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JFCS celebrates 40 years of service at Hope in Bloom


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 12:37 p.m. April 3, 2026
Sheila Weiss, Michael Goldman, Dr. Helene Lotman, Ellen Goldner, Marion Levine and Sasha Rosin make up the Hope in Bloom committee.
Sheila Weiss, Michael Goldman, Dr. Helene Lotman, Ellen Goldner, Marion Levine and Sasha Rosin make up the Hope in Bloom committee.
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What: Hope in Bloom

Benefiting: Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast

When: March 29

Where: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Hope in Bloom co-Chairs Marion Levine and Sasha Rosin are ready to greet their 230 guests at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Hope in Bloom co-Chairs Marion Levine and Sasha Rosin are ready to greet their 230 guests at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
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Eve and Marc Kanoff are honored at Hope in Bloom held at Selby Gardens on March 29.
Eve and Marc Kanoff are honored at Hope in Bloom held at Selby Gardens on March 29.
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Sue Rosin makes her way through Selby Gardens to attend the Hope in Bloom event.
Sue Rosin makes her way through Selby Gardens to attend the Hope in Bloom event.
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Led by Erick Crow, The Out-of-Door Academy Concert Choir performs for Hope in Bloom.
Led by Erick Crow, The Out-of-Door Academy Concert Choir performs for Hope in Bloom.
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JFCS President and CEO Dr. Helene Lotman
JFCS President and CEO Dr. Helene Lotman
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Andi Beam and Jennifer Baig
Andi Beam and Jennifer Baig
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John Marlette, a Hope in Bloom speaker, with his family, Tiffanie and Violet Marlette.
John Marlette, a Hope in Bloom speaker, with his family, Tiffanie and Violet Marlette.
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Sam Samelson and Marion Levine
Sam Samelson and Marion Levine
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Donors who participate in the
Donors who participate in the "Bid From the Heart" event during lunch receive a wearable light-up heart.
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Sasha Rosin and her bonus mom, Sue Rosin.
Sasha Rosin and her bonus mom, Sue Rosin.
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Sami Bronner and David Kanoff
Sami Bronner and David Kanoff
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Marc Kanoff and Ken Richmond
Marc Kanoff and Ken Richmond
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John Havasy, Dede Moore, Ann Havasy and Brian Moore.
John Havasy, Dede Moore, Ann Havasy and Brian Moore.
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Frank Tallman, Brett Glauser and Dr. Helene Lotman
Frank Tallman, Brett Glauser and Dr. Helene Lotman
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Ben and Brenda Schneider with Nancy and Bob Lindeman
Ben and Brenda Schneider with Nancy and Bob Lindeman
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Vallye Adams serves as emcee and auctioneer at Hope for Bloom.
Vallye Adams serves as emcee and auctioneer at Hope for Bloom.
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JFCS board members include Brian Meinberg, Stacie Herrera, Michael Goldman, Sheila Weiss, Dr. Helene Lotman, Ellen Goldman, Carol Welsch, Sasha Rosin, Marc Kanoff, Adrienne Bavar, Marshall Cutler, Kathie Roberts and Nancy Platkin.
JFCS board members include Brian Meinberg, Stacie Herrera, Michael Goldman, Sheila Weiss, Dr. Helene Lotman, Ellen Goldman, Carol Welsch, Sasha Rosin, Marc Kanoff, Adrienne Bavar, Marshall Cutler, Kathie Roberts and Nancy Platkin.
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Terri Brackett and VP of Operations Lucia Branton.
Terri Brackett and VP of Operations Lucia Branton.
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Phyllis Dreyfuss
Phyllis Dreyfuss
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Nancy Roucher and Tova Phillippes
Nancy Roucher and Tova Phillippes
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Event planner Sam Valentin with Kristina Englund
Event planner Sam Valentin with Kristina Englund
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Lydotta and Larry Taylor
Lydotta and Larry Taylor
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Tom Edwards, Barbara Brizdle, Erin McLeod and Lisa Intagliata
Tom Edwards, Barbara Brizdle, Erin McLeod and Lisa Intagliata
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Tom and Sherry Koski
Tom and Sherry Koski
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Fran Lambert and Seymour Ziegleman
Fran Lambert and Seymour Ziegleman
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Al Cohen
Al Cohen
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Barbara Brizdle and Marc Kanoff
Barbara Brizdle and Marc Kanoff
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Lenny Goldberg and Mark Kanoff
Lenny Goldberg and Mark Kanoff
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Jimmy Glover attends Hope in Bloom held by JFCS at Selby Gardens.
Jimmy Glover attends Hope in Bloom held by JFCS at Selby Gardens.
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Jimmy Glover and Sue Rosin
Jimmy Glover and Sue Rosin
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Tom Edwards and Jimmy Glover
Tom Edwards and Jimmy Glover
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Taylor Ruggeri greets Hope in Bloom guests at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens on March 29.
Taylor Ruggeri greets Hope in Bloom guests at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens on March 29.
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Flora Oynick and Patti Wertheimer
Flora Oynick and Patti Wertheimer
Photo by Janet Combs
Erick Crow directs The Out-of-Door Academy Concert Choir
Erick Crow directs The Out-of-Door Academy Concert Choir
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