The South Florida Fair John Picano Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament, which was held at the Banyan Golf Club on June 7, raised more than $33,000 for educational scholarships. Since 1981, the South Florida Fair has raised nearly $900,000 in college scholarships for local youth.
The day began with a continental breakfast before players began golfing. They competed for prizes and awards, which were given out at a luncheon afterwards.
The golf tournament is named in honor of the late John Picano Jr., who served as the South Florida Fair’s public relations director for almost two decades. A respected community leader, he was an avid golfer and instrumental in the fair’s golf tournament growth and success.
Picano’s memory lives on through this tournament, which provides scholarships to area students who might not otherwise be able to attend college.
