Friday, July 25, 2025

Wellington

Foundation Raises The Flag At Home Of Wellington Army Veteran

By Meredith Burow An American flag that once flew over the U.S. Capitol now flutters from a knotted tree in a quiet Wellington neighborhood. To thank U.S. Army veteran Cesar Cardona for his service to the nation, the Wellington Community Foundation...

Zoning Board Supports Changes To Preserve Areas At Wellington Green

Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board met late into the night on Wednesday, Aug. 14 to discuss a proposal that would shrink preserve areas near the Mall at Wellington Green in favor of additional apartments and a restaurant. Representatives of...

Capital Projects Discussed At Wellington Budget Workshop

The preliminary budget for Wellington’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was discussed by the Wellington Village Council in a workshop session on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Proposed CIP recommendations include modifying various canal drainage systems in the Acme Improvement District, investing in...

Wellington Council OKs Budgets For Drainage, Water & Waste

The Wellington Village Council adopted its budgets and assessment rates Tuesday, Aug. 13 for the Acme Improvement District, solid waste collection, the water and wastewater utility, and other special funds. Director of Administrative & Financial Services Tanya Quickel provided a...

Wellington Green Hosts First ‘BeYOUtiful Experience’

The Wellington community was invited to a celebration of inner and outer beauty at the Mall at Wellington Green’s first “BeYOUtiful Experience” on Saturday, Aug. 10. The event took place in the Grand Court as part of the popular,...

WCF Distributes 600 Backpacks, 300 School Uniforms To Local Students

The Wellington Community Foundation recently partnered with the Village of Wellington and the local nonprofit organization Back to Basics to help Wellington students be prepared for a successful school year. Hundreds of students attended Wellington’s annual event Back to School...

New PBCHS Coach Scottie Littles Leads Strong Bronco Squad

After the departure of Palm Beach Central High School head coach Tino Ierulli to Georgia at the end of last season, the Broncos have a new head coach guiding them into the fall. Scottie Littles groomed the squad in...

Wellington Honors Boys Basketball Players

The Wellington Village Council on Tuesday, Aug. 13 presented a proclamation recognizing the Wellington Wolves Boys Basketball Team on winning the 2019 U14 Super 60 National Championship and the 2020 U15 Hoop Seen Best of the South National Championship....

Theatre Arts Productions Brings ‘Lion King Jr.’ To Life

The cast of Lion King Jr. roared across the stage at Wellington High School this month, presented by the newly formed community theater group Theatre Arts Productions (TAP). The timeless tale was told complete with colorful costumes under the...

Wellington Hosts Annual Back-To-School Bash

The Village of Wellington held its annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 27 at the Wellington Community Center, both inside and on the lawn. Backpacks, uniforms, shoes, school supplies and more were donated and given away with...

Community Comes Together To Celebrate Marine’s Promotion

By Meredith Burow Defying the muggy weather, more than three dozen people gathered at the Wellington Veterans Memorial on Thursday, Aug. 1 to witness Jonathan McLean’s promotion to his new U.S. Marine Corps rank of gunnery sergeant. While promotion ceremonies often...

Family Seeks Support After Devastating Accident

It’s hard enough living day-to-day trying to keep the balance of a growing family. But if the unexpected occurs, a family component can change in an instant. One day in May, this year, mom Katie Chandler and her teenage daughter...

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Gerwig Reflects On Her First Session In Tallahassee

First-year State Rep. Anne Gerwig (R-District 93) helped roll back one attempt by Tallahassee to dictate school start times...