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Eight over 80 honors outstanding Sarasota seniors

The award recipients were honored on Feb. 26 at Michael’s On East.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 7:44 p.m. February 26, 2017
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Early risers were awarded with a delectable brunch buffet — complete with Phil Mancini-led omelet bar — at the fifth annual Eight over 80 event on Feb. 26 at Michael’s On East.

The event was put on by Aviva (Jewish Housing Council Foundation) and honored Bob Bartner, Shirley Fein, Sydney Goldstein, Ron Greenbaum, Joelle and Jerry Hamovit, Nancy and Phil Kotler, Arnold Schamban* and Ed Winnick, who were all awarded for making "wonderful things happen in our community," says Scott Anderson. 

It was a record-breaking year for the event, which had a turnout of 400 guests. 

*In memory

Back: Bob Bartner, Philip and Nancy Kotler, Ron Greenbaum, Ed Winnick; Front: Jerry and Joelle Hamovit, Shirley Fein and Sydney Goldstein
Back: Bob Bartner, Philip and Nancy Kotler, Ron Greenbaum, Ed Winnick; Front: Jerry and Joelle Hamovit, Shirley Fein and Sydney Goldstein
Co-Chairwomen Isabel Anchin Becker and Hillary Steele
Co-Chairwomen Isabel Anchin Becker and Hillary Steele
Donna Jablo, Susan Benson Steenbarger, Steve Jablo and Carol Gerber
Donna Jablo, Susan Benson Steenbarger, Steve Jablo and Carol Gerber
Ron Paler and Bernie Gerber
Ron Paler and Bernie Gerber
Shari Paler and Susan Malitz
Shari Paler and Susan Malitz
Irma Blumenthal and Lily Whites
Irma Blumenthal and Lily Whites
Lisa Intagliata and Betty Schoenbaum
Lisa Intagliata and Betty Schoenbaum
Robert and Teresa Manteiga with Nasir Mahmud
Robert and Teresa Manteiga with Nasir Mahmud
June Stern and Carol Siegler
June Stern and Carol Siegler
Anne Virag and Mort Siegel
Anne Virag and Mort Siegel
Rita Greenbaum, Mary Lou Winnick and Herman Frankel
Rita Greenbaum, Mary Lou Winnick and Herman Frankel
Stan Pastor and Stephanie Shaw
Stan Pastor and Stephanie Shaw
Phil Mancini makes omelets for guests on Feb. 26 at Michael’s On East.
Phil Mancini makes omelets for guests on Feb. 26 at Michael’s On East.
Brian Lipton, Jennifer McGrath, Joseph Gianguzzo and David Lipton
Brian Lipton, Jennifer McGrath, Joseph Gianguzzo and David Lipton
Judith Gofman and Geoff Huntting
Judith Gofman and Geoff Huntting
Mort and Carol Siegler
Mort and Carol Siegler
Skip Lead and Mark Pritchett
Skip Lead and Mark Pritchett
President of Jewish Housing Council Foundation Jay and Lori Solomon with Edie Chaifetz
President of Jewish Housing Council Foundation Jay and Lori Solomon with Edie Chaifetz
David Chaifetz and Veronica Brady
David Chaifetz and Veronica Brady
Marjorie Floyd, Joe and Jean Volpe, Iain Webb and Hillary Steele
Marjorie Floyd, Joe and Jean Volpe, Iain Webb and Hillary Steele
Hermione Gilpin and Tricia Mire
Hermione Gilpin and Tricia Mire
Guests were honored with these unique awards on Feb. 26 at Michael’s On East.
Guests were honored with these unique awards on Feb. 26 at Michael’s On East.
Violinist Matt Deny performs on Feb. 26 at Michael’s On East.
Violinist Matt Deny performs on Feb. 26 at Michael’s On East.
Tina Fein Dinitz dances with Rick Dinitz on Feb. 26 at Michael’s On East.
Tina Fein Dinitz dances with Rick Dinitz on Feb. 26 at Michael’s On East.
Scott Anderson welcomes each guest he sees come through the door with a “goodmorning, baby” on Feb. 26 at Michael’s On East.
Scott Anderson welcomes each guest he sees come through the door with a “goodmorning, baby” on Feb. 26 at Michael’s On East.

 

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