Faces Of Polo: Meet Some Of The Sport’s Top Players
With virtually every top player in the world competing at the International Polo Club this winter, Wellington will once again be the place to be for the world’s best polo action. We take a look at some of these standout stars in this year’s Faces of Polo section.
Legends Of Polo Match Honors Carlos Gracida
The Grand Champions Polo Club had been like a third home to the late legendary polo player Carlos Gracida, who split his time between his farm in Mexico and his Wellington home. In his memory, Melissa and Marc Ganzi, the owners of Grand Champions, recently renamed their Legends of Polo match in Gracida’s memory.
Family, Polo Are Key For Wellington’s Luis Escobar
Longtime polo star Luis Escobar has been a Wellington resident since the 1980s, based out of his family’s Santa Clara Polo Club. Profiled this issue, Escobar remains committed to polo, but his life also revolves around his wife and two sons.
U.S. Polo Assn. Brand Helps USPA Mark Anniversary
The United States Polo Association is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2015, and the official U.S. Polo Assn. clothing brand is helping in the celebration. Wellington Fashion features looks from the brand’s Fall/Winter “Live Authentically” campaign.
Wellington Gives: Wellington Cares Helps Seniors
Our new Wellington Gives feature is a monthly profile of a nonprofit organization serving the Wellington area. This month, we take a look at Wellington Gives, a local organization that helps seniors “age in place.”
January 2015, WELLINGTON TABLE
The legendary friendliness and hospitality of Thai culture are on display at Tub Tim Thai & Sushi Restaurant in Wellington. The popular restaurant serves up taste-tempting Asian flavors at its new location at the Village Green shopping plaza.
January 2015, WELLINGTON HOME
Wellington Home visits a five-acre estate in the exclusive Mallet Hill community. The one-of-a-kind gem has a 12-stall barn, six-car garage and plenty of room for guests, along with extras such as an art gallery,
walk-in wine cooler and screening room.
Volunteers Bring Wellington Holiday Parade To Life
On Sunday, Dec. 14, the Wellington Holiday Parade will step off from the original Wellington Mall and head down Forest Hill Blvd. toward the Wellington Community Center, just as it has for 30 years. It’s a massive undertaking brought to the community by dozens of dedicated volunteers.
Jordan Garnett Hopes To Strike It Big In Comedy
Back in April, Jordan Garnett took the leap toward pursuing what he believes is his real muse. “I’m going to be a stand-up comedian!” he told his parents. To them, it might have sounded a lot like, “I’m going to be a starving artist!”
Rescued Pup Luke Becomes An Inspiration To Others
Luke is one lucky dog. He and his siblings — just six weeks old — were abandoned on the side of a road in northern Florida. Picked up by animal control, they ended up at Big Dog Ranch Rescue, and Luke started on a journey that would eventually lead him to a Palm Beach jewelry store.