SFRO’s TEAM APPROACH TO BREAST CANCER TREATMENT
South Florida Radiation Oncology, led by doctors Kishore Dass and Anthony Addesa, offers a unique team approach to breast cancer treatment with specialists who collaborate to develop a personalized treatment plan.

WELLINGTON STAR: MASTER GOLF PRO KEVIN PERKINS
Inspired and taught by the best, golf coach Kevin Perkins is a world-famous PGA master professional. He is the owner and founder of the Wellington-based Kevin Perkins Golf Academy and this month’s Wellington Star.

WELLINGTON TO DEDICATE NEW PATRIOT MEMORIAL
After nearly two years of planning, Wellington will dedicate its new Patriot Memorial at a weekend full of events marking the tenth anniversary of 9/11. The memorial is located between the new Wellington municipal complex and Scott’s Place playground.

MEET DOG CONTEST WINNER WILSON LONGEARS
With his kind eyes and long, drooping ears, Wilson Longears won over hearts and is the winner of Wellington The Magazine’s Cutest Dog Contest. From a life destined to be a bait dog to one of a lapdog, it is a true rags-to-riches story.

SALUTING OUR HOMETOWN MILITARY HEROS
The yellow ribbons might not be as common nowadays, but right down the street from where you live, one of your neighbors has a son or daughter in military service. This month, we tell the stories of local men and women dedicated to defending America.

YOGA STUDIO OFFRS FREE CLASSES TO AREA VETS
After serving our country, some veterans find themselves suffering from stress, anger and/or depression, often struggling as they find ways to deal with these issues. Moksha Yoga Studio in Wellington has begun offering free yoga classes through the Connected Warriors program as a way to give back to the veteran community.

WELLINGTON STAR: MISS FLORIDA USA KARINA BREZ
Miss Florida USA 2012 Karina Brez’s story is one of struggle and sacrifice. From her parents’ struggle to leave their native country for a better life to her own transformation from thrifty teen to successful businesswoman, Brez is an example of the American dream — and that’s why this Wellington woman is this month’s Wellington Star.

WEEDOO BOATS HELP CLEAN WEED-CHOKED WATERWAYS
Weedoo Boats, owned by Wellington businessman John Grimes, is a company that manufactures eco-friendly vessels that help clean lakes and canals of harmful vegetation without the use of chemicals.

TEEN TOPS ON THE SOCCER FIELD AND IN THE CLASSROOM
Wellington teenager Jessica Steen has the dedication, determination and talent to be a force on the soccer field and running track, as well as in the academic arena. With dreams of making the national women’s soccer team, she is truly one young lady to watch.

LAURA CORZO NAMED HISPANIC TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Born in Puerto Rico to Cuban parents, Elbridge Gale Elementary School teacher Laura Corzo was recently named “2011 Hispanic Teacher of the Year” by the Hispanic Human Resources Council during a banquet at the Palm Beach Airport Hilton.