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Honorees celebrated over brunch at Eight Over 80

The Jewish Housing Council Foundation held the annual Eight Over 80 on Feb. 11 at Michael's On East.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 1:55 p.m. February 11, 2018
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Eight, or rather 10, honorees were celebrated over brunch at the Jewish Housing Council Foundation's annual Eight Over 80. The honorees are chosen for a number of reasons, including their outstanding lifetime achievements, philanthropic endeavors and community dedication. 

Friends and family of the honorees along with members of the community enjoyed brunch while hearing the stories of those who were honored. A bio was read about each honoree, followed by a video interview with them and a short speech from the honoree.

2018 Eight Over 80 Honorees:

- David Bavar

- Carol M. Poteat Buchanan

- Marty & Elsie Cohn

- Louis. E. Levy

- Elaine Keating

- Dottie & Bob Garner

- Eva Slane

- Jean Weiller

 

Co-Chairwomen Gerri Aaron and Christine Jennings, Scott Anderson and Carolyn Michel
Co-Chairwomen Gerri Aaron and Christine Jennings, Scott Anderson and Carolyn Michel
2018 Honorees Jean Wieller, Elaine Keating, David Bavar, Carol Buchanan, Dottie Garner, Eva Slane, and Louis Levy with Elsie and Marty Cohn
2018 Honorees Jean Wieller, Elaine Keating, David Bavar, Carol Buchanan, Dottie Garner, Eva Slane, and Louis Levy with Elsie and Marty Cohn
Desserts by Michael's On East were at the center of each table.
Desserts by Michael's On East were at the center of each table.
This is the Jewish Housing Council Foundation's sixth year putting on the 8 Over 80 event.
This is the Jewish Housing Council Foundation's sixth year putting on the 8 Over 80 event.
Lee Williams and Scott Levine
Lee Williams and Scott Levine
Edie Winston, Monica Vanbuskirk and Lindsey Stevens
Edie Winston, Monica Vanbuskirk and Lindsey Stevens
The honoree awards are replicas of the sculpture Benediction, created by 2015 honoree Sidney Fagin.
The honoree awards are replicas of the sculpture Benediction, created by 2015 honoree Sidney Fagin.
David Bavar and Adrienne Bavar
David Bavar and Adrienne Bavar
Gerard Daniel and Jay Solomon
Gerard Daniel and Jay Solomon
Wayne and Patti Lee Curtis
Wayne and Patti Lee Curtis
Debbi Breslof and Edythe Breslof
Debbi Breslof and Edythe Breslof
Margot Zarzycka, a violinist from the Sarasota Orchestra, played music throughout the morning.
Margot Zarzycka, a violinist from the Sarasota Orchestra, played music throughout the morning.
Co-Chairwoman Christine Jennings and Francine Brown
Co-Chairwoman Christine Jennings and Francine Brown
Joelle and Jerry Hamovit
Joelle and Jerry Hamovit
The brunch featured a variety of items, including bagels, fresh salads and omelets.
The brunch featured a variety of items, including bagels, fresh salads and omelets.
Susan Schaen, Michelle Katz, Linda Battite and Lisa DiSimone
Susan Schaen, Michelle Katz, Linda Battite and Lisa DiSimone
Andria Bilan and Veronica Brady
Andria Bilan and Veronica Brady
Corrine and Sol Schaffer
Corrine and Sol Schaffer
Shelley and Sy Goldbatt with David Shapino
Shelley and Sy Goldbatt with David Shapino
Susan Samson, BJ Creighton and Russell Samson
Susan Samson, BJ Creighton and Russell Samson
Ashley Brown and Carolyn Michel
Ashley Brown and Carolyn Michel
Meredith Ernest and Shari Paler
Meredith Ernest and Shari Paler
Janis Collier and Charlie Ann Syprett
Janis Collier and Charlie Ann Syprett
Scott Anderson thanks everyone for coming and congratulates the honorees.
Scott Anderson thanks everyone for coming and congratulates the honorees.

 

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