AMPHITHEATER MARKS A SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR
Joe Piconcelli, a Wellington community leader since the 1970s, is excited about his latest gig — lining up programming for the new Wellington Amphitheater. This month, the amphitheater is celebrating its first anniversary, and the new venue continues to chalk up great reviews.

WELLINGTON’S AL SALOPEK OF ‘BEE UNDERSTANDING’
The next time you’re about to swat a honeybee that has been buzzing around your head, Wellington’s Al Salopek wants you to think about this: that little guy and his millions of pals are responsible, through pollination, for approximately 30 percent of the food we eat.

MAGGIE ZELLER HONORED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
If you’re involved with nonprofits in the western communities, odds are good that you’ve worked alongside Maggie Zeller. Well-known as a community activist and business leader, Zeller was recently recognized for her efforts with the Palms West Community Foundation’s inaugural “Corporate Stiletto Award.”

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST DR. MICHAEL H. RATHJENS
Dr. Michael H. Rathjens has been in the field of clinical psychology for more than 20 years. He moved his practice to Wellington 10 years ago, and splits his work nearly evenly between children and adults.

WELLINGTON STAR: METEOROLOGIST STEPHANIE ABRAMS
All across the United States, Americans wake up and begin to plan their day with the help of Wellington native Stephanie Abrams, an on-air meteorologist for the Weather Channel. This month’s Wellington Star, Abrams can be found on the air every weekday morning from 6 to 11 a.m.

MEET MOTHER’S DAY CONTEST WINNER JOAN SELLMAN
Joan Sellman has lived a long life full of fun, adventure and love. And as the winner of Wellington The Magazine’s Mother’s Day contest, she will get to enjoy another adventure sailing away on the fun-filled cruise, courtesy of Celebration Cruise Line.

TEEN DREAMS OF A CAREER IN PARALYMPIC DRESSAGE
Wellington teen Erica Brant, who has cerebral palsy, has found freedom through riding and hopes one day to become a competitive Paralympic dressage rider. She is hoping to secure sponsorships to make her dream a reality.

THE WOMEN’S HEALTH INSTITUTE AND REJUVIA MEDSPA
Dr. Sara Bernstein offers both cosmetic procedures and obstetric/gynecological care from her office on the campus of Wellington Regional Medical Center.

WELLINGTON FASHION: FUN WITH SPRING FLOWERS
Floral prints are a fashion scene perennial. In this month’s Wellington Fashion pictorial, models Erica and Hannah spruce up floral print dresses with floral arrangements created specially by Wellington Florist.

TIM DUTTA GIVES WINGS TO WORLD-CLASS HORSES
For the past 24 years, Tim Dutta and his Dutta Corp. have been the go-to global transportation company of the world’s elite equestrians. Dutta specializes in the disciplines of show jumping, dressage, polo and eventing.