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NIAF Board Member Nicholas Caiazzo welcoming members and invited guests “to meet new friends, new business partners, and become familiar with others, who share similar passions for their Italian heritage, culture, and family.” Caiazzo recognized the evening was made possible thanks to the generous support of the sponsors including Wilson Elser, PAL Environmental Safety Corporation, Unity Construction Group, Bentley Ventures, LLC., Nouveau Florida, and M Group Companies.

Inviting NIAF Area Coordinator Angelo Golemi to the podium, Caiazzo asked him to share a few words about what NIAF means to him. “We’re here to celebrate our past, we’re here to celebrate our present, but we’re also here to elevate and celebrate the next generation of Italian American leaders,” said Golemi.

The highlight of the evening was Golemi welcoming Anthony Fasano, former Miami Dolphins player and NIAF member, to gift a scholarship in his name to St. Thomas University athlete Presley Sartori. Fasano took the stage to thank the corporate sponsors, who made the NIAF Anthony Fasano scholarship possible. “I grew up with a rich Italian American history in New Jersey and after living here for 15 years, I feel so at home being a part of NIAF,” said Fasano. Fasano added, “The NIAF Florida community has a great future and momentum and I encourage anyone that is not a member to consider becoming a member, as it has proven to be a great membership for myself and my business.”

Father’s Day Mediterranean Dip

2 cans of artichokes

1 cup of mayonnaise

1 cup of Parmesan cheese

Chop up artichokes and add the ingredients and mix together. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with your choice of cracker.