HORSES HELPING CHILDREN IN NEED
When parents choose alcohol or drugs over the responsibility of raising their children, one thing is sure — the children are going to suffer. To help heal damage caused by years of living an uncertain, and often devastating, childhood, a lucky few are recommended as recipients of the Horses Healing Hearts (HHH) program founded by Wellington resident Lizabeth Olszewski.
November 2010 WELLINGTON Table
Beef Wellington Steakhouse & Social Club offers the best in dining, drinks and dancing, all located right in the heart of Wellington. Its owners transformed the old Silver Screen Cinema location into a luxurious, relaxing environment for dinner, dancing or a night out.
November 2010 WELLINGTON AT HOME
When Peter and Judy Wiesner bought their home 13 years ago, they knew they had a diamond in the rough. Situated on two and a half acres in Wellington’s equestrian area, the home had “good bones” but needed extensive work. Much improved, the home remains a work in progress.
BEN BOYNTON: DEEP COMMUNITY ROOTS
In tough economic times, money management tops the list of priorities for individuals, families and businesses. A clear-eyed plan is needed to thrive. That’s where Ben Boynton comes in. As owner of the Wellington-based Boynton Financial Group, he has been helping residents of the western communities with their financial planning since 1997. As someone who grew up in Wellington, he has seen firsthand the impact his work has had. For these reasons, Boynton is the 10th nominee for Wellington The Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year award.
ELEGANTE POLO FEATURES TOP DESIGNERS
When it comes to polo fashion, the newly opened Elegante Polo store offers the finest items from the best designers. The store carries men’s and women’s clothing and accessories, home furnishings, décor and polo equipment made by some of the most prominent labels in the industry. The unique collection was put together by owner and CEO Robert Kiger.
YOUNG CHAMP BATTLES BACK FROM CANCER
Brian Mahecha was tooling through life like any teenager when, at age 17, a tumor was found in his left shoulder. Devastating as this news was, it was made worse by the fact that Mahecha had spent the previous three years honing his martial arts skills to a championship level. Despite warnings that he might never fight again, Mahecha has battled his way back to glory.
NEW BUILDINGS CELEBRATE THE FAITH
Spiritual faith is alive and well in the Wellington area, a fact shown by a number of new religious structures planned or recently completed. This issue, Wellington The Magazine features four such projects — two Catholic churches, a Jewish temple and a community center celebrating the Baha’i faith.
October 2010 WELLINGTON Table
For over 20 years, TooJay’s Gourmet Deli has been a staple throughout Florida, serving the best in overstuffed deli sandwiches, freshly baked breads and traditional deli favorites. Located in the Mall at Wellington Green, TooJay’s continues to offer the community a taste of those great, New York-style foods.
October 2010 WELLINGTON AT HOME
Just off the taxiway in Wellington’s Aero Club sits the home of Dennis and Theresa Kaminski. It’s stately and grand and, although the couple doesn’t hangar a plane, there are plenty of wings inside — that is, if angel wings count.
A CHAT WITH MARK LLANO OF SOURCE ONE
Mark Llano has successfully navigated careers as an investment banker, a highly decorated U.S. Marine and president and CEO of Source One Distributors, a Wellington-based company that has become one of the country’s top providers of gear to American soldiers, private industry and law enforcement agencies. He is the ninth nominee for Wellington The Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award.