Raising money for student scholarships
— South Florida Fair Memorial Golf Tournament this Friday
Boca Raton, FL – The South Florida Fair’s John Picano, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament is being held on Friday, May 10, at Trump International Golf Club. All proceeds benefit the South Florida Fair Scholarship Fund. Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. An awards luncheon will follow.
The golf tournament is named in honor of John Picano, Jr., who served as the South Florida Fair’s public relations director for almost two decades. He was an avid golfer and was instrumental in the growth and success of the fair’s golf tournament. His memory lives on through this golf tournament, which provides scholarships to area students who might not otherwise be able to attend College.
The annual golf tournament, chaired by John Severson, usually attracts a sell-out crowd of golfers. Registration for a single player is $600. Contributions to the scholarship fund are gratefully accepted for those who can’t attend. To register or make a donation, call Lorie Stinson at (561) 790-5245 or email her at lorie@southfloridafair.com.
Event sponsors include Florida Coast Equipment, Coca-Cola and Miller Light.
Proceeds from the golf tournament and annual fundraising gala support the fair’s scholarship fund and educational programs. This year, the South Florida Fair Scholarship fund provided 25 scholarships. The winners are able to use the money at any accredited institution. To date, the South Florida Fair has awarded more than half a million dollars in scholarships.
The South Florida Fair is produced by the South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and has a longstanding tradition of raising funds for educational and charitable purposes.
Located at 9067 Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach, the 2020 South Florida Fair will kick off with its Ride-A-Thon at 5 p.m. on Jan. 16 and the full fair will be held Jan. 17 – Feb. 2. For more information, call (561) 793-0333 or visit the website, http://www.southfloridafair.