NIC ROLDAN KNOWN WORLDWIDE AS A POLO AMBASSADOR
A Wellington hometown hero, Nic Roldan got his start in the sport of kings in our own backyard, growing up with the support of the local polo community. He spoke with Wellington The Magazine about his plans for the future.
RECORD-SETTING SEASON FOR WHS WRESTLING TEAM
This year’s Wellington High School wrestling team has been busy shattering school records. In the 2013-14 season that just ended, the bar was raised for future WHS wrestlers. The Wolverine wrestlers captured a number of key titles.
THE WYCLIFFE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB IS GROWING STRONG
Aim, click and done. That’s all it takes for a snapshot, a photograph, a work of art, right? Not by a long shot. The members of the Wycliffe Photography Club know better and are quick to kindly educate others about the science of photography.
JAMES LALA’S NEW USER-FRIENDLY HORSE SHOW SERIES
For years, James Lala felt as though something was missing from Wellington’s horse show offerings. This led to the creation of the new Citrus Series.
PIZZAZZ HAIR DESIGN CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Pizzazz Hair Design & Spa has grown up with the western communities, offering stylish cuts, great spa services and a friendly face to clients for nearly 40 years.
WELLINGTON HERO: LOCAL ‘WISH-GRANTER’ ANNIE RUIZ
Longtime Wellington resident Annie Ruiz enjoys her volunteer role as a ‘Wish-Granter’ for the Make-A-Wish Foundation Southern Florida.
May 2014, WELLINGTON TABLE
For more than 20 years, Don Ramon Cuban Cuisine has been offering authentic, flavorful food in a family-friendly atmosphere. Now open in the Pointe at Wellington Green, Don Ramon features classic Cuban food in a beautiful setting. Walking into Don Ramon, you’re instantly transported to old-world Cuba.
May 2014, WELLINGTON HOME
With its unique floor plan, the custom-built home of Jane and Fred Wade is warm and comfortable, yet elegant and spacious. Located in Wellington’s Polo West community, the four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home is inspired by South Africa.
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS HONORING THE STARS OF POLO
The Museum of Polo & Hall of Fame is a treasure trove of information and artifacts that detail the storied history of the sport. The museum also oversees the Polo Hall of Fame, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this season.
COMMUNITY REMEMBERS POLO ICON CARLOS GRACIDA
Remembered as an affable and well-respected man with a smile for all who crossed his path, Carlos Gracida helped change the face of polo with his speed, grace and precision on the field.