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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
BELLE GLADE, FL – In a continued effort to serve under-resourced communities and help ensure pets receive the care they need, American Humane Society will host a free Pet Wellness Clinic on Thursday, October 30, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Belle Glade Public Library.  This important community event–held with generous support from Mars, PEDIGREE Foundation, Banfield Pet Hospital, and VCA Animal ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
DELRAY BEACH, FL – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is pleased to announce the appointment of Roberta Kjelgaard as its new Institutional Advancement Director. A seasoned arts and culture leader with more than two decades of development experience, Kjelgaard brings a powerful combination of strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and deep commitment to cultural institutions.   As ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Domestic violence is a tough topic, but it’s important to remember it can happen to anyone, no matter how old we are, what we look like, or where we come from. If you or someone you care about needs support, we are Here to Help.We’ve taken steps to make filing for a restraining order quicker and easier. No one should have to struggle with confusing forms or legal language when they’re already ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Jones Foster, a commercial and private client law firm with offices in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, and Jupiter, Florida, is pleased to announce that Kristine “Krissy” A. Hosman has joined the firm’s Real Estate practice group as an associate attorney. Ms. Hosman, who will be based in the West Palm Beach office, is the seventh attorney to join Jones Foster this year amid a period of growth across ...read more
Categories: Legal, Press Release
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
  PALM BEACH ATLANTIC CELEBRATES GROUNDBREAKING ON NEW RESIDENTIAL HALL       Second Major Project Under the God-Sized Dreams Campaign Expands Student Life Experience   WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – On Oct. 8, shovels broke ground where the future residence hall will be built, providing a home for close to 1,000 students! Among PBA’s leadership, board members and student leaders, guests celebrated the ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Monday, October 13, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sound Vision Technology Welcomes Chris Hall as Director of Business Development Former Luxury Home Builder Joins to Elevate Client Experience and Expand Partnerships Palm Beach, FL – October 1, 2025 – Sound Vision Technology, a leader in luxury home automation, audio, video, and smart home integration, is proud to announce the addition of Chris Hall as Director of ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Saturday, October 04, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Join the Movement: The Art of Impact – Empower Local Teens This Holiday Season West Palm Beach, FL — This November 7, 2025, the Talented Teen Club (TTC), in partnership with the TTC Alumni Group and Chocolate Bamboo Productions, invites the community to The Art of Impact at Lake Pavilion, West Palm Beach. This free event is more than a gathering—it’s a chance to change ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Monday, September 15, 2025
What if you could unlock the secrets to not just a longer life, but a stronger, healthier, and more connected one? On Thursday, November 6, 2025, join us for "Longevity: Be Strong. Live Long.” A full-day experience designed to help you thrive in mind, body, and spirit, while building a community that impacts generations. Daytime Program – 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM | $200 We’ll begin with a Ribbon ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release, Recreation
Friday, September 05, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERiviera Beach CRA and Ultimate Image Coach Launch Fall 2025 RFP Workshops to Help Small Businesses Win Contracts.Riviera Beach, FL — September 5, 2025 — The Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), in partnership with Ultimate Image Coach & Academy, is proud to announce the Fall 2025 RFP Workshop Series, designed to help small businesses and medium-sized contractors ...read more
Categories: Economic, Community, Press Release
Thursday, August 21, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel is proud to announce that eight of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers ® in America. Managing Partner Gary S. Lesser is joined by Partners Joseph B. Landy, Glenn E. Siegel, Joshua D. Ferraro, Jeffrey F. Gordon and Steven J. Clarfield and Senior Counsel Michael S. Smith as recipients of the Best Lawyers in ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Friday, August 15, 2025
Comcast marked the grand opening of its new Florida Region headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida, marking a significant investment in the local community and the company's continued commitment to the employee experience.The new facility spans 42,000 square feet, with 34,000 square feet fully renovated with modern features that foster creativity, innovation and well-being. The $5.9 ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Economic, Press Release
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, PLLC, a 98-year-old personal injury law firm renowned for its commitment to fighting for the best results, is pleased to announce that Tami R. Wolfe has joined the firm as a Partner.Wolfe will spearhead the opening of the Firm’s new Broward County office, marking a significant expansion in the firm’s unparalleled service to personal injury ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Monday, July 28, 2025
MHCommercial Real Estate Fund II Acquires Grocery-Anchored Retail Center Merritt Crossing on Florida’s Space Coast for $9,135,000 ($102/SF)  West Palm Beach, FL – MHCommercial Real Estate Fund II (“MHCREFII”), a South Florida based real estate private equity fund, has purchased Merritt Crossing, a 90,000 square-foot grocery anchored retail center located in the heart of Merritt Island, ...read more
Categories: General News Article
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Comcast today announced Romy Seals has been appointed Vice President of Finance for the company’s Florida Region. In this role, Seals will lead the region’s financial strategy and operations, supporting Comcast’s continued growth and customer experience initiatives across a highly competitive footprint.  Leading Financial Strategy Across a Competitive Market Seals will oversee a team which ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
When you're one of dozens—maybe hundreds—of businesses vying for attention in a single ZIP code, clarity isn’t just nice to have. It’s your survival tactic. Customers don’t have time to decode your pitch. You’ve got seconds—maybe less—to spark connection and plant a reason to care. What you say, how you say it, and where it shows up matters more now than ever. This isn’t about volume or ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Community, Press Release
Monday, July 07, 2025
Forum Club Unveils Leadership for Historic 50th Anniversary Season  West Palm Beach, Fla. – The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches today announced its 2025-2026 Executive Committee and Board of Directors, marking a historic milestone as the organization enters its 50th anniversary season. The Forum Club is Florida’s largest nonpartisan political and public affairs organization, renowned for bringing ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
A new and powerful fiber Internet network is being built across Westlake, Florida. Once finished, more than 1,200 homes and businesses will have access to reliable and ultra-fast Internet, mobile, streaming, and other services with Xfinity and Comcast Business. The construction is being completed in phases and will continue through 2026. Comcast is already making significant progress on the ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release, Community, General News Article
Thursday, June 26, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Lesser, Landy, Smith and Siegel, PLLC is pleased to announce that five of our attorneys have been selected to the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list.  The Super Lawyers honorees are Managing Partner Gary S. Lesser and Partners Joseph B. Landy, Michael S. Smith and Michael V. Baxter. Attorney Imani M. Williams is recognized as a Rising Star for the second consecutive year. This ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Monday, June 02, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Lesser, Landy, Smith and Siegel, PLLC is proud to announce that seasoned trial attorney Michael V. Baxter has joined the firm as a Partner in its West Palm Beach office where he will focus his practice on representing individuals and families who have been catastrophically injured due to medical negligence. With nearly three decades of legal experience, Baxter brings a ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Monday, May 05, 2025
West Palm Beach, FL – Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, PLLC is pleased to announce that Ryan M. McCarthy has joined the firm as a partner in the West Palm Beach office. McCarthy will oversee the firm’s growing Contingency Business Litigation Division.  McCarthy brings over a decade of experience litigating cases, and is known for his meticulous, client-centered approach to resolving high-stakes ...read more
Categories: Legal, Press Release
Thursday, April 17, 2025
For the first time, Comcast is introducing the option to choose a five-year price guarantee when customers sign up for a new Xfinity Internet package. The nationwide offer includes Xfinity’s best-in-class WiFi gateway and unlimited data – for one simple monthly price starting as low as $55 per month. The rate is locked in for five years with no annual contract required, giving customers the ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Community, Press Release
Thursday, April 17, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (April 17, 2025) – The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County raised $4,760 for Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School’s art program through employee donations and a public art auction.  Students from Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School in suburban Lake Worth created unique pieces for Clerks for Arts, a program that helps students show off their artistic talents ...read more
Categories: Education, Human Interest, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, March 31, 2025
  Press Release  For immediate release:March 31, 2025Melissa MulcahyNAI/Merin Hunter CodmanPhone: 561-471-8000mmulcahy@mhcreal.com        NAI Merin Hunter Codman Secures HotelPlanner.com for a±11,800-square-foot, 10-year Lease at Oakbrook Center inPalm Beach Gardens  West Palm Beach, FL – NAI Merin Hunter Codman, Inc., one of South Florida’s leading commercial real estate services ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, March 17, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (March 17, 2025) – A new online financial transparency tool launched by Joseph Abruzzo, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Palm Beach County, provides access to information relating to Palm Beach County financial activities. OpenGov is an interactive online portal that provides access to county financial records. Users can search the county’s “checkbook” by vendor ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, General News Article
Thursday, March 13, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, PLLC is proud to announce that five of our attorneys have been named to the esteemed 2025 LawDragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide.This recognition highlights their unwavering dedication to seeking justice for their clients and their outstanding contributions to the legal profession.The lawyers included on this year’s list ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
    Press Release  For immediate release:January 29, 2025Melissa MulcahyNAI/Merin Hunter CodmanPhone: 561-471-8000mmulcahy@mhcreal.com        NAI Merin Hunter Codman’s Jay M. Grossman and Richard W. Brockney Complete 40,000 SF of Leasing at 951 Yamato Road, Boca Raton.- 951 Yamato is now 94% occupied. -   Boca Raton, FL – One of South Florida’s leading commercial real estate ...read more
Categories: Economic, General News Article
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
We are proud to announce that our Firm has changed its name to Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, PLLC. The name change acknowledges the significant contributions of Firm Partner Glenn Siegel and marks an exciting new chapter in our almost 98-year history as a personal injury law firm in Florida. “Glenn has worked in our firm for almost the entirety of his lengthy legal career,” Managing Partner Gary ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (January 14, 2025) – Joseph Abruzzo, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Palm Beach County, is proud to permanently offer free passport photos for veterans, active-duty military and reservists when they apply for a new passport or renew an expired passport and cannot renew by mail.“Our service members give our nation so much and their dedication to our country is ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, December 20, 2024
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (December 4, 2024) – The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County, has once again demonstrated its commitment to financial reporting and transparency. For the 35th consecutive year, the office has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Annual Comprehensive ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article, Education, Economic
Thursday, August 22, 2024
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – In recent times of divisiveness and increased antisemitism, a group of Palm Beach County lawyers have joined together to form an organization committed to the legal profession, support of their Jewish ancestry and the State of Israel and freedom of religious practice.The Jewish Lawyers Association of Palm Beach County strives to unite and represent the interests of Jewish ...read more
Categories: Legal, Press Release, Community