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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Jones Foster Vice-Chair, Scott G. Hawkins has been appointed by order of the Supreme Court of Florida to The Workgroup on Improved Resolution of Civil Cases. This Workgroup was created pursuant to an administrative order signed by Chief Justice Charles Canady on October 31, 2019, and is established within the Judicial Management Council (“Council”), a focused advisory body that assists the chief ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Thomas Morris has joined Oxbridge Academy as its director of development, Oxbridge Head of School Ralph Mauer recently announced. Morris will be responsible for all fundraising activities associated with the private college preparatory high school in West Palm Beach.
He brings to his position more than twenty-eight years of experience in fundraising in the non-profit sector. Most recently, he ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
West Palm Beach, Fla. – (November 12, 2019) – For the third consecutive year, West Palm Beach-based Verdex Construction has been named a recipient of the prestigious Eagle Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Florida East Coast Chapter at their 2019 Excellence in Construction Awards. The Eagle Award, given to best-in-class projects, was presented to Verdex for Central Gardens ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, November 11, 2019
PRESIDENTIAL PERSPECTIVES: SCOTT HAWKINS, 2011-12This article was first published on FloridaBar.org, October 10, 2019
As part of a project to document the history of The Florida Bar, the former presidents were asked to comment on the same three questions.Q: How would you like to be remembered as a lawyer and a former Bar president?
Hawkins: The opportunity to serve as president of The Florida ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Photo: L-R, Don McClintock, Brenda Star, Alexander J. Dreyfoos, Jr.
West Palm Beach, November 11, 2019 – West Palm Beach-based philanthropist and Arts patron, Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr., will contribute his thoughts on the significance of music and its impact on the community, in an upcoming coffee table book being produced by StarGroup Books, entitled, Music & Memories: Palm Beach County. ...read more
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Wednesday, November 06, 2019
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Litigation and Private Client Attorney, Kelly A. Gardner, has been appointed Chair of the Arts4All Florida - Palm Beach County (A4AFL-PBC) Steering Committee for a 2-year term. Kelly has been involved with A4AFL-PBC for several years as a member of the Fundraising Committee for the organization’s annual golf tournament, and previously served as Vice-Chair of ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, November 05, 2019
West Palm Beach, FL (November 1, 2019) Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith has been regionally ranked in two categories by U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” for a decade. The Firm is ranked in Personal Injury Litigation and Insurance Law based on a rigorous evaluation process. Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith is a third-generation law firm that has been representing injured clients and ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, November 04, 2019
LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL (November 4, 2019) -- Timed to the first day of FOCUS, a week of art and cultural programing in Downtown Lake Worth Beach, the Lake Worth Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) today unveiled a new logo for the CRA district that reflects and relates to its mission and the key characteristic of the City’s ‘brand personality.’ It also released a new, illustrated map of ...read more
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Friday, November 01, 2019
Jones Foster is pleased to announce that the Firm has been named to the 2020 “Best Law Firms” list for West Palm Beach in the below practice areas.
The annual report rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that uses quantitative data, client surveys, and lawyer peer reviews resulting in a comprehensive guide of the top 5 percent of practicing attorneys in the United States. To be ...read more
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Friday, November 01, 2019
The YMCA of the Palm Beaches will host its 11th Annual Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 7:45 a.m. at The Breakers Palm Beach.
This year's Prayer Breakfast will feature one of the most successful college football coaches of all time, Lou Holtz. Best known for leading the University of Notre Dame to a National Championship in 1988, his presence is sure to draw many of the ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Press Release
Monday, October 21, 2019
Arron Thomas of Touchstone Webb Realty Company, represented the Buyer, MCP3280, LLC, and both Arron Thomas of Touchstone Webb Realty Company and Jamie Zambrana of Rare Cre, LLC, represented the Seller Ridge Building III, LLC, in the purchase of 3280 Fairlane Farms Road, Wellington, 13,500 square foot office/warehouse building for $3,100,000. The deal closed October 16, 2019.
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Monday, October 21, 2019
YMCA of the Palm Beaches, located in the heart of Palm Beach County and serving the community since 1917, has welcomed Robert Alexander as its new Membership and Marketing Director. As the Membership and Marketing Director, Alexander will work to create a cause-centered culture that builds the community’s understanding of the YMCA’s impact. His responsibilities will include budget planning, ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Press Release
Monday, October 21, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Brenda Star, President StarGroup International (561) 547-0667 brenda@stargroupinternational.com
West Palm Beach, October 21, 2019 - StarGroup Books, a locally based book production company, is in production with a hardcover coffee table book entitled, Music & Memories: Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County residents ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Tuesday, October 01, 2019
Jones Foster is pleased to announce that Litigation Shareholder, Joanne O’Connor, has been appointed as President of the Federal Bar Association Palm Beach County Chapter for a one-year term. Previously Joanne served as the President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Chapter.
As President, Joanne will support the Association’s mission to strengthen the federal legal system and ...read more
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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Jones Foster is proud to announce the addition of Carlee Rizzolo as an Associate in the Firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group, and Jesse Hap as an Associate in the Real Estate practice group. Both will be based in the Firm’s West Palm Beach office.
Carlee and Jesse participated in the 2018 Jones Foster Summer Program, and the decision to hire both University of Florida Levin ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, September 23, 2019
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (September 23, 2019) – Driftwood Hospitality Management has appointed three industry-leading executives to launch Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach Downtown, the brand's first Canopy in Florida. The Canopy will feature a full complement of locally-inspired design features, amenities and menu selections from hyper-local, favorite food and beverage sources when the hotel opens ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Jones Foster is proud to announce that 13 attorneys, representing the Firm’s 5 main practice groups, have been named “Top Lawyers” 2019 by Palm Beach Illustrated.
Palm Beach Illustrated, a luxury lifestyle magazine, debuted in 1952 and is distributed from Boca Raton to Vero Beach. This annual honor is the result of a peer-review nomination survey sent to all certified lawyers throughout Palm ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Grasford W. Smith Appointed to the American Heart Association’s Palm Beach County Board of Directors
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Litigation & Dispute Resolution Shareholder, Grasford Smith, has been appointed to the American Heart Association’s Palm Beach County Board of Directors and will serve as the Chair of the Leadership Development Committee. Grasford will work alongside many notable business and community leaders to lead the fight against heart disease and stroke and further ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Jones Foster is proud to announce that nearly half of the Firm’s attorneys have been named in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, a prestigious legal peer-review publication that recognizes the top 5 percent of lawyers in private practice in the nation. This annual guide of outstanding attorneys is the result of exhaustive peer-review surveys in which tens of thousands of leading ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, August 07, 2019
West Palm Beach, Fla. – (August 7, 2019) – West Palm Beach-based Verdex Construction announces it has been selected to build The Sovana at Stuart, a 55+ resort-style rental community in Stuart, Florida. Developed by United Group of Companies, The Sovana at Stuart consists of 182 one- and two-bedroom apartments in three- and four-story buildings, plus a stand-alone, 15,000 sq. ft. clubhouse at 1950 ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, July 08, 2019
Grasford Smith, Litigation & Dispute Resolution Shareholder at Jones Foster, was sworn in as the 2019 President of the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association (VHFCNBA). He has been actively involved in the organization for the past two years, initially serving as Vice President.
The VHFCNBA has been a driving force in advocating for important issues such as ensuring equal ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Genny Bernstein, Tasha Dickinson, Stanley Klett, Jr., Joanne O’Connor, and Sidney Stubbs have been selected as 2019 “Legal Elite” by Florida Trend.
Each year, Florida Trend presents a prestigious roster of attorneys selected for recognition by their peers. Initial voting is followed by a panel review comprised of previous Legal Elite honorees. The final ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, June 17, 2019
By Scott G. Hawkins | Grasford W. Smith | Jacob Z. CoatesPart I in a 5-part series
Is it wise to pursue arbitration as a form of alternative dispute resolution?
This is an important consideration for both practitioners and clients. For many types of practitioners — from the transactional attorney considering including an arbitration clause in an agreement to the litigation attorney deciding ...read more
Categories: Papers/Research, Press Release
Friday, June 14, 2019
Litigation & Dispute Resolution Shareholder, Theo Kypreos, has been appointed to the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Law Center Association (LCA) Board of Trustees. He was selected by the Board’s nominating committee, led by immediate Past Chair Oscar Sanchez.
The University of Florida Law Center Association Inc. has existed for more than 40 years as a financial support ...read more
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Friday, June 14, 2019
Litigation and Corporate Shareholder, Michael Gore, has received his LL.M. in Securities & Financial Regulation from Georgetown University Law Center.
Mike pursued a master of laws degree in Securities and Financial Regulation to further his in-depth understanding of this specialized industry and provide value to clients through Jones Foster’s Securities Litigation services.
Mike has ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Friday, June 07, 2019
Litigation & Dispute Resolution Shareholder, H. Adams Weaver, has been reappointed by The Florida Bar’s president-elect, John M. Stewart, to serve on the Eminent Domain Committee.
The scope and function of the Eminent Domain Committee is to study and keep informed of recent developments in the field of condemnation of private property for public use by governmental agencies or private ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, June 05, 2019
Rob Wilkins, Shareholder and Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group Leader, served as a speaker and panelist at The Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section eDiscovery seminar, held on Friday, May 31st at the Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. Rob discussed Technical Aspects of ESI Collection and Florida ESI Evidence Cases, Duty to Disclose General Provisions Governing ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, June 04, 2019
West Palm Beach, Fla. – (June 4, 2019) – West Palm Beach-based Verdex Construction announces the start of construction for Centrepark Apartments, located at 1500 Centrepark Boulevard in the City of West Palm Beach. The project is being built for Atlanta-based developer Atlantic Residential on a 2.48 acre site off Australian Avenue, close to the I-95, Palm Beach International Airport, Tri-Rail and ...read more
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Monday, June 03, 2019
West Palm Beach marketing and publishing company, StarGroup International, has announced their latest Palm Beach promotional book, Palm Beach Estates and Lifestyles: The Best of the Best, has received an award from the 2019 Indie Book Awards.
The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is the world’s largest not-for-profit awards program, established to recognize and honor the most exceptional ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Friday, May 31, 2019
Jones Foster is proud to announce that 13 of our attorneys, half of the Firm’s Shareholders, have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of Florida Super Lawyers, a prestigious list of attorneys representing the top 5% of total lawyers in the state.
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who are nominated from more than 70 practice areas. Candidates go through a ...read more
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Friday, May 31, 2019
West Palm Beach, FL - Scott Hawkins, Litigation Shareholder and the Firm’s Vice-Chair, was awarded the 2019 Distinguished Service Award by the University of Florida Levin College of Law. The Distinguished Service Award is conferred upon an alum who has contributed outstanding service over an extended period toward the progress and activities of the law school and its students.
Presenting the ...read more
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Friday, May 31, 2019
Litigation & Dispute Resolution Shareholder, Joanne O’Connor, has been newly appointed by The Florida Bar’s president-elect, John M. Stewart, to serve on the Federal Court Practice Committee. In addition, she will continue to serve as a member of the Business Litigation Certification Committee.
The Federal Court Practice Committee acts as the Bar’s liaison to the federal courts, federal bar ...read more
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Friday, May 31, 2019
Litigation & Dispute Resolution Shareholder, Theo Kypreos, has been reappointed by The Florida Bar’s president-elect, John M. Stewart, to serve on the Probate Rules Committee.
The scope and function of the Probate Rules Committee is to carry out the mandate of Rule 2.140, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, concerning the proposal of new rules of procedure and changes to existing ...read more
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Friday, May 31, 2019
Jones Foster is proud serve as a local sponsor of the American Heart Association (AHA) CycleNation event, a high-energy road and stationary cycling movement to create awareness and raise funds to stop the cycle of stroke and heart disease.
Two teams of four cyclists each represented Jones Foster at CycleBar Palm Beach Gardens during the 2-hour rally-style event on May 23. The event sponsors and ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (May 24, 2019) — The internationally renowned Finnish architect behind Broadstone’s newly opened CityZen Garden will be the first speaker within the new Emergence series, presented free to the public by the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority. Marco Casagrande’s talk on Friday, May 31 will kick off the bi-annual masterclass-style talks that will bring ...read more
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Monday, May 20, 2019
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - May 20, 2019 – Jones Foster is pleased to announce that Stanley D. Klett, Jr. has joined the Firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group as Senior Counsel. Stan will be based in the Firm’s Jupiter office, bolstering the scope of core practice groups represented at the North Palm Beach County location.
Stan is a Florida Bar Board Certified Business Litigation ...read more
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
West Palm Beach, Fla. – (May 15, 2019) – West Palm Beach-based Verdex Construction announces a May 22 groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction for The Pointe on Westshore, a luxury multi-family apartment and townhome community in Tampa, FL, being developed by Jupiter, FL-based Index Investments. This marks Verdex’s first project beyond Florida’s east coast.
The Pointe on ...read more
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Main Box Office Next to Dreyfoos Hall is Moving Temporarilyto Rinker PlayhouseThe Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts today announced that, due to construction, the Okeechobee Boulevard entrance and driveway will be closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic starting on Monday, May 20. The closure is expected to last through November 4, shortly before the launch of the Center’s ...read more
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Tuesday, May 07, 2019
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Litigation ShareholderGrasford W. Smith has been selected by Legacy South Florida magazine as the “Corporate Executive of the Year” for 2019.
A black-tie Gala reception was held on Saturday, May 4th at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL to honor the most powerful and influential black business leaders of the year.
Grasford Smith focuses his ...read more
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Tuesday, May 07, 2019
KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSTo Present Grammy-Nominated, Multi-Platinum Selling Rock BandINCUBUS20th Anniversary Tour for Acclaimed ‘Make Yourself’ AlbumSunday, December 1 at 8 pm
Presale to Kravis Center Donors Starts Today& Tickets Go On Public Sale This Friday, May 10
(West Palm Beach, FL – May 7, 2019) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts today announced that ...read more
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Friday, May 03, 2019
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts today announced that tickets go on sale today for a major comic addition to its upcoming performance schedule:
December 21-22 at 7 pm(Saturday & Sunday)Jim GaffiganSecrets and Pies Tour
Jim Gaffigan is a four-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, Emmy winning top touring ...read more
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Friday, April 26, 2019
JIM GAFFIGANQuality Time TourDecember 21-22 at 7 pm
Presale to Kravis Center Donors Starts Today& Tickets Go On Public Sale Next Friday, May 3
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts today announced a major comic addition to its upcoming performance schedule:
December 21-22 at 7 pm(Saturday & Sunday)Jim GaffiganQuality Time TourJim Gaffigan is a four-time Grammy nominated ...read more
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Monday, April 22, 2019
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Grasford W. Smithhas been re-elected to the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s (PBCBA) Board of Directors for a 2-year term. This is Grasford’s third term as a Board Member of the PBCBA. He has also served as Past Chairman of the Transactional Committee and Past Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee.
Founded in 1922, the PBCBA’s mission is to serve its ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Monday, April 15, 2019
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Emily A. Snider has been appointed to the Advisory Board of Impact The Palm Beaches, serving as Vice Chair of the Grants Committee.
The organization was founded in 2015 as an Impact 100 group, designed to leverage the power of collaborative and highly focused professional women to effect social change in the community. Members of the organization commit to ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Tuesday, April 09, 2019
BOCA RATON, Fla. (April 9, 2019) – The law firm of Sachs Sax Caplan announced today that Michael E. Chapnick, Esq., has joined the firm’s Boca Raton office. Chapnick is a Florida Bar-certified specialist in Condominium and Planned Unit Development Law. He has focused his nearly 25-year career in representing community associations on a variety of issues ranging from day-to-day operations to ...read more
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Thursday, March 28, 2019
West Palm Beach, Florida – Jones Foster is proud to announce that Firm Board Member and Litigation & Dispute Resolutions Shareholder Peter A. Sachs has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Alzheimer’s Community Care. The organization was founded in 1996 by a group of local residents in Florida and is dedicated to promoting and providing community-based, family-centered care for patients ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Kelly A. Gardner has been selected to join the 2019 ‘Raise the Bar’ committee of the Women’s Foundation of Florida.
The organization was founded in 2007 to service Palm Beach County, but has expanded to areas throughout the state of Florida. Its mission is to empower women and girls to become leaders by investing in tailored programs geared towards ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
For immediate release:March 26, 2019Melissa BeierNAI/Merin Hunter CodmanPhone: 561-471-8000mbeier@mhcreal.com
Industry Leaders Recognizing Industry Leaders -- NAI/Merin Hunter Codman receives top CoStar, South Florida Business Journal, SIOR, CCIM and NAIOP commercial real estate awards and recognition. --
West Palm Beach, Fla. – NAI/Merin Hunter Codman, Palm Beach County’s ...read more
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Monday, March 25, 2019
The Buzz! Beeline Commons coming to the Palm Beach Park of Commerce-- NAI/Merin Hunter Codman tapped to lease the retail development at Beeline Commons. --
West Palm Beach, Fla. – NAI/Merin Hunter Codman, Palm Beach County’s leading commercial real estate firm, announces the retail leasing assignment of Palm Beach Park of Common’s Beeline Commons, 15519 Beeline Highway, 15279, 15319, ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Monday, March 25, 2019
West Palm Beach, Florida – Jones Foster is proud to announce that 9 attorneys, representing each of the firm’s 5 practice groups, have been selected as “Top Lawyers” by the 2019 South Florida Legal Guide.
The South Florida Legal Guide currently publishes listings of Top Lawyers, Top Law Firms, Top Up and Comers, Top CPAs, and Litigation Support Professionals along with expertise columns. ...read more
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Monday, March 18, 2019
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (March 8, 2019) – MorseLife Health System, a leader in senior care for more than 35 years, is introducing a new level of hospice care to the Palm Beach County market. Underscoring MorseLife’s long-standing commitment to serving the older Jewish population, Palm Beach Hospice and Palliative Care by MorseLife will be the first hospice program in South Florida to fully uphold ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, February 11, 2019
KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSAnnounces Kravis On Broadway’s 12th Spectacular Season in 2019/2020 Featuring Seven Astounding Blockbusters including Multiple Tony Award® Winners & Several Kravis Center Debuts
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF(November 12-17, 2019)
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG(December 10-15, 2019)
A BRONX TALE(January 7-12, 2020)
HAMILTON(January 28-February 16, 2020)
MISS ...read more
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Wednesday, February 06, 2019
West Palm Beach, Fla. – (February 6, 2019) – West Palm Beach-based Verdex Construction announces the appointment of construction industry veteran, Ron Zegiel, to the position of Pre-Construction Specialist/Senior Estimator. Zegiel has more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, with a focus on preconstruction and estimating management, planning and execution. At Verdex, he will ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Former Toys “R” Us Building in Royal Palm Beach Sellsfor $15,800,000-- NAI/Merin Hunter Codman represents buyer in the purchase of a vacant 55,962 square foot retail box. --
West Palm Beach, Fla. – NAI/Merin Hunter Codman Managing Directors, Barbara LeBrun, SIOR and Lesley Sheinberg represented a confidential buyer in the $15,800,000 purchase of 450 S State Road 7 in Royal Palm Beach. ...read more
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
NAI/Merin Hunter Codman Announces 2018 Broker of the Year-- Lesley Sheinberg wins her second Broker of the Year award from top South Florida commercial real estate firm, NAI/Merin Hunter Codman --
West Palm Beach, FL – NAI/Merin Hunter Codman, Inc., one of South Florida’s leading commercial real estate firms, is pleased to announce that Managing Director, Lesley Sheinberg has been named its ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
West Palm Beach, Fla. – (December 19, 2018) – – West Palm Beach-based Verdex Construction has started construction of Water Tower Commons, a master-planned residential development in Lantana, Florida. The project consists of 14 buildings with 360 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, plus a clubhouse with yoga studio, spa, and exercise room. Interior space totals 430,000 sq. ft. including the ...read more
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Tuesday, December 04, 2018
West Palm Beach, Fla. – (December 4, 2018) – – West Palm Beach-based board certified civil trial attorney Hampton Keen announces the formation of Keen Law Group, a legal practice focused on personal injury, wrongful death, and product liability cases. With more than 20 years practicing as one of Florida’s most respected personal injury litigators, Keen has achieved verdicts and settlements ...read more
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Thursday, November 15, 2018
West Palm Beach, Fla. – (November 15, 2018) – – West Palm Beach-based Verdex Construction has appointed Jeff Attanasio to the newly-created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Attanasio, a 25-year construction industry veteran, will manage operational oversight, establish high-quality training programs for staff, and extend efforts toward operational consistency, among other duties. In ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, October 18, 2018
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (October 18, 2018) — “Talk to Me!”That’s the inviting message that will soon be seen on jacket lapels, shirt collars, purse straps and briefcases around Downtown West Palm Beach. The conversation bubble-shaped pins are not just a new fashion statement, but part of a larger effort by the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to spark friendly conversations and ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
South Florida Cybersecurity is proud to announce that it is partnering with Continuum IT Management Platforms to provide Managed IT Services tailored towards those who not only need IT services, but to have those services catered with an eye towards cyber security. For as little as $12 per workstation per month, not only will we provide such services as hardware and software audits, we will also ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release
Monday, October 08, 2018
West Palm Beach, Fla. – (October 8, 2018) – West Palm Beach-based Verdex Construction announces the start of construction of a TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hotel in Port St. Lucie, FL. The five-story building at 10460 SW Village Parkway will include 128 guest rooms, totaling 83,000 sq. ft. on 3.6 acres. The developer is PSL Hospitality, LLLP.
“Verdex is strategically expanding its portfolio ...read more
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Thursday, September 27, 2018
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (September 26, 2018) -- -- West Palm Beach-based MorseLife Health System, a nationally-recognized provider of senior health care, housing and support services, announces the appointment of Richard P. Kropp, Ed.D, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, as Vice-President of Human Resources.
In this multi-faceted role, Kropp is responsible for the development and implementation of all human ...read more
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Tuesday, September 11, 2018
West Palm Beach, Fla. – (September 10, 2018) – – West Palm Beach-based Verdex Construction has appointed Andrew Colb as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Colb, a certified public accountant, brings more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry. As Verdex CFO, he will be responsible for leading financial oversight and direction.
“Since launching Verdex in 2014, we have ...read more
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Friday, August 31, 2018
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (August 30, 2018) – West Palm Beach, Florida-based One Parking announces that it has assumed operations and management of the Rockefeller Center Parking Garage in New York City, effective July 1, 2018. Rockefeller Center is one of New York City’s most iconic attractions, located in the heart of Midtown. Composed of 19 buildings covering 22 acres, Rockefeller Center ...read more
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
WEST PALM BEACH, FL. (July 26, 2018) – MidiCi Neapolitan Pizza in Downtown West Palm Beach is launching extensive additions to its menu based on customer requests for additional dining choices. In addition to its current offerings of pizza, salads, appetizers and desserts, MidiCi has added pasta dishes, calzones and three fresh-made soups, along with new appetizers and desserts. MidiCi, which ...read more
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West Palm Beach Based SROA Capital Celebrates Grand Opening of West Palm Beach Self-Storage Facility
Friday, June 22, 2018
West Palm Beach, Fla. (June 12, 2018) – West Palm Beach-based SROA Capital, in a joint venture with MacArthur Holdings and Live Oak Capital Partners, today celebrated the Grand Opening of its newest self-storage facility at 1620 N. Congress Avenue in West Palm Beach. Operating under the national brand Storage Rentals of America, the 105,000 sq. ft., three-story facility includes 742 ...read more
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Friday, June 22, 2018
BOCA RATON, Fla. (June 22, 2018) – Steven G. Rappaport has been promoted from Principal to Equity Partner in the Boca Raton office of Sachs Sax Caplan, P.L. He is a member of the firm’s Community Associations Practice Group.
Mr. Rappaport handles transactional matters for the firm’s community association clients, including drafting amendments to governing documents, attending Board meetings and ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, and today announced nearly one-third of its lawyers were named to Super Lawyers. The 2018 edition of Super Lawyers Magazine recognized 218 professionals, including 83 Rising Stars.
In Florida, Partners David Ackerman and Katherine Giddings were named to the Top 100 Florida Super Lawyers and Top 50 Florida Women Super ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Firm Lawyers Named Among Best in M&A, Real Estate, Land Use, Construction, Immigration, and Tax Law
Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, today announced that The Legal 500 has ranked the firm as a first tier law firm for land use and zoning in the Real Estate: Land Use/Zoning category. Akerman is one of only eight firms in the United States to share this ...read more
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Monday, June 11, 2018
Combined Firm to Have Over 725 Attorneys Across 11 States and the District of Columbia
Columbia, SC (June 11, 2018): Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and Broad and Cassel LLP announced today that both partnerships have approved an agreement to combine effective August 1, 2018, to be known in Florida as Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel.
Both firms’ partnerships voted overwhelmingly to ...read more
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Wednesday, June 06, 2018
Addition of Leadership Role Will Help Drive and Implement Firm StrategyAkerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, today announced Scott A. Meyers has been named managing partner. An integral member of firm leadership, Meyers will help create, implement and drive enterprise-wide initiatives.
“Scott is a proven leader, accomplished member of our management team and ...read more
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Friday, June 01, 2018
West Palm Beach marketing and publishing company, StarGroup Books, announces that local senior advocate, radio show host, and author, Scott Greenberg has been chosen as a Finalist in the 2018 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for his book entitled, OH MY GOD, I’M GETTING OLDER and So Is My Mom, 2nd edition.
As the largest not-for-profit awards program honoring independently published books, The ...read more
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Friday, May 11, 2018
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (May 11, 2018) –Top planning and development leaders from the West Palm Beach region provided an exciting overview about the explosive growth taking place Downtown at today’s West Palm Beach Development and Investment Forum presented by Urban Land Institute (ULI)in partnership with the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority. City of West Palm Beach Development ...read more
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Friday, May 04, 2018
Firm Lawyers Ranked Among the Best in Corporate, Real Estate, and Tax Law
Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, was once again recognized by leading legal guide Chambers and Partners as one of the nation’s most prominent law firms in middle market mergers and acquisitions, and for complex work within the financial services and real estate sectors. The 2018 ...read more
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Tuesday, May 01, 2018
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (April 30, 2018) – A vibrant, entertaining new mini-magazine will debut tomorrow with an editorial focus on life in Downtown West Palm. DISTRICT will be published monthly, except for July and August, by Donkey Tales Media Co. of West Palm Beach, FL. Owned and edited by Carey O’Donnell, who also operates an advertising, PR and digital media company in West Palm Beach and ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Friday, April 27, 2018
NAI/Merin Hunter Codman Takes Six CoStar Power Broker Awards
West Palm Beach, Fla. – NAI/Merin Hunter Codman, Inc., Palm Beach County’s leading commercial real estate services firm, takes Six 2017 CoStar Power Broker Awards. Each year commercial real estate firms and professionals who achieve the highest volume of sales and leases are recognized with prestigious power Broker Awards by CoStar ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
West Palm Beach, FL – NAI/Merin Hunter Codman Chairman, Neil E. Merin, SIOR, CCIM, has been awarded CCIM’s Biggest Deal and named in SIOR’s Top 10 & 100 Office Transactions for the execution of 2017 office sales transactions. This is the second consecutive year Mr. Merin has received these honors after completing $315 million of sales transactions consisting of 2.4 million square feet over the ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, March 26, 2018
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (March 26, 2018) – Do you know a business that is doing creative work and looking for an engaging storefront experience? It’s not too late to enter the 12x12 business competition. The City of West Palm Beach and the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) have extended the application period for the innovative 12x12 project to bring interesting new commerce to ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (March 12, 2018) – More than 400 parents, students, local business leaders and supporters attended the third annual Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank event on Sunday at the A. W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts. Eight highly innovative, student-designed community betterment ideas were selected from over 50 applications to advance to this final round. Students from those eight teams ...read more
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Thursday, February 15, 2018
West Palm Beach, Fla. – (February 15, 2018) – West Palm Beach-based Verdex Construction has been selected to complete a multi-million dollar interior renovation of new office space on behalf of building owner TAM-CAT-45th Street, LLC. The building be will be home to a new location for Belcan, one of the largest engineering companies in U.S. The location, off of 45th Street in West Palm Beach, is ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, February 08, 2018
Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, today announced David I. Spector has commenced his 3-year term as the firm’s ninth chairman and CEO, effective February 1, 2018. He succeeds Andrew Smulian, who concludes a remarkable decade-long tenure as chairman and CEO.
“It is the highest professional honor to serve as chairman and CEO of Akerman,” said Spector. “I ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release
Monday, January 29, 2018
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (January 29, 2018) – The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and City of West Palm Beach are collaborating on an innovative program to bring interesting retail to Clematis Street. The business incubator idea was selected as a 2017 winner among 4,500 applicants to the Knight Cities Challenge that seeks community betterment ideas from the 26 communities where ...read more
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Monday, December 04, 2017
West Palm Beach, Fla. – (December 4, 2017) – West Palm Beach-based Verdex Construction announces the start of construction on Related Group’s Town Southern, a 392-unit, 388,000 sq. ft. apartment complex in Royal Palm Beach. The project consists of 15 three-story apartment buildings in addition to a clubhouse, pool, tennis courts and other amenities. The 29-acre site is located on the south side of ...read more
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Monday, November 20, 2017
West Palm Beach, Fla. – (November 20, 2017) – West Palm Beach-based Verdex Construction has been named as an ‘Eagle Award’ winner for its High Ridge Landing Apartments project in suburban Boynton Beach. The prestigious award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Southeast Florida Chapter was handed out at its 2017 Excellence in Construction Awards. The Eagle Award, given to ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, November 02, 2017
ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2017) — Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced it has been named among the 2018 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The annual rankings recognize the top law firms in the country for professional excellence.
Ranked firms are presented in tiers and listed on a national and/or metropolitan scale. Broad and Cassel saw seven national and numerous ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, November 02, 2017
Firm Again Achieves Top Rankings in Corporate, M&A, Real Estate, and Litigation Practice Areas
Top 100 U.S. law firm Akerman has once again been recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers as among the “Best Law Firms” in the United States. The firm earned a record 35 national practice rankings, recognized for its corporate, real estate, and litigation teams, among others. The firm also increased its ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Lawyers Recognized for Leading Cuba and International Arbitration Practices
Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, is recognized by Chambers among the world’s leading law firms in Latin America, with standout lawyers handling complex disputes and transactions throughout the region.
The firm’s Cuba practice was again recognized among the six best in the ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release
Thursday, September 07, 2017
Firm Earns Top Rankings in Private Equity Dealmaking
Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, has been recognized by PitchBook as among the most active law firms in M&A and private equity in the United States, based on the number of deals completed in the second quarter of 2017. Akerman also earned top rankings for its experience in private equity buyout ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, September 06, 2017
SOUTH FLORIDA (Sept. 6, 2017) — Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced 28 attorneys from the firm’s four South Florida offices have been included in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018. In total, 45 of the firm’s attorneys were recognized from six offices across the state.
Additionally, two South Florida attorneys were named a “Lawyer of the Year,” a designation held by only one ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Aug. 23, 2017— Patricia Lebow, the founding partner of Broad and Cassel’s West Palm Beach office, today announced plans to transition from her role as managing partner of the office. Clifford Hertz, co-chair of the firm's Land Use and Environmental Law Department and a member of the Real Estate and Government Relations Practice Groups, has been selected by Broad and Cassel ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Friday, June 09, 2017
West Palm Beach, Fla. – June 9, 2017 – Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Claudia Mason, M.D., M.Sc., was recognized as a 2017 Physician Hero by the Palm Beach County Medical Society. The award is given to individuals whose skills and dedication to the profession have contributed in significant ways to the betterment of local, national and/or international health care.
“Dr. Mason’s passion for advancing ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, April 24, 2017
West Palm Beach, Fla. (April 25, 2017) – West Palm Beach-based SROA Capital, in a joint venture with MacArthur Holdings and Live Oak Capital Partners, announce the start of construction for a 100,000 square-foot climate controlled self-storage facility located at 1620 North Congress Ave., West Palm Beach, near the intersection of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. and I-95, and at the entrance of the Land of ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
WEST PALM BEACH-BASED SELF-STORAGE LEADER REBRANDS AS SROA CAPITAL
West Palm Beach, Fla.(April 11, 2017) – West Palm Beach-based Elite Stor Capital Partners today announced they have changed the name of the company, now known as SROA Capital, LLC. With a rapidly growing portfolio of self-storage properties across the Unites States, the change more closely connects with company’s ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, April 06, 2017
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (April 6, 2017) – West Palm Beach-based One Parking, a national parking operations management firm, announces the launch of “OPark,” a new high-tech, 24/7, Best-In-Class, unmanned remote monitoring control system, that brings a personal touch to parking customer service. First installed at the popular CityPlace entertainment-retail center in West Palm Beach, the OPark ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, April 06, 2017
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (April 5, 2017) – West Palm Beach-based Verdex Construction has been named the “Startup Business of the Year” as part of the South Florida Business Journal’s 2017 Business of the Year Awards program. The Business of the Year Awards were created to ‘give recognition to those organizations that build the South Florida economy through solid business practice, dedication to our ...read more
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