Pine Island Residents Support Breast Cancer Awareness

       Mary and Ray Jardine heard that an island resident and friend Marci Perry was making the long trip to California for the Breast Cancer Research 60-mile walk. This walk would take place over 3 days with Marci sleeping in a tent 
the first two-days and in a motel the third. Funds would be needed to make this trip so they decided to have a  concert at the famous St. James Hardware. The money raised would help Marci (photo left) with some of the expenses and some would be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Fund. Ray (photo above leading the "Pine Island Minstrals") and Mary started calling all their friends to help organize the event.(Continued from front page )
Jennifer Hollaway at Local T's made T-shirts in St. James City and all the proceeds were given to the event. Pork Bellies sold Pulled Pork sandwiches and gave $1.00 back towards the event for each sandwich sold. They also called local businesses for door prizes. Some companies donated fishing trips; local artists donated thousands of dollars in art. Restaurants donated dinners and so much more. The island again opened their arms and pockets. 
Ray, a popular musician in the area called his musician friends and asked them to perform at the event. Every one he called said yes and all 

MangoMania 2002 Moves to German-American Club
(News release from Pat Burman, Chairman MangoMania Committee)

   We are proud to announce the growth of MangoMania and welcome everyone to become a part of one of the most anticipated and well-planned off-season events anywhere in Florida. After a very successful MangoMania 2001, the MangoMania Committee of the Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce announces that contracts have been finalized for 
MangoMania 2002. The Important news is that it is moving to larger quarters. This year it is being held at the German-American Club grounds on Pine Island Road. This is an excellent spot for all businesses that participate in MangoMania 2002. The German-American Club grounds are closer to the Cape Coral and North Ft. Myers area and will provide acres of parking close to all the events. 

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