The Rotary Club of Perrine-Cutler Ridge/Palmetto Bay has awarded college scholarships to seventeen students in South Miami-Dade County.

(l-r) Christopher Platts was awarded a scholarship from Rotary Club President Karl Wulf and Rotary International District 6990 Youth Services Chair Maria C. Kesti.

Scholarships totaling $55,000 were awarded this year to Isiah Henry, John Monteleone, Elizabeth Cid, Brian Vilar, Jaleesa Cooke, Brittney Cops, Brenda Czekanski, Raelise Emard, Jeanie Gomez, Norys Hernandez, Kristina LeBlanc, Nicolette Moultry, Heymi Otero, Christoper Platts, Yuvraj Rambarran, Roger Rodriguez, and Renee Henley.

The Rotary Club raises funds for the scholarships by presenting Rotary Casino Night. This year Casino Night will be held October 20th at Palmetto Bay Village Center.