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Wellington Education Panel OKs 2024-25 School Grants

Wellington students head back to school with more than $400,000 in village grants on the way for tutoring and extra help, as one national publication cites education among the reasons it ranks Wellington as the best place for families...

Wellington Hosts ‘Back To School Party In The Park’

The Village of Wellington hosted its annual Back to School Party in the Park on Friday, Aug. 2 at the Wellington Amphitheater. The event was sponsored by the Christopher Aguirre Memorial Foundation and included plenty of games and fun...

WCF ‘Back To School Teacher Appreciation Luncheon’ A Success

The Wellington Community Foundation hosted its inaugural “Back to School Teacher Appreciation Luncheon” on Thursday, Aug. 1, honoring the dedication and hard work of local educators. The event, held in collaboration with Chick-Fil-A, welcomed teachers from New Horizons Elementary School...

Trent Frazier Shares Basketball Knowledge With Area Youngsters

For the second year in a row, former Wellington High School basketball great Trent Frazier — who led the Wolverines to the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 8A state championship — hosted the one-day Trent Frazier Basketball Camp...

Library Garden Bring Together Margate Neighbors

On Sunday, July 21, Elizabeth Mariaca hosted a community event for Wellington’s Margate Place neighborhood to continue her efforts to bring local neighbors together. Mariaca unveiled her new Little Free Library in her newly expanded butterfly garden, dedicated to the...

PBSO Captain Urges Wellington Residents To Lock Vehicles, Homes

Vehicle thefts stand out among crimes that increased in Wellington in 2023, and one statistic points to a key reason why, the Wellington Village Council heard at a meeting Tuesday, July 16. In 62 percent of 61 vehicle thefts analyzed,...

Wellington Board Reviews Land Use And Zoning For Newly Annexed Property

Wellington has begun setting the table for development of the village’s first annexation north of Southern Blvd., splitting a 258-acre parcel known as the Sluggett Property and Entrada Acres into commercial and residential zones of roughly similar sizes. Meeting Wednesday,...

American Legion Post 390 Officer Installation

American Legion Post 390 in Wellington held its annual Installation of Officers on Wednesday, July 10 at the Wellington Community Center. Outgoing Commander John Shwiner was thanked for his service, while incoming Commander Laz Sed was sworn in. Other...

Wellington’s Tax Rate Unchanged, But Costs Rising Slightly

A Wellington resident with a $450,000 homesteaded property can expect to pay about $33 more in municipal taxes next year due to rising property values, even if the village’s property-tax rates stay the same in the budget for fiscal...

Wellington Named To List Of 50 Best Places To Live For Families

The Village of Wellington announced this week that it has once again been recognized as one of Fortune magazine’s 50 Best Places to Live for Families in 2024, coming in at No. 36. This prestigious list highlights communities across the...

Young Wellington Athlete Kate Costello Excels At Both Baseball And Softball

Wellington resident Kate Costello doesn’t have to choose between playing baseball or fast-pitch softball. Instead, she is playing both sports — and she can use her A2000 fielder’s glove from Wilson in both sports, as well. Costello, 12, is currently...

College Swimmer Philip Moldovanu Loves His Time In The Pool

Philip Moldovanu, a rising senior collegiate swimmer at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., has a passion for swimming, and it’s clearly apparent when you speak with him. “I love swimming,” said Moldovanu, a 2021 graduate of Wellington High School,...

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Murder Mystery Brings Intrigue To Wellington Green

The Village of Wellington collaborated with the Mall at Wellington Green on Saturday, July 19 for a summertime murder...