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Wellington Zoners Postpone Discussion Of Winding Trails

Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board met Wednesday, Sept. 14, but the majority of agenda items were postponed to the board’s October meeting — including consideration of the proposed Winding Trails equestrian estate community on the unused Wanderers Club...

Bertha Faleck Celebrates Her Centennial Birthday

One hundred years ago, Bertha Faleck came into this world. The vivacious, spunky and independent centenarian recently celebrated her milestone birthday with her family in Wellington. Faleck was born Sept. 7, 1916, delivered by a midwife in her mother’s home...

Wellington Remembers Victims Of 9/11

The Wellington Village Council hosted a remembrance ceremony to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks on Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Wellington Patriot Memorial. During the ceremony, council members made remarks and laid a wreath at the memorial....

Wellington Budget Gets Preliminary OK

The Wellington Village Council conducted its first public hearing Tuesday on its 2016-17 budget of $89.5 million, which is roughly $4 million above the current budget. The ad valorem tax rate is down 0.01 to 2.44 mills, the lowest since...

Fall Runway Fashion Show At Suri West

Bunny Pata of Suri West and the Women of the Wellington Chamber presented their Fall Runway Fashion Show on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Suri West in Wellington. The fashion show featured clothes from Kathy’s Kloset, Posch Boutique, La Casa...

Wellington Ed Board Hears School Grant Requests

The newly re-organized Wellington Education Committee reviewed 2016-17 Keely Spinelli grant applications on Tuesday and heard presentations from representatives of 11 village schools. Marcia Hayden, newly reappointed as chair of the committee, welcomed John Webber, Francine Nelson, Shelly Albright and...

Equestrian Panel OKs Horse Estates On Unused Golf Course Land

Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee attracted a crowd of about 40 residents on Wednesday for a hearing that ended with the committee’s approval of amendments allowing the proposed Winding Trails development on the old Wanderers Club executive golf course. The applicant...

Village Staff Reviewing Planned Changes To IPC

Big changes are in store for the International Polo Club Palm Beach, which was purchased earlier this year by Wellington Equestrian Partners. A site plan amendment application was submitted in late July for the 248-acre property located along the west...

A New Addition At Panther Ridge

Panther Ridge Conservation Center held a fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 2 at World of Beer in Wellington. Meeka, a 9-week-old panther cub made an appearance for photos with people who made a donation. There was also a 50/50 raffle....

Wellington Voters Claim Right To Fill Vacancies By Election

Wellington’s referendum question asking to change the way the council fills vacancies from an appointment process to a public vote carried overwhelmingly on Tuesday. The question, which changes the village’s charter, carried 83.01 percent (4,838 votes) to 16.99 percent (990...

Health Department Expert Warns Chamber About Dangers Of Zika

Dr. Robert Parkes, chief medical director and epidemiologist from the Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County was the guest speaker at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon Wednesday, Aug. 24 at the Wanderers Club. Parkes provided chamber members with...

With Accreditation, Business Is Blooming At Wellington Florist

By Brianne Simone Longtime local business Wellington Florist, founded by Melinda and Dean Varvarigos, recently received a special honor when Melinda was accredited by the American Institute for Floral Designers. “It’s an exclusive certification,” explained J.P. Varvarigos, current owner of Wellington...

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Rotary Celebrates RPB Milestone At Tribute Dinner

The Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club held its annual Tribute Dinner on Saturday, June 14 at the Royal Palm...