Press Releases
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
YMCA of the Palm Beaches Launches ‘Summer Fun(d)’ with Donation from Publix Super Markets Charities
The YMCA of the Palm Beaches has announced it has launched a special Summer Fun(d) to help the community “shine brighter this summer.” The fund will benefit local, underserved families in its Palm Beach County service area by providing financial assistance and scholarships, making it possible for individuals and families across our community to access Y programs and services. This includes swim lessons, after-school care, summer camp, or wellness classes. Support for the fund helps ensure that no one ever
Comcast Builds All-New Fiber Internet Network in Westlake, Florida
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 network build. Construction is finished in The Pines, The Terraces 1 & 2 and Woodlands communities, enabling more
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
Free Webinar: From Job Seeker to Opportunity Magnet.
Discover how to build your personal brand, expand your network, and let opportunities find you. Overview: Do your profile, network, and engagement activities highlight you as a top candidate?Debbie Wemyss and Dayve Gabbard will share best practices for those in transition. Key Topics • Authenticity – Be authentic online to attract potential employers. • Profile Refresh – Keep content updated to showcase your skills and experiences. • “The Feed” – Engage to expand your professional network. • Importance
CMX Wellington offers $1.99 Summer Fun Fest Promotion
WELLINGTON, FL – Get ready for affordable summer fun the whole family can enjoy! CMX Cinemas Wellington is thrilled to announce Summer Fun Fest, a special movie event featuring family-favorite films, running June 17 through August 7. Screenings will take place Tuesdays through Thursdays at 10 a.m. Tickets are $1.99 for both children and adults. This summer’s lineup includes: Sonic the Hedgehog Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie SpongeBob SquarePants Movie IF Transformers One Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:
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
Ultimate Image Coach Partners with Riviera Beach CRA to Deliver Transformative RFP Training for Small Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHow to Respond to RFPs – Transforming Small Business Success Riviera Beach, FL – May 16, 2025 — Ultimate Image Coach & Academy, a premier provider of leadership, soft skills, and business development training, proudly announces its partnership with the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to deliver its acclaimed “How to Respond to RFPs – Transforming Small Business Success” workshop series. Designed to empower local entrepreneurs and small business owners, this 6-week
Jones Foster Adds Shareholder Stephen C. Richman to Firm’s Growing Complex Litigation Practice
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 attorney Stephen C. Richman has joined the firm as a shareholder in its Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group. “I am excited to start the next chapter of my legal career at Jones Foster,” Mr. Richman said. “With the firm’s strong support and resources, I look forward to further growing my practice, advocating for my clients, and working
Ryan M. McCarthy Joins Firm to Lead Contingency Business Litigation Division
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 claims. He is licensed to practice in Florida and Massachusetts and has represented a wide range of clients,
Comcast Launches Five-Year Price Guarantee for Xfinity Internet Customers
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 freedom and flexibility to cancel at any time without penalty. The price guarantee is rolling out as part of
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
NAI Merin Hunter Codman Secures HotelPlanner.com for a ±11,800-square-foot, 10-year Lease at Oakbrook Center in Palm Beach Gardens
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 firms, has successfully finalized an ±11,800-square-foot lease transaction at Oakbrook Center on behalf of 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
Five Lesser Law Firm Attorneys Named to LawDragon 500 Leading Lawyers Guide
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 are Managing Partner Gary S. Lesser, and Partners Joseph B. Landy, Michael S. Smith, Glenn E. Siegel and Jeffrey F.
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 Abruzzo Offering Free Passport Photos in Palm Beach County for Veterans, Service Members
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 unparalleled,” said Clerk Abruzzo. “Waiving this fee is one way our office and community can show our appreciation
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
Palm Beach County Lawyers Unite to Combat Antisemitism and Promote Unity with New Jewish Lawyers Association
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 attorneys and allies with a commitment to compassion and the pursuit of a more just and tolerant world.Founding
