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carefree mind, Ferragosto is a time when many businesses andshops are closed, Italian citizens take a long vacation, andeveryone enjoys the last picnic outing of the season.Plans are underway for our annual Fall Fantasy Fashion Show andBreakfast Buffet to be held at East Lake Woodlands Country Clubon Saturday, October 15. Members, children, and young adultswill be modeling fashions from Bealls. Raffles will be held withproceeds benefiting our charities and scholarship program. Thisyear we decided to have a little different entertainment and arefeaturing a celebrated magicianand illusionist for everyone‟senjoyment.Top Left - Co-Chairs:Vera Barbara & Cathy LazzizzeraCenter: Enjoying PotluckCarol Sanzeri & Serena PapaRight: Quite a spread!!CHARLES J. BONAPARTE LODGE #2504Joe Muscillo, PresidentOn May 12, 2011 the Cape Coral Sons of Italy Charles J. Bonaparte Lodge #2504 awarded $1000 College Scholarships totwo Cape Coral High School Graduates.The lodge contributes to local charities including: The American Cancer Society, Alzheimer‟s, Cooley‟s Anemiafoundations, and College Scholarships.Jesica Latassa will attend the University of Florida.Dana Pagano will attend the University of South Florida.Miss Latassa and Miss Pagano were active in Kiwanis Key Club, National Honors Society, and SADD: Students AgainstDestructive Decisions.Christina Mercora (SOI Scholarship Chair), Jesica Latassa, Dana Pagano, Joe Muscillo (President)THE FLORIDIAN/September 201116 | P a g e