It was the regal sport of fox hunting that first brought Ken Adams and his wife Arle to Wellington in the 1970s, and from that beginning, Adams put his indelible stamp on the young community. By Julie Unger
Well-known as one of the “equestrian capitals of the world,” Our Wellington is so much more. This month, Wellington The Magazine takes readers on a field trip through our amazing community. There are so many places to visit and enjoy — including some you might not know existed. Peruse this month’s special Our Wellington feature section, and discover a few new places to visit. By Paul Gaba
The trunks are packed, the trailers loaded and equestrians from all over the world are ready to begin their journeys back to the winter equestrian mecca of Wellington. No matter where their travels led this summer, there was one company that was with them, every step of the way — Taylor, Harris Insurance Services (THIS). By Kendall Bierer
Rejuvia Medspa combines the relaxing atmosphere of a spa with specialized services, procedures and products that are often conducted in a medical office. In this way, it brings clients the best of both worlds. After all, Medical Director Dr. Sara Bernstein wouldn’t have her spa any other way. By Julie Unger
Nine years ago, the Wellington Rotary Club inaugurated its groundbreaking Wellington Peace Initiative, and now, Rotary clubs across the country are following its lead. This year, the club will hold its observance Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Wellington Rotary Peace Park. It’s just one of many Rotary projects designed to better the community. By Deborah Welky
Debate students at Wellington High School did their community proud this year, racking up many state and national awards. Yet debate coach Paul Gaba knows that what they’ve achieved is worth far more than honors, ribbons and trophies. By Deborah Welky
More than 282,000 students are attacked in secondary schools each month — and more face digital or psychological bullying. With so many youth affected by bullying, the Mall at Wellington Green has teamed up with Stomp Out Bullying, a national anti-bullying organization, to make life better for bullying victims in the Wellington area. By Julie Unger
Education today seems much more complicated. An alphabet soup of standardized tests have been joined by an alphabet soup of courses and curriculum. Colleges are raising the bar for admittance, and students need to be more focused on their post-secondary careers. However, the tutoring industry is there to help. By Paul Gaba
Tristan Gasset of Wellington is not your typical 12-year-old. He’s a hard-throwing pitcher with a deep love of baseball. Gasset was recently recognized by the United States Specialty Sports Association as one of the top young players in the nation, chosen out of thousands of youth baseball players. By Paul Gaba
It’s rare that a high school student can sign up for polo as a physical education class, much less learn to ride a polo pony and swing a mallet under the tutelage of a polo master. But that opportunity awaits Oxbridge Academy students this fall thanks to the Palm City Polo Club. By Aemilia Phillips