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November 22, 2011
Mr. and Mrs. Sagan attended the Groundbreaking Ceremony for teh New Belle Glade Branch Library
Mr. and Mrs. Sagan represented the Law Offices of Shannon J. Sagan by attending the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Belle Glade Branch Library at 725 NW 4th Street in Belle Glade across from Lake Shore Middle School.
Speakers included County Commissioner Jess R. Santamaria, Library Advisory Board Chair Bill Rautenberg, and Library Director John J. Callahan III. Students from Lake Shore Middle School lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Construction begins immediately and the branch will open January 2013. Here are some of the exciting features of the new library:
- The new Belle Glade Branch will be a 17,000 square feet facility on NW 4th Street , across from Lake Shore Middle School .
- Computer Access: 22 Internet and word processing computers in the adult area, 16 in the children's area and 8 in the young adult area. Library catalog computers will be available throughout the building. Free wireless access will be available throughout the building.
- Meeting room space: a 3,000 square foot community meeting room, a conference room, and a separate room for children's programs.
- A variety of materials: dedicated areas for CDs, DVDs, new arrivals, as well as books, newspapers, and magazines.
- Study space: quiet space including 4 private study rooms and a larger group study room.
- Customer service: express check out stations will allow for fast, efficient service.
- Space for young people: two-themed areas designed especially for children and young adults with ample room for materials and comfortable seating.
- Study carrels and lounge seating areas throughout the branch.
- Special features include a family restroom with child-sized facilities.
- Accessibility: Exterior walk-up returns, wider aisles, and lower shelves to allow for easier retrieval of items, increased lighting levels, incorporating both natural and artificial sources, covered walkway leading to the entrance.
- Beautifully landscaped environment.
- An Art in Public Places mosaic floor medallion highlighting Belle Glade 's rich past and promising future will be installed in the lobby.
The turn out for the groundbreaking was said to be unprecedented, which demonstrates the ever-growing support of the community in the constant growth and improvement efforts in Belle Glade .
November 20, 2011
Mr. and Mrs. Sagan continue to support Dan and Jacquie Shorter in their mission to end hunger in Palm Beach County
Mr. and Mrs. Sagan continue to support Dan and Jacquie Shorter in their mission to end hunger in Palm Beach County . This past Sunday, the Sagans helped to hand out meal packages to many families who may not have otherwise had a meal for Thanksgiving. Through their organization, Palm Beach County Feed the Hungry , the Shorters fed the hungry in the county on Thanksgiving and Christmas from 1987 to 1994. Due to the growing support of the community, volunteers and what they call many ‘blessings', the Shorters now feed thousands of needy families year round. Most of their recipient families are headed by unemployed or under-employed, single moms with at least 3 children or grandparents living on a small pension who are raising abandoned grandchildren. To read more about their story, click here .
Mrs. Sagan originally found the Shorters five years ago through VolunteerMatch.org , an organization which offers a variety of online services to support a community of nonprofit, volunteer and business leaders committed to civic engagement. The site is really easy to use so if you or someone you know is looking for a place to volunteer, check it out.
Mr. Sagan and his team at the Law Offices of Shannon J. Sagan are committed to giving back to the community in any way that is possible and it is wonderful to know that there are people like the Shorters who facilitate these types of activities to help the people of Palm Beach County .
October 25, 2011
Mr. and Mrs. Sagan attended the Forty-seventh Annual Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet
Mr. and Mrs. Sagan attended the Forty-seventh Annual Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet held at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade. The theme for the festivities was “Carnival Time at Mardi Gras.” The Master of Ceremonies was David Goodlett, Vice President of Government and Community Relations for the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida, and awards were presented throughout the evening for Service, Community Pride, Correctional Officer of the Year, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Officer of the Year, Palm Beach Country Fire Rescue Worker of the Year, Agri-Industrial Contributor of the Year and Citizen of the Year. It was a great honor for Mr. and Mrs. Sagan to attend this event and participate in acknowledging the outstanding offerings and achievements of this year’s award recipients.
October 12, 2011
A Home Give-Away offered by Faith*Hope*Love*Charity, Inc. (FHLC , Inc.).
The criteria for eligibility is as follows:
- Honorable Discharge (DD214 required)
- Age 55 & Over
- Previously homeless or at risk of homelessness
- Proof of low-income
- Must be present for announcement
Deadline: October 31, 2011 (Click Here for Application)
For more information, please contact FHLC , Inc. at (561) 968-1 612 or by Email at fhlc@fdn.com
October 1, 2011
Heart 5k in Downtown West Palm Beach
Mr. Sagan and his team beat their fundraising goal and completed the Lawyers Have Heart 5k in Downtown West Palm Beach. This was Mr. Sagan’s second consecutive year participating in the race and raising funds for the American Heart Association.September 21, 2011
Mr. Sagan presented at the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Sagan gave a presentation at the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce’s first meeting of the season. The topic of the presentation was “Automobile Insurance Coverage in a Bad Economy,” covering important points such as uninsured driver statistics and ways to protect you and your family by ensuring you have the proper coverage. Mr. Sagan continues to offer a free insurance coverage review to everyone in the community.
March 16, 2011
Mr. Sagan joined his Leadership Glades group for "Water Conservation Day"
Mr. Sagan and his Leadership Glades class met with the South Florida Water Management District. The class was taken to a site in Loxahatchee where some of the water from the lake flows and a variety of plants and grasses have been planted in the lake to act as a filtration system, preventing the flow of chemicals into the Everglades. The group also met with a scientist who works for SFWMD. She explained her work on Lake Okeechobee and discussed some of the very strict water restrictions that may be in place soon, as well as some of the effects of the latest hurricanes and drought conditions. Lastly, the class was taken on an airboat ride and attended a meeting about ongoing struggles between legislature, city water use, farming water use, and environmentalists.
February 16, 2011
Mr. Sagan joined his Leadership Glades group for "Legal Day."
The group visited the courthouse to watch proceedings under Judge Bailey and reviewed plans for the planned expansion and renovation of the courthouse. The group also visited the west county jail which will be opening in April and took a tour of the facility. The day concluded with the groups visit to the Sago Palm Re-entry Center where inmates take part in academic programs, vocational programs, and institutional betterment programs designed to provide the inmates with skills to make a successful re-entry into society.
January 19, 2011
Mr. Sagan took part in "Agriculture & Agribusiness Day" with his Leadership Glades group
Mr. Sagan took part in "Agriculture & Agribusiness Day" with his Leadership Glades group. Led by their facilitator for the day, Keith Wedgworth, the group visited King Ranch Farms, Duda Farms, University of Florida Everglades Education and Research Center, TKM Farms, and the Sugarcane Growers Cooperative Mill. They met farmers, scientists, field workers, and equipment operators, and were better acquainted with the leading industry in the Glades, agriculture.
November 17, 2010
Mr. Sagan joined his Leadership Glades group for "Business & Economy Day," facilitated by Mike Arena
Mr. Sagan joined his Leadership Glades group for "Business & Economy Day," facilitated by Mike Arena. The day consisted of tours of some of the large businesses that serve the Glades and discussions of how the businesses are involved in giving back to the community.
October 20, 2010
Mr. Sagan joined his Leadership Glades group for "Education and Cultural Arts Day."
Mr. Sagan joined his Leadership Glades group for "Education and Cultural Arts Day." The facilitator for the day was Kathy Krawchuk, who led the group on tours of the following schools: Pahokee Elementary and Pahokee Middle/Senior High which both have International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. IB programs are advanced, comprehensive programs of study offering an integrated approach to learning across the disciplines with an emphasis on meeting the challenges of living and working in a global, technological society. The group also visited Glades Day School, which is a private school that serves students from Pre-K to 12th grade, and the Belle Glade Library, featuring a statue that commemorates the 1928 hurricane that struck South Florida and killed thousands, with Belle Glade being one of the hardest hit areas.
September 15, 2010
Mr. Sagan began his semester as a member of Leadership Glades
Mr. Sagan began his semester as a member of Leadership Glades with a new class orientation. Here is a snapshot of what the program involves:
Leadership Glades, under the auspices of the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce, is an exciting program designed to prepare potential leaders to meet the challenges facing the Glades.
Participants explore critical issues through a series of seminars and related activities. Interaction with key decision-makers, experts, community leaders, and representatives of local government assists participants in better understanding the forces that impact their business, community, and daily lives.
Leadership Glades believes the cooperative effort of well-informed citizens is the key to preserving and enhancing the quality of life that Glades residents enjoy.
September 11, 2010
The Law Office of Shannon J. Sagan, with the support of family and friends, will sponsor the 2010 Walk for Change.
Walk for Change is a one day event for the entire family. The event is presented by NewKita Group, Inc. and will bring health and wellness awareness to the community as well as raise funds for a good cause. The goal is to Enhance A New Beginning and Bring Communities Together in the Tri-City area (Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay, FL). The event will benefit the building of a multi-use community center and all the programs and activities it will offer.
September 1, 2010
The Law Office of Shannon J. Sagan is supporting a Food & Supply Drive for Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary and Hospital.
In cooperationg with the FAWL Community Service Committee, The Law Office of Shannon J. Sagan is supporting a Food & Supply Drive for Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary and Hospital. Throughout the entire month of September, we will be collecting the following items at the Lake Worth office: bedding - sheets, blankets, dog food (canned and dry), cleaning supplies, 30 gallon garbage bags, cat food (classic pate Friskies, Purina cat or kitten chow), tidy cat litter, $25.00 gift cards to Publix or Pet Supermarket
August 9 - September 7, 2010
The Law Office of Shannon J. Sagan supported Palm Beach Harvest's Feed the Need program
The Law Office of Shannon J. Sagan supported Palm Beach Harvest's Feed the Need program by collecting food donations at the Lake Worth office
July 31, 2010
Shannon J. Sagan and Magaly Fuentes help families in need
Shannon J. Sagan and Magaly Fuentes helped pass out meal packages to families in need in Palm Beach County through http://www.pbcountyfeedthehungry.org/index.html
May 22, 2010
Shannon J. Sagan, P.A. donated funds to support the Downtown Lake Worth Post Office Beautification Project
On a warm, breezy Saturday morning, lead by Sandy Weston, the post office landscaping project came together as residents from all over Lake Worth volunteered to help plant trees, shrubs and grass outside the Lucerne Station post office.
April 24, 2010
Shannon J. Sagan, P.A. sponsored the 25th Annual Sugar Festival in Clewiston
The Clewiston Sugar Festival, also known as "American's Sweetest Town," primarily hosted by Clewiston's U.S. Sugar Corporation, is an annual event celebrating the town's primary industry, the growing of sugarcane and the end of the cane harvest. The event includes old fashioned sugar cane grinding, musical entertainment, exhibits, arts and crafts, and regional food.
April 18, 2010
Shannon J. Sagan, P.A. sponsored the Lake Worth Reggae Festival
Shannon J. Sagan, P.A. sponsored the Lake Worth Reggae Festival. Held along the Intracoastal at Bryant Park in Downtown Lake Worth, the widely known weekend festival drew in crowds of all ages for Caribbean food, music, and art. Having opened a second location in Downtown Lake Worth in the last few months, Mr. Sagan is enjoying involvement in community events supporting Downtown Lake Worth and surrounding areas.
April 17, 2010
Shannon J. Sagan, P.A. sponsored the Black Gold Jubilee Festival
Shannon J. Sagan, P.A. sponsored the Black Gold Jubilee Festival for the second consecutive year. The festival, in its 32 nd year, is a celebration of Belle Glade's rich 'black gold' soil. Held at the Belle Glade Marina, this year's theme was "A Harvest Celebration." Kids ran around costumed as veggies, music played, classic cars were exhibited, and there was plenty of amazing southern-style food. Shannon J. Sagan, P.A. sponsored the photography contest held by the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce and also held a raffle with all proceeds donated to The Arthur R. Marshall Foundation . "The Arthur R. Marshall Foundation has championed the restoration and preservation of the greater Everglades ecosystem through science-based outreach programs and hands-on activities to return original plant life and water flow patterns to the historic River of Grass ."
February 20, 2010
Shannon J. Sagan, P.A. sponsored the 16th Annual Downtown Lake Worth Street Painting Festival
Over 400 artists used the street as canvas and transformed downtown for the 2 day event. The sponsored spot featured a colorful cubist style Guitar painting titled "Music is a Universal Language." www.streetpaintingfestivalinc.org
January 20, 2010
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Tropical 5K
Mr. Sagan ran the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Tropical 5K Benefiting Community Partnership for the Homeless in Miami on January 20, 2010. The race began at 7:30a.m. slightly east of Watson Island on the MacArthur Causeway and headed east to Miami Beach's Alton Road, ending at South Point Park adjacent to Ocean Drive. http://www.ingmiamimarathon.com/Top_Nav/Tropical_5K/5K_Info.htm#
November 20, 2009
Pre-Thanksgiving Volunteer work helping to pass out meal packages to families in need
http://www.pbcountyfeedthehungry.org/index.html
September 26, 2009
Mr. Sagan runs his first 5K "Inaugural Lawyers Have Heart 5K Run" to raise money for the American Heart Association
Early Saturday morning the race began in beautiful downtown West Palm Beach . It started on Datura Street and headed north along scenic Flagler Drive . Participating from all around Palm Beach County were lawyers, their families, and staff. Following the race was the bigger American Heart Association's race for all of the public. Mr. Sagan's father suffered from a severe and debilitating stroke back in 2003 and was not expected to survive so when he first read about the event and opportunity to participate, it was a no brainer for him. "Although I work out regularly, running has never been my strong point so it took a lot to get to the finish line. More importantly, the night before the race I exceeded my $300 fundraising goal". Mr. Sagan is already looking forward to participating in future races to help spread the word and raise money for a good cause.
August 14, 2009
Mr. Sagan joins the Solo & Small Firm Practitioners Committee of the Palm Beach County Bar Association.
June 2, 2009
Mr. Sagan speaks at Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce, Leads to Business group
Mr. Sagan gives an educational speech to the Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce titled "Injured in an Automobile Accident; Are you SURE you are Fully Covered?". As a result of the educational seminar a new business group was formed in the Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce.
June 1, 2009
Shannon J. Sagan, P.A. celebrates 1 year anniversary
The Law Offices of Shannon J. Sagan, P.A. celebrates it's 1 year anniversary.
April 20, 2009
31st ANNUAL BLACK GOLD JUBILEE IS A BIG SUCCESS!
The staff and family members of Shannon J. Sagan, P.A. came out to participate in Belle Glade's biggest annual festival. The event featured cook offs, live music, volleyball tournaments, arts and crafts, rides, games, and lots of family fun. Shannon J. Sagan, P.A. sponsored the photography contest held by the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Sagan set up a booth to meet everyone and provide legal assistance. He also held a raffle where all of the proceeds went to Acts 2 Worship's foundation for Angelica Feliciano, the sister of our paralegal Veronica Camacho. Angelica's husband Alex passed away of brain cancer just before their baby girl Angelina was born.
April 15, 2009
Mr. SAGAN GIVES EDUCATIONAL SPEECH IN BELLE GLADE
Mr. Sagan gives an educational speech to the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce titled "Injured in an Automobile Accident; Are you SURE you are Fully Covered?"
March 14, 2009
BILLBOARD LAUNCHED IN BELLE GLADE
Shannon J. Sagan, P.A. billboard is finally up!! After many months of hard work, the firm was able to secure and design its first billboard located on South Main Street in the heart of downtown Belle Glade .
February 1, 2009
1800FLALAWYER.com MOVES INTO THE 21st CENTURY
Shannon J. Sagan, P.A. launches state of the art website at 1800flalawyer.com. The new website was developed by Castaway Marketing, Inc. an up and coming internet marketing firm located in Boca Raton, FL.
October 1, 2008
THE LAW FIRM OF SHANNON J. SAGAN OPENS OFFICE IN BOYNTON BEACH
Shannon J. Sagan, P.A. opens a consultation office in the heart of Boynton Beach . The location is close to I95 and Gateway Boulevard at 2500 Quantum Lakes Drive, Suite 203 , Boynton Beach , Florida 33426 . The office was set up for meeting clients in the eastern part of Palm Beach County and conveniently located just off of I-95.
June 1, 2008
VARNER & SAGAN, P.A. BECOMES THE LAW FIRM OF SHANNON J. SAGAN
Its official, the Law Office of Shannon J. Sagan, P.A. is established: Attorney Shannon Sagan took over the law office formerly known as Varner & Sagan, P.A., after his long time friend and legal mentor, Dewey Varner decided to begin retirement after 33 years of practicing law. Mr. Sagan said "I began working with Dewey in 1992 when I was a runner at his firm, so seeing him leave the office for the last time was sad. On the other hand, it is the start of a new chapter for myself, my firm, and my clients".