Press Releases
Galley Unveils Elevated Global Winter Menu at Hilton West Palm Beach
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Galley, the bustling signature restaurant tucked inside Hilton West Palm Beach, is elevating its culinary experience with an enticing lineup of new Winter offerings crafted by Chef de Cuisine Joel Rodriguez. Showcasing vibrant global influences and seasonal ingredients, chef Rodriguez’s international gourmet menu offers a fresh take on cutting-edge flavors and artful presentations in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach. Menu Highlights: StartersSmoked Wahoo Fish Dip($19)Cherry
Lesser Law Firm Partners Named to National Trial Lawyers Top 100
Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel is proud to announce that Partners Steven J. Clarfield and Ryan M. McCarthy have been selected for the “Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Florida” by The National Trial Lawyers. They join Managing Partner Gary Lesser and Partners Joe Landy, Glenn Siegel and Mike Baxter, who are already members of this exclusive list of practitioners. “Steve and Ryan are highly esteemed attorneys who get great results and are extremely dedicated to their clients and our community,”
Comcast Appoints Kristeen Cominiello as Senior Vice President of Florida Region
Comcast today announced the appointment of Kristeen Cominiello as Senior Vice President of the company’s Florida Region, serving Xfinity and Comcast Business customers in Florida, parts of southeast Alabama and southeast Georgia. Cominiello will drive strategic initiatives to fuel growth and further elevate the customer experience – strengthening the company’s competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving market. In her new role, Cominiello will be responsible for deepening customer relationships across the
January Fun at The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History
WELLINGTON, FL – Tucked inside The Mall at Wellington Green, The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History invites families, art lovers, and curious minds of all ages to explore an exciting lineup of January programs, from interactive art and dinosaur discoveries to flavorsome fun. Paleo Art SeriesSaturday, January 3 & 1712-2pm$15 per personGuests can paint, weave, and create their very own unique works of art using tropical palm fronds inspired by natural history and ancient traditions. Dinos and
Ideal Lending LLC Celebrates 300th 5-star Google Review, Reinforcing Role as Best Mortgage Lender in Palm Beach, FL
Ideal Lending LLC, a leading mortgage lender based in Palm Beach County, Florida, proudly announces the achievement of its 300th 5-star review on Google. This milestone underscores the company's unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service and personalized mortgage solutions to homebuyers across Florida. Since its inception in 2007, Ideal Lending has been dedicated to simplifying the mortgage process, making it both affordable and stress-free for its clients. With a focus on transparency and
Cox Science Center and Aquarium Appoints Charles Baxter as Vice President of Information Technology
MEDIA CONTACT:Slatkow & Husak Public RelationsToni Ravelo-HassingerScience@SlatkowHusak.com or 561.278.0850 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cox Science Center and Aquarium Appoints Charles Baxter as Vice President of Information TechnologyVeteran technology leader joins during major multi-year expansion, bringing expertise in innovation, cybersecurity and enterprise-scale digital systems West Palm Beach, Fla. – Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) proudly announces the appointment of Charles Baxter as Vice
Palm Beach County Youth Shine at Xfinity’s Annual Symposium for First-Generation College Students
Collaboration Between Comcast, Xfinity, Universal Pictures, Universal Destinations & Experiences, and the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) Immerses 250+ Students in the Wonders of STEAMXfinity and Google Team Up to Provide Students with One Year of Xfinity Mobile Service and a Free Google Pixel Pro XLFlorida was prominently represented at this year’s STEAM Symposium hosted by Comcast, Xfinity, Universal Pictures, Universal Destinations & Experiences, and the Council for Opportunity in
Sound Vision Technology Appoints Chris Hall as Director of Business Development
Palm Beach County, FL — September 25, 2025 — Sound Vision Technology, a leading luxury smart-home integration firm serving South Florida’s high-end residential market, today announced the appointment of Chris Hall as Director of Business Development. In this role, Hall will expand the firm’s relationships with premier real-estate professionals, architects, interior designers, and custom home builders, while guiding clients through the integration of technology into luxury residential environments. Hall
Eight Lesser Law Firm Attorneys Named to 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers® in America
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 America ® Award. Firm Attorney Imani M. Williams is recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch ® in America. “Our
Lesser Law Firm Welcomes Tami R. Wolfe as Partner, Expands with New Broward Office
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 clients across Florida.“Tami’s extensive experience, her outstanding reputation in the legal community, and her deep
MHCommercial Real Estate Fund II Acquires Grocery-Anchored Retail Center Merritt Crossing on Florida’s Space Coast for $9,135,000 ($102/SF)
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, Florida, for $9,135,000 ($102/SF). The acquisition of Merritt Crossing brings total purchases by MHCREFII and its
Too Many Voices, One You: Winning Clarity in a Noisy Local Scene
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 slickness. It’s about saying the right thing, the right way, at the right moment, with just enough friction to earn
Forum Club Unveils Leadership for Historic 50th Anniversary Season
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 together nearly 800 community leaders and hosting national and international figures from across the ideological
Five Lesser Law Firm Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers®
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 marks 20 years and the 17th consecutive year that Gary Lesser, Joseph Landy and Michael Smith have been
Medical Malpractice Attorney Michael Baxter Joins Lesser Law Firm as Partner
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 powerful combination of courtroom skill and deep knowledge of medical malpractice litigation. “Mike Baxter is well
Clerks for Arts Raises $4,760 for Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School’s Art Program
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 and raise money for their school art programs, which were then sold at auction to raise money for the
Clerk Abruzzo Launches New Online Tool for Taxpayers to See How Their Money is Spent
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 name, review one-cent surtax expenses and revenues, the county’s annual revenues and expenses and more. OpenGov
NAI Merin Hunter Codman’s Jay M. Grossman and Richard W. Brockney Complete 40,000 SF of Leasing at 951 Yamato Road, Boca Raton.
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 services firms, NAI/Merin Hunter Codman, Inc., announced that President, Jay M. Grossman and Managing Director,
Lesser Law Firm Announces Name Change
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 S. Lesser said. “He exemplifies our values of working hard to get great results for our clients with personal
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Finance Team Recognized with Top Award for Transparency and Accountability
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 Financial Report. This prestigious recognition acknowledges the Clerk's office's outstanding work in its
