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Tuesday, May 13, 2008 — Time:1:12:47 AM EST

Sanibel woman nominated for America’s Favorite Mom

Melissa Johns of Sanibel has been nominated for America’s Favorite Mom, not by her children, but by her very own mother, Sandra Martin of South Carolina.

Celebrity baggers come to Bailey’s to contribute to a wonderful cause
FOX 4 Rising on-air personality Bill Wood and The Sanibel School’s Green Team teamed up once again to tape yet another one of the “Wild Bill’s Florida Roadshow” segments. This time, they were at Bailey’s General Store as the third annual Bagging For Life event to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay 4 Life was held at the Sanibel landmark. 


Sam Bailey, left, answers the Green Team’s questions during the “Wild Bill’s Florida Roadshow” segment taped at Bailey’s.

Public Service Tax rejected by City Council

On Tuesday, City Council members unanimously rejected the proposed Ordinance 08-009 for the City of Sanibel to levy a 10 percent public service tax on water and electricity services.

Johnston launches campaign for Lee County Commission seat

Special to the REPORTER


Miracle and Reds square off in annual Sanibel-Captiva showcase

The 15th Annual Islands Night, sponsored by Sam Bailey, will be held this year on Wednesday, May 14 when the Miracle take on the Sarasota Reds. The parade and other pre-game activities begin at 6:30 p.m., with the ballgame to follow at 7:05 p.m.

 

  
Cape Cops 5K race
FGCU vs. ETS
Gulf Middle School Tennis
Rockies vs. Phillies


BREAKING NEWS DIGEST
Sanibel woman nominated for America’s Favorite Mom
CPR course offered on May 22

NEWS
Public Service Tax rejected by City Council
Johnston launches campaign for Lee County Commission seat

BUSINESS
FLOAT design studio relocates to Sanibel
Island veteran Farst joins Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

SPORTS and RECREATION
Miracle and Reds square off in annual Sanibel-Captiva showcase
Duplicate Bridge season concludes

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