Education Foundation of Palm Beach County Announces New Board Chair
EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD CHAIRLisa King, Verdex Construction’s Vice President of Development, to Lead Foundation (Lake Worth, Fla.) – The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County has announced that Lisa King, Verdex Construction’s Vice President of Development, has been elected the nonprofit’s newest Board Chair. King succeeds Lisa Park who chaired the organization’s board of directors since 2023. “We are excited and honored to welcome Lisa King as our new Board
Friends of Manatee Lagoon to Host Fourth Annual Soirée for Seagrass
Friends of Manatee Lagoon (FoML) will host its fourth annual Soirée for Seagrass at Manatee Lagoon on Friday, November 14th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a memorable evening along the beautiful waterfront for an evening of "Seagrass Spritzers,” dinner by the bite, live music, and an elegant experience at the live and silent auctions. The fourth annual fundraising event is dedicated to raising awareness about the loss of seagrass — the primary food source for manatees — and to engage
Local Chefs Partner with Area Nonprofits for a High-Stakes Culinary Competition
Culinary Clash: Palm Beach Edition Brings Flavor and Philanthropy to Lake Park Local Chefs Partner with Area Nonprofits for a High-Stakes Culinary Competition Lake Park, FL – August 12, 2025 – This fall, Culinary Clash: Palm Beach Edition is serving up more than just incredible food—it’s serving the community. Debuting this September at Culinary Studio, Lake Park’s creative culinary hub, the live, Food Network–style event pairs top local chefs with deserving local charities, blending high-energy
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
Clerk Abruzzo Offering Free Passport Photos in Palm Beach County for Veterans, Service Members 25
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
Lesser Law Firm Welcomes New Attorney in West Palm Beach, Stuart offices
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, is pleased to announce that Attorney Mike Scott has joined the Firm and will be working out of our Stuart and West Palm Beach offices. A native of New England, Scott has spent the past decade litigating cases, primarily as a defense attorney, at firms in Florida, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Eager to work on behalf of injured clients and their families, Scott will focus his practice on representing individuals and families who have suffered serious personal injury or
Lesser Law Firm Welcomes New Attorney
West Palm Beach, FL – Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, is proud to announce that Ethel L. Velasquez has joined the firm, Of Counsel, in its West Palm Beach office, where she will focus her practice on personal injury litigation. Raised in West Palm Beach, Velasquez is a member of the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association and Palm Beach County Florida Association of Women Lawyers and volunteers her time in support of the nonprofits Latinos in Action, El Sol and Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach
Jewish Lawyers Form New Association, Launch with Packed Event in Palm Beach County
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – History has taught that when antisemitism rears its ugly head, hatred toward others will always follow, which is why a group of local lawyers came together following the massacre on October 7 and decided they were going to do something about it. They formed the Jewish Lawyers Association of Palm Beach County, an organization of legal professionals united in their commitment to the legal profession, support of their Jewish ancestry and the State of Israel and freedom of religious
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
