida's best entertainment. She suggests that while you are listening to the music, check out the restaurants for food to suit every palate. "We have vendors offering Pine Island farm raised Talapa, shrimp, pork BBQ and so much more. And we have a real good mix of vendors with all kinds of arts and crafts, products and services…so check them all out. I would like to thank all of my committee members and volunteers who are doing a wonderful job and without whom, none of this would be possible. Their hard work is paying off and we already have more than twice the vendors as last year. We intend to showcase all the businesses that participate, get our event attendance up, and to promote our beautiful Island Pine Island in the process.

MangoMania Clock Running - Only Days 'till Opening
Record Setting Number of Vendor's (Continued from front page)

reign she invites all commoners to become subjects of her royal court. She will Knight or Lady you into the Royal Order of the mango and present you with an official MangoMania 2002 scroll proclaiming your new royal status. Toe Tapping music ranging from Salsa, Meringue and Bolero to Southern and Classic Rock, Blues and Folk Music will keep everyone entertained from the main stage. Check out the web page at www.mangomaniafl.com for schedule of performers or See schedule. Plenty of fun and activities for the kids ranging from face painting and temporary tattoos, twisty balloons to magic and music, Bounce House, Dunk Tank and Shanna Banana (photo left). Pony rides and train rides. Mountain Climb the Wall, Virtual motion entertainment, water wars and Games, Games, Games. Great food with island restaurants showing their mango specialties, such as mango key lime tarts, mango ice cream, mango salsa, mango ketchup and much, much more. Arts and crafts vendors will be there from thesurrounding area with jewelry, art works, ceramics,coconut flamingos!, pottery, books, dresses and islandattire just to name a few of the items available. Bring the family for a fun day out to the German American Club on Pine Island Road, July 6, 10am to 7pm and Sunday July 7, 10am to 4pm. Admission $5, under 12 years free