Wellington Home visits a large residence in Olympia’s Cooper Village neighborhood that features a light and airy design style. Part of the high-end Palazzo Collection, the home sits on a 10,000-square-foot lot. It features five bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, offering plenty of space for family and guests. By Deborah Welky
Riding Is A Way Of Life For Future Equestrian Stars
Many young girls dream of having a pony, but for many in the equestrian world, horses and riding are a way of life. For Riley Ganzi, Farah Rizvi and Ella Bostwick, a life without horses is unimaginable. These talented young equestrians are hard-working and driven, taking aim at the top levels of their chosen sports.
Marti Hohmann Joins Her Love For Dressage & Dogs
Expert dog trainer Marti Hohmann found the perfect niche community in Wellington, where equestrians and dog lovers come together. This allows her to combine her passion for dog training with her love of dressage. She has also discovered a love for competitive dog obedience, and offers classes for dogs that must live around horses.
Posh Pet Hotel Caters To The Needs Of Pampered Pups
The new Posh Pet Hotel in West Palm Beach caters to pampered pets, offering a menu of services that puts many people-oriented hotels to shame. It’s the brainchild of Wellington resident Lincoln Baker, co-owner with his wife, Stacey. It is cage-free with more than 100 rooms, 65 TVs and a long list of extra sevices.
Forever Greyhounds Focuses On A Unique Dog Breed
When the greyhound rescue group that Kerry Friedman and Phyllis Gauger were working with disbanded, Friedman started her own nonprofit, Forever Greyhounds, and Gauger became her first volunteer. They foster dogs, educate the community about them and raise money to help transport the dogs to their new homes.
Wellington Gives: Local Nonprofit Hope 4 Mobility
This month’s Wellington Gives feature highlights Hope 4 Mobility, which provides custom equipment for people with special needs. The Wellington-based nonprofit is the brainchild of Ollie Jones IV, who created Hope 4 Mobility to help people like his disabled daughter Janae.
June 2015, WELLINGTON TABLE
Wellington Table stops by Pholicious in the Mall in at Wellington Green, which serves up tasty Vietnamese soups to health-conscious Americans. The eatery specializes in pho, a Vietnamese comfort food. This signature dish is a flavorful, tangy and savory broth with rice noodles and a choice of add-ins.
June 2015, WELLINGTON HOME
Wellington Home visits a stunning contemporary home in the exclusive Bel Aire neighborhood of Palm Beach Polo, which features five bedrooms and six baths. Remodeled in 2014 from ceiling to floor, it is located among old-growth oaks on nearly an acre of land inside one of Wellington’s most exclusive neighborhoods.
Wellington’s Jorge Labarga, Florida’s Chief Justice
You may remember him as Circuit Court Judge Jorge Labarga, a key player in the disputed 2000 presidential election. Today, the longtime Wellington resident is Chief Justice Jorge Labarga, appointed to oversee the Florida Supreme Court.
Judge Howard Coates: From The Council To The Court
Former Wellington Councilman Howard Coates’ transition from attorney to judge is going pretty well, although there has been a steep learning curve. Coates was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Palm Beach County 15th Judicial Circuit Court bench by Gov. Rick Scott in December.