Taylor, Harris Focuses On The Needs Of Equestrians

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

Wellington Spa: Visit Rejuvia To Perfect Your Look

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

Wellington Gives: Rotarians Put Service Above Self

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

WHS Debate Program Teaches Key Life Skills

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

Mall Joins With Major Nonprofit To Fight Bullying

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

Tutoring Helps Students Make Sense Of School Work

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

Young Baseball Ace Tristan Gasset Loves The Game

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

Palm City Polo Teams Up With The Oxbridge Academy

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

Palms West Hospital Raises The Bar In Obstetrics

The new Hospitalist program at Palms West Hospital is raising the bar for obstetrics, providing the continuous presence of an obstetrician on site. “The Hospitalist is there until the patient’s physician arrives,” Director of Women’s Services Toni Ahern explained. “This is so important, especially with high-risk pregnancies.” By Deborah Welky

Dr. Bill Stechschulte Continues A Medical Tradition

36 Dr. William M. Stechschulte calls himself a product of his environment. The son of a doctor and a nurse, “Dr. Bill” grew up in Wellington. As a child, he tagged along on hospital rounds with his father, Dr. William J. Stechschulte. Today, he is upholding his family’s three generations of medical traditions. By Deborah Welky