Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast lets hearts shine at 2019 gala

The Hearts of Gold gala was held Dec. 15 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 7:45 p.m. December 15, 2019
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Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast let its supporters' compassion shine bring at the Hearts of Gold gala Dec. 15 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

The annual gala had hundreds of JFCS supporters attending the annual function, which celebrates the mental and human services the group provides for families and individuals in the community. CEO Heidi Brown kicked off the program speaking to the many functions JFCS serves in the Sarasota Community, and the many supporters that make up the beating heart of JFCs. What followed was a blessing of the meal from Rabbi Jonathan Katz, dinner and music from the Jay White Band as Neil Diamond.

David Lyles and CEO Heidi Brown
David Lyles and CEO Heidi Brown
Patty Miller with Ron and Georgia Neri
Patty Miller with Ron and Georgia Neri
The Jay White Band delivered some authentic Neil Diamond tunes.
The Jay White Band delivered some authentic Neil Diamond tunes.
Rep. Margaret Good, Larry Thompson and Lynne Spencer
Rep. Margaret Good, Larry Thompson and Lynne Spencer
Bunny and Mort Skirboll with Melvy Lewis, Brian Lipton and Joseph Gianguzzo
Bunny and Mort Skirboll with Melvy Lewis, Brian Lipton and Joseph Gianguzzo
Nicci Kobritz, Roxie Jerde, Jonathan Fleece and Suzy Brenner
Nicci Kobritz, Roxie Jerde, Jonathan Fleece and Suzy Brenner
Samo Davis with Steven and Isabella Lehrer
Samo Davis with Steven and Isabella Lehrer
Johanna Gustafsson, Matt Kahn and Lauren Glassman
Johanna Gustafsson, Matt Kahn and Lauren Glassman
Laitin Schwein and Vlado Konatar
Laitin Schwein and Vlado Konatar
Harold and Monika Ratzenboech with Ray Swart
Harold and Monika Ratzenboech with Ray Swart
Cindi Miller and Robyn Faucy-Washington
Cindi Miller and Robyn Faucy-Washington
Phil and Gloria Rosen with Jill Ross and John Zappala
Phil and Gloria Rosen with Jill Ross and John Zappala
Mark Pritchett with Martha Harrison
Mark Pritchett with Martha Harrison
Rob and Susan Goldstein with David Shapiro
Rob and Susan Goldstein with David Shapiro
Margaret Pennington, Joan Golub, Jenne Britell and Roxzene Hunter
Margaret Pennington, Joan Golub, Jenne Britell and Roxzene Hunter
Sherry and Jim Delgado
Sherry and Jim Delgado
Joan Wides, Joan Goldschmidt and Linda Rice
Joan Wides, Joan Goldschmidt and Linda Rice
Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Eden Glickman with Kim and Mark Chait
Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Eden Glickman with Kim and Mark Chait
CEO Heidi Brown started the program.
CEO Heidi Brown started the program.
Nicole Kaney and Sally Schule
Nicole Kaney and Sally Schule
Jeff Sebeika, Stacey Corley and Charlie Huisking
Jeff Sebeika, Stacey Corley and Charlie Huisking

 

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