SHAPIRO-PERTNOY COMPANIES RETURN TO THEIR ROOTS
More than 30 years after the firm’s founding in Wellington, the Shapiro-Pertnoy Companies — a two-generation blending of builders and developers — continue to provide an unmatched standard of service, excellence and value.

DER-DAU: BOOTS MADE THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY
Exclusive styles made just the way you want them are what Der-Dau Custom Made Boots & Shoes has been providing clients for more than 50 years. The company operates a seasonal boutique at Wellington’s horse show grounds.

THE VISIONARY EYE OF BARON SIAMANTO LEVON
Baron Siamanto Levon studied to be a doctor in his native Armenia. He earned his degree but never practiced. Instead, the recent Wellington arrival became a visionary fashion designer specializing in extremist haute couture.

SPEND A NIGHT ON THE TOWN AT A WELLINGTON HOTSPOT
In Wellington, dressing up and putting on your glam was once reserved for Sunday Polo, but more and more often, locals are finding a reason to step out in fashion to enjoy the community’s thriving social scene.

WELLINGTON WOMAN: B&G CLUBS CEO MARY O’CONNOR
Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County CEO Mary O’Connor, this month’s nominee for our Woman of the Year Award, uses her own happy childhood experiences as a guide for services and programs her organization provides.

GREAT CHARITY CHALLENGE RETURNS TO PBIEC FEB. 17
Dozens of local charities will have the chance to win their share of $1.5 million as world-class and amateur riders compete as part of the Great Charity Challenge on Friday, Feb. 17 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

NORDIC LIGHTS’ EIRIN & LENE BRUHEIM RIDING AT WEF
The Winter Equestrian Festival is the destination for riders seeking the best competition. That’s why Eirin and Lene Bruheim of Nordic Lights Farm have made Wellington their home this season as they climb the ranks in the sport they love.

ALL EYES ON OLYMPIC SELECTION TRIALS IN WELLINGTON
All eyes will be on Wellington next month as top American show jumpers compete to represent their country in the 2012 Olympic Games in London. To be conducted at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, the official Olympic Games Selection Trials will take place March 21-24 at the Winter Equestrian Festival.

CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY WITH A ROMANTIC ESCAPE
On Tuesday, Feb. 14, couples around the world will be wishing one another a happy Valentine’s Day. Do something different this year and book a special couple’s getaway or mini-retreat. Need ideas? We’ve got them.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY SHOPPING AT KOBOSKO’S CROSSING
Kobosko’s Crossing is a one-of-a-kind Wellington shopping plaza. Once a farmer’s market owned and operated by Andy Kobosko and his family, it has since grown into one of the area’s most unique shopping centers.