Romaguera Law Group Expands Its Services to Offer Mediation and Arbitration

Tequesta Police Department Receives Accreditation

The Tequesta Police Department, led by Police Chief Gus Medina, received its official Accreditation on Thursday, June 16, 2022 through the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. following a rigorous review process. The process, which began over a year ago, consisted of a thorough analysis of all files, policies, procedures and operations by the accreditation assessors. Countless hours went into policy review and formulation, training and mock assessments; all of which analyzed the

Palm Beach Atlantic Alumnae Earn 3 More Fulbright Honors

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA — “Innovators. Trailblazers. Fulbrighters.” That’s how the Fulbright Program describes the people it honors, a select group that now includes 10 graduates of Palm Beach Atlantic University.     The Fulbright Program, the flagship international academic exchange sponsored by the U.S. Government, appoints students, educators and researchers to serve and learn in other countries, seeking to foster mutual understanding between the United States and those countries. The latest PBA

Palm Beach Atlantic Student Wins Department of State’s Gilman Scholarship

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA — Palm Beach Atlantic senior Miriam Edele has won the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study this summer in Cusco, Peru.     The Gilman Scholarship is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). “This award is highly competitive on a level with the Fulbright Award,” said Dr. Carl Miller, who leads PBA’s Prestigious National Scholarship Program.     “It’s always been a dream of mine to go to Peru,” said

Jupiter Medical and UF Health announce plans to shape health system of the future

    Jupiter Medical and UF Health announce plans to shape health system of the future  JUPITER, Fla. — Jupiter Medical Center and UF Health, the University of Florida’s academic health center, announced today that they have entered into a letter of intent to develop plans to transform health care delivery, research and education in Palm Beach and Martin counties and surrounding communities.  The relationship would advance the organizations’ complementary missions of providing the best of academic and

Madison Reed Opens Hair Color Bar at Downtown Palm Beach Gardens

MADISON REED OPENS HAIR COLOR BAR AT DOWNTOWN PALM BEACH GARDENSMadison Reed, the prestige beauty brand that has revolutionized the way women color their hair, opened its doors in downtown Palm Beach Gardens   (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.) – Downtown Palm Beach Gardens welcomed a Madison Reed Hair Color Bar to its current collection of boutiques, entertainment venues and restaurants. The 2,100-square-foot hair color bar will be located on the south end of the complex.  “Madison Reed is known for its

Ribbon Cutting Thank You

I would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to everyone that came to our grand opening celebration! For those of you that came, emailed, sent flowers or called with your best wishes, we are extremely grateful. Below is a recap video from our event. A big thank you again to the North Palm Beach Chamber for your attendance and ribbon cutting. Also to our caterer Chef Rheta of On Demand Catering for the delicious h'dourves. We look forward to many more events and please keep an eye on our calendar for

Michelle Diffenderfer Receives the 2022 Leadership Excellence Award from Leadership Palm Beach County

Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. Shareholder and President Michelle Diffenderfer received the 2022 Leadership Excellence Award (Private Sector) from Leadership Palm Beach County (LPBC) last week in West Palm Beach. The award recognizes exceptional LPBC Alumni who have made significant contributions to improve their communities. Michelle was recognized for her work with Mayor Keith James’ Task Force for Racial and Ethnic Equality. James Gavrilos, Education Foundation of Palm Beach County received the LEA in the

News Release: 6/2/2022

 For Immediate Release: June 2, 2022  Contact: Tish Gelineau, (772) 283-2525, tgelineau@arcmc.org  ANGLERS INVITED TO FALL HOOK, LINE, AND SINKER FOR THE 8TH ANNUAL ARC/KDW FISHING TOURNAMENT PRESENTED BY ARC OF MARTIN AND ST. LUCIE COUNTIESStuart, FL. - Anglers of all ages are invited to fish the ARC’S 8th Annual KDW Offshore Fishing Tournament on Saturday, June 18th at Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina in Stuart. Fun in the sun and on the water in support of more than 600 children and adults with

CEO of Mint Eco Car Wash Wins 2022 Small Business Person of the Year

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, June 1, 2022 — Geoffrey Jervis, CEO and Co-founder of Mint Eco Car Wash, was named the 2022 Small Business Person of the Year Award winner last week by the Chamber of the Palm Beaches during their Business Awards breakfast. The annual award honors an individual who is a business leader that exhibits dedicated involvement to the community. Geoff was selected as one of four finalists, from over 80 nominations. During his acceptance speech, Geoff shared with those in attendance:

Mint Eco Car Wash to Wash All Police Vehicles for FREE

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, May 19, 2022 — In celebration of National Police Week, Mint Eco Car Wash has announced that they will be offering free car washes for police vehicles as a permanent part of Mint Eco’s community outreach initiative. To date, Mint Eco has washed over 500 police cars across many police departments in the county, including the West Palm Beach Police Department, the Palm Beach Police Department, the Jupiter Police Department, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.Geoffrey Jervis,

MHCommercial Real Estate Fund II Acquires Boca Raton Office Complex, Yamato Office Center, for $45.9 Million

Press ReleaseMay 10, 2022Melissa BeierNAI/Merin Hunter CodmanPhone: 561-471-8000mbeier@mhcreal.com   MHCommercial Real Estate Fund II Acquires Boca Raton Office Complex, Yamato Office Center, for $45.9 Million  West Palm Beach, FL – MHCommercial Real Estate Fund II (“MHCREFII”), a discretionary real estate private equity fund formed by Dung Lam, Neil E. Merin and Jordan Paul, has closed on the purchase of Yamato Office Center in Boca Raton for $45,925,000 ($267/SF) in a joint venture partnership with

Mint Eco Car Wash Wins The Palm Beach Post’s “Best Car Wash in Palm Beach County” Award

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, April 14, 2022 — Mint Eco Car Wash has officially been recognized as the “Best Car Wash in Palm Beach County” by the Palm Beach Post in their annual “Best of the Best” local fan-based award.Geoffrey Jervis, Co-Founder and CEO of Mint Eco, shared, “We are incredibly honored to receive this prestigious accolade.  When you set out to do something dramatically different in an industry, you are always fearful that your concept may not be appreciated by the market.  This award is

MHCommercial Real Estate Fund and Waterfall Asset Management Purchase LEED® Gold Certified 100,525 SF Office Building in West Palm Beach, Florida for $32.5 Million

 Press Release  For immediate release:April 4, 2022Melissa BeierNAI/Merin Hunter CodmanPhone: 561-471-8000mbeier@mhcreal.com         MHCommercial Real Estate Fund and Waterfall Asset Management Purchase LEED® Gold Certified 100,525 SF Office Building in West Palm Beach, Florida for $32.5 Million  West Palm Beach, FL – A joint venture between affiliates of West Palm Beach based MHCommercial Real Estate Fund II (“MHCREF”), a discretionary real estate private equity fund formed by NAI/Merin Hunter

SunFest Announces Ideal Nutrition as New Stage Sponsor

MEDIA CONTACT: Slatkow & Husak Public Relations Ally CecilAlly@slatkowhusak.com or 561.278.0850FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUNFEST ANNOUNCES IDEAL NUTRITION AND LABOVICK LAW GROUP AS NEW STAGE SPONSORS (West Palm Beach, Fla.) – Organizers for SunFest 2022 recently announced Ideal Nutrition and LaBovick Law Group as the new stage sponsors of the festival’s stages at Meyer Amphitheatre and the South Stage. These businesses join the prestigious group of strong partners who support SunFest including long-time

Verdex Constructions Breaks Ground on Aloft Hotel in Fort Lauderdale

West Palm Beach-based Verdex Construction recently broke ground on the 14-Story Aloft Hotel by Marriott in Fort Lauderdale. The project will consist of 138 rooms and various amenity spaces for client Green Park Management. The project was designed by Adache Group Architects. Completion is expected in the Spring of 2023.   The Aloft Hotel will feature a second-floor lobby with a bar and outdoor terrace. The 14th floor will have a covered roof deck with a pool, cabanas, business center and gaming area. The

Verdex Construction Recognized as a 2022 “Best Places to Work”

Verdex Construction has been honored as a “2022 Best Places to Work” by the South Florida Business Journal in the medium company category (50-99 employees).Team members shared that their favorite benefits at Verdex are the health and wellness options, the bonus program and the multitude of training and development courses. Additionally, the leadership team’s open-door policy and companywide weekly meetings is appreciated for its transparent, family-orientated atmosphere.When team members were asked to

NAI/Merin Hunter Codman Announces Commercial Associate Alexandra Bazo, Selected to be Georgetown University’s AFIRE Representative

NAI/Merin Hunter Codman Announces Commercial Associate Alexandra Bazo, Selected to be Georgetown University’s AFIRE Representative-- Only two 2022 Georgetown University Master’s in Real Estate Candidates were chosen as AFIRE Representatives. -West Palm Beach, FL – NAI/Merin Hunter Codman, Inc., one of South Florida’s leading commercial real estate firms, is proud to announce that NAI/Merin Hunter Codman Commercial Associate, Alexandra Bazo, a 2022 Master’s Degree in Real Estate candidate at Georgetown

News Release: NAI/Merin Hunter Codman’s Adam Starr Brings Fort Lauderdale’s Cypress Plaza Office Building to 100% Occupancy, Signaling a Strong Cypress Creek Submarket

Press ReleaseFebruary 3, 2021   NAI/MERIN HUNTER CODMAN’S ADAM STARR BRINGS FORT LAUDERDALE’S CYPRESS PLAZA OFFICE BUILDING TO 100% OCCUPANCY, SIGNALING A STRONG CYPRESS CREEK SUBMARKET-- Over 10,000 SF of new leases have been completed within the first seven months of representing the landlord. --South Florida – One of South Florida’s leading commercial real estate services firms, NAI/Merin Hunter Codman, Inc., proudly announces that Cypress Plaza, 6365 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale is now 100% leased.

NAI/Merin Hunter Codman Announces 2021 Broker of the Year

    Press Release  For immediate release:February 1, 2022Melissa BeierNAI/Merin Hunter CodmanPhone: 561-471-8000mbeier@mhcreal.com  NAI/Merin Hunter Codman Announces 2021 Broker of the Year-- Lesley Sheinberg wins her third 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

Ideal Nutrition has expanded in West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach, FL –Ideal Nutrition has expanded in West Palm Beach, opening a brand new corporate office and creating more than 100 jobs in the community. The corporate office is located at 250 S Australian Ave, Suite 1204 and the new 43,000 sq. ft. kitchen facility will be located at 350 Haverhill Road. Founded in Palm Beach County in 2016, Ideal Nutrition has grown to three storefront locations spanning from Boca Raton up to Palm Beach Gardens. The distribution facility in West Palm Beach will

LLW President Michelle Diffenderfer Elected Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources

Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.President and ShareholderMichelle Diffenderferwas recently elected Chair of theAmerican Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources(ABA SEER).  She will serve a one-year term, through August 2022.  “I am excited and honored to be named Chair of the Section. I grew up as an environmental lawyer in SEER and am thrilled to be able to give back to the Section that provided me with mentoring, leadership experience and so many friends through the years,” said

MHCommercial Real Estate Fund and Contrarian Capital Management Acquire Lakewood Ranch Office Property from The Dilweg Companies – 9000 Town Center Parkway - for $20,250,000

 Press Release  For immediate release:June 14, 2021Melissa BeierNAI/Merin Hunter CodmanPhone: 561-471-8000mbeier@mhcreal.com      MHCommercial Real Estate Fund and Contrarian Capital Management Acquire Lakewood Ranch Office Property from The Dilweg Companies – 9000 Town Center Parkway - for $20,250,000  West Palm Beach, Fla. – MHCommercial Real Estate Fund LLC (“MHC”) a Florida based discretionary private real estate fund has formed a joint venture with Contrarian Capital Management, LLC

NAI/Merin Hunter Codman Negotiates 33,488 SF Lease on behalf of Boca Raton’s LGM Pharma as part of their Nexgen Pharma Acquisition

  Press Release  For immediate release:June 29, 2021Melissa BeierNAI/Merin Hunter CodmanPhone: 561-471-8000mbeier@mhcreal.com      NAI/Merin Hunter Codman Negotiates 33,488 SF Lease on behalf of Boca Raton’s LGM Pharma as part of their Nexgen Pharma AcquisitionMid-pandemic, NAI/Merin Hunter Codman’s Senior Associate Jeffrey A. Cebula partnered with NAI Capital Commercial to complete a 7-year, 33,488 SF, industrial lease in Orange County, CA.    Boca Raton, FL & Irvine, CA – NAI/Merin Hunter