Official Guide to Wellington 2019

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WELCOME to Our Paradise

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Wellington is a community of beautifully kept neighborhoods located along tree- and hedge-lined boulevards that serve as a village welcome mat to visitors and new residents alike. In a county metropolis of more than 1 million people, Wellington is an oasis where leisurely activities for families are a collective community pursuit. With over 58,000 residents, Wellington is one of the fastest-growing communities in Palm Beach County. But while the village grows, it follows strict growth management practices, which protect its unique quality of life.

Wellington’s central county location makes it easy to get to virtually all of the favorite tourist destinations, local hot spots and worldclass beaches. In addition, the very best of the best schools are right here in Wellington. Wellington is the international capital of the world for equestrians, adding to the excitement and allure of living here. If you are looking for a thriving community with the very best to offer to businesses and families alike, look no further—Wellington is here, just waiting to meet you!

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CONTENTS

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Guide to Wellington 2019 Messages From Our Community Leaders

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Chamber of Commerce Information

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Chamber Leadership

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President’s Circle

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Special Chamber Events

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Government

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Business & Industry

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Facts & Figures

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Numbers to Know

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Media & Communications

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Newcomer Information

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Houses of Worship

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Education

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Recreation & Tourism

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Membership Directory

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Buyer’s Guide for Services & Products

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Index to Advertisers

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WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 12161 Ken Adams Way, Suite 183 Wellington, FL 33414 (561) 792-6525 www.wellingtonchamber.com Michela Green Executive Director michela@wellingtonchamber.com

Passport Publications & Media Corporation 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 1550 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 615-3900, ext. 19 www.passportpublications.com Publisher Robert S.C. Kirschner | President/Publisher Editorial John Thomason | Group Editor Richard Westlund | Business Editor Art & Design Angelo LoPresti | Art Director Advertising Janice Waterman | National Advertising Manager Richard Wolff | Advertising Director Simone Desiderio | Senior Advertising Manager Administration Alexandra H.C. Kirschner | Marketing Director Scott Anderson | Contract Administrator

A free copy of the 2019 Guide to Wellington may be picked up at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, 12230 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 183, Wellington, FL 33414, (561) 792-6525, or by obtaining a relocation package via U.S. Mail, by sending $15, or $17 if you are requesting the package be sent to the Midwest or West Coast, made payable to the Chamber of Commerce.

The 2019 Guide to Wellington is published by Passport Publications & Media Corporation, with offices located at 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 1550, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, (561) 615-3900, for the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Listed content descriptions for members of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce were provided and approved by each active Chamber member. The publisher and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Chamber of Commerce and Passport Publications. Š 2019 Passport Publications & Media Corporation

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Please allow me to personally welcome you to Wellington and to our Chamber of Commerce. We are a boutique chamber comprised of the best of the best professionals doing business in Wellington. Our mission statement reads as follows: “The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Village of Wellington so that its residents and all areas of its business community shall prosper. All necessary means of promotion shall be provided, and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, civic, commercial, cultural, industrial, security and educational interests of the Village.”

Our Chamber is active in business and community endeavors, and our committees work tirelessly to uphold our mission as well as work closely with our members to provide relevant and up-to-the-minute training and information contributing to their success in our Village.

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is here to showcase what makes Wellington unique from surrounding communities. Our Chamber works tirelessly to bring a competitive advantage to Wellington merchants. We are an extremely active Chamber offering, monthly luncheons featuring keynote speakers focused on issues most pertinent to Wellington, our business community and state and national issues affecting us all. Our after-hours events are unique and well attended. From speed networking to muti-generational think tanks to pet adoption events and working with our local children, the Chamber is always looking for new ways to keep our members engaged and interested.

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce has taken a leadership role in bringing the diversity of our Village to current residents and businesses as well as the thousands of calls we

get each year from potential additions to our community, whether they be commercial or residential.

We have everything to offer right here in Wellington, from beautiful single-family homes and townhomes to majestic estates and equestrian farms. In addition, airplane enthusiasts can land their small planes on a private runway near their homes in our Aero Club community!

Wellington is an equestrian community and lays claim to outstanding equestrian programs, activities and events, and is known as the Winter Equestrian Capital, as well as the Polo Capital, of the World.

Our medical community is a thriving industry, and the Chamber boasts a full spectrum of medical facilities and professionals as well as the most highly regarded award-winning hospitals and medical facilities.

Education is a top priority for families moving to Wellington, and our schools have a reputation for their high level of excellence and “A” ratings. In addition, our parks and recreation facilities are state-of-the-art, outstanding venues providing activities for all ages through numerous parks and sports programs. Even as we grow, we continue to cultivate a hometown atmosphere.

So whether you are coming to visit or to live, we at the Chamber offer our sincerest welcome. We hope you enjoy this informative Guide to Wellington, and we encourage you to patronize our Chamber members when you shop or do business in Wellington. Please stop by or give us a call for additional information, or you can visit us at www.wellingtonchamber.com. We care about the community and your business. We will promote your business to the very best of our expertise and strive to maintain the integrity of the Wellington area now and for years to come.

Sincerely,

Executive Director WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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I am privileged and proud to serve as the 2018-2019 President of the Wellington Chamber. Our Board of Directors and President’s Circle members include the very finest members of the business community.

The Wellington Chamber exists to focus on what makes Wellington unique from surrounding communities. We emphasize what makes Wellington stand out from other communities in order bring a competitive advantage to Wellington merchants.

Our name says it clearly – we are the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.

We are Wellington. If it affects Wellington, we’re here to support our members in their pursuits. Our laser focus is on protecting, preserving, and promoting Wellington’s economic prosperity. Your prosperity.

The core economic foundation of Wellington is the international equestrian industry. Wellington is home to world

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class competition in the equestrian industry in all disciplines – from hunter/jumper to dressage and polo.

In addition to being home to the top equestrian competition in the world, Wellington is also a medical hub with three major hospitals along with a world-renowned Children’s Medical Center. Chamber leaders have been instrumental in promoting the Medical Arts District. Because of these efforts, many of South Florida’s top doctors, surgeons and specialists have offices in Wellington.

With a long tradition of being the leading force for economic development, we are also proud of our historical achievements and intend to expand our role to lead the way in our community's most innovative initiatives.

Thank you for visiting the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for additional information.

Sincerely,

Roxanne Stein President 2018-2019

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The Wellington Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1996, one year after the Village of Wellington itself. It was founded by a group of local business professionals.

Our current President is Roxanne Stein.

The Wellington Chamber was formed to focus on what makes Wellington unique from surrounding communities by emphasizing the differences, to bring a competitive advantage to Wellington merchants, and to protect those differences for all residents.

In fact, it was a return to the idea that chambers of commerce best serve their communities when they are local and when they do not try to be all things to all people. It was also felt that local chambers must look to the betterment of their communities in all facets of community life and not just the business aspect of the communities. The following mission statement embodies these two thoughts: “The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Village of Wellington so that its residents and all areas of its business community shall prosper. All necessary means of promotion shall be provided, and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, civic, commercial, cultural, industrial, security and educational interests of the village.�

Our Board of Directors is comprised of top businessmen and women who wholeheartedly give their time and resources to make the Chamber a more vibrant, successful and positively recognized community-based agency.

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ABOUT OUR CHAMBER

of the goals within the mission statement. For many, the year actually starts in December with our biggest event of the year, Winterfest with Vanilla Ice! More than 10,000 Wellington residents and visitors alike attended to see local celebrity musical sensation, philanthropist and Emmy-nominated DIY Network television star Vanilla Ice perform. Several local dignitaries kick off the time-honored event featuring the beautiful sounds of local performing artists as well as Wellington Chamber vendors and exhibitors.

Winterfest gives way to the coming of the New Year and the height of the “season.” Newcomers will notice the increase of out-of-state license plates and excitement of the equestrian and polo seasons. Thousands of people strong, the equestrians and polo professionals are back, and the Wellington Chamber welcomes them in the name of our local merchants.

February hosts our 5K Run. More than 400 runners came out in 2018 for this event presented by New Sound Church.

2019 promises to double the number of runners, as well as herald the announcement of an exciting new venue and theme.

In March each year, in conjunction with our Board Installation and Presidential appointment, the Wellington Chamber recognizes and awards leaders in the community. The Chamber has honored local leaders and trailblazers such as Rob Van Winkle, aka Vanilla Ice, “ Vanilla Ice” as well as our very own “Outstanding Citizen of the Year,” local newswoman and community leader Roxanne Stein. The Outstanding Citizen of the Year award is carefully chosen and awarded to a Wellington resident who displays outstanding service to the community and its residents by making Wellington a fantastic place to work, live and play!

Equestrian Sport Productions LLC and FPL presented our 15th Annual FLAVORS event in April. This event attracts 1,500-plus attendees! FLAVORS of Wellington brings together the best of the best Wellington Chamber restaurants, catering venues and wholesale and gourmet markets as well as country clubs and wineries, who showcase their busi-

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nesses, products, menus and exceptional service professionals. Each year our attendees enjoy an evening of dining and live music.

Our committees have been on the cutting edge of new and innovative ideas in generating economic growth and change in our community. We have fought for changes in the hours businesses can operate in Wellington, helped to bring about change to the local sign ordinances, supported the concept of the Medical Arts District and have voiced opposition to those things that would hinder the continued use of the Global Dressage Arena. We have sponsored health and wellness expos, and continue the search to find the highest and best use for the K-Park property on State Road 7. We have sponsored numerous candidate forums and debates in order to keep our members better informed on the issues which affect their businesses.

The Women of Wellington (WOW) was designed specifically for our local businesswomen to provide opportunities for women-to-women networking. This committee of exceptional ladies has recently kicked off the “30 Women 30 Nights” philanthropic endeavor, which selects a different local nonprofit each month and works with it on special events and projects as well as to bring exposure to the organization.

The Wellington Chamber also offers many opportunities for local merchants and professionals to network and showcase their businesses. These are not just ribbon-cuttings but true community networking events where one can come and meet our Board of Directors, Ambassadors, your neighbor or maybe your next customer. They are innovative, exciting and effective!

Our monthly luncheons have gained notoriety in the community as innovative, interactive NOT TO MISS events. Each month promises a new and “in the news” high-profile speaker addressing topics of paramount interest to our members and to the community.

Our President’s Circle Membership is comprised of top prominent local business leaders, community leaders and entrepreneurs. This trustee level of the Chamber grows every year and is a perfect opportunity to maintain a highly visible profile in the community.

We are proud to offer our AWARD WINNING Official Guide to Wellington, which the Chamber publishes annually.

People call the Wellington Chamber first because they recognize it by the name! They want the “local” chamber, and they get it with us! Come on by. You’ll be glad you did. “WE ARE WELLINGTON.”

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CHAMBER COMMITTEES AMBASSADORIAL COMMITTEE

CHAIRMEN 2018-2019 Stuart Hack and Jack Rosen MISSION The host committee of the Chamber Ribbon Cuttings and Events, the Ambassadors strive to serve and retain member businesses in the Chamber of Commerce for the development of a stronger Chamber, stronger community and more vibrant business climate.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Polo 5K Dash and Bash

MISSION To champion Wellington’s unique lifestyle by working toward future economic expansion, renovation and equestrian tourism that will complement, enhance and maintain our distinctive standard of living.

EQUESTRIAN COMMITTEE

CHAIR 2018-2019 Victor Connor MISSION To increase economic and social interaction between the Wellington equestrian community, the Wellington business community and Wellington residents overall through leadership, advocacy and education. The Equestrian Committee is comprised of a diverse group of dynamic individuals who have experience in various equestrian disciplines, lifestyle-related businesses and nonprofit organizations. The activities of the committee have a significant impact to both Chamber members and the equestrian community in Wellington.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE

WinterFest

CHAIRWOMAN 2018-2019 Lisa Banionis MISSION To inform and educate the community while promoting the health and wellness professionals who are members of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. This committee is a resource for Chamber members regarding health, wellness, spiritual and safety issues as it pertains to quality-of-life matters in Wellington. This committee plans and implements our annual 5K Run as well as showcases local health and wellness establishments with their #FOLLOWFITTRIPS initiative!

SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSONS 2018-2019 Eric H. Light, P.A. Cindy Beckles MISSION To provide educational opportunities and workshops, technical assistance and think-tank roundtables to small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to locate, expand and maintain their businesses in Wellington. To give such organizations expertise through speakers bureaus, workshops and networking events. To develop a business networking group within the Chamber membership that helps members cross-sell products that will improve sales growth and reduce expenses.

WOMEN OF THE WELLINGTON CHAMBER

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CHAIRWOMEN 2018-2019 Jennifer Hernandez MISSION The purpose of the Women of the Wellington Chamber (WOW) is to further develop the “women helping women” concept by bringing new and exciting business opportunities and connections to female Chamber members. Philanthropic endeavors (30 women 30 nights), special events and relevant learning workshops occur monthly and are ongoing.

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CHAMBER LEADERSHIP

2018-2019 Chamber Officers & Directors

President 2018-2019 Roxanne Stein

2019-2020 President Elect Treasurer 2018-2019 Stuart Hack, EA Hack Tax and Accounting Services LLC

Vice-President 2018-2019 Lisa Banionis Florida Interventional Pain Management, LLC Palm Beach Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine

Secretary 2018-2019 Kathryn Walton Palms West Hospital

2018-2019 Board of Directors

Chamber Ambassadors Stuart Hack CHAIRPERSON Jack Rosen CHAIRPERSON

Dermot MacMahon, P.A. Chamber Counsel

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Tymon Cook Derek Diaz Louis Eisenberg Jennifer Hernandez Daryl Lyon Henry N. Mosley, Jr. Holly Pridgen Arlene Smith Kathleen Williams

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Armand Exterminating, Inc. / Armand Professional Services, Inc. was founded by Scott, Mary, and Michael Armand, in late 2005, after they spent over 20 years in the pest control industry working for two of the most well known pest control firms in Palm Beach County.

Scott was born in New Jersey and moved to Palm Beach County with his family while still in high school. He started in the pest control industry in 1983 with Palm Beach Exterminating, and held various positions in service, sales, and management until 1989. He was then offered a position with Hulett Environmental Services as the Operations Manager of the firm and given the task of growing the small regional business. Over the next 15 years, he became the General Manager and was the driving force in the growth and expansion of the company. During his tenure, his responsibilities included the daily operation of the business, sales, marketing, finance, advertising and acquisitions. In early 2004, Scott left to pursue other interests, and after consulting for other service industries in the Palm Beach area, Scott and his wife, Mary, decided to return to the pest control business.

Mary was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and has been a resident of Florida for 35 years. She has held various management positions in retail and customer service industries, including working for both Palm Beach Exterminating and

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Hulett Environmental Services, where she and Scott first met.

Mary now oversees the customer service division, advertising, and marketing. They have five children, ranging in age from 35 to 20, and four grandchildren. Scott and Mary are longtime residents of Royal Palm Beach, and are very involved in local community activities, such as Palms West Chamber of Commerce, Wellington Chamber of Commerce, Wellington Rotary, and the Wellington Women’s club.

The Armand family began their business as a pest control company under the name Armand Exterminating, Inc., but after satisfied customers began to request additional services, they expanded operations to include many other services. Under the name Armand Professional Services, Inc., they now specialize in landscape design and installation, complete landscape maintenance, rock, sod, and mulch installations, rock walls, water features, and landscape lighting, in addition to pest control, lawn care and fertilization, once a year fire ant control, flea/tick treatments, rodent control and wild animal trapping.

PETER BARTUSKA Peter was born in Camden, NJ but calls Boca Raton, FL his hometown. He has been married to his wife, Terri, since 1988. Terri is originally from Knoxville, TN but has always “felt led” to the beach. She is a Pediatric Nurse and they have three children Taylor (Reformed University Fellowship Intern at Georgia Southern), Andrew (working in Duke University lab after graduation), and Shelby (University of Alabama).

Peter received his BA in Christian Education/Psychology

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from Taylor University, and his M.Div. from Westminster Theological Seminary and Reformed Theological Seminary. Peter has been working in pastoral ministry since 1990 - Youth Minister at Howell Branch Fellowship in Winter Park, FL from 1990-1992, Church Planting Intern at Spanish River Presbyterian Church from 1992-1993, started a church and pastored that same church in Danville, Kentucky from 1993 to 2005, Pastor of Treasure Coast Presbyterian Church from 2006-2010, and Stated Clerk of Gulfstream Presbytery from 2006 until 2014.

Peter is an avid runner, water lover, sometimes golfer, always reader, and loves to simply connect with people. Terri is also an avid runner, water lover, and gifted wife and mom.

Keep up with Peter on Christ Community’s, website www.cccpalmbeach.com.

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PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE MARK BELLISSIMO Mark Bellissimo serves as the Managing Partner of the Wellington Equestrian Partners, LLC, Tryon Equestrian Partners, LLC, International Equestrian Group, LLC, and Colorado Equestrian Partners, LLC, which are responsible for the operation and management of Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, International Polo Club Palm Beach, The Wanderers Club in Wellington, FL, Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) and Tryon Resort in Mill Spring, NC, as well as The Colorado Horse Park in Parker, CO. Bellissimo also manages the iconic Rolex Central Park Horse Show, hosted annually in New York City. Originally hailing from Weston, MA, Bellissimo is most well-known for his collaboration with a select group of partners to invest more than $500 million into the equestrian industry, highlighted by the development and economical refurbishment

of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, which hosts two of the world’s largest and longest-running horse shows, the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF).

Led by Bellissimo’s vision to continue the expansion of equestrian sport in South Florida, the Wellington Equestrian Partners acquired the International Polo Club Palm Beach in 2016, one of the most prestigious polo venues in the world. In 2018 Bellissimo and Tryon Equestrian Partners, LLC hosted the largest multi-discipline equestrian world championship, welcoming the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 to TIEC, showcasing the globe’s top equestrian athletes for two weeks of elite competition. In 2013, Bellissimo purchased The Chronicle of the Horse, one of the most historic equestrian magazines produced in the United State. The Chronicle of the Horse’s website COTH.com is the world’s most active nonracing equestrian website, with over 10 million unique visitors per year. Bellissimo received his BA from Middlebury College in Middlebury, VT, and earned his MBA at Harvard Business School in Cambridge, MA.

CARRIE COMBES I joined Edward Jones in 2014 as a financial advisor in Wellington, FL and continue to serve investors across the country. I began my career in the financial services industry in 2002, focusing on retirement and estate considerations. I became a limited partner with Edward Jones in 2018. I am a graduate of the University of Illinois where I earned a BS (1998) in International, Consumer and Resource Economics and an MS (2001) in Agricultural Economics. In 2015, I was awarded the CFP® certification. The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. awards CFP® certification to individuals who meet the board’s requirements for professionalism in financial

services. I have served Edward Jones through numerous leadership roles, such as a hiring team leader and mentor. I currently serve as the Culture of Compliance Leader for more than 40 branch teams on the east coast of Florida. My husband Paul and I have one son, George. We are originally from Central Illinois and relocated to Florida in 2012. I am a President's Circle member of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and the Palm Beach Four Arts Society Contemporaries. Along with branch office administrator Margaret Morrissette, our branch offers over 30 years of combined experience, and we are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of service possible. We strive to provide highly personalized service. All aspects of our business are aligned to help us better understand and meet our clients' unique goals and needs. Margaret and I look forward to serving you and your family.

ALEC L. DOMB Alexander L. Domb is presently a shareholder in The Law Office of Alexander L. Domb, P.A., a law firm specializing in commercial litigation with an emphasis on real estate matters, including real estate transactions and wills and trusts, for over 32 years.

In addition to practicing law, Alec is a member of the Palms West Hospital Board of Trustees, and is a former president

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of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Alec attended the University of Miami undergraduate school of Business Administration and graduated with a degree in Finance. He also attended the Nova Southeastern School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor. He is presently a member of The Florida Bar, and the Palm Beach County Bar Association. He also maintains a Florida Real Estate Brokers License.

Alec has been married to the former Melody Shernoff for almost 32 years. Melody is a registered nurse and owner of jewelry design firm, Melody Creates. They reside in Wellington, Florida.

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MICHAEL FERREIRA Michael Ferreira is currently the president and executive producer of ChukkerTV. He has been featured in the Palm Beach Post and the Wellington magazine, in addition to several technology, software and digital media journals and websites.

In January 2014, the entrepreneur founded ChukkerTV, which has already become the leader in polo broadcasting.

The independent media company produces content for the internet and television, operates instant replay and develops state-of-the art technology.

In addition, Ferreira implemented a system where umpires can hold an iPad device, watch the game in real time and ask to return to any part of the game without interrupting any ongoing challenges or live broadcasts.

At 19, Ferreira sold his first tech idea, a YouTube-like platform for bands to upload their music. Shortly after that, he

pioneered live streaming technology and has created a following among leading tech companies.

One of his primary objectives, Ferreira said, is to bring polo to the masses through ChukkerTV. His technology has given the U.S. Polo Association, the sport’s national governing body, the chance to use instant replay to help improve the sport and officiating during the current high-goal polo season in Wellington.

Ferreira was the 2017/2018 Wellington Chamber of Commerce President and Executive Board Member. He resides in Wellington with his wife and three children.

MELISSA GANZI Melissa Ganzi grew up in Philadelphia, riding horses and competing in equestrian events where she was an accomplished horsewoman in dressage, show jumping and crosscountry.

One of the nation’s top woman polo players, she plays professionally with and against men and is team captain of Flexjet, based at Wellington’s Grand Champions Club, which she and her husband, Marc, also a top amateur player, own and maintain year-round.

Ganzi was elected the USPA (sport’s national governing body) Florida Circuit Governor, the first woman to be named to the prestigious position in the southeast United States.

Additionally, she is president and top fund-raiser for the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame Board of Directors and Secretary of the Polo Training Foundation. And, she is currently one of only two women to play full-time high goal polo at International Polo Club, which attracts most of the top

players in Wellington.

Ganzi graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. She has a master’s degree in family therapy from Hahnemann University Medical School, now part of Drexel University College of Medicine. The wife, mother, athlete, businesswoman and philanthropist’s proudest moments are sharing her passion with her children Riley, a senior at St. Andrew’s High School, and Grant, a sophomore at Lynn University. Both play polo and hope to carry on the family tradition as third-generation players.

Ganzi hopes to continue to promote polo at the international and national level, particularly in her community, and leave a lasting legacy in Wellington and the sport.

STUART HACK Stuart received both a bachelor's in Mathematics and a master’s in Accounting from the State University of New York at Albany where he also served as one of the play-by-play voices for Albany State Great Dane football and basketball. He is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents and the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents.

Stuart is currently on the board of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce as both its Treasurer and President-Elect. In addition he is a co-chair of the Ambassador Committee. He has been a head coach for Wellington Rec Softball and Soccer as well as serving as a voting member of the Wellington High School Student Advisory Council.

A Wellington resident since 2005, Stuart lives with his wife of almost 26 years, Diann, and their children Leah and Corey. In his spare time this lifelong New York Mets fan watches most sports, likes to walk and in 2015 performed two standup comedy shows at the West Palm Beach Improv.

He is also the host of Sports Talk Radio – Hack Attack on Sports, airing weekly Mondays at 6PM on the WEI Network.

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PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE JOHNNY MEIER In February 2008, Johnny Meier and his wife Meroe founded My Community Pharmacy with the dream of providing extraordinary patient care in their new hometown. They have succeeded in growing the pharmacy, and in October 2010, the business moved from Kobosko’s Crossing to the Whole Foods Plaza to accommodate the increasing volume of patients. Meier has strived to be an active member of the Wellington community. He has been a supporter of local charities such as Hugs and Kisses and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He was invited to serve as the event chair of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Wellington in 2013, during which he helped raise approximately $40,000. He once again led the Wellington branch in 2014. A member of the American Legion, Meier was active duty in the Air Force and finished up his AF career as a reservist.

He is a Past President (2015-2016) and an active member of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce as well as the Golf Tournament Chairperson. Meier is always willing to support the local community.

STEPHANIE MITRIONE Florida Power & Light Company External Affairs Manager Stephanie Mitrione is responsible for the communities of Northern and Western Palm Beach County, as well as Okeechobee County. Mitrione joined FPL, which is the largest rate-regulated electric utility in Florida, in April 2009. During her time at FPL, she has managed the company’s sponsorships and led home energy and electrical safety makeovers and nonprofit energy makeover events all over the state. Originally part of the company’s marketing group, she promoted the company’s energy efficiency and electric vehicles programs, managed trade shows and guided key customer communications. Mitrione also led high-profile events for FPL, including the dedication of the world’s first solar-thermal hybrid power plant, which included participation

by Gov. Rick Scott and garnered national media attention.

Prior to joining FPL, Mitrione worked at WPBF-TV 25 and the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce.

Mitrione has always been actively engaged in her community.

Currently, she serves on the Steering Council for the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business group and the Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation Board. In addition, she is on the Quantum House Advisory Council, and she has been a member of the Steering Committee for the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival for nine years. She was named runner-up for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2012 Woman of the Year campaign, raising more than $23,000, and she is an active campaign candidate mentor. Mitrione is also a member of the Leadership Palm Beach County Class of 2015.

Mitrione earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College. She’s a Palm Beach County native and resides in Palm Beach Gardens.

HENRY N. MOSLEY, JR. Henry is an Army veteran with extensive training as a mechanic.

An injury ended his career as a diesel mechanic after 20 years of service. However, Henry rebounded as an entrepreneur. Henry launched HNM Menswear LLC to solve many of his personal struggles to find fashionable clothing to suit his needs. Opening in Winter Haven, FL in August 2013, HNM Menswear had a great beginning. The store was received well by the community but was closed in October 2014 due to Henry’s wife Tonja receiving an opportunity to work as CFO for Good

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Samaritan Medical Center, bringing them closer to home.

Henry and Tonja are both graduates of Glades Central High School in Belle Glade, FL. Moving to Wellington gave them an opportunity to reside and raise their young family near relatives. Upon relocating to Wellington, Henry began to seek a new location for HNM Menswear. With personal savings and the help of Paragon Foundation, Henry is the proud owner and operator of the Tyler Brooke Clothing Boutique located at 9192 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL. Henry is a minister in his local church and is very active in the community, serving on committees for the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce. Henry and his wife have three children and have been married for 19 years.

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MICHAEL J. PIKE Attorney Mike Pike “Pike” AV Preeminent® Rated attorney and the Managing Partner of Pike & Lustig, LLP. Before opening his own law firm, Pike spent several years practicing law as an associate and partner at some of Florida’s most prestigious firms.

He has been practicing law for more than 13 years. Pike has secured numerous verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients within the areas of personal injury, auto accidents, highway accidents, wrongful death, insurance litigation, business litigation, sexual battery & assault and RICO. Pike is a state and federal court practitioner, having handled several cases in the United States District Courts involving complex business disputes.

Pike is a former clerk of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and has also worked with the State Attorney’s Office. He is admitted to practice in Florida and U.S. District Courts – Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. Pike received his bachelor’s degree from the

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, and J.D. with honors from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law. In addition to serving as president of the Law School’s prestigious trial team, he coauthored an article titled, “Cyber Gossip or Securities Fraud: Some First Amendment Guidance in Drawing the Line,” which had the distinct privilege of being published in www.wallstreetlawyer.com.

He is a member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, the Florida Justice Association and is a past president of the Palm Beach County Justice Association. Pike has received numerous accolades and awards including “Top Up and Comer” by the South Florida Legal Guide, “Up & Comers” by South Florida Business Journal; “Legal Elite” by Florida Trend magazine; a “Rising Star” and “Super Lawyer”

by Super Lawyers magazine; and a “Person On The Move” numerous times by both the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Palm Beach Post. Pike is also very active within the community and involved with numerous organizations, including service as a board member of SOS Children’s Village. He is also an avid fisherman and a member of Florida’s CrossFit and Jiu Jitsu communities.

DAWN QUARANTA Dawn Quaranta is the Vice President of Palm Beach Operations at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. She is responsible for all operations for the hospital’s newest Pediatric Specialty Center opening in Wellington in January of 2019.

Prior to her role in Palm Beach Operations, Dawn was the Director of Business Development and Physician Relations for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. With more than 14 years of service with the Memorial Healthcare System, Dawn has experience in government relations, business development and hospital administration.

TIFFANY RODRIGUEZ Tiffany Rodriguez is originally from Steubenville, OH and is one of eight Children. Tiffany moved to Florida in 2001.

Tiffany Rodriguez has been with Coast to Coast Pharmacy for over 17 years. She began as a Customer Service Manager and worked her way through the ranks to become the General Manager. Coast to Coast Pharmacy, Inc. specializes in concierge services directly to the client and now has expanded business to include health living CBD oils for horse, rider and all other fourlegged family members.

As a proud member of the Woman of Wellington (WOW) through the Wellington Chamber and the Wellington Rotary Club, Tiffany enjoys volunteering her time. Tiffany is a past Executive Board Member and Health and Wellness Committee Chairwoman.

Tiffany has two children, Alyssandra 12, and Vincent, 9. Aly is an avid equestrian, and Vinnie never seems to leave the baseball field.

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PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE JESS R. SANTAMARIA After completing his MBA from the Wharton Graduate Business School and working with IBM in Philadelphia, Jess Santamaria and family in 1974 decided to come to our western communities, when Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, The Acreage and Loxahatchee Groves had a combined population of less than 4,000 residents.

Jess and his wife Victoria were a young couple with three very young children, who needed normal services closer to home. A few years later, Jess started planning the first neighborhood commercial development at the northeast corner of Southern Boulevard and Royal Palm Beach Boulevard. In 1981, Jess brought the first supermarket, the first major drug store, the first medical center (doctors and dentist), the first bank, the first gasoline station, the first McDonald’s, etc. Business was not easy as Jess had to survive the three economic recessions from 1974 through 1993, and the most recent (2006-2011).

Together with the economic difficulties came opportunities.

Working 80 hours a week, Jess and his wife Victoria have converted the three projects into major successes – the Royal Inn now has 166 suites and rooms; Saratoga Pines and Lakes has 660 homes and the “Original Wellington Mall” is now very successful. Jess also has built more than 3,000 homes in Wellington, the Acreage, Loxahatchee and Royal Palm Beach and several other smaller commercial developments.

Jess has been heavily involved in many public and civic activities since his arrival in 1974, among them: Palm Beach County Commissioner (2006-2014); Palms West Hospital, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (1986-1992); Wellington Regional Medical Center Board of Governors (2002-present); Palms West Chamber of Commerce, President (2000-2001); My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Scholarship Foundation (Founder); My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Charitable Trust (Founder); Citizens for Open Government (Co-Founder); Crestwood Performing Arts League (Co-Founder).

Today, after 45 years in our western communities, Jess continues all his business, civic and community activities together with his wife, Victoria and eldest son, Chris, who is an attorney.

MICHAEL STONE Born and raised in Ireland, Stone is president of Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP), the management company that runs the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, the largest, longestrunning horse show in the world. He was an International Jumping Rider for Ireland and has been manager of the Irish Olympic Team in Atlanta as well as the World Equestrian Games in The Hague.

On a national level, as well as jumping, he has ridden eventing and dressage and was secretary general of the Equestrian Federation of Ireland for 10 years. He served as managing director of his family’s horse feed business for five years before joining the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) in 1997 as its development officer. In 1998, he became FEI’s assistant secretary general, and in 2003 he was appointed to the new position of FEI sports director. In 2006 he became FEI secretary general and resigned in 2007 to join ESP. He is a keen tennis player and golfer and plays off a handicap of 16. He has also played soccer and rugby. Other interests include the cinema, cooking and travel.

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WINTERFEST WITH VANILLA ICE 2017 A SMASHING SUCCESS The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce another smashing success! WinterFest with Vanilla Ice 2017, combined with the Vanilla Ice Block Party, hosted over 10,000 people to this hometown music and holiday festival.

Presented by The Wellington Chamber of Commerce, The Village of Wellington, Chukker TV and Grand Champions Polo Club, The Royal Inn and The Original Wellington Mall, Palms West Hospital and the Children’s Hospital at Palms West as well as Floridian Community Bank, Arden, Wellington Regional Medical Center, PYRA Promotions/PYRA 360, Phys Ed Gear, The Wellness Experience, Schumacher Automotive Group, The Kevin, Virginia & Jason Show and 97.9 WRMF. The event provided a lineup of holiday performances, phenomenal food vendors, boutique shopping, snowglobe photo booth, red carpet walk, Santa, a food and wine private backstage event, Little Smiles Toy Drive, business and service vendors, The Beach Buffalo and Mix Masters Lounge and Blizzard Beach.

Local celebrity musical sensation, philanthropist and DIY Network television star (Emmy Award nominated) Vanilla Ice performed his iconic celebrated musical hits to an overflowing crowd.

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WinterFest 2017

Winterfest is the most anticipated holiday event of the season. The exceptional hard work and dedication of sponsors, vendors and the professionals at the Village of Wellington made this event a success.

The Chamber wishes to thank our sponsors and vendors, without who we could not host such a spectacular event.

HOST VENUE The Village of Wellington TITLE SPONSORS Grand Champions Polo Club and CHUKKER TV The Royal Inn and The Original Wellington Mall BLIZZARD BEACH SPONSOR Palms West Hospital and the Children’s Hospital at Palms West DRONE SPONSOR Floridian Community Bank TRANSPORTATION SPONSOR/ SHUTTLE AMBASSADOR SPONSOR Wellington Regional Medical Center ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS PYRA Promotions/PYRA 360 Phys Ed Gear The Wellness Experience PHOTO BOOTH SPONSORS Arden Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital MEDIA SPONSORS CHUKKER TV The Kevin, Virginia & Jason Show 97.9 WRMF LUXURY AUTO SPONSOR Schumacher Automotive Group

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SPECIAL EVENTS

WinterFest 2017

Our exceptional vendors and exhibitors were 9 Round, Annexo Coffee And Bites , Arden, Art Cellar, Bahama Bucks, BJ Events LLC, Bolay Wellington, Camel Life Inc, Candace Ferreira, Carnahan Concessions, Chappys Food Cart, Childrens Hospital at Palms West, Christ Community Church, Christies Critters Foundation, Chukker TV, CJR Fine Arts & Frame, Dale Schwetz, Don Suenos Tequila, Envera Systems, Fetch My Vet, Florida Sugar Cane League, Florida Title Resources Corp, Floridian Community Bank, Frydaddy, HNM Menswear, Hurricane Grill And Wings, Ideal Family Practice, Joe Dimaggio Photo Booth, Kona Ice Of Palm Beach, The Kevin, Virginia & Jason Show, Little Smiles, Max Health Chiropractic, Palm Beach County Animal Care And Control.

Palm Beach Health Center , Palms West Hospital, Perfect Smile Dentistry, Polo West Bar & Grille, Principled Chiropractic, Pyra/Pyra 360, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Sammy’s Suite Hair & Makeup. Sarah Spiritual, Schumacher Automotive Group, Shullman Orthodontics, Sterling Waves Jewelry, Teds Take Out, The Beach Buffalo, The Mixed Bag, The Original Wellington Mall, The Quaye At Wellington Luxury Rentals, The Wellness Experience, Title Boxing Club, Upper Echelon Academy, Wellington National Golf Club, Wellington Regional Medical Center And World Global Network.

Thank you to your Backstage Sponsor Party Vendors: the exceptional establishments of Ruths Chris Steakhouse, Hurricane Grill & Wings- Wellington, The Art Cellar, Wellington National Golf Club, Polo West Bar & Grill, Don Suenos Tequila.

If you have not yet visited these establishments or utilized their catering services we strongly encourage you to do so!!!

Our performers could not have been more phenomenal!

The talents of our local superstars are amazing. If you have not heard or seen of the following please make it a point to check them out. They are exquisite each in their own….

Thank you to our Master of Ceremonies Wes Kain, Performers Michaela Paige, Nicky Greed, Alex Shaw, Aliyah Pike, Alyssa Marie Coon, Bethany Welsh, Binks Forest Elementary Choir, Dimitri Theros, Jade Evori Master, Jordan Welsh, Latillia Jackson, Matthew Stone, NRG Dance Studios, Palm Beach Mako Cheerleaders, Precision Dance Conservatory, Sarah Spiritual, Solid Gold Twirlers, Tom Blake and Vell P.

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This event could not be possible without the exceptional volunteers from Wellington Community High School, Ms. Clawson’s National Honor Society Students, Palm Beach Central, American Heritage, Wellington Landings Middle School, Polo Park Middle School, Palm Beach Central High School Key Club, The Kings Academy, and Bak Middle School of the Arts.

A very special thank you to The Wellington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors as well as Former Mayor Darell Bowen and our own Roxanne Stein who kicked off our 2017 event.

Our local superstar and philanthropist Vanilla Ice astounds us each year. His spirit of giving and dedication to our community is outstanding. His efforts and those of his team make this event possible. Each is to be commended and thanked for their generosity and for giving back to Wellington. The Chamber is grateful to have the privilege of working with them!

FLAVORS 2018

An Evening of ....Dinner By the Bite AMAZING Food, Wine, Craft Liquor & Specialty Vendors Boutique Shopping LIVE MUSIC and Dancing- STEREOTOMY Wellington Regional Medical Center Photo Booth and Social Media Sharing Station Liquid Sky Laser Complimentary Valet Celebrity Chefs/Judging A million thank you’s to those behind the scenes who made this happen! Without them, this event could not and would not be the huge success we celebrate each year. A very special thank you to our 2018 Board of Directors, Roxanne Stein, Lisa Banionis, Stuart Hack, Dermot Mac Mahon, Kathryn Walton and Kevin Shapiro. A huge thank you to our logistics team of Tymon Cook, Andrea Rodney, Laraine Green, Lisa Banionis, Ryan Banionis, Stuart Hack, Kathleen Williams, Arlene Smith, Erin Williams, Henry Mosley, Daryl Lyon and Jane Springer. Thank you to the spectacular volunteers and future community leaders of Wellington High School, Palm Beach Central High School and Suncoast Academy.

And certainly not least, the Chamber has the honor each year to work with the experts at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. This group of professionals execute this event down to the second. Flavors happens without fail each year because of them and our gratitude goes beyond words.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to Mark Bellissimo, Vaneli Alvarez, Patti Miele, Ashely Erwine and “Tony” as well as the dozens of amazing professionals on their team who make this all come together. You are the true definition of community and we are honored to have this opportunity each year to partner on this spectacular event.

Thank you to Roxanne Stein and WPTV Newschannel 5 for our live pre-event showcase segment as well as The Town Crier and Wellington the Magazine, LOCALDINES.com, and

our amazing vendors in their support in the promotion of Flavors. With their consideration, many residents learned of our event and attended as a result of their efforts.

CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS of FLAVORS 2018 Best In Show–Taste — Cholo Soy Cocina Best In Show–Display — Big Mama’s House of Sweets Best In Show–Plate — Polo Bar & Grill Best In Show–Dessert — Bolay People’s Choice — Romeo’s Italian Cuisine EXHIBITORS Art Cellar Wellington Barber’s Gift Baskets Big Mamas House of Sweets Bolay Cholo Soy Cocina Code Rum Corks+Forks Catering Costco Wholesale CYCLEBAR Wellington Devi Masala Spice Blends Don Suenos Tequila Exotic Vapes Polo Bar and Grill PRP Wine International Romeo’s Italian Cuisine Starbucks Coffee Stonewood Grill and Tavern The Wanderer’s Club Trader Joe’s Village Gourmet Cheese Shoppe Wellington National Golf Club Wellington Regional Café Wellington Trace Tavern White Horse Catering

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SPECIAL EVENTS 5K Polo Dash and Bash

Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen Time Warp 2016 Champion Chef Don Kruse – International Polo Club Palm Beach Chef Warren “ Butch” Lee – Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Mayor Anne Gerwig – Mayor Of Wellington Sophia Eccleston – FPL Daniel Lustig – Pike& Lustig, LLP. Roxanne Stein – Wellington Chamber President SEE YOU in 2019 for our 16th ANNUAL FLAVORS CELEBRATION

5K POLO DASH AND BASH The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is delighted to celebrate the huge success of our 5k Polo Dash and Bash!

Our two top runners taking home the OVERALL Male and Female Trophies were Colby Zebarth (just 12 years old) and Brittland Hughes.

Medals were presented to Gold, Silver and Bronze winners in each age division.

The Chamber wishes to thank our sponsors, without whom we could not host such a spectacular event.

SPECIALTY VENDORS AND SPONSOR EXHIBITS Arden Casino Games for Fun CJR Fine Arts and Frame Art Gallery Coast to Coast Pharmacy, Inc. CYCLEBAR WELLINGTON Tyler Brooke Wellington Regional Photo Booth and Social Media Sharing Station If you have not visited any of these establishments in the past please make it a point to stop in and try them out!

Each one offers a unique flair, and why go anywhere else when we have so many exceptional choices right here! Plus you will be supporting our local economy!

2018 SPONSORS Palm Beach International Equestrian Center FPL Coast to Coast Pharmacy Pike & Lustig, LLP CYCLEBAR Wellington Wellington Regional Medical Center Florida Community Bank 2018 CELEBRITY JUDGES Chef Clay Carnes – Chairman and Cholo Soy Cocina Proprietor

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VENUE HOST SPONSOR – The Ganzi Family, Grand Champions Polo Club and CHUKKER TV CHAIRWOMAN – Lisa Banionis TITLE SPONSOR – NewSound Church PONIES PATIO – Palms West Hospital and the Children’s Hospital at Palms West TROLLEY SPONSOR – Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital WATER BOTTLE SPONSOR – CYCLEBAR SWAG BAG SPONSOR – Arden A very special thank you our Chairwoman Lisa Banionis for her leadership, energy and dedication as well as Pastor Josh Mauney for his exceptional video series promoting this event.

The success of this event was celebrated due to the hard work and dedication from our on-site logistics team including Mike Ferreira, Roxanne Stein, Maureen Gross, Stuart Hack, Kathryn Walton, Arlene Smith, Andrea Rodney, Erin Williams and Amanda Millman as well as the exceptional student volunteers from Wellington Community High School and Palm Beach Central High School. Thank you to our Celebrity Emcee Roxanne Stein, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Councilman Michael Napoleone and Councilwoman Tanya Siskind.

Thank you to Title Boxing, Royal Palm Beach for our preevent Warm-Up and especially Jenn Cohen and Dr. Max Cohen for the MaxHealth Mini Dash.

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Beach Buffalo and Mix Masters Lounge, 9 Round- Wellington Trace and The Art Cellar Wellington.

MegaDJ’s was a huge crowd pleaser and provided incredible entertainment for our runners and spectators. The Art Cellar Wellington provided face painting and finish line mimosas!

The Chamber salutes all our runners, exhibitors and sponsors and volunteers for making their contribution to Wellington’s unique lifestyle, its economy and this spectacular event! And to each of you for attending… for being part of this event and for being a part of our community. We look forward to seeing you all next year!

BIRDIES AND BREWS

2nd Annual GOLF TOURNEY held October 21 at the Wanderer’s Club.

Thank you to our Chairman Johnny Meier who brings enthusiasm and greatness to all of our events! Thank you to Jeff Fraim, Whitney Garcia and the professionals at the Wanderer’s Club as well as Matt Donovan and “Mom”!

CONGRATULATIONS 2017 1st Place Winning Foursome Chris Cole, Joyce Cole, Herman Cole and Don Wright

Longest Drive- Steve Allen Closest to the Pin- Jeff Tucklaper Most Honest Team John Goodfellow, Dave Williams, Gary McLean and Ed Petrowski Cannon Closest to the Pin Lynn O’Connor Luis Espinal Putting Contest Winner Javier Alonso 2017 SPONSORS Around the World Sponsor – Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille Beverage Cart Sponsor – PharmaCanna and Community Clinic Swag Bag Sponsor – PYRA and PYRA 360 Luncheon Sponsor – My Community Pharmacy Putting Green Sponsor – Dale W. Grimm & Co., P.A. Photo Sponsor – Christ Community Church Trophy Sponsor – Wellington National Golf Club Breakfast Sponsor – Croissanterie Hospitality Sponsor – Wellington Trace Tavern Marketing and Media Sponsor – Golf Today

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Wellington’s founders possessed a unique vision: a vision of a planned community nestled between the Palm Beaches to the East and Lake Okeechobee to the West.

That vision has come to fruition, and the Village of Wellington now offers residents an appealing combination of small town and city life.

Despite the many wonderful benefits available to Wellington residents, we still face many challenges. Slow housing markets, struggling small businesses and the everrising cost of fuel all present their own unique problems for

our residents. However, just as the first residents of Wellington looked to their local government for aid, we continue to look to our community leaders for answers to make sound decisions that will serve us in the future.

Wellington’s local government works tirelessly to address these issues and to ensure that residents’ needs and challenges are acknowledged and addressed. As members of the community themselves, our government officials take the responsibility of effective and efficient governance of the village quite seriously.

GOVERNMENT CONTACTS

Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd.

Wellington, FL 33414 (561) 791-4000 www.wellingtonfl.gov Wellington Council Mayor: Anne Gerwig Vice Mayor: John T. McGovern Council Members: Councilman Michael J. Napoleone Councilman Michael Drahos Councilwoman Tanya Siskind Village Manager: Paul Schofield Palm Beach County Main Governmental Center 301 N. Olive Ave. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 355-2030 www.pbcgov.com County Administrator: Verdenia C. Baker Palm Beach County Constitutional Officers Chief Judge: Krista Marx Clerk and Comptroller: Sharon R. Bock

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Property Appraiser: Dorothy Jacks Public Defender: Carey Haughwout Sheriff: Ric L. Bradshaw State Attorney: Dave Aronberg Supervisor of Elections: Susan Bucher Tax Collector: Anne M. Gannon Board of County Commissioners (561) 355-2001 District 1: Hal Valeche District 2: Gregg Weiss District 3: Dave Kerner District 4: Robert Weinroth District 5: Mary Lou Berger District 6: Melissa McKinlay District 7: Mack Bernard, Mayor Florida State Government Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation Office: (561) 355-2406 The Capitol 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 (850) 488-7146 www.flgov.com Citizens Services Hotline (850) 488-7146 Governor: Ron DeSantis

(term begins January 2019) Lt. Governor: Carlos Lopez-Cantera Secretary of State: Ken Detzner Attorney General: Ashley Moody (term begins January 2019) Chief Financial Officer: Jimmy Patronis(term begins January 2019) Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Nikki Fried Commissioner of Education: Pam Stewart Florida State Senate District 29: Kevin J. Rader 5301 N. Federal Highway, Suite 135 Boca Raton, FL 33487 (561) 443-8170 District 30: Bobby Powell 2715 N. Australian Ave., Suite 105 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 650-6880 Florida State House of Representatives District 86: Matt Willhite 2240 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 102 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (561) 682-0156

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Wellington offers attractive opportunities for virtually all types of businesses, says Michela Green, executive director, Wellington Chamber of Commerce. “Our Chamber focuses on bringing a competitive advantage to Wellington merchants, and to protect those differences for all residents. In fact, it was a return to the idea that chambers of commerce best serve their communities when they are local and when they do not try to be all things to all people. It was also felt that local chambers must look to the betterment of their communities in all facets of community life and not just the business aspect of the communities.

“We at the Chamber are proud to support our members and strengthen our very special unique, diverse and innovative community,” Green adds.

Small businesses are finding their way to the Wellington community and discovering that with all the numerous amenities and services available in the area, it is a perfect mix for their new businesses to thrive.

With approximately 400-plus members, the Wellington Chamber offers a yearround program of special events, business growth learning workshops and networking opportunities.

Many Wellington companies are leaders in the county’s dynamic aviation, life sciences, medical and financial service industries. Other businesses cater to the needs of Wellington’s 55,000-plus residents, including retailers, restaurants and equestrianbased companies. Thanks to Wellington’s central location in the heart of Palm Beach

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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

County, area businesses enjoy easy access to South Florida’s major roadways, international airports and seaports.

Wellington real estate offers fabulous and diverse inventory choices as well as an A-rated school system, great public and semi-private golf courses, two great hospitals less than a mile in either direction … all this and just minutes from downtown West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach International Airport, and not to mention the best beaches in the state!

AN ACTIVE CHAMBER Today, the Chamber is working closely with area leaders to enhance Wellington’s attractiveness to employers in the service, health care, retail, manufacturing and distribution sectors. The Wellington Chamber continues to promote sustainable economic development. The Chamber believes in bringing more jobs to the Village, which will reduce regional transportation costs as well as create additional revenue for city services, making Wellington a better place to live.

In addition, the Chamber is strengthening the hospitality sector by promoting the region’s unique equestrian resources as well as staging special events. Our equestrian and polo venues attract some of the world’s finest players as well as national and international personalities, celebrities and dignitaries.

AWARD-WINNING HEALTH CARE Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 158-bed community hospital conveniently located at the intersection of Forest Hill Boulevard and State Road 7/441 in Wellington.

Since opening its doors more than 30 years ago, Wellington Regional has kept pace with the growing medical needs of our community. It has invested in developing advanced and comprehensive health care services—from neonatal intensive care to wound care and hyperbaric medi-

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cine to some of the most advanced technologies in cancer treatments available today.

The Alan B. Miller Pavilion is a three-story 103,000square-foot structure attached to the north face of the hospital, transforming it into a flourishing, 233-bed medical complex. A towering achievement in innovative health care design, the Pavilion distinguishes Wellington Regional from every other hospital in the region. By incorporating the latest breakthroughs in technology, the hospital is increasing staff efficiency, fostering patient engagement, augmenting the healing process and improving the overall patient experience.

Wellington Regional recognizes that the patient experience extends beyond the patient. Thoughtful spaces, complimentary Wi-Fi service and upgraded dining selections also provide a pleasant experience for family and friends. Also new are an expanded, state-of-the-art pharmacy and two eightbed ICU step-down units to provide support for existing medical-surgical services. Additional space is reserved for the expansion of specialty programs, including orthopedics, cardiology, neurosurgery and oncology.

A Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit cares for the smallest of newborns with the widest range of newborn conditions. Wellington Regional’s new emergency department, ER at Westlake, is a freestanding emergency department currently under construction at 16600 Persimmon Boulevard at the intersection of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. It is on track to open in early January 2019, and will be staffed 24/7 with an ER physician and appropriate ancillary staff capable of treating general emergency cases from cuts and bruises to heart attacks and strokes, with the ability to airlift patients to the main hospital if needed.

In addition to providing high-quality health care, the hospital promotes overall community wellness through free preventive health screenings, educational lectures and support groups.

Through an unmatched commitment to patient care, continued dedication by physicians, staff and auxiliary, and an ongoing investment by its parent company, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, Wellington Regional Medical Center is proud of the services it provides and looks forward to fulfilling the needs of the community in the years ahead.

Palms West Hospital has provided health care excellence since 1986 and is a thriving, comprehensive, acute-care community hospital that provides a full complement of both adult and pediatric specialty services including: EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Palms West Hospital offers 24-hour emergency services with specially trained physicians, nurses and support staff equipped to handle adult and pediatric needs. At Palms West Hospital, sick and injured children receive emergency medical treatment in a completely separate, child-focused environment. It is the only hospital within the western communities with a dedicated pediatric emergency department and the support of a full continuum of pediatric care with The

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Children’s Hospital at Palms West. Why wait longer? When seconds count, depend on us. Our focus on enhancing quality care and improving ER processes has allowed us to reduce our wait times to below the national average.

PEDIATRIC CARE The Children’s Hospital at Palms West offers a full complement of health care services, including a separate childfriendly emergency department, pediatric intensive care, pediatric sedation for radiology studies, pediatric surgery and pediatric oncology. Our pediatric medical staff includes more than 40 sub-specialists in pediatric cardiology, ENT, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurosurgery, pulmonology and urology. Palms West Hospital is the only hospital in the western communities with a dedicated pediatric department and specialists including nurses, respiratory therapists, child life specialists and clinical dietitians.

MATERNITY The New Life Center is a state-of-the-art obstetrics unit that provides the warmth and comforting care you desire with the birth of your baby. Our private birthing and mother-baby suites create a comforting and secure environment and are furnished with the latest technology and equipment. Your care, and your baby’s birth, will be guided by a knowledgeable and caring staff of medical professionals that include certified labor nurses, board-certified obstetricians and neonatologists, certified neonatal nurses, anesthesiologists skilled in labor and delivery, a childbirth educator and a lactation consultant. We help to navigate through the delicate process of labor and delivery and put your mind at ease with a highly skilled clinical staff that will remain with you through this remarkable journey to the birth of your child. Our certified childbirth educators offer a variety of programs and classes to prepare the entire family for the birth of a new baby, including childbirth preparation, pediatric CPR, breast feeding, sibling classes and infant care. As the first in Palm Beach County to offer 24/7 obstetrics with a certified obstetrician in-house, Palms West provides our patients with the peace of mind for continuity of care.

ORTHOPEDICS Our dedication to orthopedic care is exemplified by our team of highly trained surgeons, who are experts in the treatment of every bone and joint in the human body. The Orthopedic Center at Palms West Hospital utilizes less invasive joint replacement techniques using stronger, more durable materials. Patients benefit from a multidisciplinary approach involving advanced physical therapy techniques, smarter pain management and shortened recovery times. We also offer preoperative education classes to address any questions or concerns about the surgical process and recovery.

ROBOTIC SURGERY We are fortunate to have two da Vinci® Si Robotic Systems. Our program includes gynecological, urological and general surgery robotic-assisted procedures. Major surgeries can be performed through the smallest of incisions with the da Vinci® Surgical System. It is an effective, minimally invasive alternative to both open surgery and laparoscopy.

Compared to more traditional procedures, robotic-assisted surgeries result in reduced recovery times, less risk of infection, less blood loss and reduced trauma to the body.

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Pediatric Specialty Center is coming to Wellington in February 2019. Trusted by South Florida families for more than 25 years, their highlyspecialized physicians and team provide high-quality, patientand family-centered care in a warm, child-friendly setting.

Specialities to be offered include: Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery/ENT, Pediatric General Surgery, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Pediatric Pulmonology and more. They will also have Pediatric Imaging (MRI and Ultrasound), a Pediatric Outpatient Surgery Center and Pediatric Rehabilitation Services.

CARDIOLOGY SERVICES Palms West Hospital is committed to providing our patients with the best heart care treatment available. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, we ensure that patients who come to the hospital complaining of chest pain or discomfort are given the immediate treatment necessary to avoid as much heart damage as possible. The cardiology program at Palms West Hospital brings together the collaborative efforts and experience of highly skilled physician specialists, nurses, technologists and other cardiovascular health professionals. Our cardiac care services encompass a full range of diagnostic modalities and interventional procedures.

Our team of specialists combines its expertise and knowledge to provide the latest scientific advantages in their respective fields.

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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS RESOURCES BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU 4411 Beacon Circle, Suite 4 West Palm Beach 33407 (561) 842-1918 • bbb.org BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD 310 Evernia St. West Palm Beach 33401 (561) 835-1008 • bdb.org CAREERSOURCE PALM BEACH COUNTY 3400 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach 33406 (561) 340-1060 careersourcepbc.com DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE WEST PALM BEACH SERVICE CENTER 2468 Metrocentre Blvd.

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LAND USE (IN SQ. MILES)

Land Area ..................................................................45.25 Residential ..................................................................24.50 Recreation ....................................................................1.20 Commercial ..................................................................3.90 WATERWAYS: Canals ....................................................................89 miles Lake ....................................................................553 acres ROADWAYS (MILES): Paved ............................................................................323 Unpaved Lanes ................................................................53 Bike/ Pedestrian Paths ..................................................228 Bridle Paths (public)..........................................................68 PARK FACILITIES Neighborhood Parks ........................................................24 Community Parks & Memorials ........................................10 Average High/Low in January ................................74°/56°F Average High/Low in July ....................................90°F/75°F Average Annual Temp. ..................................................75°F Average Annual Precipitation ................................53 inches Average Annual Rain Days ............................................134

AVERAGE LABOR STATISTICS

(Palm Beach County) Labor Force ............................................................694,060 Employment............................................................636,646 Unemployment..........................................................57,106

POPULATION (WELLINGTON)

2000 ........................................................................38,216 2006 ........................................................................55,564 2009 ........................................................................55,010 2015 ........................................................................ 59,727 2018 ........................................................................56,508 2019 (projected) ........................................................62,774

HOUSING TENURE

Own ..........................................................................76.5% Rent ..........................................................................23.5% Total Housing Units ..................................................24,529 Average Household Size ..............................................2.39 Average Family Size ......................................................2.97

RACIAL COMPOSITION

Caucasian & other ........................................................80% Hispanic or Latino ........................................................5.8% African American ......................................................10.4 % Asian............................................................................3.8% Median Household Income......................................$83,270 Average Household Size ..............................................2.99 Median Age ..................................................................41.3

EMPLOYMENT

BY INDUSTRY SECTORS

Agriculture ..................................................................6,495 Construction ............................................................46,046 Manufacturing ..........................................................28,006 Wholesale trade ........................................................16,508 Retail trade................................................................83,460 Transportation, warehousing and utilities ..................23,993 Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing ....51,546 Professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services ............................96,415 Education, health and social services ......................131,586 Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodations and food services ....................................................77,800 Public administration ................................................22,452

ECONOMICS

Assessed Taxable Property Value 2017/2018 ........................................................$7.9 Billion Wellington Property Taxes 2017/2018 ................................$118.5 Million @ 2.43 mills Total Fiscal Year 2018 Budget ........................$110,500,000

Source: United States Census, American Fact Finder 2018 American Community Survey; wellingtonfl.gov

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NUMBERS TO KNOW Important Numbers

All Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 PBC Division of Emergency Management . . . . . . 712-6400 Poison Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-1222

Non-Emergency Numbers

Fire County Fire Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 616-7000 Wellington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 616-7000 Acreage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 616-7000 Greenacres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 642-2146 Loxahatchee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 616-7000 Royal Palm Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 616-7000 Police Sheriff’s Department - Wellington . . . . . . . . . . . . . 688-5447 Crime Stoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 458-TIPS Florida Highway Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357-4000 Acreage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 688-3400 Loxahatchee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 688-3400 Royal Palm Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 904-8219 Hospitals Bethesda Hospital East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 737-7733 Palms West Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 798-3300 Wellington Regional Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . 798-8500 Community Numbers Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 753-2484 Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 791-4003 Parks & Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 791-4005 Planning, Zoning & Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 753-2430 Utility Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 791-4000 Village of Wellington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 791-4000 Wastewater Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 791-4037 Government Numbers Animal Care & Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233-1200 Auto Tag Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-2622 Business Tax Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-2264 Clerk & Comptroller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-2996 County Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-2712 County Commissioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-2001 County Courthouses Central (West Palm Beach). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-2996 Glades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (863) 946-6000 North County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624-6650 South County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274-1400 County Governmental Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-3623 County Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 840-4500 Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission . 625-5122 Gun Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 681-2530 Internal Revenue Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 829-3676 Marriage Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-2986 Parks & Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 966-6600 Passports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-1586 Post Office (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 275-8777 Property Appraiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-3230 Public Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-2754 School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434-8000 Social Security Administration . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 772-1213 State Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-7100 Supervisor of Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-6200 U.S. Coast Guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 844-4470

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Veterans Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-4761 Voter Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-6200 Citizen Services 211 Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Alcoholics Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 655-5700 Better Business Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 842-1918 Consumer Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712-6600 Florida Abuse Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 962-2873 Lawyer Referral Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 687-3266 Legal Aid Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 655-8944 S.C.O.R.E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 833-1672 Time, Date and Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-3801 Libraries Wellington Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 790-6070 City of Greenacres Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . 641-9100 Royal Palm Beach Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . 790-6030

Utilities

Cable Comcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 266-2278 Dish Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 825-2557 Direct TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 777-2454 Electric Florida Power & Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 697-8000 Gas Florida Public Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 427-7712 Water & Sewer Wellington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 791-4010 Sanitation Wellington Public Works Solid Waste . . . . . . . . . . 791-4000 Trash Disposal Solid Waste Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 697-2700 Telephone AT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 757-6500 Verizon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 790-0124

Need More Answers?

Wellington Chamber of Commerce 12161 Ken Adams Way, Suite 183 Wellington, FL 33414 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 792-6525 www.wellingtonchamber.com Cultural Council of Palm Beach County 601 Lake Ave. Lake Worth, FL 33460 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471-2901 www.palmbeachculture.com Discover The Palm Beaches 2195 Southern Blvd. Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33406 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233-3000 www.palmbeachfl.com Palm Beach County Sports Commission 2195 Southern Blvd. Suite 550 West Palm Beach, FL 33406 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233-3180 www.palmbeachsports.com Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches 1 Harvard Circle West Palm Beach, FL 33409 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 585-4544 www.rapb.com

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MEDIA

& Communications PRINT MEDIA Daily The Palm Beach Post 820-4100 2751 S. Dixie Highway West Palm Beach 33405 Sun-Sentinel (561) 243-6615 333 S.W. 12th Ave. Deerfield Beach 33442 Weekly The Town-Crier 793-7606 12794 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33 Wellington 33414 Monthly Wellington The Magazine 793-7606 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33 Wellington 33414 Wellington Neighbors (914) 843-3437 Wellington, FL 33414 Semi-Annual art&culture magazine 471-2901 601 Lake Ave. Lake Worth 33460

TV STATIONS WFLX-TV 29 845-2929 1100 Banyan Blvd.

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WPBC-TV 20 355-4573 300 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 450 West Palm Beach 33402 WPBF-TV 25 694-2525 3970 RCA Blvd., Suite 7007 Palm Beach Gardens 33410 WPEC-TV 12 844-1212 1100 Fairfield Drive West Palm Beach 33407 WPTV-TV 5 655-5455 1100 Banyan Blvd.

West Palm Beach 33401 WPXP-TV 67 (Ion Media Networks) 659-4122 601 Clearwater Park Road West Palm Beach 33401 WTVX-TV 34 681-3434 1100 Fairfield Drive West Palm Beach 33407 WXEL-TV 42 PBS 737-8000 3401 S. Congress Ave. Boynton Beach 33426

CABLE Channel 18 791-4000 (exclusively to the events of Wellington) 12300 Forest Hill Blvd.

Wellington 33414

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ESTABLISHING RESIDENCY Under Florida law, you automatically establish residency when being employed, enrolling children in school or registering to vote. You may document your residency by obtaining and filing a Declaration of Domicile with the Office of the Clerk & Comptroller, (561) 355-2996. For more information, visit www.pbcountyclerk.com.

VOTER REGISTRATION Supervisor of Elections You must be a U.S. Citizen, Florida resident and 18 years old to register to vote in the State of Florida (you may pre-register if you are at least 16 years old). If you have been convicted of a felony or declared mentally incompetent, you must have had your civil rights or mental competency restored before you can register.

Voter registration applications are available at the Supervisor of Elections offices located at: 240 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach | (561) 656-6200 345 S. Congress Ave. #103, Delray Beach | (561) 276-1226 3188 PGA Blvd. #2401, Palm Beach Gardens (561) 624-6555 2976 State Road #15, Second Floor, Belle Glade (561) 992-1114 You can also obtain applications at libraries, post offices and the Department of Motor Vehicles.

A copy of the application can also be downloaded at www.pbcelections.org. You will need to provide a current and valid Florida driver’s license or Florida Identification Card number. If you do not have a valid driver’s license or identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your social security number. The voter registration books close 29 days prior to each election.

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MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION

Note: There are no road tests available at our West Palm Beach Service Center or our Palm Beach Gardens Northeast County Courthouse Service Center.

A new resident exchanging a valid out-of-state license for a Florida license will be required to pass a vision test. If you are younger than 18 and are not married, your license application must be signed by one parent or legal guardian. Stepparents may not sign for you unless they have legally adopted you.

The Palm Beach County Tax Collector serves as the agent for the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) for titling and registering all motorized vehicles, boats and mobile homes (commercial and private), including motorcycles and mopeds (registrations only). The Tax Collector’s office also issues disabled person parking permits.

New residents should register their vehicle(s) and obtain a Florida license plate within 30 days of establishing legal residency, accepting employment or upon placement of a child in school. Automobiles and trucks must have at least $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) insurance and at least $10,000 property damage liability (PDL) insurance.

Registrations of privately owned vehicles and long-term leased vehicles are valid until midnight on the first registered owner’s birthday. You can renew up to three months before the expiration date. A delinquent fee is charged if the registration is not renewed by the 10th of the following month.

The DHSMV may send a courtesy reminder notice a month before your birthday. Non-receipt of the notice does not relieve registrants from their responsibility to renew on time or exempt them from paying the delinquent fee upon renewal.

Current Florida residents can renew their motor vehicle registration online up to three months in advance.

Nonresidents of Florida must take their proof of valid Florida insurance, along with the title, to the Palm Beach County Tax Collector office. Visit www.pbctax.com for locations, hours and more information.

The law states that the front seat passengers must wear seat belts. This law applies to any car manufactured since 1968. In addition, all passengers under 18 years old must wear a seat belt or be otherwise restrained by a child car seat.

It is against the law to operate a vehicle if all the passengers do not meet these standards.

The cost for a seat belt violation is $116. For a child that is not properly restrained, the violation is $166. For more information, visit www.dmvflorida.org.

DRIVER LICENSE/ID CARDS

VESSEL REGISTRATION

Federal law now requires you to bring specific and original documentation when obtaining or renewing a driver license or ID card. You must come in person to prove identity, social security and residential address. If you recently moved to Palm Beach County, the law requires you to update your driver license/ID card within 30 days.

You can renew your driver license up to 18 months in advance.

Visit www.pbctax.com for a list of accepted documents, to make an appointment or to view wait times. You can also text ‘waitpbc’ to 41411 for up-to-date driver license wait times.

Motorized vessels used in freshwater or saltwater must be registered at the Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s office.

You need to provide a Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO), title or its equivalent when you register the vessel.

Florida recognizes valid registration certificates and numbers issued to nonresident vessel owners by other states for 90 days. If you plan to use the vessel in Florida longer than 90 days, you need to register in Florida. Bring your out-of-state title and registration with you when you come to the Tax Collector’s office. Visit www.pbctax.com or call (561) 355-2264.

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Note: Teens applying for their full operator’s (Class E) license will be required to: n hold learner’s license for 12 months n not incur any traffic convictions n be certified by parent or guardian to have at least 50 hours of behind-the wheel training, at least 10 of which must be at night.

Additional information is available at www.flhsmv.gov.

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LICENSING

MARRIAGE

Fishing In Florida, both freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses may be required. To protect our natural resources, there are some legal minimum lengths and limits on the number of fish you may possess. There is also closed season on some shellfish and snook. To obtain a resident license for fishing and hunting, you must be a resident of Florida for six months.

Residents 65 or older can obtain a complimentary hunting and fishing license when they show a valid Florida driver license or ID card.

Fishing licenses and information may be obtained at the Tax Collector’s office or at any state agent (bait shops, sporting goods stores, etc.). Additional information is available at www.pbctax.com, or call the Constitutional Tax Collector’s office at (561) 355-2264.

Main Courthouse 205 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach Both individuals must present photo identification (driver’s license, passport or identification card) to receive a marriage license. There is a three-day waiting period between the date the license is issued and the date the ceremony is performed, unless the couple has attended a pre-marital course or both are from out of state. The license fee is $93.50. If previously married, the date of divorce must be provided. For more information, call the Clerk & Comptroller’s West Palm Beach office at (561) 355-2996 or visit the site, www.mypalmbeachclerk.com.

Hunting A valid hunting license is required for anyone taking or attempting to take game or furbearing animals. Hunters must also pay a fee to the owner of commercial shooting preserves for the privilege of hunting game. There are many special seasons, legal methods, bag limits, requirements and regulations that affect hunters in Florida. Call (561) 355-2264 for additional information, or visit www.pbctax.com.

MOVING?

The New Neighbor Kit is for you!

Anyone moving into a new home or apartment will have to schedule between 1–10 transactions with the Constitutional Tax Collector’s office. The New Neighbor Tool Kit will help navigate the changes. The kit includes a Tax Collector checklist, REAL ID driver license required document list, Tax Planner & Services Guide, Property Tax Tips, Florida Voter Registration Application, a Hurricane Preparedness Guide and important Palm Beach County phone numbers.

Download the Kit at www.pbctax.com/ newneighbor.

PET REGULATIONS & VACCINATIONS All dogs and cats are required to wear a rabies license tag on or before the date a dog or cat is six months of age; or within 30 calendar days of acquiring a dog or cat; or within 30 calendar days after a dog or cat resides in Palm Beach County, pursuant to PBC Ordinance 98-22. The non-sterilized rabies license tag is $75, and the sterilized rabies license tag is $15. Senior citizens 70 and older receive a 25 percent discount. Tags are available at Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control, 7100 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach or from participating private veterinary offices.

All dogs and cats are required to be vaccinated against rabies at four months of age in accordance to Florida State Statute 828.30. Ask your veterinarian about the three-year vaccine. Animals must have a one-year history of a rabies vaccination before a three-year rabies vaccination can be administered.

The purchase of a non-sterilized tag without a hobby breeder permit certifies the pet will not be used for breeding. Breeding dogs and cats is prohibited in Palm Beach County without a special permit. For more information, call (800) 738-3463.

Animal Care and Control encourages pet owners to have a permanent electronic identification chip implanted in their animals. For further information, call (561) 233-1200. To review the Palm Beach County Animal Ordinance 98-22 in its entirety, visit www.pbcgov.com/publicsafety/animalcare.

PROPERTY APPRAISER’S OFFICE Florida’s Constitution mandates that all property values must be assessed at market value as of January 1 each year.

Market value is typically what a property would sell for in an open and competitive market—what a property is worth to a willing buyer and willing seller. By Florida law, only sales transactions that occurred during the previous year can be used to establish values as of January 1 of the current year. For 2019 values we look at 2018 sales to estimate values for the 2019 tax roll. For example, if you sold your residence in 2018 for $150,000, that selling price would be used together with other comparable sales in our analysis of the market.

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NEWCOMER INFORMATION the Local Business Tax. Local Business Tax Receipts are renewable annually July–September.

HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION SERVICES Florida provides a standard $25,000 Homestead Exemption to residential property owners who qualify for the tax savings benefit. Every person who has legal title to a residential property in Florida and lives there permanently qualifies for the state’s standard $25,000 exemption.

An additional Homestead Exemption benefit up to $25,000 relates only to properties with an assessed value greater than $50,000.

For more information about the available exemptions, visit the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s website, pbcgov.com/papa, or call Exemption Services at (561) 355-2866.

Residential property owners with an existing Homestead Exemption can transfer a portion of their tax savings to a new residence. You can apply for Portability when you apply for the standard Homestead Exemption on your new property.

The deadline to apply for all new exemptions is March 1 of the qualifying year.

Owners of non-homesteaded properties, such as second homes, may qualify for a 10 percent Exemption benefit on the market value.

Real Estate & Tangible Personal Property Taxes The Constitutional Tax Collector, Serving Palm Beach County collects property taxes for every government agency in Palm Beach County that has the authority to levy taxes.

Property taxes are payable from November 1 through March 31 and delinquent April 1. Discounts for early payment apply according to the following schedule: 4 percent in November, 3 percent in December, 2 percent in January and 1 percent in February.

Property taxes can be paid quarterly, with the first installment due by June 30. Applications for the Installment Payment Plan are available at www.pbctax.com or by calling (561) 355-2264, and must be received on or before April 30.

Tourist Development Tax Tourist Development Tax is collected on any unit rented or leased for six months or less, as well as on licenses granted to rent or lease a unit for six months or less. Tourist Development Tax is collected by the owners or operators of those facilities and remitted to the Constitutional Tax Collector. Tourist Development Tax is vital to our community.

It strengthens our local economy by creating jobs, restoring beaches and funding art and cultural events and professional sports facilities across Palm Beach County. Tourism Promotion, the Sports Commission, the Film & Television Commission and Cultural Non-Arts (such as the museum, zoo and historical society) also benefit from Tourist Tax Revenue. The Constitutional Tax Collector is contracted by the Board of County Commissioners to collect Tourist Development Tax.

The Constitutional Tax Collector’s office collects and distributes over $3 billion annually in taxes and fees. There are eight permanent office locations conveniently located throughout the county. Call (561) 355-2264 or visit www.pbctax.com for a complete list of office addresses. Hours are Monday–Friday (excluding holidays) 8:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.

State Taxes The Florida Department of Revenue administers 32 taxes and fees, including sales and use tax, reemployment (formerly unemployment) tax, communications services tax, corporate income tax and fuel tax. It collects the money that pays for state and local government services Floridians depend on, and the department continually improves its technology and customer service, so reporting and paying taxes is as convenient and easy as possible.

For more information contact the Department of Revenue online at dor.myflorida.com or at the Regional Service Center located at 2468 Metrocentre Blvd., West Palm Beach, or call (561) 640-2800.

Local Business Tax The Constitutional Tax Collector is contracted by the Board of County Commissioners to collect Local Business Taxes. The tax is collected for the privilege of operating a business anywhere in the county, including municipalities.

Anyone providing merchandise or services to the public, even a one-person company or home-based business, must pay

Sales Tax Florida’s general sales tax rate is 6 percent. Each retail sale, admission charge, storage, use or rental is taxable, along with some services. Some items are specifically exempt. Some counties impose a discretionary sales surtax in addition to the 6 percent state tax. The county tax rates can range from .25 to 2.5 percent, and are levied on the first

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$5,000 of the purchase price. The $5,000 limit does not apply to commercial rentals, transient rentals or services.

Consumers pay sales tax and any county-imposed taxes to the seller at the time of purchase.

Tangible Personal Property Tax Household goods are not taxed in Florida. Tangible Personal Property is assessed annually on business property such as furniture, fixtures and equipment at fair market value.

The first $25,000 in value is exempt from taxation. An initial Tangible Personal Property Return must be filed to claim this exemption. Failure to file will result in the loss of the exemption and assessment of penalties. The Return DOR-405 is available to download on the website, pbcgov.com/papa.

Call Tangible Services at (561) 355-2896.

Use Tax Unless specifically exempt, merchandise purchased out of state is subject to tax when brought into Florida within six months of the purchase date. This “use tax,” as it is commonly called, is also assessed at the rate of 6 percent. Examples of such taxable purchases include purchases made by mail order or the Internet, furniture deliv-

ered from dealers located in another state, and computer equipment delivered by common carrier. Items purchased and used in another state for six months or longer are not subject to use tax when the items are later brought into Florida.

No use tax is due if the out-of-state dealer charged sales tax of 6 percent or more. If the dealer charged less than 6 percent, you must pay the difference to equal 6 percent. For example, if the dealer charged 4 percent, you must pay the additional 2 percent to Florida. Complete an Out-of-State Purchase Return (Form DR-15MO) to file and pay use tax.

You can get this form from our website at dor.myflorida.com.

If the tax owed is less than $1, you do not have to file.

Other Taxes and Fees Florida does not impose personal income, inheritance, gift taxes or intangible personal property taxes. However, there are other taxes and fees that, in certain counties or circumstances, Florida residents may be required to pay, such as: convention development tax, local option tourist tax, fuel taxes, communications services tax, gross receipts tax, leadacid battery fee, new tire fee, motor vehicle fee (Lemon Law) or rental car surcharge.

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NEWCOMER INFORMATION LOOKING AT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN FLORIDA? Most businesses are subject to sales and use tax, discretionary sales surtax, unemployment tax and corporate income tax. If your business is required to collect sales tax, you must register as a sales and use tax dealer before you begin conducting business in Florida. You can register to collect and/or report tax through our Internet site. The site will guide you through an application interview that will help you determine your tax obligations. If you do not have Internet access, you can complete a paper Application to Collect and/or Report Tax in Florida (Form DR-1). Or contact the Department of Revenue online at dor.myflorida.com or at the Regional Service Center located at 2468 Metrocentre Blvd., West Palm Beach or call (561) 640-2800.

UTILITIES ELECTRIC Electric service is provided by Florida Power & Light Company except in parts of Lake Worth where it is provided by the Lake Worth Utilities.

Florida Power & Light (561) 697-8000 | fpl.com Lake Worth Utilities (561) 533-7300 | lakeworth.org/utilities NATURAL GAS Florida Public Utilities is the only supplier of natural gas and serves the county’s eastern municipalities.

Florida Public Utilities (561) 832-0872 | fpuc.com TELEPHONE In order to establish residential phone service, please check the AT&T Real Yellow Pages for a complete listing of all the telephone service providers available.

AT&T Residential: (800) 331-0500 Business: (888) 944-0447 | att.com Verizon (800) 837-4966 WATER Public Utilities Wellington (561) 791-4010 | wellingtonfl.gov (Wellington and surrounding areas) GARBAGE & RECYCLING Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County collects garbage, trash and recyclable materials.

Palm Beach Resource Recovery Corp.

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Republic Services (561) 478-9590 republicservices.com Solid Waste Authority (561) 640-4000 | swa.org Waste Management of Palm Beach (561) 547-4000 | wm.com

HOUSES OF WORSHIP The Palm Beaches provide a sanctum for most major religious denominations, and newcomers will almost certainly find one compatible with their beliefs. Area clergy and religious leaders are continually engaged in community activities and are eager to help families settle into their new homes.

Christ Community Church 3200 State Road 7, Wellington 793-1007 | cccpalmbeach.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 990 Big Blue Trace, Wellington 798-8971 First Baptist Church of Wellington 12700 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington 793-5670 | fbcw.info LifeChurch.tv 3061 State Road 7, Wellington 793-6889 | life.church/wellington Palms West Presbyterian Church 13689 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves 795-6292 | pwpchurch.com St. David’s in the Pines 465 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington 793-1976 | saintdavidsinthepines.org St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church 1925 Birkdale Drive, Wellington 793-4999 | stmichaelelc.com St. Peter’s United Methodist Church 12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington 793-5712 | stpeters-umc.org St. Rita Catholic Church 13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington 793-8544 | saintrita.com St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church 11800 Lake Worth Road, Wellington 784-0689 | sttherese-church.org Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 6, Wellington 793-4347 | templebnaijacob.com Temple Beth Torah 900 Big Blue Trace, Wellington 793-2700 | templebethtorah.net

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EDUCATION

Top-notch Education Available

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Wellington is a wonderful place to raise a family, especially considering the amazing public and private schools in the area. From wonderful elementary and middle schools for the younger kids to high schools and local colleges that challenge the older ones, there is no end to the top-notch educational choices available.

The School District of Palm Beach County (SDPBC) is the 11th-largest in the country and the fifth-largest school district in the state, with approximately 183,000 students enrolled (pre-K through 12th grade). SDPBC has been recognized in recent years as an A–rated district, according to the Florida Department of Education.

The Wellington Education Committee is a 10-member committee comprised of Wellington residents appointed by the Village Council. Generally, each member’s role is to monitor activities in Wellington schools by attending School Advisory Committee (SAC) meetings and reporting back to the Education Committee.

Additionally, for the past several years, the Village Council has approved in the budget the Reading Challenge Grant, a $25,000 grant to aid elementary schools in the hiring of reading coaches and to purchase reading materials. During this same timeframe, the middle and high schools in Wellington have been provided with the Student Enrichment Grant, a $5 per student grant (based on the 11-day enrollment count) to purchase curriculum materials. The Education Committee is charged with monitoring the expenditures of the grant funds.

The committee also gathers input on issues that may affect children attending Wellington schools and reviews programs as requested by the Village Council. For more information on the Wellington Education Committee, please contact Ed De La Vega at 791-4055.

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EDUCATION

Nova Southeastern University

Wellington also offers adults the opportunity to learn through community classes available at schools throughout the county. Adult education is available locally at Wellington Community High School. Call 795-4910 for more information.

PUBLIC SCHOOL REGISTRATION Upon initial enrollment in a school, a student or parent must produce two current documents reflecting the correct residential street address. Examples of acceptable documents reflecting residential street addresses are as follows: n Home telephone or cellular telephone bill; electric bill n Rent receipt with the name of the tenant and landlord and contact information for all parties n Lease agreement with name of tenant and landlord and contact information for all parties n Mortgage n Home purchase contract including specific closing date, with copy of the deed to be provided within 30 days of closing date n State of Florida driver’s license n State of Florida identification card n Automobile insurance policy n Credit card statement n United States Postal Service confirmation of address change n Evidence of correspondence, including a stamped, addressed, postmarked envelope delivered to the home address n Declaration of Domicile form from the County Records Department n Evidence of physical examination n Students grade K-12 entering a Florida school for the first time must present evidence of a medical examination performed within 12 months prior to their initial enrollment. n Parents must provide a written notification of any

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health/medical problem that requires staff awareness and/or supervision for their child.

Medical Treatment Form should be completed, if needed Evidence of Immunization Florida Certificate of Immunization (Form DH 680).

Permanent medical exemption (if immunization is contraindicated for one or all).

Religious exemption (Form DH 681), a temporary exemption (Form DH 680 Part B) or a medical exemption (Form DH 680, Part C).

A completed registration form

Palm Beach County School District 3300 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33406 School District | (561) 434-8000 School District Choice/ Magnet Programs School District Food Service/Cafeteria School District Free & Reduced Meals School District Home Education Office School District Police School District Records/Transcripts School District Transportation

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Binks Forest Elementary School 15101 Bent Creek Road, Wellington 904-9800 18/19 Enrollment: 994 Elbridge Gale Elementary School 1915 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington 422-9300 18/19 Enrollment: 1,070

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Equestrian Trails Elementary School 9720 Stribling Way, Wellington 904-9600 18/19 Enrollment: 801 New Horizons Elementary School 13900 Greenbriar Blvd., Wellington 651-0500 18/19 Enrollment: 675 Panther Run Elementary School 10775 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth 804-3900 18/19 Enrollment: 882 Wellington Elementary School 13000 Paddock Drive, Wellington 651-0600 18/19 Enrollment: 907

MIDDLE SCHOOLS Emerald Cove Middle School 9950 Stribling Way, Wellington 803-8000 18/19 Enrollment: 1,265 Polo Park Middle School 11901 Lake Worth Road, Wellington 333-5500 18/19 Enrollment: 857 Wellington Landings Middle School 1100 Aero Club Drive, Wellington 792-8100 18/19 Enrollment: 1,328

HIGH SCHOOLS Palm Beach Central High School 8499 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington 304-1000 18/19 Enrollment: 3,021

Ideal School of Advanced Learning 400 Royal Commerce Road, West Palm Beach 791-2881 Glades Day School 400 Gator Blvd., Belle Glade 996-6769 Ideal Pre-School & Elementary School 400 Royal Commerce Road, West Palm Beach 791-2881 Kings Academy 8401 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach 686-4244 Palm Beach International Academy 13421 South Shore Blvd., Wellington 338-3811 St. David’s Episcopal School 465 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington 793-1272 Upper Echelon Academy 12008 South Shore Blvd., Wellington (203) 470-5005

HIGHER EDUCATION Barry University School of Professional And Career Education (PACE) 9123 N. Military Trail, Suite 206, Palm Beach Gardens 622-9300 | www.barry.edu/pace Florida Atlantic University John D. MacArthur Campus 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter 799-8500 | www.fau.edu

Wellington Community High School 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd., Wellington 795-4900 18/19 Enrollment: 2,656

PRESCHOOLS & PRIVATE SCHOOLS American Heritage of Boca/Delray 6200 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach 495-7272 Cambridge School 1920 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington 791-0013 Florida Atlantic University

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EDUCATION Palm Beach Atlantic University 901 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach 803-2000 | www.pba.edu

Keiser University 2085 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach 471-6000 | www.keiseruniversity.edu

Palm Beach State College

Lynn University 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton 237-7000 | www.lynn.edu Keiser University College of Golf and Sport Management 2600 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach 478-5500 | collegeofgolf.keiseruniversity.edu Nova Southeastern University 11501 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens 805-2000 | www.nova.edu

Palm Beach State College Central Campus 4200 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth 967-7222 | www.palmbeachstate.edu Palm Beach State College Glades Campus 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade 996-7222 | www.palmbeachstate.edu South University 9801 Belvedere Road, Royal Palm Beach 273-6500 | www.southuniversity.edu Southeastern College 1756 N. Congress Ave. West Palm Beach 433-2330 | www.sec.edu

We add $1.1 billion and thousands of qualified employeess to the local economyy, annuallyy.

As Palm Beach County’s largest institution of higher education, our graduates enter the job marke et with associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees and certificates from over 130 programs of study.

Florida’s business community can always count on us to prepare students for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

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52 Welcome to the Medical and Wellness Committee 54 Wellington Chamber Medical and Wellness Committee 57 A Dynamic Health and Medical Cluster 59 Choosing a Doctor: Quick Tips 61 School Immunization Requirements

62 Numbers to Know 63 Take Control of Your Medical Records 64 Home Remedies 65 The Dos and Don’ts of Dietary Supplements 66 Buy Local Wellington

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WELCOME

From the Health and Wellness Committee

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Why is Wellington such a great place for the medical and wellness industry, and what are the trends?

A large population is one of the key reasons for Wellington’s large medical industry presence. The more people, the more need for medical services. Over the last 10 years Wellington has seen a large increase in people moving to our area. Today, compared to 10 years ago, you no longer have to go outside of Wellington to seek medical and wellness services. Everything you could possibly need is right here in our own backyard.

With that being said, what are the trends of medical and wellness in our area? Today people are seeking innovative and holistic approaches for their own as well as their family’s health care. We have seen it in our own practice with our patients, hence the reason we added platelet-rich plasma and stem call therapy. We have helped many patients put off surgery and heal injuries on their own with just one round/injection.

The technology is amazing along with the results.

People want to be able to stay local for all of their

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medical and wellness needs. The medical and wellness industry in Wellington is aware of these trends and is starting to incorporate them into its practices and businesses.

From adding high tech equipment and services such as 3D imaging, minimally invasive robotic surgery, laser surgery, neonatal intensive care units, platelet rich plasma and stem cell therapy to preventative measures such as physical therapy, chiropractic services, acupuncture, health club memberships, yoga, Pilates, Barre, boxing, CrossFit and boot camps, just to name a few.

Wellington is a health-conscious community, and the people are all about taking care of themselves and their families, from eating organic foods to daily exercise. There has been an increase and a demand for places for people to exercise, eat, relax, grocery shop and play.

The increase in medical and wellness business have doubled in the last few years as well as the demand for them. Knowing this makes Wellington a desired place to live and a great time for these businesses to grow.

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The Health and Wellness Committee is comprised of a diverse group of dynamic individuals who share the common goal of informing and educating the community while promoting the health and wellness professionals who are members of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. This committee acts as a resource for Chamber members regarding health, wellness, spiritual and safety issues as it pertains to quality-of-life matters in Wellington. This committee is chaired by Lisa Banionis.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Health and Wellness Committee develops programs to encourage health and wellness awareness to the community of Wellington.

Health and Wellness Committee members plan, execute and host the Chamber’s Annual 5k run and Health and Wellness-based activities, events and seminars.

This committee hopes to support and enhance the health and wellness market segment and community in Wellington.

A component to each monthly meeting is “Meet Your Medical Professional/Expert of the Month,” where we showcase a member of this committee.

The committee strives to increase membership in the Chamber through interaction with the wellness and health care community.

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Lisa Banionis CHAIRWOMAN Florida Interventional Pain Management, LLC Palm Beach Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine Meghan Buser Mall at Wellington Green Dr. Max Cohen and Jenn Cohen MaxHealth Chiropractic Josh DeTillio, CEO Palms West Hospital Dr. Kara Hayes, O.D. Family Vision Center P. A. Jessie Henderson The Salt Suite Dr. Lori Mazza, O.D. Family Vision Center P. A. Amanda Millman Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Pediatric Specialty Center Melissa Morante ComForcare Home Care Allison Negri, CAEd ComForcare Home Care Sarah Palmer Dovecot Farm Lisa Schiller European Wax Center Chris Seal Shullman Orthodontics Dr. Howard B. Shullman Shullman Orthodontics Tiara Singh European Wax Center

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Health care and medical services constitute one of the most important economic clusters in Palm Beach County’s western communities, providing thousands of jobs for the region. By serving patients and clients from all walks of life, from birth to advanced age, the region’s medical and health care organizations also contribute to the western communities’ high quality of life.

Located at the heart of the region is Wellington, whose dynamic health and medical sector encompasses: n Primary and specialized medical care physicians n Major hospitals n Skilled nursing and independent living facilities n Physical, occupational and speech therapists n Wellness programs n Nutrition and weight loss services n Laboratory services n Health insurance providers n Hospice programs n Medical support organizations

Now, this robust industry cluster will be entering a new stage with the planned development of the Wellington Medical Arts District. Located at Forest Hill Boulevard and State Road 7, the district will be an integrated 210-acre campus with more than 2 million square feet for hospital, education, office, medical-related and retail tenants.

The district will draw up the economic engine of the Wellington Regional Medical Center—the region’s largest employer—as well as nearby Palms West Hospital, to attract new medically related companies and providers, potentially creating 5,000 to 6,000 new jobs in the western communities.

For current health care and medical service providers—as well as prospective newcomers—the Wellington Medical Arts District will provide a solid foundation for long-term, sustainable economic development throughout the western communities.

Bethesda Hospital West 9655 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33472 336-7000 | www.bethesdawest.org

Serving the western communities, Bethesda Hospital West is an 80-bed, all-private-room hospital that opened in January 2013, located on the northeast corner of Boynton Beach Boulevard and U.S. 441. This state-of-the-art hospital has a 24-hour emergency department for adults and children; spacious private rooms for intensive care, medical, surgical and orthopedic care; a laboratory; imaging and rehabilitation services; a healing garden; and room-service meals that are delivered on demand. Opened in 2015, the Eloise Kimmelman Foundation Center for Interventional Treatment and Research at Bethesda Hospital West is a state-of-the-art surgical suite that offers minimally invasive procedures for endovascular and cardiac care. It is a unique hybrid operating room capable of diagnostic cardiac catheterizations, endovascular procedures and interventional radiology procedures.

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Pediatric Specialty Center 3377 State Road 7 We are excited to announce the addiction of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital pediatric specialists and services in Wellington, opening in February 2019! Trusted by South Florida families for more than 25 years, our highly specialized physicians and team provide high-quality, patient- and familycentered care in a warm, child-friendly setting.

Planned specialties include: Pediatric endocrinology; Pediatric otolaryngology; Pediatric general surgery; Pediatric neurology; Pediatric orthopedics; Sports medicine; Pediatric pulmonology.

Planned services include: Pediatric imagining (MRI and ultrasound); Pediatric outpatient surgery center; Pediatric rehabilitation services Palms West Hospital and the Children’s Hospital at Palms West 13001 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee www.palmswesthospital.com Main number: 798-3300; Physician referral: 345-7009 The New Life Center at Palms West Hospital has been delivering life’s little miracles for more than 30 years. In April WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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HEALTH AND MEDICAL CLUSTER 2017, we opened our long-awaited 10-bed neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to care for sick and premature babies through specialized medical treatment. Level II NICUs indicate a higher level of care and expertise, including neonatologists and neonatal nursing care.

The Level II NICU at Palms West Hospital features 10 private, state-of-the-art rooms offering the latest in neonatal technology. A new baby is a celebration for the entire family, and many times relatives are too far to visit. The New Life Center is equipped with NicView streaming technology, which allows parents and family members to view their baby from a secure camera portal. This enables families to watch their newborn anytime, anywhere, on any device with internet access. “The NicView Streaming was a priority for us. Families should not miss a second of their baby’s early moments,” said Toni Ahern BSN, RN and Clinical Director of the New Life Center. Palms West Hospital is one of only five hospitals in Florida that offer this family-centered technology.

Wellington Regional Medical Center 10101 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington www.wellingtonregional.com Admitting: 798-8609; General information: 798-8500 Human resources: 798-8544; Patient billing: 798-8678 Physician referral – free: 798-9880

Women’s Center: 798-8513, Wound care & hyperbarics: 753-2680 Wellington Regional Medical Center, established in 1986, is a 233-bed medical center accredited by The Joint Commission with more than 700 physicians on its medical staff and affiliates.

Since its opening, Wellington Regional has strived to provide outstanding health care to the western communities of Palm Beach County. In addition to the only Level III neonatal intensive care unit in the western communities, Wellington Regional has established a comprehensive orthopedic program, an emergency department with STEMI designation for treatment of heart attacks, and surgical expertise in minimally invasive robotic surgery. Wellington Regional provides the community with free physician referrals and has been named a Top Performer for Key Quality Measures in 2012 and 2013 for its surgical care and its treatment of heart attacks, heart failure and pneumonia.

In 2018, Wellington Regional opened The Weight Management Center, which provides personalized, physiciandirected weight management solutions in a newly renovated facility. The Weight Management Center at WRMC offers customized weight-loss programs, dedicated treatment teams, health coaching, exercise physiologist/fitness instruction and nutrition management. The center includes a community classroom, where support groups and informational sessions are held monthly, and a fitness center.

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CHOOSING A DOCTOR Quick Tips

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When you choose a primary care doctor for yourself or a loved one, make sure to choose a doctor you can trust. A primary care doctor can: n Help you stay healthy by recommending preventive services, like screening tests and shots n Treat many health problems n Refer you to a specialist when you need more help with a specific health issue

When you are choosing a doctor, look for someone who: n Treats you with respect n Listens to your opinions and concerns n Encourages you to ask questions n Explains things in ways you can understand

When you and your doctor work together as a team, you’ll get better health care. Try the following tips to find a doctor who’s right for you. Ask for recommendations from people you know.

Getting a reference from someone you know and trust is a great way to find a doctor. n Ask friends, family members, neighbors, or coworkers if they have a doctor they like. n If you are looking for a new doctor because yours is retiring or moving, ask your current doctor for a recommendation.

Check with your insurance company.

If you have health insurance, you may need to choose from a list of doctors in their network (doctors that take you insurance plan). Some insurance plans may let you choose a doctor outside the network if you pay more of the cost. n Call your insurance company and ask for a list of local doctors who take your insurance plan. n Find out if your insurance company has a website you can use to search for a local doctor who sees people with your plan.

If you don’t have health insurance, you’ll have to pay for health care “out of pocket” (on your own). This can be very expensive. For help finding insurance, visit www.healthcare.gov.

Learn more about your top choices.

Make a list of the doctors you have in mind. Call their offices to learn more about them. The answers to the following questions may help you make the best decision.

Questions about the doctor: n Is the doctor taking new patients? n Is the doctor part of a group practice? Who are the other doctors? n Who will see you if your doctor isn’t available? n Which hospital does the doctor use? n If you have a medical condition, does the doctor have experience treating it?

Questions about the office: n Do they offer evening or weekend appointments? n What is the cancellation policy? n How long will it take to get an appointment? n How long do appointments usually last? n Can you get lab work and x-rays done in the office? n If you are more comfortable speaking in a language besides English, is there a doctor or nurse who speaks that language?

Think about your experience after the first visit.

Did the doctor and office staff... n Make you feel comfortable during your appointment? n Spend enough time with you? n Give you a chance to ask questions? n Answer your questions clearly?

If you answer “no” to any of these questions, you may want to keep looking.

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Florida Certificate of Immunization, Form DH 680, is the only document that schools are permitted to accept as proof of immunization.

Vaccinations may be obtained through your local physician, primary care clinic, or Palm Beach County Health Department Health Center and/or Palm Beach Health Department Immunization Van located throughout the county.

Immunization Requirements by Grade Level: Students entering kindergarten through Grade 6 School Year FY19 will be required to submit documentation of the following on the Florida Certification of Immunization form: DH 680 DTaP or DTP or DT series Polio series If the fourth dose of polio vaccine is administered prior to the fourth birthday, a fifth dose of polio vaccine is required for entry into kindergarten.

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) two doses Hepatitis B vaccine series Varicella vaccine (chickenpox) two doses Varicella vaccine is not required if child has documentation of history of varicella disease.

Students entering Grade 7 in School FY19 will be required to submit documentation of the following information: TDaP booster (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) These requirements are in addition to first time school entry requirements of: DTaP series; Polio series; MMR (two doses); Hepatitis B series; Varicella (two doses) By the time a child starts school he/she should have already had a number of required immunizations. However, proof of updates, boosters and series completion is required to enter Palm Beach County schools for the first time and to advance to some grade levels. A physical is required for entrance to pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and those entering seventh grade.

Proof of the following is required for new students, transfer students and entry to some grade levels: Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP) 5 doses (4 if last dose given after fourth birthday) (REQUIRED GRADES PRE-K -12) Polio series 4 or 5 doses (last dose must be given on or after the fourth birthday and before kindergarten) (REQUIRED GRADES PRE-K -12) Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) 2 doses (first dose on or after first birthday, and the second dose after age 4).

May also be given as two doses of MMRV (MMR and Varicella combined) (REQUIRED GRADES PRE-K-12) Hepatitis B (Hep B) 3 doses (REQUIRED FOR GRADES PRE-K-12) Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis Booster (TDaP) 1 dose TDaP (REQUIRED GRADES 7-12.)

Varicella (Chickenpox) 1 dose (or provide documentation of chickenpox) (REQUIRED GRADES Pre-K and GRADES 7-12.

2 doses (or provider documentation of chickenpox) (REQUIRED FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SIXTH GRADE) Immunization appointments can be made at Palm Beach County Health Centers. For immunization information and van locations call (561) 840-4568. For appointments call the Call Center at (561) 625-5180 or toll-free at (855) 438-2778.

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SCHOOL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICIAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Students are required by Florida Statute 1003.22 and School Board policy to present, at the time of entry, valid documentation of a health examination performed within one year prior to the first date of entry.

Physical examinations are required for Palm Beach County students entering grades pre-K, kindergarten and grade 7 and should be presented on the School Health Entry Exam form DH 3040.

Transfer students from within the state of Florida should present records that reflect physical examinations having been

performed for at least kindergarten and grade 7.

Physical examinations are also required for first-time entry of all transfer students from outside the state of Florida, or from another country, regardless of grade.

All pre-K, kindergarten and new students seeking entrance into a public school in Palm Beach County are required by Florida Statute 1003.22 and School Board Policy 5.06 to present, at the time of entry, a health examination documented on State of Florida School Health Entry Exam DH 3040 performed within one year prior to enrollment. n All Palm Beach County students - School Health Entry Exam on form DH 3040 required for pre-K, kindergarten and grade 7. n Students who transfer within Palm Beach County and other counties within the state of Florida (including private schools) - Review of School Health Entry Exam on form DH 3040 (original or copy) for pre-K, kindergarten and grade 7 documentation. n Students who transfer from another state or country School Health Entry Exam on form DH 3040 (original or copy) required for all grades. Physicals presented on forms from another state are acceptable if they include all components covered on DH Form 3040. Physicals must have been performed within one year of enrollment unless exempt based on a written request for religious reasons.

NUMBERS TO KNOW HOSPITALS

Bethesda Memorial Hospital ..................................737-7733 Palms West Hospital ..............................................798-3300 Wellington Regional Medical Center ........................798-8500

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

All Emergencies................................................................911 211 Helpline ....................................................................211 Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse ..........................265-3797 Alcoholics Anonymous ..........................................655-5700 Alzheimer’s Community Care Association West Palm Beach ................................................683-2700 American Cancer Society ......................................366-0013 American Heart Association ..................................697-6600 American Red Cross ..............................................833-7711 Breast Cancer Foundation (Susan G. Komen) ..............................................514-3020 Blind Services ........................................................681-2548 Deaf Services ..........................................................802-3353 Epilepsy Foundation ..............................................478-6515 Gift of Life Marrow Registry ....................................982-2900 Health Care District of Palm Beach County ............659-1270

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Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies ............................623-2800 Hospice of Palm Beach County ............................227-5200 Lupus Foundation ..................................................279-8606 Mental Health Association ......................................832-3755 Multiple Sclerosis ..........................................(800) 344-4867 National Drug Abuse Hotline ........................(800) 662-HELP PBC Division of Emergency Management ..............712-6400 Planned Parenthood ..............................................683-0302 Poison Control Center ..................................(800) 222-1222 Wellington Chamber of Commerce ........................792-6525

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Your medical records are yours, and you have the right to see them. If you are ready to take control of your medical records, here are some tips that can help you: n Keep your own records: Make notes of your health care visits, and what was said. You can also make notes of your prescriptions. Keep your own records, and you will know what is happening. n Get a full copy: Before you leave any appointment, ask for a copy. From blood tests to dental records, there is no reason why you cannot have a copy of your records. n Be organized: Organize your records so that you know where they are. Have a system in place that allows you to find them quickly. n Keep your records safe: Make sure your records are in a safe place. You want essential records safe from damage and from theft. n Know your rights: You own the information in the medical records — even though the health care professional

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owns the actual document. Realize that you have control over the information.

Have mistakes corrected: By law, you can have misleading or incorrect information corrected. If there is a mistake in your medical records, you need to have it fixed.

Be on the alert for identity fraud: If you discover that your identity has been stolen, make sure you check for unauthorized medical procedures in your name.

Make sure records are updated: Try to make sure that copies of your records are updated with new information.

Consider records for legibility: Charts can often be illegible. If something in your medical records appears sloppy or difficult to read, ask to have it clarified.

Consider setting up an online profile: There are services like Google Health that can provide you with a way to manage your health records electronically.

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Turning to your doctor for every scratch or headache can be tiring and expensive. Home remedies can be an unexpected fix to an ongoing condition.

Some household products have alternate uses that are as surprising as they are effective. Here are some locally grown fixes to some common ailments.

HICCUPS

Drinking water, holding your breath and even getting scared have been attributed as cures for hiccups. When those old tricks don’t work, try swallowing a teaspoon of dry sugar. It works by distracting the vagus nerve that innervates the diaphragm. America’s only producer of certified organic sugar, Florida Crystals, is located right here in Palm Beach County.

CHEST CONGESTION With Florida’s pollen count, allergies are a common complaint of Floridians. When feeling congested from allergies or the common cold, try adding honey and lemon to a cup of hot water or tea. The ingredients work together to soothe the throat and rid the airways of mucus. Beekeepers are abundant in Palm Beach County and offer a variety of different honeys that would be perfect for a congestion-calming tea.

ANXIETY When fighting off nerves, oranges are the secret weapon. Drinking orange juice with honey and nutmeg is known to slow heart rates. It works by improving blood vessel function with an antioxidant called hesperidin, which is known to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure. Even the aroma of oranges is said to reduce anxiety. In Florida, there is no shortage of oranges.

Head down to Palm Beach Groves (2730 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach) for some aromatherapy the next time you are feeling anxious.

SUNBURNS Add sunburn soother to the long list of applications for milk. With so many uses, it’s no wonder this all-purpose beverage is referred to as the fruit of life. The next time you get sunburned, try using a cold compress of milk and water. The fat and protein in the milk act as an anti-inflammatory while the cold temperature reduces swelling by causing blood vessels to constrict.

For some all-natural goat’s milk, check out Goodness Gracious Acres (14817 97th Road N., West Palm Beach) in Loxahatchee.

SEA LICE BITES Any Florida resident or past visitor can recognize the telltale signs of a sea lice attack. The agonizingly itchy red bumps can drive even the biggest beach bums away from the ocean. Don’t let those little sea creatures keep you away. The next time you get bitten by sea lice, soak a sponge with a mixture of water and either vinegar or meat tenderizer. Then, gently apply to affected areas. These acids neutralize the venom in your skin to relieve itching. Find your favorite vinegar at Oil & Vinegar in the Gardens Mall (3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens).

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THE DOS AND DON’TS of Dietary Supplements

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Dietary supplements have a reputation of being exclusively for the elderly. This myth leads people to believe they do not need to take supplements if they aren’t senior citizens, but people of all ages can benefit from dietary supplements.

Supplements can boost immune systems, act as an anti-aging aesthetic and delay or prevent conditions such as osteoporosis or heart disease. Supplements can even give you more energy by supplying your cells with the right nutrients.

Get out your pillboxes, people, because it is time to start integrating supplements into your routine. But before you get started, you need to know how to take supplements safely.

Here are some guidelines to follow when taking dietary supplements:

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS ARE NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR A HEALTHY DIET For people who are vegan or lactose-intolerant, calcium and other supplements can provide the necessary amounts of vital nutrients. However, a variety of supplements will not replace a healthy diet. Food gives the body a combination of vitamins and minerals that work together to promote health.

Supplements cannot replicate this relationship between the nutrients found in food. Supplements are only meant to fill in the gaps in your diet. It is important to maintain a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables even when taking dietary supplements.

STICK TO THE DOSAGE People think that since supplements are good for you, the more you take the better it is for your body. That idea is incor-

rect. Some supplements will have no greater effect if you take more than the recommended dose. In this case, taking more is a waste of money. Others have harmful effects. Keep in mind that “natural” or “organic” does not always mean “safe.”

Always read the label to make sure you are only taking the recommended dose.

BE AWARE OF THE PURPOSE AND POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES OF TAKING SUPPLEMENTS Never take supplements for no reason. Talk to your doctor about what supplements will make your diet well-rounded before taking what you may think you need. Also be aware of the vitamin or mineral’s unintended effects. Calcium is a popular supplement taken to prevent osteoporosis. According to Harvard Medical School, recent research studies have found substantial evidence that calcium supplements increase the risk of heart disease. Although nothing is proven, people with heart problems would be wise to stay away from calcium supplements. It is important to know what the supplement is and what it does in order to safely consume it.

BE CAREFUL PAIRING SUPPLEMENTS WITH MEDICATIONS Some supplements can counteract medications, which can be dangerous for people with certain conditions. Vitamin K is known to interfere with blood thinners, and calcium supplements are known to interfere with thyroid medication.

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BUY LOCAL Wellington

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By Johnny Meier

In whatever community you live, this has long been the message from local business owners. I’m a bit biased, being the owner of My Community Pharmacy. But, like millions of Americans, I could just as easily have worked for corporate America. My wife could have continued to work for CVS, and we could have continued getting our medications filled at the huge conglomerate.

Instead, we decided to take a risk and start a small pharmacy back in 2008. We went all-in with our family’s savings, obtained loans from a family that believed in our vision, and maxed out more than $100,000 on our credit cards to start a locally owned independent pharmacy.

That sounds crazy and very risky to some, but we aimed to serve the public and give them an alternative to the chains.

With that said, I don’t understand why some people don’t support their local economy. As with many other business owners, about 75 cents of every dollar made is spent and recirculated here in our own community. On the other hand, CVS sends 75 cents of every dollar it makes out of the state.

The same holds true for Walgreens. We, the local business owners and employees, buy from our neighbors and support other local businesses, which also keep a greater percentage of our tax dollars here.

Corporate profits usually get dispersed all over the world to shareholders and corporate management. Local business owners typically live in the communities in which they work and to some extent are active in their communities. We care about what is going on in our town. We sit on boards and foundations for charities in our community. Locally owned businesses also employ the citizens of the towns they serve, again increasing spending and tax revenue in that very same community.

Members of my staff, on average, make 20 percent more than they would at a CVS or a Walgreens. In addition, a big chain would not hesitate to close its doors in a neighborhood it doesn’t deem profitable, whereas independents put the needs of our community first. Unlike the business model of the large chains, I would never move my store to Palm Beach Island just to sell the same medication for three times the amount.

Our goal is to bring back the essence of a real pharmacy before the chains introduced the “fast food” image of pharmacy. We don’t simply concentrate on prescription counts, though we are very efficient at filling medication for our

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patients. We try to learn the history of each of our patients and counsel them on health and wellness. We offer natural alternatives sold over-the-counter that can be more beneficial than prescription drugs with terrible side effects. We accept every insurance provider out there and have never lost any of our contracts. CVS and Walgreens will drop an insurance if the amount they are reimbursed doesn’t make them enough money. That’s all fine and well for their stockholders but what about the people that have the insurance plan that just got dropped? These giants don’t care! SO WHY DO YOU KEEP SUPPORTING THEM?!?

Many people assume our prescription prices are higher than the chains, but the insurance companies, not individual pharmacies, dictate how much you pay at the pharmacy. The pricing we do control on prescriptions is that of uninsured patients, referred to as cash patients. We save our cash patients hundreds of dollars a year with our aggressively low prices. We shop our competition, and our prices have never been beaten! We do not have a corporate structure in Woonsocket, R.I., or Deerfield, Illinois, that determines our cash price. We are nimble and can lower pricing when there is room to do so. For example, we sell a 30-day supply of Plavix for $29.95. The last time we checked, Walgreens was selling the same drug for $144, and CVS was selling it for $135!

Some prefer the convenient hours and drive-thru options of the chain drugstores. To make it more convenient for our patients, we are open seven days a week, and we offer free delivery of prescription medications from Miami to Vero Beach. Our motto is “If you can’t make it to us, then we’ll come to you.” We offer curbside service for pickup and dropoff of prescriptions.

It really surprises me to have very loyal customers and patients in Miami and Fort Pierce that get their medication delivered from us monthly, while we know people in Olympia here in Wellington that will go to Walgreens or CVS. It usually takes a bad service experience for them to switch over to us, and once they do they never go back, because they see the value we bring to the industry. I hope that readers of this article won’t wait for the inevitable bad experience, and will switch to us today. Call us at (561) 753-6768 or visit us at 2615 N. State Road 7, Wellington.

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The Village of Wellington’s Parks and Recreation Department is nationally accredited and offers state-of-theart leisure facilities including impeccably maintained athletic fields that host various state and regional championship tournaments. Village Park is the main regional park and athletic facility within the Village, which encompasses more than 114 acres including a 125,000-square-foot gymnasium with three-full sized basketball courts and activity space.

The park also contains one covered hockey rink, 19 multipurpose athletic fields, six concession stands, three playgrounds, a skate park, two miles of lighted recreational trails and four picnic pavilions. Tiger Shark Cove Park contains a youth softball complex and a unique playground that was funded and constructed by residents of the community.

Adjacent to Village Park is Peaceful Waters Sanctuary, which was originated by Utilities Department staff. The Sanctuary consists of 1,500 feet of boardwalk and one mile of walking paths. It serves as an overflow system for the deep well and consequently serves as a natural replenishing source for the water table. The Sanctuary has attracted numerous varieties of birds and other wildlife.

The Wellington Community Center boasts 20,000 square feet of space that can be rented and utilized for business meetings, weddings, parties and seminars. The community center also features an Aquatics Complex with water slides, spray ground and a 50-meter Olympic-sized pool. The Tennis Center features 21 Har-Tru courts and a

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pro shop and is staffed with a full-time tennis professional.

The Wellington Amphitheater is a 3,200-square-foot facility, which includes a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system for events such as concerts, plays and movie nights. A schedule of events can be found online at www.wellingtonfl.gov.

The Village of Wellington Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide range of quality youth and adult athletic programs, art and cultural programs, and community events throughout the year that promote community pride and participation. The Safe Neighborhoods Office provides youth outreach programs, events and neighborhood meetings, and conducts family surveys to ensure our residents’ needs are being met and communicated.

The Village of Wellington Parks and Recreation Department is proud to be a part of a great home town, with great neighborhoods, great schools and great parks.

Wellington Parks and Recreation is committed to providing the absolute best facilities and services to the community and is one of only 22 agencies in Florida and 166 in the country to be accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA).

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission offers resources for those looking to enjoy athletic adventures throughout the county. The commission—a private, nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the quality of life through sports—maintains a calendar of sporting programs and hosts events, educational programs and clinics.

For more information, visit www.palmbeachsports.com.

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RECREATION & TOURISM Wellington National Golf Club (18 Holes/Private) 400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington 333-5731 | www.wellingtonnationalgolfclub.com

ATTRACTIONS IN WELLINGTON AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS

Breakers West Country Club

FOR SPORTS INFORMATION: VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON PARKS & RECREATION 11700 Pierson Road, Wellington 791-4005 Palm Beach County Sports Commission 2195 Southern Blvd., Suite 550 West Palm Beach 233-3180 | www.palmbeachsports.com Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Department 2700 Sixth Ave. S., Lake Worth 966-6600 | www.pbcgov.com/parks

GOLF If you love the rolling greens and fresh air that the sport of golf offers, then Wellington and its surrounding area is the place for you to be, with a vast selection of pristine golf courses from which to choose.

Breakers West Country Club (18 Holes/Private) 1550 Flagler Parkway, West Palm Beach 653-6320 | www.membershipsbythebreakers.com Madison Green Country Club (18 Holes/Semi-private) 2001 Crestwood Blvd. N., West Palm Beach, FL 33411 (561) 784-5225 | www.madisongreengolf.com Palm Beach Polo Golf and Country Club (36 Holes/Private) 11199 Polo Club Road, Wellington 798-7110 | www.palmbeachpolo.com The Wanderers Club at Wellington (18 Holes/Private) 1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington 795-3501 | www.wanderersclubwellington.com

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Adequan Global Dressage Festival Located at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center 13500 South Shore Boulevard, Wellington 793-5867 | gdf.coth.com The Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) is one of the world’s largest international and national dressage circuits. The AGDF hosts elite dressage and para-dressage competition at the international and national levels beginning in the month of December and continuing through April.

Calypso Bay Waterpark Located in Seminole Palms Park 151 Lamstein Lane, Royal Palm Beach 790-6160 | www.pbcsplash.com Featuring two four-story-high water slides, an 897-foot river ride, lap pool with diving boards, lily pad walk, interactive children’s water playground, full-service food concession stand and a complete Birthday Party package, the Calypso Bay water park, located within Seminole Palms Park, has something for everyone.

Coral Sky Amphitheatre 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach 795-8883 | www.westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com Coral Sky Amphitheatre is a hugely famous and popular music venue in West Palm Beach. It’s the place to be if you want to attend a music concert or other high-class performances. This open-air music venue can seat 19,000 people and is a modern amphitheatre. Many of the world’s biggest names are set to hit the stage year after year.

Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center Palm Beach State College 1977 S.W. College Drive, Belle Glade 993-1160 | www.dollyhand.org The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is an approved Palm Beach County School District Field Experience Provider which offers programming for students in grades Pre-K-8 through the Center’s Cultural Arts For Education Series (CAFE).

Duncan Theatre Palm Beach State College 4200 Congress Ave., Lake Worth 868-3309 | www.duncantheatre.org Looking for a great concert or jaw-dropping modern dance performance? Into jazz? Golden oldies? Rock ‘n roll?

World music? Or are you looking to spend a magical Saturday morning at the theater with your child? Then head

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to Palm Beach State College’s Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth, where live performances and concerts offer a fresh alternative to the ordinary. There’s truly something for everyone, and you’re never far from the action onstage at the intimate Duncan Theatre!

Gold Coast Dressage Association 227-1570 | gcdafl.org The Gold Coast Dressage Association, Inc. was organized and operates exclusively for educational purposes and to foster local and national amateur sporting competition in the art of dressage. As a USDF Group Member Organization, GCDA is dedicated to assist in increasing the knowledge and awareness of the public, not only their abilities, but their knowledge of safety and animal care and welfare. GCDA provides educational programs, clinics, shows and seminars aimed at promoting and upgrading classical riding.

Grand Champions Polo Club 13444 South Fields Road, Wellington 373-0073 | www.gcpolo.com Since 2007, Grand Champions Polo Club has hosted polo matches in the heart of Wellington. Marc and Melissa Ganzi made the club one of the premier polo destinations for the winter, spring and fall seasons and recently expanded to include Santa Rita Polo Farm. The club boasts 11 fields, has tournaments ranging from 6 Goal to 26 Goal, and is home to The Polo School at Grand Champions.

For more information on The Polo School at Grand Champions Polo Club, contact Juan Olivera at (561) 373-0073 or email juan.olivera@gcpolo.com.

International Polo Club Palm Beach 3667 120th Ave. S., Wellington 204-5687 www.internationalpoloclub.com The International Polo Club Palm Beach is the premier polo destination in the world, hosting the largest field of high-goal teams and the most prestigious polo tournaments in the United States. Polo enthusiasts descend upon Wellington each winter season to enjoy their love of the sport in the most prominent and well-equipped polo facility.

The 2019 Palm Beach Polo Season

premiered on Dec. 30, 2018, and will conclude with the USPA U.S. Open Polo Championship® final on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Polo matches are open to the public, with a wide range of hospitality and guest seating that includes elegant grandstand viewing, field tailgating, lawn seating, field-side champagne brunch at The Pavilion and exclusive sponsor boxes. Tickets start at $10. For ticketing and sponsorship information, or to book a special event year-round, please call (561) 204-5687.

Lion Country Safari 2003 Lion Country Safari Road Loxahatchee 793-1084 | www.lioncountrysafari.com Lion Country Safari, located on Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach, offers two parks for one price.

Take a four-mile safari drive with hundreds of animals roaming free, then visit Safari World Amusement Park with animal encounters/demonstrations, rides, games, water park, shopping, food and thrills. Open daily.

Lake Okeechobee (Fishing, Boating & Hiking) At 730 square miles, Lake Okeechobee is the second-largest freshwater lake in the United States and only 30 minutes west of Wellington. The lake is home to more than 40 types of fish, numerous marinas, campgrounds, boat rental facilities and more in surrounding areas. Enjoy the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, which encompasses the lake’s 110-mile circumference.

Loxahatchee Everglades Tour 901-0661 www.evergladesairboattours.com See all the wonders of the Everglades with a thrilling airboat ride on a Loxahatchee Everglades Tour. You may come across alligators, birds, snakes, turtles and insects as well as a variety of vegetation. Tour guides happily answer questions along the way.

Open daily at 8 a.m.; last tour departs at noon.

Learn to

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Wellington’s Florida Rowing Center is the premier winter destination for sculling instruction.

Exceptional coaching. Proven methodology.

Outstanding facilities. Individual attention.

Three, four and seven-day programs.

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RECREATION & TOURISM of equine riding trails, an open riding area open from sunrise to sunset and a 111-acre world-class equestrian show center. For a ball field permit or picnic pavilion reservation, please call (561) 966-6611.

Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Loxahatchee Groves Park 13901 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves 966-6611 | www.pbcparks.com Conveniently located off Southern Boulevard near Palms West Hospital, Loxahatchee Groves Park offers surrounding residents a variety of leisure opportunities and includes an equestrian trail, exercise course, playground, permitted softball field, open green space, picnic areas with grills, and two reserveable picnic pavilions. For a ballfield permit or picnic pavilion reservation, call (561) 966-6611.

Miami Dolphins (305) 943-1508 | www.dolphins.com The Miami Dolphins have been a fabric of the South Florida community for more than 50 years. The Dolphins play at Hard Rock Stadium, which for 25 years has been one of the premier sports and entertainment facilities in the nation.

The Dolphins are committed to assembling a sound, smart, tough football team that consistently competes for championships. Contact us for additional information concerning tickets or promotional opportunities.

National Museum of Polo & Hall of Fame 9011 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth 969-3210 | www.polomuseum.com At the National Museum of Polo & Hall of Fame, you’ll find exhibits, art treasures, memorabilia, Hall of Fame, media room and the most extensive polo library found anywhere.

The Hall of Fame was established to honor polo’s legends past and present. The museum is centrally located on Lake Worth Road.

Okeeheelee Park 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach Nature Center: 233-1400; Equestrian Center: 966-7090 Golf Course: 964-4653 | www.pbcparks.com Okeeheelee Park includes a 27-hole championship golf course, competitive water ski course, dog park, nature center, nature trails, ball fields, picnic pavilions, BMX track, mountain bike trail, bicycle/walking paths, 18-hole disc golf course, canoe and kayak access, fishing, bike and boat rentals, tennis courts and children’s play areas and includes over 8 miles

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Palm Beach Opera 1800 S. Australian Avenue, Suite 301, West Palm Beach 833-7888 | www.pbopera.org Since 1961, Palm Beach Opera has consistently produced operas at an international standard of excellence, and has provided vital education and community programming in Palm Beach County. The Opera’s three-show season runs from January to March, with community-centered, eclectic “Summer Opera Nights” programming following in the offseason. All mainstage opera performances are presented at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. All operas are performed in the original language, with English supertitles.

Palm Beach Polo Golf and Country Club 11199 Polo Club Road, Wellington 798-7000 | www.palmbeachpolo.com Palm Beach Polo Golf and County Club in Wellington is the site of the Winter Equestrian Festival and International Polo. This property is in a Master Planned community with 2,200 pristine acres offering 36 holes of championship golf on site (in addition to its sister club, The Tesoro Club, which offers members access to another 36 holes of golf), a tennis complex, fitness center, aquatic center, croquet courts and two clubhouses. The Polo West Club, located on South Shore Boulevard, offers golf and mid-goal polo in addition to a restaurant facility.

Palm Beach Zoo 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach 547-9453 | www.palmbeachzoo.org Palm Beach Zoo houses 500-plus animals, many of them endangered, within 23 acres of lush tropical habitat. The zoo exhibits tigers, monkeys and cool animals from all over the world! Fun for all ages: 11 daily shows and talks, wildlife carousel, safari train, an interactive play fountain to splash the time away, a full-service Tropics Café restaurant overlooking beautiful Baker Lake, more than 50 family-friendly events annually. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach 832-7469 | www.kravis.org The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit multipurpose performing arts center with the 2,195-seat Dreyfoos Concert Hall, the 300-seat Rinker Playhouse and the 300-seat Persson Hall. The Center’s Cohen Pavilion is home to the Weiner Banquet Center, Gimelstob Ballroom and Harris Family Foundation PreFunction Hall. It also houses The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center and the Elmore Family Business Center for the Arts. Dining at the Center is provided by Catering by The Breakers at the Kravis Center.

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South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc. Southern Boulevard 1 mile west of Florida’s Turnpike, exit 97 West Palm Beach 793-0333 | southfloridafair.com The 2019 edition of the South Florida Fair is Palm Beach County’s must-see event! With four stages of music and entertainment, world-class ice skating performances daily, an award-winning agriculture and livestock program featuring over 1,000 exhibitors from more than 30 Florida counties, a historic Yesteryear Village, and more than 200 rides, games and attractions, the South Florida Fair is truly a place where families make memories and traditions begin.

The 2019 event will feature 17 days of events and parades centered on this year’s theme of superheroes. From everyday heroes to the superheroes of the silver screen, guests can expect to see appearances by their favorite Marvel and DC Comics heroes while celebrating local superheroes who will be recognized for their special powers in the “Not all Heroes Wear Capes” parades. Heroes of Education, Heroes of Freedom, Heroes in Medicine, Heroes Behind the Badge and many more will be honored. Enjoy the festivities Jan. 18-Feb. 3.

South Florida Fair Expo Center Southern Boulevard 1 mile west of Florida’s Turnpike exit 97 West Palm Beach 793-0333 | southfloridafair.com Throughout the year, the South Florida Fairgrounds is host to more than 100 events. Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction, is held at the facility each spring. Weekend events include antique shows, RV shows, kids’ events, home shows and a variety of other consumer shows. The Fairgrounds property consists of 131 acres with on-site parking for more than 6,000 vehicles. The Expo Center offers 128,000 square feet of indoor trade space. The 20,000-seat Coral Sky Amphitheatre and the 9-acre Yesteryear Village, a Living History Park, are also located on the Fairgrounds.

South Florida Science Center and Aquarium 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach 832-1988 | www.sfsciencecenter.org The mission of the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is to “open every mind to science.” Named the 2014 Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches’ Nonprofit of the Year, the Science Center features more than 50 hands-on educational exhibits, a 10,000-gallon fresh and saltwater aquarium featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall, Pre-K focused “Discovery Center” and an interactive Everglades exhibit. It also hosts an 18-hole mini-golf course, the “Conservation Course,” and more than 25 interactive exhibits in the Science Center’s “backyard.”

Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center 3400 Equestrian Club Drive, Wellington 793-5867 | www.equestriansport.com The Winter Equestrian Festival runs from January through March each year and is the largest and longest-running event in horse sports. Join us for our Saturday Night Lights series where you will enjoy world-class equestrian show jumping, fine and casual dining and a variety of shopping options, as well as a live band and children’s fair. Daily horse competitions in 12 arenas, from pony classes to world-class Olympians, run Wednesday through Sunday beginning at 8 a.m. Free general admission every day; parking fee on Saturday nights.

VIP and box seating are available.

Yesteryear Village on the South Florida Fairgrounds 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach 790-5232 | www.southfloridafair.com Yesteryear Village is one of Palm Beach County’s most unique cultural attractions. It is a living history park nestled in 10 acres, where interpreters share their stories. It provides a unique opportunity for visitors to chat with the town residents, and listen as they tell what their daily life was really like prior to 1940. Discover a large collection of early, original and replicated buildings including an old school, a farm, a blacksmith shop, a general store and several houses. Florida’s rich history in your own backyard!

During the year, more than 4,000 students throughout South Florida participate in tours conducted in the Village. Tours have been developed in conjunction with the curriculum approved by The School District of Palm Beach County. The program is geared to students in kindergarten through the fifth grade.

Also located on the grounds are the Sally Bennett Big Band Hall of Fame and the Bink Glisson Historical Museum.

The Sally Bennett hosts the largest collection of Big Band memorabilia in the nation and is the only known museum of its kind. The Bink Glisson Museum is comprised of personal collections of Bink Glisson, a Palm Beach County pioneer, and showcases artifacts and artwork depicting early Florida.

Yesteryear Village is open Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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CONTENTS 76 Equestrian Committee 77 Wellington The Equestrian Capital of the World 79 Equestrian Snow Birds Flock to Wellington for Another Year of Top Competition 81 Q&A With Mark Bellissimo 85 Grand Champions Polo Club 87 The FEI World Equestrian Gamesâ„¢

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The primary purpose of the Wellington Chamber Equestrian Committee is to promote, enhance and support the equestrian industry in Wellington. According to the Palm Beach County Business Development Board, the equestrian industry annually brings in over $180 million to Palm Beach County, four times higher than the second-place sport, baseball.

Wellington has long been the centerpiece for the equestrian industry in Palm Beach County. With the beginning of Palm Beach Polo in 1978, the equestrian impact has flourished to bring the very top international competitions in polo, hunter/jumper shows and dressage to Wellington.

This season will see the continuation of Wellington dominating the equestrian world in the United States. If you’re looking for the very best in equestrian competition, Wellington is your number one destination!

First, Wellington maintains its role in the major U.S. competitions for the top three equestrian disciplines: Dressage, hunter/jumpers and polo are hosted in Wellington. This year Wellington adds a fourth discipline, three-day eventing, to the competition list!

Wellington’s International Polo Club (IPC), host of the U.S. Open Polo Championship, is its permanent home for the foreseeable future. Wellington boasts the most complete range of polo competition anywhere, with a robust schedule of lowgoal, medium-goal and high-goal competitions.

Adding to the polo community, Grand Champions Polo continues to thrive, adding more polo and bringing polo viewing worldwide through its ChukkerTV state-of-the-art technology featuring live polo and instant replays. Whether you’re here in Wellington—or somewhere else wishing you were here—you can watch live polo. Just Google ChukkerTV! Wellington polo competition features the highest-rated U.S. players, including homegrown 8-goal players Nic Roldan and Julio Arellano. Additionally, Wellington hosts the top 10 goal players in the world—siblings Facundo and Polito Pieres, the legendary Adolfo Cambiaso and 9-goal players Hilario Ulloa and Sebastian Merlos.

The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center contin-

ues to be the epicenter of international hunter/jumper competition in the United States and includes the annual Nations Cup. PBIEC hosts the Winter Equestrian Festival, offering the greatest prize money in the world’s largest and longest-running international hunter/jumper event.

Wellington Equestrian Partners President Mark Bellissimo last year added The Wanderers Club, a familyfriendly private club in Wellington, to the list of equestrianfriendly facilities. TWC promises to be the new hot spot for Wellington’s equestrians.

Mark has already added a shuttle between TWC, PBIEC and the stadium. As Bellissimo has demonstrated with Tryon Equestrian Partners, expect some spectacular upgrades and activities at TWC. The dressage community continues with “The top dressage venue of the world!” The Global Dressage Festival series has combined to host an unprecedented series of FEI competitions. To its record of great events, it has added the acclaimed World Dressage Masters, offering unprecedented prize money and drawing top European riders to Wellington.

Three-day eventing comes back to Wellington in style, with dates to be announced. In the past, more than 20 top eventing riders representing the U.S., Australia, Canada and New Zealand competed in an exciting $75,000 prize money event at the stadium. This promises to be a more exciting event than ever!

The Wellington Chamber and the Wellington Chamber Equestrian Committee have continually fought and will continually fight to protect the economic interests of the equestrian community in Wellington. We look forward to continued growth, and we will continue to promote, enhance and support Wellington’s equestrian community, as well as to bring its economic impact to the entire Wellington community!

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail our Equestrian Committee Chairperson, Victor Connor, at connorv@ bellsouth.net, or contact our Executive Director, Michela Green, at info@wellingtonchamber.com.

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The Village of Wellington continues its leadership role as the most unique equestrian community in the world! Only in Wellington can you find everything form kids competing on ponies one ring over from, international and Olympic riders competing in the top Grand Prixs in the world!

While that itself is impressive, you’ll also find world-class, high-goal polo and Grand Prix dressage events in Wellington as well! Originally known as the “Polo Capital of America”, Wellington now boasts the top international polo players and teams from around the world, as well as the top international and Olympic Grand Prix dressage competitors!

It's all in Wellington: The showcase venue, the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, hosts the “Winter Equestrian Festival”, known as WEF, the longest and most successful hunter/jumper show in the world.

A short ride down the road, at the International Polo Club, the highest goal polo competition in America, the US Polo Open, is held every year.

For dressage enthusiasts, America’s richest and longest dressage competition, the Adequan Global Dressage Festival, is held at the Global Dressage Village, all part of Wellington’s diverse equestrian lifestyle!

For Hunter/Jumper fans, The Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) is the largest and longest-running equestrian competition running for 16 weeks between January and April. With state-of-the-art footing in over 15 rings, the WEF has the best pony riders and best hunter riders, as well as International and Olympic Grand Prix riders in one location. WEF also has an outstanding turf course as well!

While WEF officially starts on the first Sunday in January, the “Holiday Circuit” starts in the end of November, and many use this as a warm-up for the circuit! For a break from the show ring, competitors and residents can access over 57 miles of different trails surrounding the equestrian facility.

Each of the 16 weeks is considered its own show with

separate competitions, as well as additional special competitions that run throughout the festival. During the 2018 season alone, more than 51 countries and each of the 50 states were represented throughout the duration of the circuit. The 2018 WEF circuit awarded over $8.2 million in prize money. The PBIEC is a 160-acre venue devoted exclusively to hunter/jumper competition. From Pony Classics, to Hunter Derbys, to Nations Cup, Olympic qualifiers, and top Grand Prixs, it all here! If your goal is to be on the US Equestrian Team, Wellington is a must!

For polo fans, Wellington boasts over 50 polo fields!

Between the two major polo clubs, International Polo Club (IPC) and Grand Champions Polo Club, every level of polo thrives in full force in Wellington. Grand Champions offers ongoing low and medium goal tournaments, and for 2019, it is planning special High Goal events as well. The IPC has been awarded the U.S. Open Polo Championship for the next four years. Whether you’re a low-goal player or high-goal professional, Wellington is the place to be from November to April.

Dressage riders love the state-of-the-art complex known as the Global Dressage Village (GDV). The GDV now offers the richest and highest quality dressage events in the world, highlighting dressage like nowhere else! Dressage has truly come alive in Wellington. The World Dressage Masters and the Dressage Nations Cup are now held in Wellington at the GDV. For the equestrian enthusiast who just can’t get enough, Wellington is the very best place to be! There’s shows and polo every day except Monday, plus on Friday night, there’s Dressage with Friday Night Stars, an FEI Grand Prix Freestyle competition. Saturday night offers Wellington’s famous “Saturday Night Lights” – family oriented, and fun, SNL features Grand Prix jumper competitions, the Great Charity Challenge, and the Nations Cup. Finally, on Sunday, there’s high goal polo at the International Polo Club, home of the US Open Polo Championship.

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On top of all that, there are a number of special events during the season that highlight the best of the equestrian events. The top “Three Day”, or “Eventing” riders come to Wellington each year for a very special “Eventing” competition. Like the other equestrian sports, the top riders and horses are in Wellington!

Wellington now competes with Palm Beach for the top charity fundraising events as well. The Great Charity Challenge (GCC), presented by Fidelity Investments®, Investments, was founded by Mark Bellissimo and his daughter Paige in 2010 as a way for the equestrian community to give back to Palm Beach County. In the last eight years, the GCC has distributed over to $12 million to 220 Palm Beach County charities!

For 2019, the Great Charity Challenge presented by Fidelity Investments®, will see 30 randomly drawn charities meet their randomly paired teams on Saturday, February 2, 2019, to receive a share of the more than $1 milliondollar purse. This year’s theme of “We are the World” will focus on promoting unity and celebrate the cultural differences in our community.

This family-friendly night will offer free general admission and will feature Starsky, the event mascot.

Just a short drive from Palm Beach International Airport and featuring South Florida’s best weather, Wellington is easily accessible and encompasses 20,533 acres in Palm Beach County with more than 1,500 acres specifically dedicated to equestrian activities.

Wellington is the international destination resort location, featuring the top international equestrian community in the world. Private and commercial horse vans are everywhere, polo matches are played along the dirt roads and tracks, and riders in breeches become a familiar sight in the malls and grocery stores. It’s not uncommon to have multiple Olympic riders have lunch or dinner next to you as you enjoy Wellington’s restau-

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rants. Tuesdays thorough Sundays are filled with polo championships, world-class dressage and jumping competitions.

The south area of the city, protected as the “Equestrian Preservation Area,” borders the Everglades and protects equestrian property for generations to come. This area includes magnificent homes and farms, an extensive network of equestrian bridle paths and maintained dirt roads. Owners, trainers and riders often purchase or rent a home and/or barn here for the winter horse show season, with many now making Wellington a permanent home. You’ll see everything from traditional barns to the very top, showcase, stunning barns in the world! There’s even a special event “Barn Tour” put on each year!

The horse industry is big business for Wellington. The winter equestrian season attracts riders and spectators who bring in more than $350 million into the Wellington economy each year. The economic impact of the equestrian industry has been compared to having the Super Bowl in your city, every year!

With modern technology, Wellington’s equestrian events can be viewed from anywhere in the world. Based in Wellington, ChukkerTV now streams on the internet many of Wellington’s equestrian events live. Visit ChukkerTV for a taste of Wellington from wherever you are! Watch a high-goal polo game or Grand Prix competition at home, then come and see the real thing, live and in person!

People of all age groups enjoy or participate in equestrian events and competitions annually in Wellington. The Chamber Directory’s new equestrian section contains links to all the equestrian-related events in Wellington year-round. Please check these links for the latest events, and come out with the family and watch the best in the world compete right here in Wellington!

Wellington is the premiere “Equestrian Destination Resort!” Come join us!

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World-class equestrian sport returns to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) this winter from January 9 to March 31, 2019, during the 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF). Competition at International Polo Club Palm Beach is set to begin just a few weeks earlier with a season opener match on Sunday, December 30.

With more than 70 divisions of hunter-jumper competition featuring everything from short-stirrup up to Olympiclevel show jumping at WEF and national and international competition at AGDF, these hubs serve as the premier winter equestrian destination for many of the world’s best horses and riders.

Managed by Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP), WEF is the largest and longest-running equestrian festival in the world, with more than 10,000 horses competing throughout the winter circuit at both venues. Mark Bellissimo, managing partner of the Wellington Equestrian Partners (WEP), also has two separate partnership groups that are responsible for the operation of Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in Mill Spring, North Carolina and the Colorado Horse Park (CHP) in Parker, Colorado. TIEC hosts international events throughout the year, while CHP operates the annual Summer in the Rockies circuit for six weeks during the summer months. TIEC recently hosted the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018, from September 11-23, which showcased the eight equestrian disciplines sanctioned by the Fèdèration Equestre Internationale (FEI).

The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center has long been recognized as one of the finest equestrian venues in the world. Each winter, riders from 33 countries and all 50 U.S.

states travel to Wellington to compete at PBIEC. The venue covers 500 acres, with 80 acres of competition rings alone.

As horses and riders gear up for the 2018 show season, this year’s WEF promises fantastic opportunities for horses and riders of every level, as well as some of the best international competition in the world. WEF once again features four CSI 5* rated weeks, which is the highest level of international show jumping. Riders compete during the week to qualify for the major Saturday night grand prix classes. The five-star grand prix competitions will be featured on Feb. 9, Feb. 23, March 9 and March 30. The $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, the largest class offered for jumpers throughout the entire circuit, will once again be held on the final week of the circuit and captivate audiences on Saturday, March 30.

The $150,000 Nations Cup returns during week eight’s CSIO 4* competition, where teams represent their countries over two rounds of competition to see which nation is best.

Always a fan favorite, and a fantastic night of sport and fun at PBIEC, the exciting event attracts horses and riders from around the globe to compete on Wellington’s international stage on the Saturday evening of March 2.

Each weekend, the “Saturday Night Lights” series features fun activities for spectators to enjoy, in addition to the fantastic grand prix show jumping competition. Wellington residents are invited to enjoy the popular family activities, which include rides on the Venetian carousel, bounce houses, face painting, magicians and a petting zoo. Families can choose from a variety of food vendors, while spectators of age also can enjoy margaritas from Tito’s Tacos or other adult beverages at The Tiki Hut. Following the conclusion of Saturday night competition, WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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nightlife continues at The Gallery Night Club at PBIEC. The Gallery is a stylish modern lounge that is open to the public every Saturday night with table seating and VIP bottle service available, along with great DJs and dancing.

On Friday nights, a different kind of grand prix action takes place across the street at The Stadium at PBIEC, where the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) hosts its own winter circuit. The AGDF returns for its ninth season at PBIEC, running Jan. 9 to March 31, 2019. This year, AGDF will once again host seven CDI, or internationally rated, events in the season, along with one national show and two CPEDI 3* Para-Equestrian competitions.

Each week of international competition at AGDF features its “Friday Night Stars” FEI Grand Prix Musical Freestyles, which bring the crème de la crème of dressage out to shine under the bright lights in Wellington. The evening is a highlight for riders and spectators alike, as international competitors showcase their best freestyles set to music in a fun evening of sport and entertainment. Special musical acts, such as string quartet or the Yale a cappella singing group, are featured in between amazing dressage performances.

Many of the best dressage horses and riders in the world will compete in AGDF’s CDI 5* week on Feb. 7-10, which features the highest possible international rating in dressage. The finale of the season, Wellington’s CDIO 3* remains the only Nations Cup competition for dressage in North or South America, outside of championship events, and is part of the FEI Nations Cup series. Each year, more international riders make the journey to compete in the coveted event, and will run this season from March 13-17, instead of the last week of the season as usually scheduled.

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presented by Fidelity Investments®, a unique benefit combining the joys of horses and charitable giving. Since its inception in 2010, the exciting pro-am show jumping event has raised over $12 million for more than 200 Palm Beach County charities, becoming the largest singleday net charitable event in the state of Florida.

This year’s event will be featured on Saturday, Feb. 2 and the theme is “We Are The World,” celebrating unique cultures and diversities around the world.

The International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) is set to once again be an international hub for high-goal and elite field polo during the winter season. Major matches will be played at 3:00 p.m. beginning Sunday, Dec. 30, and continuing through Sunday, April 23, with the U.S. Open Championship Final. The Pavilion, box seats and an array of hospitality packages are available for spectators and members alike. A new partnership with the United States Polo Association and United States Polo Association Global Licensing is expected to bring even greater media attention and recognition to the 2019 season at IPC. Members of the club can also enjoy a beautiful pool, stateof-the-art spa and fitness center, tennis course, and two finedining restaurants.

Along with exciting competition and other special events, the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center main grounds feature fun activities throughout the week. Competition runs Wednesday through Sunday and remains free for spectators.

Visitors can watch horses and riders compete at various levels in 12 different rings, enjoy eclectic restaurants across the show grounds, and shop on Vendor Row and other vendor locations throughout the venue.

The vendor boutiques offer fashion for men, women and children, jewelry, home design, fine art, photography, horse tack and apparel and more. The show grounds also feature their own WEF Boutique located on the South Bridge deck overlooking the International Arena and in the Vendor Village.

Find the perfect WEF clothing, posters or souvenirs.

A lasting partnership has evolved with all 13 Wellington public schools over the past three years. Each school is invited to join in on the festivities each week; local children and their families are able to see equestrian sports firsthand through school field trips and are our proud national anthem presenters during all major events.

Don’t miss all of the fun at this year’s Winter Equestrian Festival, Adequan® Global Dressage Festival, and International Polo Club Palm Beach. Find out more at www.pbiec.com and www.globaldressagefestival.com, internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 793-JUMP. PBIEC Main Grounds (Winter Equestrian Festival): 3400 Equestrian Club Drive, Wellington, FL 33414 The Stadium at PBIEC (Adequan® Global Dressage Festival): 13500 S. Shore Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414 International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC): 3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington, FL 33414

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CEO of Equestrian Sport Productions, Managing Partner of Wellington Equestrian Partners What are you looking forward to during this year’s Winter Equestrian Festival?

We have another year of fantastic show jumping and dressage planned at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). The Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) each continue to see tremendous support from the equestrian community and are in a tremendous state of growth. The level of competition is the best in the world and the sport is both exciting and entertaining. We are looking forward to another great year of top sport in Wellington.

The 2019 WEF will once again host four weeks of fivestar-rated show jumping competition, which is the sport’s highest international designation. We will award more than $10 million in prize money over the 12 weeks of the circuit and showcase more than 70 different divisions for riders of all experience levels and disciplines.

What are some of the highlight events this season?

The major five-star grand prix competitions at WEF will be featured on Feb. 9, Feb. 23, March 9. The $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* will once again be on the final week of the competition, Saturday, March 30.

The $150,000 FEI Nations Cup returns during week eight’s CSIO 4* competition this year (February 27-March 3).

This is one of our team’s favorite events, where riders in teams of three or four combinations represent their countries over two rounds of exciting top-level sport. This event traditionally brings out an incredible crowd, and the atmosphere is electric. This year we will once again host the event on Saturday night, making it a part of the “Saturday Night Lights” series.

We also host major hunter events during the season, bringing the very best horse and rider combinations from around the nation, who vie for some of the most significant prize money offered in their respective disciplines. The

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$100,000 USHJA/WCHR Peter Wetherill Hunter Spectacular will be hosted this year on Saturday evening, February 15, and the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby will be featured on Sunday afternoon, March 31. We have such a great diversity of competition throughout the season we have something special to offer equestrians fans of all kinds.

What can you tell us about the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival?

AGDF is another fantastic addition to the winter competition in Wellington. The circuit has quickly grown to be integral to the prevalence of dressage around the world.

The winter series runs January 9 to March 31, 2019. This year, AGDF will once again host seven CDI, or internationally rated events in the season, along with several national shows and two CPEDI 3* Para-Equestrian competitions. We’ve been tremendously proud of how AGDF has grown into a central hub for both international and national dressage competitors each season.

AGDF features its “Friday Night Stars” FEI Grand Prix Musical Freestyles. The CDI 5* week was a huge success last year, and the CDIO 3* brings more riders every year, as it remains the only Nations Cup competition for dressage in

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North or South America, outside of championship events.

We look forward to hosting even more international riders this year as the AGDF maintains its incredible development for the sport of dressage.

How has adding the International Polo Club to the portfolio of properties enhanced the equestrian experience in Wellington?

IPC is considered the premier polo destination in the world and is revolutionizing accessibility and exposure for the sport. The venue is the largest and most spectator-friendly polo facility in the United States, and we want to continue for it to be a place that Wellington and Palm Beach County residents can enjoy. It is a very special experience and a fantastic hospitality opportunity, with grandstand viewing, field tailgating, stadium seating, field-side champagne brunch at The Pavilion, and exclusive sponsor boxes. For members of the club, there is a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center, tennis program, croquet lawn, sports house, polo library, retail outlets and two fine dining restaurants. The season runs from Dec. 31 through April 23, with Sunday games starting at 3 p.m. We invite everyone to come and enjoy this exciting equestrian sport.

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What other special events do we have to look forward to this winter?

We continue to exceed expectations with the Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments®, which will be hosting its ninth-annual event on Saturday, Feb. 2. Since my daughter Paige, wife Katherine and I started this event in 2010, it has grown to raise more than $12 million for more than 200 Palm Beach County charities. It is just a fun night for riders to compete in a charitable event and raise money for a good cause, and the pro-am competition is great for the spectators to enjoy. The theme of the event is “We’re the World” and will celebrate the international cultures and diversities in the world.

It is rare that you get the opportunity to touch so many lives in such a unique way. We are very proud of the impact that the GCC has had right here in our backyard in Palm Beach County, and are beyond grateful to the team and our corporate sponsors.

To the Wellington business community, what can they do to be a part of all this activity?

We want to really engage with the local business community and offer so many opportunities for them to participate through vendor booths on site, multiple sponsorship opportunities, advertising and/or hospitality for groups or corporate events.

What can people expect who may not know anything about equestrian sport?

What people may not know is that everyone is welcome at PBIEC. We want to make new fans of the sports of show jumping, dressage, and polo. At WEF, “Saturday Night Lights” has also proven to be very popular and is a great way to experience the sport at the highest levels. This is a real family night event and we welcome Wellington residents to come and see the great entertainment and high-quality sport competition in their own backyard. We’ll have a great event held every Saturday night in the International Arena that will always be exciting and entertaining.

The “Friday Night Stars” is a great way to see the sport of dressage. The musical freestyle routines are captivating and really fun to watch.

While Friday and Saturday nights are a big draw, people can come out to PBIEC anytime competition is happening to enjoy the facility, see beautiful horses and have a nice lunch while enjoying our beautiful South Florida atmosphere.

General admission is always free, and you can have a fun and family-oriented experience.

We have touted Wellington as an “Equestrian Lifestyle Destination” and that continues to hold true. Even more now, there are opportunities for families to visit Wellington to watch

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or participate in horse sport, while also enjoying their time outside of the equestrian venue. We have tried to facilitate that in our purchase of The Wanderers Club and the International Polo Club.

How does the equestrian industry impact the Village of Wellington and Palm Beach County?

Equestrians come to Wellington every year to compete and while they work hard, they also want to enjoy the lifestyle that Wellington provides. They rent or purchase houses and apartments, they shop, they dine, they spend quite a lot of money in Wellington and treat it as their second home. More than $130 million is generated for the local economy annually and every year that number has continued to increase.

According to the Palm Beach County Business Development Board, the equestrian industry adds an estimated $500 million to the PBC economy annually. During the season, Wellington hosts an estimated 10,000 sport horses, the largest concentration of sport horses anywhere in the world.

We have seen growth in people buying second homes and second farms in Wellington, which directly translates into them spending more and more time in Palm Beach County.

Our shoulder seasons in the fall and spring continue to grow as people recognize what a special place Wellington is and

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what a unique venue it provides for horse sport.

Now, in addition to WEF and AGDF, we have a vested interest in the polo world through our purchase of the International Polo Club. We feel that Wellington is an incredible destination to participate in and watch equestrian sport of all kinds. This industry is a huge part of what makes this area so special.

Wellington is the winter equestrian capital of the world, no doubt. I don’t think there is a great concentration of like-minded people within one community centered around a sport anywhere else in the world. It is a place that brings tens of thousands of people for the love of the horse. They’re incredible animals and we are fortunate to be a part of this community that celebrates them.

How do we find out more information?

We have all of the information on our websites, www.pbiec.com, www.globaldressagefestival.com and www.internationalpoloclub.com and you can follow along with information, see photos and videos, and be a part of the PBIEC, AGDF, and IPC experience on our Facebook and Instagram pages. We advertise in the local papers and hang posters in various businesses around town, and of course the Wellington Chamber of Commerce is always a great way to learn more!

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Nestled in the heart of Wellington, Grand Champions Polo Club is home to various top tournaments throughout the year.

Marc and Melissa Ganzi have established their polo club based off of the passion they have for the sport.

“The vision we had was to build a community polo club,” Marc Ganzi says. “We wanted a place where the locals can come and play year-round. We keep the spirit of the club very casual and keep it accessible to year-round residents of Wellington.”

“Many of our matches are open to the public and have no charge to be a spectator or tailgate,” Melissa Ganzi adds.

“We feel polo should be accessible to everyone. We wanted to make polo part of the community.”

Since its opening, Grand Champions Polo Club has been one of the fastest-growing clubs, gaining more fields and tournaments. Over the years, it has been host to the International Cup, March’s $50,000 National 12-

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Goal Tournament and several junior tournaments including the Buzz Welker Tournament and the Boys & Girls Club Great Futures Polo Day. More recently, the club has added a winter polo season with six, eight and 12-goal tournaments.

All of the tournaments hosted at Grand Champions Polo Club are live-streamed by ChukkerTV.com. The leader in polo broadcasting is the exclusive live-streaming company for Grand Champions, with Toby Wayman and Dale Schwetz calling the plays and adding color commentary.

GCPC is located on the corner of Lake Worth Avenue and South Shore Boulevard in Wellington. Everyone is welcome to watch polo in a relaxed atmosphere during the spring, fall and winter tournament seasons.

For more information on Grand Champions Polo Club, visit them on the web at www.gcpolo.com, on Facebook and on Twitter @GrandChampions.

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The FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 (WEG), hosted only for the second time ever in the United States, captivated the global equestrian community from September 1123, 2018 at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), welcoming world championship caliber competition for each of the eight FEI-sanctioned disciplines: Dressage, Driving, Endurance, Eventing, Jumping, Para-Dressage, Reining, and Vaulting over the two-week timeframe. The WEG is held every four years in the middle of the Summer Olympic cycle and features top equestrian competitors from around the world vying for top team and individual titles in their respective disciplines.

The story of WEG arriving in Tryon, NC, was different than initially anticipated, as Mark Bellissimo and the Tryon Equestrian Partners stepped in over halfway through the planning cycle to save the event after the host city, Bromont, dropped its nomination. Working on an 18-month timeline instead of a four-year plan, the team at TIEC had to work quickly to ensure that the sporting venues and infrastructure were complete for the start.

The event officially opened on Tuesday, September 11, a day before competition began, welcoming the world to

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Western North Carolina with special words spoken by President of the FEI, Ingmar de Vos, and Chief Executive Officer of Tryon 2018, Mark Bellissimo. Grammy-nominated country music artist Hunter Hayes wowed the crowds, following an emotional Parade of Nations to officially commence the start of competition.

“This WEG showcased incredible sport in each of the disciplines hosted throughout the two weeks; some of the best competition in history,” said Michael Stone, president of the Tryon 2018 Organizing Committee. “We’re proud of what we were able to accomplish in such a short time frame, and our team worked incredibly hard to make sure we were able to deliver these Games for the athletes, horses, and spectators.”

In one of the most highly anticipated showdowns of the event, Helgstrand Dressage competition featured the world’s collective best on one single stage, a rarity in the sport. Isabell Werth of Germany and her superb mare, Bella Rose, who had been absent from the international dressage competition circuit for nearly four years due to an injury, returned in incredible form. The duo went toe-to-toe with the United State’s top combination and current world number one, Laura Graves

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and Verdades, who sit atop the world standings after their astounding performances in Tryon.

“This was my answer to all those who did not understand how I could leave the world’s number one horse at home for this one. Most horse people here know how close I am to Bella, and to bring her back after the long recovery after WEG 2014 is extra special. We always knew it could be a risk, but it is like that with every horse,” said Werth tearfully, describing her emotion over winning aboard her special mount.

Riders hailing from Great Britain stormed to the top of the leaderboard in Mars, Incorporated Eventing, finishing on the lowest combined team score in the history of WEG, as all four team riders completed each of the three phases and finished within the optimum time on Cross-Country. Ros Canter finished as victor on the individual podium for the British team as well, its first individual win since 2006.

“Allstar B was absolutely amazing. He was an absolute hero. I had an amazing experience in there,” commented Canter on her double gold accomplishment for Team GBR. “I kept saying to myself, ‘Just let him do his job,’ and I am so proud. He is just phenomenal. There were quite a few tears

when I found out, which isn’t normal for me. It’s just incredible for me and the whole support team behind Team Great Britain.

It’s just the most incredible feeling and a very surreal day.”

Johnson Controls Reining saw the first ever Individual Gold medal for the nation of Belgium, won by Bernard Fonck, while the top guns of Team USA secured Team Gold, continuing their dominance in the discipline. Cade McCutcheon, the youngest competitor for Team USA at the age of 18, finished in a run-off for third place to take individual Bronze aboard his mount Custom Made Gun. The second week of the event brought Jumping, ParaDressage, Driving, and Vaulting competition to TIEC, featuring another six days of outstanding sport. Jumping remains one of the most popular spectator disciplines, and expectations were high as teams and riders from around the world descended upon U.S. Trust Arena.

In what will be remembered as one of the best demonstrations of top sport in history, the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Jumping Team and Individual Finals featured many of the world’s best riders going head-to-head for two of the most prestigious honors available in international competition

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THE FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES™ for the discipline of jumping. Ultimately after a strong display of prowess from the Swiss team, it was the United States that made its mark on the leaderboard after an unprecedented team jump-off against Sweden for Gold. McLain Ward, Adrienne Sternlicht, Laura Kraut, and Devin Ryan composed the team for the United States. Sweden captured the Silver medal, while the Germans took home Bronze.

“I knew the situation. I had one fence down and then I knew I couldn’t afford a time fault. I got a second opportunity in the jump-off. I wanted to go in and just do the best round I could. All the guys came through brilliantly and I am so proud to be American today,” said team anchor and veteran McLain Ward, who piloted his first-time champion mount, Clinta, to an outstanding performance for Team USA. In an incredible display of resiliency and mental stamina, the home team rose to the occasion to outlast the Swedish team in a nail-biting effort during an incredibly rare championship jump-off. The team celebrated its victory on familiar soil, a testament to the development and persistence that the program, developed by Robert Ridland, has held them accountable to for the last few years.

“This was sport at its best,” said U.S. Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland. “The odds on a jump-off being required were incredible, although we realized it was a possibility. This, today, is why we do it. We have been dreaming about this for so long. We have a tremendous group of talented riders.”

Simone Blum, an underdog and youngster in a field of established and renowned competitors, wowed on her mare DSP Alice for Germany, ultimately taking the coveted honor as world champion, the youngest woman to ever do so. The female duo of Blum and DSP Alice did not accumulate a single jumping fault over five rounds of competition, an incredible feat for the rising stars.

“I cannot believe it,” said Blum of her FEI World Equestrian Games™ debut. “I cannot describe my feelings. It is just the perfect day. Alice performed the whole week without any jumping faults. She is such a careful horse with the biggest heart. I was a little bit nervous today, but I stayed focused and knew that if I rode well then she never normally touches a pole.”

For more information on the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018, please visit www.tryon2018.com.

EQUESTRIAN SPORT PRODUCTIONS Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC is the management entity for the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), the world’s largest and longest-running horse show; the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), and International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) and other events held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida. Combined, these events draw thousands of horses and tens of thousands of riders, owners, grooms, and service providers from around the world every winter. The WEF and AGDF offer world-class hunter, jumper, and dressage competition at one of the premier equestrian facilities in the world and contribute more than $120 million of economic impact to Palm Beach County every year, while IPC hosts the world’s top international high-goal polo during the winter season.

WEF also hosts the Great Charity Challenge, which has raised more than $10 million for more than 100 Palm Beach County charities in its seven-year history.

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Stacey Gelkopf 561.641.8666 Michael McMenaman Jr. 561.578.5850 Amanda Millman 954.290.6465 Anjan Patel, MD 561.249.7724 Ariana Coniglio 561.333.9391

MUTUAL FEDERAL BANK MORTGAGE

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MY COMMUNITY PHARMACY PHARMACY

K. FOSTER DESIGNS, LLC. INTERIOR DESIGN

Kathy Foster 561.596.9536

K&E TRAVEL TRAVEL AGENCY

Mark Elie 561.966.9808

KELLER WILLIAMS PREFERRED PARTNERSTHE GRECO GROUP REAL ESTATE

Teresa Greco 561.670.4273

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY WELLINGTON REAL ESTATE

Nancy Jennings 561.472.1236

NASON, YEAGER, GERSON, WHITE & LIOCE, P.A. ATTORNEY

Matthew Kwasman 561.686.3307

NEW HORIZON INSURANCE SERVICES (N.H.I.S) INSURANCE

Nigel Wallbank 305.632.3334

Yvette Fucarile 561.801.0089

NEW HORIZONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

THE KEYES COMPANY-HOMES FOR HEROES REAL ESTATE

Sharon Watson 561.267.0004

NEW U LIFE HEALTH, WELLNESS, FITNESS & ANTI-AGING

KEYES REALTY REAL ESTATE

Susan Davis 561.967.4300

KIDS CANCER FOUNDATION NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Michelle O’Boyle 561.371.1298

KONA ICE OF PALM BEACH HAWAIIAN SHAVED ICE/FOOD TRUCK

Kam Kham 561.254.5076

KULL REALTY GROUP, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY WELLINGTON REAL ESTATE

Sue Kull 561.422.4234

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Andrew Lassise 410.258.8770

THE LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY H. MARCUS. ESQUIRE, P.A. LEGAL SERVICES/ ATTORNEY AND MEDIATOR

Jeffrey Marcus 610.812.7212

LITTKY, SMITH, PHIPPS & CASA, P.A. ATTORNEY

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THE MALL AT WELLINGTON GREEN MALL MASTER TRAVEL AND CRUISES TRAVEL AGENCY MAXHEALTH CHIROPRACTIC CHIROPRACTIC MEDEXPRESS MEDICAL MH MANAGEMENT SOLUTION CORP. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MICHAEL NEWKIRK TECHNOLOGY

NEWSOUND CHURCH CHURCH NICHOLAS MILANA INDIVIDUAL NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HEALTH SYSTEM NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

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OFFICE DEPOT, INC. OFFICE SUPPLIES & SOLUTIONS

LASSISE FINANCIAL COACHING FINANCIAL SERVICES

Jeri Ann Meyers 561.753.0555 Alejandro Casas 561.655.8444

Johnny Meier 561.753.6768

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KELLER WILLIAMS WELLINGTON REAL ESTATE

LINDBURGERS WELLINGTON, INC. RESTAURANT

Kathleen Williams 561.296.7519

OLI’S FASHION CUISINE RESTAURANT

Diana Regalado Borges 561.651.0500 Marcy Bueno 561.320.7737 Pastor Josh Mauney 561.318.6035 Nicholas Milana 561.868.2640 Simone Sellier 786.602.0029

James Hanford 561.422.5066 Dustin Parfitt 561.792.2220

ONEBLOOD NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Debbie Darrow 561.376.3654

ORANGE THEORY FITNESS HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Christine Moore 561.296.0485

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PALM BEACH ANTI-AGING & REGENERATIVE MEDICINE MEDSPA

Lisa Banionis 561.877.5300

PALM BEACH AQUATICS ENVIRONMENTAL LAKE MANAGEMENT

John Natale 561.719.8900

Marc Philippe Strich 561.227.6901 Lynda Reich 561.798.0505 Dr. Max Cohen 561.249.0373 Elisabeth Bublitz, MPH, CHES 561.333.9331 Myrna Hernandez 561.577.2061 Michael Newkirk 561.316.6936

PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL PALM BEACH COUNTY ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL ANIMAL CARE

MINTO COMMUNITIES DEVELOPER

Leslie Fisher 954.973.4490

PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD EDUCATION/GOVERNMENT

MUNCHPACK GRAPHICS GRAPHIC DESIGN

Debra Hoefl 561.328.3841

PALM BEACH COUNTY SPORTS COMMISSION GOVERNMENT

Darren Edgecomb 561.433.7929 Elizabeth Harfmann 561.233.1200 Marcia Andrews 561.434.8139 Kris Pursell 561.233.3124

WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY PALM BEACH FINANCIAL EXCHANGE Andy Schaller BILLING SERVICES 561.433.4338 ext 302 PALM BEACH HEALTH CENTER Dr. Matthew Symons CHIROPRACTIC 561.333.8353 PALM BEACH INSTITUTE OF COSMETIC SURGERY Douglas Dedo, MD PLASTIC SURGEON 561.626.3223 PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Jackie Fagan EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION 561.338.3811 PALM BEACH ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE Kelly Sudell MEDICAL/ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON 561.727.1106 PALM BEACH POLO GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Sal V. Spano, Vice.President GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 561.798.7113 PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE Dr. Ava L. Parker COLLEGE 561.967.7222 PALMS WEST HOSPITAL Josh DeTillio HOSPITAL 561.798.3300 PANACHE EVENTS Denise Fields EVENT RENTALS 954.275.8717

PASSPORT PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA CORP. ADVERTISING, PUBLISHING PATRIOT GAMES, INC. POLITICAL CONSULTING PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE ANIMAL RESCUE PERFECT SMILE DENTISTRY, LLC DENTIST PHYS ED GEAR SPIRIT GEAR AND APPAREL eFUNDRAISER PIKE & LUSTIG, LLP ATTORNEY PILOZZI PHYSICAL THERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPY/MEDICAL PLACE OF HOPE AT THE LEIGHAN AND DAVID RINKER CAMPUS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PLASTIC SURGERY OF PALM BEACH P.A. MEDICAL- COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGEON POLO BAR & GRILL RESTAURANT POLO GEAR EQUESTRIAN SERVICES POLO PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOOLS PRACTICAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS MERCHANT CREDIT CARD SERVICES PREMIER FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS MEDICAL PREMIER PODIATRY GROUP HEALTHCARE PRIMARY CODE IT PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES FINANCIAL/WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Robert S.C. Kirschner 561.615.3900 Francine P. Nelson 561.651.1499 Rich Anderson 561.472.8844 Rasmi Akel D.M.D. 561.204.4494 Scott Harris 561.257.1212 Michael J. Pike 561.855.7585 Michele Wood 561.318.7779 Monica Speer 561.483.0962 Sabina Heilmayer 561.968.7111 Gary Fellers 561.429.2049 Gary Fellers 561.795.1719 Elisa Del Vecchio 561.333.5500 David Spatz 1.877.456.7722 Lacy Leate 561.798.3030 Adam Katz 561.364.9584 Chris Maxwell 561.320.1117 Mark Bozicevic 888.241.9417 Geoffrey Wight 561.827.6287

PRO CONCEPTS AND DESIGN KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGN

PROMISE LIFE CHAPEL NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH

Frank Toral 954.224.3283

PURE BARRE HEALTH & FITNESS

Micah Peters 561.469.7943

PURE WELLNESS CHIROPRACTIC

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WELLINGTONCHAMBER.COM

Scott Harris 561.330.2490

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Q’ SALSAS LATIN BAR & GRILL RESTAURANT

Monica delos Rios 561.619.9979

THE QUAYE AT WELLINGTON LUXURY APARTMENTS AND TOWNHOMES LUXURY APARTMENT LIVING

Devan Merrill 561.790.7000

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THE RAYMOND F. KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INC. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Linda Birdsey 561.832.7469

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. THE CONNOR FINANCIAL GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES RE/MAX DIRECT REAL ESTATE THE REAL ESTATE OFFICE CO. REAL ESTATE RIO-BAK CORPORATION GENERAL CONTRACTOR RIVERWALK TOASTMASTERS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ROMEO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT RESTAURANT ROSNER’S APPLIANCE RETAIL APPLIANCES

ROYAL PALM EVENTS AT MADISON GREEN CATERING AND SPECIAL EVENTS Mili von Lindenberg 561.843.2180

Dr. Tristan Miceli 561.469.6699

PYRA PROMOTIONS, INC. ADVERTISING & MARKETING SPECIALTIES

THE ROYAL INN HOTEL

PRMG MORTGAGE

Douglas Lampinen 561.660.2190

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE RESTAURANT

Victor T. Connor 561.713.1333 Kathy LeBrecht 561.758.7739 Glen Daniels 561.963.7938 Enrique Rionda 561.791.9721 Cynthia Beckles 561.795.6713 Tony Manglavati 561.793.7100 Jeff Rosner 561.967.8600

Christopher Santamaria 561.793.3000 David Case 561.784.5225 ext. 1 Devan Rodriguez 561.514.3544

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SALT + LIGHT HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Lauren Cushing 561.513.8878

THE SALT SUITE SALON/SPA SAMANTHA CLAYPOOL, GRAPHIC DESIGN CONSULTANT GRAPHIC DESIGN

Jessie Henderson 561.440.4256

Brian George 561.469.2186

TERNER ELDER LAW ATTORNEY

Daniel Alan Terner 561.227.1577

Tracy Lautomne 954.977.6700

THERAPY WITH MARY MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHOLOGY

Mary Winn 561.598.8585

THERMA SEAL ROOF SYSTEMS ROOFING COMPANY/CONTRACTOR

Tymon Cook 561.313.0477

Michael F. Sexton, PE, PSM 561.792.3122 Kevin Shapiro 561.793.5852

SHAPIRO PERTNOY COMPANIES NEW HOME DEVELOPER

Kevin Shapiro 561.793.5852

SHAPIRO PERTNOY COMPANIES OFFICE SPACE

Kevin Shapiro 561.793.5852

SHELLEY INSURANCE GRP, LLC INSURANCE SERVICES

Paula Russell 561.969.7100 Dr. Howard B. Shullman 561.868.5050

THE SHOCKEY TEAM AT KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, WELLINGTON REAL ESTATE

MaryJo Shockey 561.762.1609

SMOKE INN WELLINGTON CIGAR LOUNGE CIGAR LOUNGE

Michael Weiss 561.753.4558

SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

SOUTHEAST FLORIDA HONOR FLIGHT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Louis Eisenberg 561.227.2001 Gary Tenos 561.822.7677

SHAPIRO PERTNOY COMPANIES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

SOUTH SHORE ANIMAL HOSPITAL VETERINARIAN

TD BANK BANK

Marc Wiskoff 561.832.1988

Dr. Karen Forbes, DVM 561.296.7724 Janet Hoose 561.662.0305

SPEAK UP FOR KIDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Coleen LaCosta 561.408.7779

SPORT HORSES BY SPRINGER INDIVIDUAL

Jane Garifo 631.335.0085

STARBUCKS COFFEE RESTAURANT

Cynthia Jaeger 561.753.0788

STARBUCKS COFFEE RESTAURANT

Samantha McGee 561.333.2049

TIFFANY SANTAMARIA LLC- LANG REALTY REAL ESTATE TIPSY SALONBAR SALON/SPA

STIMMLER AND SON. INC. LANDSCAPING, NURSERY AND ARBORIST

Robin Worrell 561.688.6264

Tiffany Santamaria 954.494.2774 Natalie Vo 561.791.5603

TITLE BOXING CLUB HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Robert Prince 561.660.8212

TIRES PLUS WELLINGTON AUTOMOTIVE

Mark Stillman 561.432.8000

TOWN CRIER NEWSPAPER NEWSPAPER

Dawn Rivera 561.793.7606

TRC FARM & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC. SUPPLY COMPANY TROPHY ROOM RESTAURANT TRUDERM ASULT & PEDIATRIC DERMATALOGY & COSMETIC CENTER MEDICAL/TATTOO AND HAIR REMOVAL

Jennifer Robinson 561.993.3370 Tammy Salinas.Bentley 561.233.6049 Andleeb Usmani 561.346.8803

TRULY NOLEN PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL

Chuck Ethridge 561.657.7002

TWO HANDS FOR HEALTH EQUESTRIAN

Noam Teplitsky 561.758.7231

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK- WELLINGTON MOVING AND STORAGE STATE ENERGY INC. HVAC SALES AND SERVICE

Parita Wilson 561.433.5108

TENOS REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

SEMINOLE CASINO COCONUT CREEK ENTERTAINMENT/GAMING

SHULLMAN ORTHODONTICS ORTHODONTIST

TAONE ASIAN FUSION RESTAURANT

Samantha Claypool 561.531.9275

SCENTHOUND HOLDINGS, LLC DOG GROOMING

SEXTON ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES., INC. ENGINEER, SURVEYOR

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TYLER BROOKE RETAIL

Joel & Janelle Dowley 561.618.3065 Henry N. Mosley Jr. 561.281.9522

Gene C. Stimmler 561.791.8803

STONEWOOD GRILL & TAVERN RESTAURANT

Craig Conerly 561.784.9796

SUNVEST MORTGAGE GROUP, LLC MORTGAGE

Timothy Watts 561.337.4848

SWEIGART LAW GROUP ATTORNEY

Scott Sweigart 561.737.4809

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UNITED CLAIMS SPECIALISTS INSURANCE SERVICES

Sandy Giel 561.289.6048

WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY UNIVERSAL LIVING SPROUTS, INC. ORGANIC GREENHOUSE

Julie Bryant 561.795.2554

UPPER ECHELON ACADEMY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Harlan Zeerip 203.470.5005

THE UPS STORE # 2128 PACKING AND SHIPPING

Mark Rosenthal 561.791.9020

THE UPS STORE # 6304 PACKING AND SHIPPING

Mark Rosenthal 561.328.6271

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VILLAGE MUSIC WELLINGTON AND CAFÉ MUSIC LESSONS AND SALES

Donna Willey 561.798.5334

VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON GOVERNMENT

Anne Gerwig, Mayor 561.791.4000

VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON GOVERNMENT

John T. McGovern, Councilman 561.791.4000

VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON GOVERNMENT

Michael J. Napoleone, Councilman 561.791.4000

VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON GOVERNMENT

Michael Drahos, Vice.Mayor 561.791.4000

VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON GOVERNMENT

Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman 561.791.4000

VINCEREMOS THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER, INC NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION HEALTHCARE

WELLINGTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL

Cara Hayden 561.795.4902

WELLINGTON ELDER CARE ELDER CARE/SENIOR LIVING

Richard Gutierrez 561.389.3503

WELLINGTON FLORIST, INC. FLORIST

J.P. Varvarigos 561.795.9299

WELLINGTON GARDEN CLUB NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Whitney Garcia 561.795.3501

WARD REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC REAL ESTATE

Carol Coleman 561.791.3018

WELLINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Laurie Cohen 561.252.9828

WELLINGTON LANDINGS COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOOLS

Blake Bennett 561.792.8100

Wellington Mall WELLINGTON MALL LTD. MALL WELLINGTON NATIONAL GOLF CLUB GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB WELLINGTON NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE

Jess Santamaria 561.793.2350 Julie Pickens 561.333.5731 Wanda Meyers. Randall 914.843.3437

WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL

Jamie Taylor 561.472.2505

WELLINGTON THE MAGAZINE MAGAZINE

Dawn Rivera 561.793.7606

THE WELLNESS EXPERIENCE OF WELLINGTON, INC CHIROPRACTIC

THE WANDERERS CLUB GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Dr. Randall Laurich DC 561.333.5351

WHOLE FOODS MARKET GROCERY-SPECIALTY

Brenna Bertram 561.904.4000

WYCLIFFE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Michelle Phillips 561.964.9200

Tricia Ward Holloway 561.798.4160

WE INSURE INSURANCE SERVICES

Ana Cusell 561.227.9015

WEB 50 SOLUTIONS, INC. WEB AND SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

General Information 866.916.6767

WELLINGTON AGRICULTURAL SERVICES EQUESTRIAN SERVICES

Jose Gomez 561.790.2347

WELLINGTON CARES, INC. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Y YOUR COMPUTER GUY, INC COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS

Dave O’Keefe 561.337.6972

Diane Gutman 561.568.8818 Michela Green Executive Dir. 561.792.6525

WELLINGTON CLASSIC DRESSAGE EQUESTRIAN

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Tom Wenham 561.333.9843

Susan Guinan 561.792.9900 Deborah Totten 561.733.6300

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WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAMBER

WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

WELLINGTONCHAMBER.COM

John Flanagan 561.714.9058

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ZELLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC ATTORNEY

Ronald J. Zeller, Esq. 561.802.4480

BUYER’S Guide

WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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BUYER’S GUIDE ACCOUNTANT HACK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES LLC Stuart A. Hack, EA 12161 Ken Adams Way Suite 217 Wellington, FL 33414 561.214.6171 Fax: 561.348.2155 www.Hacktaxandaccounting.com stuart@hacktaxandaccounting.com

ADVERTISING PASSPORT PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA CORP. Robert Kirschner 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Ste. 1550 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561.615.3900 Fax: 561.615.3999 www.PassportPublications.com robert@passportpublications.com

COPYLAB, INC. Dominique Quevillon PO Box 212740 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33414 561.689.2679 www.copylab.com dq@copylab.com

ADVERTISING & MARKETING SPECIALTIES PYRA PROMOTIONS, INC. Scott Harris 3121 Fairlane Farms Rd., Ste 3 Wellington, FL 33414 561.330.2490 Fax: 561.330.2839 www.PYRAPromotions.com sharris@PYRAPromotions.com

ADVERTISING AND MARKETING COMCAST SPOTLIGHT Kevin Schlansker 1700 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.

Ste 900 West Palm Beach , FL 33401 561.517.4693 www.comcastspotlight.com/ kevin_schlansker@comcast.com

AIR CONDITIONING ENVIROTECH AIR QUALITY SERVICES Thayne Brunsvold Rich Edmiston 2771 Vista Parkway Ste F7 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.686.8926 Fax: 561.686.8985 www.envirotechair.com info@envirotechair.com

ANIMAL CARE PALM BEACH COUNTY ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL Elizabeth Harfmann 7100 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.233.1200 Fax: 561.233.1234 www.pbcgov.org/animal EHarfman@pbcgov.org

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ANIMAL RESCUE PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE Rich Anderson 3200 North Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561.472.8844 www.peggyadams.org/ r.anderson@peggyadams.org

ART AND FRAME GALLERY CJR FINE ARTS AND FRAME Jack Rosen Claire Rosen 514 North State Road 7 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.333.9472 Fax: 561.333.9478 www.cjrfinearts.com mail@cjrfinearts.com

ART FRAMING AND GALLERY ART OF LIFE Dave Friedman 11586 Pierson Road, Ste. L 1 Wellington, FL 33414 561.793.8888 www.ArtOfLifeGallery.com daveartoflife@aol.com

ART GALLERY CHISHOLM GALLERY, LLC Jeanne Chisholm Wellington Place 13532 Fountain View Blvd.

Court One Wellington, FL 33414 845.505.1147 www.chisholmgallery.com info@chisholmgallery.com

ART STUDIO/ BEER AND WINE STUDIO ART CELLAR Jennifer Hernandez 10660 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 150 Wellington, FL 33414 561.792.2272 www.artcellarwellington.com info@artcellarwellington.com

ATTORNEY BARBUTO LAW FIRM, P.A. Anthony M. Barbuto, Esq. 12773 W. Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 101 Wellington, FL 33414 561.798.2907 Fax: 561.790.3519

EQUES LAW PC Ilene Tognini 12161 Ken Adams Way, Ste 211 Wellington, FL 33414 540.687.5775 itognini@equeslaw.us

ERIC H. LIGHT, P.A. Eric Light 301 Yamato Road, Ste 1240 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561.226.4622 Fax: 561.948.2983 www.EricLightLaw.COM ELight@EricLightLaw.com

HILDA M. PORRO, P.A. Hilda M. Porro, P.A. Carole Hoover.Battle 12012 South Shore Blvd Suite 208 Wellington, FL 33414 561.798.3994 www.hildaporrolaw.com hilda.porro@gmail.com

LITTKY, SMITH, PHIPPS & CASA, P.A. Alejandro Casas 340 Columbia Drive, Suite 111 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561.655.8444 Fax: 561.655.5028 www.casaslaw.net alex@casaslaw.net

NASON, YEAGER, GERSON, WHITE & LIOCE, P.A. Matthew Kwasman 3001 PGA Blvd., Ste 305 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561.686.3307 Fax: 561.686.5442 www.nasonyeager.com/attorneys/ kwasman/ mkwasman@nasonyeager.com

PIKE & LUSTIG, LLP Michael J. Pike 1209 N. Olive Ave West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561.855.7585 Fax: 561.855.7710 www.thebigfirmalternative.com christie@bigfirmalternative.com

SWEIGART LAW GROUP Scott Sweigart 12161 Ken Adam Way, Ste 122 Wellington, FL 33414 561.737.4809 www.sweigartlawgroup.com shs@sweigartlawgroup.com

abarbuto@barbutolaw.com

TERNER ELDER LAW Daniel Alan Terner 12177 Ken Adams Way Ste 159 Wellington, FL 33414 561.227.1577 Fax: 561.227.1578

DERMOT MAC MAHON, P.A. Dermot Mac Mahon Marisa Mac Mahon 12161 Ken Adams Way, Ste. 188 Wellington, FL 33414 561.227.1523 Fax: 561.227.1524

ZELLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Ronald J. Zeller, Esq. 12161 Ken Adams Way, Ste 110 A Wellington, FL 33414 561.802.4480 Fax: 561.227.1510

www.barbutolaw.com

www.macmahonlaw.com dmacmahon@macmahonlaw.com

WELLINGTONCHAMBER.COM

www.ternerelderlaw.com daniel@ternerelderlaw.com

www.zellerlawfirm.com zeller.associates@att.net

AUTOMOTIVE TIRES PLUS WELLINGTON 5901 State Road 7 Lake Worth, FL 33449 561.432.8000 Mark Stillman Tirespluswellington@gmail.com www.tirespluswellington.com

BANK AMTRUST BANK Vulette Ferreira 2625 State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33414 561.795.3240 Fax: 561.792.6533 www.mynycb.com vulette.ferreira@mynycb.com

FIRST BANK OF THE PALM BEACHES James Seder 12796 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561.847.2700 www.firstbankpb.bank jseder@firstbankpb.bank

FLAGLER BANK Daryl Lyon 1801 Forest Hill Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Fax: 561.432.2123 www.flaglerbankusa.com dlyon@flaglerbankusa.com

FLORIDA COMMUNITY BANK Derek Diaz 1314 Greenview Shores Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561.333.5773 Fax: 561.333.5823 www.FloridiaCommunityBank.com dediaz@cb1923.com

TD BANK Louis Eisenberg 12280 South Shore Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561.227.2001 www.tdbank.com louis.eisenberg@td.com

BILLING SERVICES PALM BEACH FINANCIAL EXCHANGE Andy Schaller 9478 Rodeo Dr. Lake Worth, FL 33467 561.433.4338 ext 302 www.PBFE.com andy@andyschaller.com

BOWLING/ENTERTAINMENT GREENACRES BOWL Michael Hager 6126 Lake Worth Road Greenacres, FL 33463 561.968.0100 www.gatorbowling.com mikeyh04@yahoo.com

BROADCAST COMPANY CHUKKERTV Michael Ferreira Wellington, FL 33414 561.410.0217 www.chukkertv.com mike@chukkertv.com

CABINETS AND COUNTERS CL KITCHENS BATH & CLOSETS Brian Kelley 170 South State Road 7, Suite 102 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33414 561.939.6337 www.clkitchens.com royalpalmbeach@clkitchens.com

CATERING

MAXHEALTH CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Max Cohen Jenn Cohen 12160 South Shore Blvd., Ste 103 Wellington, FL 33414 561.249.0373 Fax: 561.249.0814 www.maxhealthchiropractic.com info@maxhealthchiropractic.com

PALM BEACH HEALTH CENTER Dr. Matthew Symons 1011 North State Rd. 7 Ste. D Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.333.8353 Fax: 561.333.3273 www.PalmBeachHealthCenter.com matt@drsymons.com

BOLAY Justin Brady 250 South State Rd 7, Ste 100 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33414 561.899.0111

PURE WELLNESS Dr. Tristan Miceli 129 South State Road 7, Suite 402 Wellington, FL 33414 561.469.6699 FAX: 561.469.6636

www.bolay.com

www.purewellnesswellington.com drtmiceli@gmail.com

201@bolay.com

CATERING AND SPECIAL EVENTS ROYAL PALM EVENTS AT MADISON GREEN David Case Adrienne Einhorn 2001 Crestwood Boulevard North Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.784.5225 ext. 1 www.royalpalmevents.com info@royalpalmevents.com

CHAMBER FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Josh Gabel 136 S. Bronough St Tallahassee, FL 32301 850.521.1200 Fax: 850.521.1219 www.flchamber.com jgabel@flchamber.com

WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Michela Green Executive Dir. Roxanne Stein, President 12161 Ken Adams Way., Ste 183 Wellington, FL 33414 561.792.6525 Fax: 561.792.6200 www.wellingtonchamber.com info@wellingtonchamber.com

THE WELLNESS EXPERIENCE OF WELLINGTON, INC Dr. Randall Laurich DC 9180 Forest Hill Blvd .

Wellington, FL 33411 561.333.5351 Fax: 561.333.5374 www.wellness-experience.com laurichdc@aol.com

CHURCH NEWSOUND CHURCH Pastor Josh Mauney 2101 Greenview Shores Boulevard Wellington, FL 33414 561.318.6035 www.newsound.church/ cvanwell@newsound.church

CIGAR LOUNGE SMOKE INN WELLINGTON CIGAR LOUNGE Michael Weiss 11924 W. Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 7 Wellington, FL 33414 561.753.4558

www.smokeinnwellington.com mweiss@smokeinnwellington.com

CLEANING SERVICES

CPA

ARMAND PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICES Mair Armand 11388 Okeechobee Blvd., Ste B Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.793.4453

www.armandprofessionalcleaning.com mair@armandproservices.com

COLLEGE PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE Dr. Ava L. Parker 4200 Congress Ave Lake Worth , FL 33461 561.967.7222 Fax: 561.868.3504

BMP TAX AND ACCOUNTING INC., SHERRON PERMASHWAR, CPA Sherron Permashwar 125 South State Road 7 Ste 104.230 Wellington, FL 33414 561.306.0775 Fax: 561.537.7065 sherron@bmptaxcpa.com

DALE W. GRIMM & CO., P.A. Dale W. Grimm 12161 Ken Adams Way. Ste. 110.SS Wellington, FL 33414.5757 561.684.2498 Fax: 561.684.2046

www.palmbeachstate.edu enrollmt@palmbeachstate.edu

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

www.dalewgrimm.com

SHAPIRO PERTNOY COMPANIES Kevin Shapiro Steven Shapiro 3222 Commerce Place, Ste C West Palm Beach, FL 33407 561.793.5852 Fax: 561.688.5868 www.shapiropertnoy.com kevin@shapiropertnoy.com

dalewgrimm@aol.com

CYBER SECURITY ITMS LLC Kenneth Romer 13860 Wellington Trace Suite 38.103 Wellington, FL 33414 855.369.4867 www.itms.us.com kcr@itms.us.com

COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS

DENTIST

YOUR COMPUTER GUY, INC Dave O’Keefe 12161 Ken Adams Way, Ste 100 Wellington, FL 33414 561.337.6972

PERFECT SMILE DENTISTRY, LLC Rasmi Akel D.M.D. 12300 South Shore Blvd., Ste. 208 Wellington, FL 33414 561.204.4494 Fax: 561.204.2840

www.ycginc.com support@ycginc.com

www.perfectsmiledentistry.com perfectsmilewell@gmail.com

CONSULTING ENGINEERS ALAN GERWIG & ASSOCIATES, INC. Alan Gerwig Anne Gerwig 12798 W. Forest Hill Blvd.

Suite 201 Wellington, FL 33414 561.792.9000 Fax: 561.792.9901

MINTO COMMUNITIES Leslie Fisher Channa Calzone 4400 W. Sample Road Ste 200 Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954.973.4490 Fax: 954.984.7291

www.aga-engineering.com anne@aga-engineering.com

www.mintousa.com lfisher@mintousa.com

DEVELOPER

Your

LOCALLY OWNED

and Operated Community Bank since 2000

CHIROPRACTIC THE JOINT CHIROPRACTIC Anjan Patel, MD 2615 S. State Road 7, Ste. 540 Wellington, FL 33414 561.249.7724 www.thejoint.com/florida/wellington/w ellington-27015 clinic27015@thejoint.com

Deposit Accounts (checking, savings, money market) Loan accounts (residential and commercial real estate, revolving lines of credit, business assets) Online Banking & Bill Pay, Mobile Banking, Merchant Services and Lock Box Services Available Daryl Lyon, VP Commercial Lending 1801 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33406

561.432.2122 | www.flaglerbankusa.com WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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BUYER’S GUIDE DOG GROOMING SCENTHOUND HOLDINGS, LLC Brian George 13860 Wellington Trace, Ste 37 Wellington, FL 33414 561.469.2186

www.scenthound.com wellington@scenthound.com

EDUCATION/GOVERNMENT PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Marcia Andrews 3300 Forest Hill Blvd . Ste C.316 West Palm Beach, FL 33406 561.434.8139 Fax: 561.434.7385 www.palmbeachschools.org marcia.andrews@palmbeachschools.org

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION CODE NINJAS Richard Engelbart 10660 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 160 Wellington, FL 33414 561.807.9026

www.codeninjas.com rick.engelbart@codeninjas.com

DIVERGENT ACADEMICS Stephanie Fountain 3111 Fortune Way, Ste B17 Wellington, FL 33414 561.254.4640

EMBROIDERY AND SCREEN PRINTING IGT GRAPHICS,LLC. Vidya Sinclair Maria Galavis 13873 Wellington Trace, suite B2 Wellington, FL 33414 561.328.7421 www.igtgraphics.com maria@igtgraphics.com

ENGINEER, SURVEYOR SEXTON ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES., INC. Michael F. Sexton, PE, PSM 110 Ponce de Leon St., Ste 100 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.792.3122 Fax: 561.792.3168 www.sextonengineering.com msexton@sextonengineering.com

ENTERTAINMENT/GAMING SEMINOLE CASINO COCONUT CREEK Tracy Lautomne 5550 NW 40th Street Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954.977.6700 Fax: 954.970.7721 www.casinococo.com tracy.lautomne@stofgaming.com

www.divergentacademics.com

ENTERTAINMENT/ PROMOTIONAL GEAR

sfountain@divergentacademics.com

INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE COUNSELORS Donna Barron.Willey 12161 Ken Adams Way, Suite 171 Wellington, FL 33414 561.358.4417 www.internationalcollegecounselors.com donna@internationalcollegecounselors.com

PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Jackie Fagan Joanne Weiner 13421 South Shore Blvd.

Wellington, FL 33414 561.338.3811 www.pbiafl.com jfagan@pbiafl.com

UPPER ECHELON ACADEMY Harlan Zeerip 12008 South Shore Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 203.470.5005 www.upperechelonacademy.com harlanzip@gmail.com

ELDER CARE/SENIOR LIVING WELLINGTON ELDER CARE Richard Gutierrez Rosa Gutierrez 14097 Lily Court Wellington, FL 33414 561.389.3503 Fax: 866.561.8999 www.wellingtoneldercare.com wellingtoneldercare@comcast.net

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BANG ‘EM UP! INC. David Dominquez 3208 Pomerol Drive, Ste. 207 Wellington, FL 33414 561.907.3588 https://www.thebangemupparty.com dldominguez65@gmail.com

ENVIRONMENTAL LAKE MANAGEMENT PALM BEACH AQUATICS John Natale Janice Natale 1555 Folsom Road Loxahatchee, FL 33470 561.719.8900 Fax: 561.790.7220 www.pbaquatics.com jnatale@pbaquatics.com

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ATP ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS INC. John Shippole 2630 Neaton Court Wellington, FL 33414 561.337.0805 www.atpmold.com johnatpmold@gmail.com

EQUESTRIAN GALLOP 2 DESTINY, LLC Stacy Washington 1916 Polo Lake Drive East, Bldg. 27 Wellington, FL 33414 561.203.6027 www.gallop2destiny.com stacy@gallop2destiny.com

WELLINGTONCHAMBER.COM

GOLD COAST DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION, INC. John Flanagan Noreen O’ Sullivan 14457 Draft Horse Lane Wellington, FL 33414 561.714.9026 Fax: 561.333.6250 www.gcdafl.org nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com

TWO HANDS FOR HEALTH Noam Teplitsky Wellington, FL 33414 561.758.7231 drnoam@gmail.com

WELLINGTON CLASSIC DRESSAGE John Flanagan Noreen O’ Sullivan 14457 Draft Horse Lane Wellington, FL 33414 561.714.9058 Fax: 561.333.6250 www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com

EQUESTRIAN & POLO GIFTS/TROPHIES & AWARDS CHISHOLM GALLERY, LLC Jeanne Chisholm Wellington Place. 13532 Fountain View Blvd., Court One Wellington, FL 33414 845.505.1147 www.chisholmgallery.com info@chisholmgallery.com

EQUESTRIAN GIFTS, TROPHIES & AWARDS CHISHOLM GALLERY, LLC Jeanne Chisholm Wellington Place. 13532 Fountain View Blvd., Court One Wellington, FL 33414 845.505.1147 www.chisholmgallery.com info@chisholmgallery.com

EQUESTRIAN MARKETING AND LUXURY MARKETING EQUES SOLUTIONS Bobbi Rottman 12161 Ken Adams Way Ste. 110.G1 Wellington, FL 33414 561.227.1537 or 561.436.1165 www.EquesSolutions.com info@EquesSolutions.com

EQUESTRIAN RECREATION

EQUESTRIAN SERVICES POLO GEAR Gary Fellers 3500 Fairlane Farms Road, Ste 15 Wellington, FL 33414 561.795.1719

www.pologearusa.com gfellers@pologearusa.com

WELLINGTON AGRICULTURAL SERVICES Jose Gomez PO Box 1229 Loxahatchee, FL 33470 561.790.2347

www.wellingtonagricultural.com jgomez@wellingtonagricultural.com

EQUINE FACILITATED COACHING DOVECOT FARM Sarah Palmer 2660 F Road Loxahatchee, FL 33470 561.508.2473

www.dovecotfarm.com sarah@dovecotfarm.com

EVENT RENTALS PANACHE EVENTS Denise Fields 401 South Dixie Hwy. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 954.275.8717

www.panacheevents.com denisefields@panacheevents.com

FINANCE/INSURANCE BANKERS LIFE Anthony Alvarez 1601 Belvedere Road Ste 301.S West Palm Beach, FL 33406 561.689.3592 Fax: 561.687.8671 www.bankerslife.com Anthony.Alvarez@bankerslife.com

BANKERS LIFE Darcey Rotell 1601 Belvedere Road Ste 301.S West Palm Beach, FL 33406 561.537.0150 Fax: 561.687.8671 www.bankerslife.com darcey.rotell@bankerslife.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES BOYNTON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.- RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Benjamin G. Boynton Joanna J. Boynton 12400 South Shore Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561.795.9156 Fax: 561.795.6812

EQUESTRIAN SPORT PRODUCTIONS, LLC Mark Bellissimo Michael Stone 14440 Pierson Rd. Wellington, FL 33414 561.793.5867 Fax: 561.753.0394

www.BoyntonFinancialGroup.com Benjamin.Boynton@RaymondJames.com

www.equestriansport.com info@equestriansport.com

www.primerica.com/mbozicevic mbozicevic.fac19@primerica.com

PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES Mark Bozicevic 500 NE 5th Avenue, Ste. 2E Delray Beach, FL 33483 888.241.9417 Fax: 888.241.9417

THE BEUTEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP Cameron Beutel 1800 North Military Trail, Suite 300 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561.367.1875 http://financialservicesinc.ubs.com/tea m/buetelgroup/meetourteam.html Cameron.buetel@ubs.com

EDWARD JONES Carrie Combes 12798 West Forest Hill Blvd.

Ste 101.A Wellington, FL 33414 561.798.6184 Fax: 877.659.2041 www.edwardjones.com carrie.combes@edwardjones.com

LASSISE FINANCIAL COACHING Andrew Lassise 9221 Greenspire Lane Lake Worth, FL 33406 410.258.8770 www.lassisecoaching.com andrew@lassisecoaching.com

GENERAL CONTRACTOR RIO-BAK CORPORATION Enrique Rionda Thomas King 12773 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Ste 210 Wellington, FL 33414 561.791.9721 Fax: 561.791.9734 www.rio-bak.com cristina@rio-bak.com

GIFT BASKETS BARBER’S GIFT BASKETS, LLC Laura Barber 12177 Ken Adams Way, Suite 153 Wellington, FL 33414 561.227.1525 or 561.333.2448

www.barbersgiftbaskets.com gifts@barbersgiftbaskets.com

GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PALM BEACH POLO GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Sal V. Spano, Vice.President 11199 Polo Club Rd. Wellington, FL 33414 561.798.7113 Fax: 561.798.7345

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. - THE CONNOR FINANCIAL GROUP Victor T. Connor Karen M. Plotkin 8461 Lake Worth Rd., Ste. 178 Wellington, FL 33467 561.713.1333 Fax: 561.340.1454

www.palmbeachpolo.com spano@palmbeachpolo.com

www.connorfinancial.com victor.connor@raymondjames.com

WELLINGTON NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Julie Pickens 400 Binks Forest Drive Wellington, FL 33414 561.333.5731 Fax: 561.333.5732

FINANCIAL/ WEALTH MANAGEMENT CASTLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT Melissa Gannon 1400 Centrepark Blvd., Ste 900 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561.686.9604 Fax: 561.584.5080 www.castlewm.com mgannon@castlewm.com

CENTAUR EQUITIES Jane Cleveland 2905 Piper Way Wellington, FL 33414 615.533.6742

www.centaurEquities.com jcleveland@centaurequities.com

PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES Geoffrey Wight 1818 S. Australian Avenue Suite 209 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561.827.6287 www.primerica.com/g_wight geoffwight777@gmail.com

FLORIST WELLINGTON FLORIST, INC. J.P. Varvarigos 13889 Wellington Trace, Ste. A12 Wellington, FL 33414 561.795.9299 www.wellingtonflorist.com service@wellingtonflorist.com

THE WANDERERS CLUB Whitney Garcia Ronna Clements 1900 Aero Club Drive Wellington, FL 33414 561.795.3501

www.wanderersclubwellington.com info@wanderersclubwellington.com

www.wellingtonnationalgolfclub.com julie@wellingtonnationalgolf.com

WYCLIFFE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Michelle Phillips 4650 Wycliffe Country Club Blvd.

Wellington, FL 33449 561.964.9200 Fax: 561.964.5350 www.wycliffecc.com m.phillips@wycliffecc.com

GOVERNMENT PALM BEACH COUNTY SPORTS COMMISSION Kris Pursell 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.

Ste. 930 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561.233.3124 Fax: 561.233.3125 www.palmbeachsports.com info@palmbeachsports.com

VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Anne Gerwig, Mayor 12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561.791.4000 www.wellingtonfl.gov agerwig@wellingtonfl.gov

VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON John T. McGovern, Councilman 12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561.791.4000 www.wellingtonfl.gov jmcgovern@wellingtonfl.gov

VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Michael J. Napoleone, Councilman 12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561.791.4000

www.wellingtonfl.gov mnapoleone@wellingtonfl.gov

VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Michael Drahos, Vice.Mayor 12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561.791.4000 www.wellingtonfl.gov mdrahos@wellingtonfl.gov

VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman 12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561.791.4000 www.wellingtonfl.gov tsiskind@wellingtonfl.gov

GRAPHIC DESIGN MUNCHPACK GRAPHICS Debra Hoefl 7750 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 4 PMB28 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.328.3841 www.munchpackgraphics.com munchpackgraphics@gmail.com

SAMANTHA CLAYPOOL, GRAPHIC DESIGN CONSULTANT Samantha Claypool 2395 Sapphire Circle West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.531.9275 www.samantha-c-designer.com claypooldesign@gmail.com

GROCERY-SPECIALTY WHOLE FOODS MARKET Brenna Bertram 2635 State Rd. 7 Wellington, FL 33414 561.904.4000

www.wholefoodsmarket.com Brenna.Bertram@wholefoods.com

HAWAIIAN SHAVED ICE/ FOOD TRUCK KONA ICE OF PALM BEACH Kam Kham PO Box 541822 Greenacres, FL 33454 561.254.5076 www.kona-ice.com kamkonaice@gmail.com

HEALTH & FITNESS PURE BARRE Micah Peters 11924 Forest Hill Blvd., Ste 22 Wellington, FL 33414 561.469.7943

www.purebarre.com/fl-wellington/ wellington@purebarre.com

HEALTH AND WELLNESS HOLISTIC HEALTH PALM BEACH Caroline Blanke.Pena 3347 S. State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33449 561.601.0999 www.holistichealthpalmbeach.com holistichealthpalmbeach@gmail.com

ORANGE THEORY FITNESS Christine Moore 2625 S. State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33414 561.296.0485 www.orangetheoryfitness.com studiomanager0128 @orangetheoryfitness.com

SALT + LIGHT Lauren Cushing Wellington, FL 33414 561.513.8878 www.saltandlighttribe.com info@saltandlighttribe.com

TITLE BOXING CLUB Robert Prince 2863 South State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33414 561.660.8212 www.titleboxingclub.com robert.prince@titleboxingclub.com

HEALTH, WELLNESS, FITNESS & ANTI-AGING NEW U LIFE Marcy Bueno 13880 Geranium Place Wellington, FL 33414 561.320.7737 www.newulife.com/bueno new.u.life.forever.young@gmail.com

HEALTH/FITNESS/WEIGHT LOSS 9ROUND Mike Johnson 13860 Wellington Trace, Suite 15 Wellington, FL 33414 561.660.6131 www.9round.com/wellingtontrace mike.johnson@9round.com

CLUB PILATES WELLINGTON Joy Smith 10660 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 140 Wellington, FL 33414 561.208.1233 www.clubpilates.com/location/wellington/ wellington@clubpilates.com

CYCLEBAR Erin Schiller 9312 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 386.882.6018 www.wellington.cyclebar.com erin.schiller@cyclebar.com

HOTWORX- WELLINGTON Sean Hamel 860.2 State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33414 561.342.1566 www.hotworx.net/studio/wellington/ sean.hamel@hotworx.net

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BUYER’S GUIDE HEALTHCARE CARUSO EYE CARE Britney Caruso 5900 State Road 7 ( Target Optical) Lake Worth, FL 33449 561.649.9898

www.carusoeyecare.com britney@carusoeyecare.com

FLORIDA EYE MICROSURGICAL INSTITUTE Gwen Gottlieb 2575 State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33414 561.736.5050 or 561.792.1205 www.fleyedocs.com gwen@fleyedocs.com

PREMIER PODIATRY GROUP Adam Katz 1041 State Road 7., Ste 5 Wellington, FL 33414 561.364.9584

www.PremierPodiatryGroup.com ajkatz5@gmail.com

VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Deborah Totten 1901 S. Congress Ave Ste 420 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561.733.6300 www.vitas.com deborah.totten@vitas.com

HEALTHCARE CONSULTING CARE CONNECT INC. Tara Johnson 282 Berenger Walk Wellington, FL 33414 844.762.3862

wecare@careconnectadvocate.com

HIGH SCHOOL PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Darren Edgecomb Donna Baxter 8499 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33411 561.433.7929 Fax: 561.304.1017 www.palmbeachschools.org/ palmbeachcentralhs donna.baxter@palmbeachschools.org

WELLINGTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Cara Hayden Chris Romano 2101 Greenview Shores Boulevard Wellington, FL 33414 561.795.4902 Fax: 561.795.4909 www.edline.net/pages/Wellington_ High_School wellingtonhs@palmbeachschools.org

HOME HEALTH CARE/PRIVATE COMFORCARE HOME CARE Melissa Morante Allison Negri 9121 N. Military Trail, Ste. 216 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561.630.1620 https://comforcare.com/florida/p alm.beach.gardens mmorante@comforcare.com

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HOME SERVICES DAN RYAN’S PRESSURE CLEANING AND WINDOW CLEANING Dan Ryan 5735 Gelding Court Lake Worth, FL 33449 561.313.3569

www.danryanspressurecleaning.com danryanpc@gmail.com

HOSPITAL PALMS WEST HOSPITAL Josh DeTillio Kathryn Walton 13001 Southern Blvd.

Loxahatchee, FL 33470 561.798.3300 Fax: 561.791.8108 www.palmswesthospital.com Kathryn.Walton@hcahealthcare.com

WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Jamie Taylor Ellen Cole 10101 Forest Hill Blvd.

Wellington, FL 33414 561.472.2505 Fax: 561.472.2506 www.wellingtonregional.com jamie.taylor@uhsinc.com

HOTEL FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES Melanie Morjon 10616 Forest Hill Blvd.

Wellington, FL 33414 561.408.5990

www.http://fairfield.marriott.com/ Amanda.Nevil@Marriott.com

THE HAMPTON INN AND SUITES Robert Colletti Michael Panakos 2155 Wellington Green Dr Wellington, FL 33414 561.472.9696 Fax: 561.472.7953 www.greenparkmgmt.com Robert.Colletti@hilton.com

THE ROYAL INN Christopher Santamaria 675 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.

Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.793.3000 Fax: 561.795.1502 www.royalinnhotel.com frontdesk@royalinnhotel.com

HOUSE OF WORSHIP CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH Peter Bartuska 3200 State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33414 www.cccpalmbeach.com info@cccpalmbeach.com

HVAC SALES AND SERVICE STATE ENERGY INC. Robin Worrell 2775 Vista Parkway Ste 7 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.688.6264 Fax: 561.688.6265 www.StateEnergyAir.com stateenergy@aol.com

WELLINGTONCHAMBER.COM

INDIVIDUAL NICHOLAS MILANA Nicholas Milana 12161 Ken Adams Way, Ste. 207 Wellington, FL 33414 561.868.2640 Fax: 561.227.1586 nmilana@boltonglobal.com

SPORT HORSES BY SPRINGER Jane Garifo 14322 Draft Horse Lane Wellington, FL 33414 631.335.0085 janespringer@gmail.com

INSURANCE ATLANTIC PACIFIC INSURANCE Paul R. Finley 2742 Pointe Circle Greenacres , FL 33413 561.452.3976 www.apins.com prfinley@gmail.com

NEW HORIZON INSURANCE SERVICES (N.H.I.S) Nigel Wallbank Liz Mariner.Ford 2775 NW 49th Ave., Suite 205.354 Ocala, FL 34482 305.632.3334 nigelwallbank@gmail.com

INSURANCE SERVICES AMERICAN PUBLIC ADJUSTING, LLC Pamela Brown Danielle McMiller 10294 Fox Trail Rd S West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.644.0395 www.americanpublicadjusting.com Iadjust4you@gmail.com

THE ASSURANCE GROUP Arlene Smith 1655 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.

Ste 620 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561.315.7882 arsmith@assuregrp.com

BANKERS LIFE Darcey Rotell 1601 Belvedere Road Ste 301.S West Palm Beach , FL 33406 561.537.0150 www.bankerslife.com darcey.rotell@bankerslife.com

SHELLEY INSURANCE GRP, LLC Paula Russell 420 S. State Road 7, Ste 106 Wellington, FL 33414 561.969.7100 Fax: 888.242.0316 www.shelleyinsurance.com jon@shelleyinsurance.com

UNITED CLAIMS SPECIALISTS Sandy Giel 520 NW 165th Street, Suite 110 Miami, FL 33169 561.289.6048 www.ucsfl.com sandy@ucsfl.com

WE INSURE Ana Cusell 12161 Ken Adams Way, Ste 206 Wellington, FL 33414 561.227.9015 www.cusellinsurance.com ana.cusell@weinsuregroup.com

INTERIOR DESIGN K. FOSTER DESIGNS, LLC. Kathy Foster 13650 Columbine Ave. Wellington, FL 33414 561.596.9536 Fax: 561.828.0380 kfosterFL@aol.com

IT PRIMARY CODE Chris Maxwell Magdalena Maxwell 9134 Forest Hill Blvd. Ste 73 Wellington, FL 33411 561.320.1117 www.primarycode.com chamber-inquiries@primarycode.com

KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGN PRO CONCEPTS AND DESIGN Douglas Lampinen 7424 Seabreeze Drive Lake Worth, FL 33467 561.660.2190 www.proconceptsanddesign.com douglas@proconceptsanddesign.com

LANDSCAPING EARTHCREST LANDSCAPE COMPANY Miguel Perales 220 Pleasant Wood Drive Wellington, FL 33414 561.662.0225 Fax: 561.333.7189 peralesm9@gmail.com

LANDSCAPING, NURSERY AND ARBORIST STIMMLER AND SON. INC. Gene C. Stimmler PO Box 796 Loxahatchee, FL 33470 561.791.8803 stimmlerandson@gmail.com

LEGAL SERVICES ATTORNEY AND MEDIATOR THE LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY H. MARCUS. ESQUIRE, P.A. Jeffrey Marcus 2853 Siena Circle Wellington, FL 33414 610.812.7212 www.marcuslawoffice.com jeff@marcuslawoffice.com

LIGHTING CAPITOL LIGHTING Coni Freiberg 2863 State Road 7, Ste. 400 Wellington, FL 33414 561.296.7700

www.1800lighting.com cfreiberg@1800lighting.com

LOCKSMITH GATER’S LOCKSMITH, INC. Jeff Gater Wellington, FL 561.793.4811 www.gaterslocksmith.com gaterslocksmith@gmail.com

LUXURY APARTMENT LIVING THE QUAYE AT WELLINGTON LUXURY APARTMENTS AND TOWNHOMES Devan Merrill 1090 Quaye Lake Circle Wellington, FL 33411 561.790.7000

www.quayewellington.com thequayemgr@lincolnapts.com

MAGAZINE WELLINGTON NEIGHBORS Wanda Meyers. Randall Wellington, FL 33414 914.843.3437

www.bestversionmedia.com meywanda@gmail.com

WELLINGTON THE MAGAZINE Dawn Rivera, Publisher 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Ste. 33 Wellington, FL 33414 561.793.7606 Fax: 561.793.1470 www.wellingtonthemagazine.com dawn@wellingtonthemagazine.com

MALL MALL AT WELLINGTON GREEN, THE Marc Philippe Strich Rachelle Crain 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.

Ste. 2000 Wellington, FL 33414 561.227.6901

www.shopwellingtongreen.com rcrain@starwoodretail.com

WELLINGTON MALL LTD. Jess Santamaria Chris Santamaria 675 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.

Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.793.2350 Fax: 561.793.9090 www.royalinnhotel.com jessrsantamaria@gmail.com

MARKETING GLASER GROUP, LLC Stefani Glaser 5504 Homeland Road Lake Worth, FL 33449 561.797.2220

www.glasermarketing.com stefani@glasermarketing.com

MEDIA/PUBLIC RELATIONS EQ MEDIA Carrie Wirth 12709 Quercus Lane Wellington, FL 33414 612.209.0310

carrie@EQMedia.agency

MEDIATOR THE LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY H. MARCUS. ESQUIRE, P.A. Jeffrey Marcus 2853 Siena Circle Wellington, FL 33414 610.812.7212 www.marcuslawoffice.com jeff@marcuslawoffice.com

MEDICAL BETHESDA HEALTH URGENT CARE Lisa Kronhaus 10520 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561.204.9355 www.bethesdahealthurgentcare.com

MEDEXPRESS Elisabeth Bublitz, MPH, CHES 1021 N. State Road 7 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.333.9331 www.medexpress.com elisabeth.bublitz@medexpress.com

PREMIER FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS Lacy Leate 1037 State Road 7, Ste 211 Wellington, FL 33414 561.798.3030 www.premierfamilyhealth.com lleate@premierfamilyhealth.com

DERMATOLOGY CENTER OF THE PALM BEACHES, P.A. Dr. Robin Shecter, D.O., F.A.O.C.D. 5808 Jog Road Lake Worth, FL 33467.6511 561.968.7546 Fax: 561.791.1747 jamessshecter@bellsouth.net

JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CENTER Amanda Millman 3377 N.State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33449 954.290.6465 www.JDCH.com AmMillman@mhs.net

MEDICAL- COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGEON PLASTIC SURGERY OF PALM BEACH P.A. Sabina Heilmayer 10115 W. Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 400 Wellington, FL 33414 561.968.7111 Fax: 561.968.1800 www.plasticsurgerypb.com Sabina@plasticsurgerypb.com

MEDICAL/CONCIERGE SERVICES GRACE FAMILY MEDICINE DIRECT PRIMARY CARE OF WELLINGTON Jessica Poveda 12785 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 8 E Wellington, FL 33414 561.331.5155

MEDICAL/TATTOO AND HAIR REMOVAL TRUDERM ASULT & PEDIATRIC DERMATALOGY & COSMETIC CENTER Andleeb Usmani 3319 State Road 7, Ste 202 Lake Worth, FL 33449 561.346.8803 www.trudermpa.com trudermpa@yahoo.com

MEDICAL/URGENT CARE AFC URGENT CARE 15689 Southern Blvd., #101 Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470 561.220.0737

www.afcurgentcareloxgroves.com loxahatcheegroves@afcurgentcare.com

IDEAL FAMILY PRACTICE Stephanie Wise 13475 Southern Blvd, Suite 100 Loxahatchee, FL 33470 561.231.5200 Fax: 561.231.5201 www.idealfamilypractice.com cheryl.anders@thinkbighcs.com

MEDSPA PALM BEACH ANTI-AGING & REGENERATIVE MEDICINE Lisa Banionis 1447 Medical Park Blvd, Ste 209 Wellington, FL 33414 561.877.5300 www.pbantiaging.com lisa@pbantiaging.com

MENTAL HEALTH /PSYCHOLOGY COTLER HEALTHCARE AND DEVELOPMENT Kerry Cotler Ph.D Meiby Nodarse 11120 S. Crown Way, Suite 1 Wellington, FL 33414 561.790.1191 or 561.790.1032 Fax: 561.793.0669 www.cotlerhealthcare.com info@cotlerhealthcare.com

THERAPY WITH MARY Mary Winn 12177 Ken Adams Way Ste 153 Wellington, FL 33414 561.598.8585 www.therapywithmary.com therapywithmary@gmail.com

MERCHANT CREDIT CARD SERVICES PRACTICAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS David Spatz 11101 South Crown Way, Suite 1 Wellington, FL 33414 1.877.456.7722 Fax: 1.877.654.7722 www.rupractical.com david@rupractical.com

MORTGAGE MUTUAL FEDERAL BANK Kathleen Williams 5589 Okeechobee Blvd, Ste 101 West Palm Beach, FL 33417 561.296.7519 Fax: 561.578.8506 www.ideallending.net kwilliamsmortgage@gmail.com

PRMG Mili von Lindenberg 3280 Fairlane Farms Road Wellington, FL 33414 561.843.2180

www.mvonlindenberg.prmgapp.com mvonlindenberg@prmg.net

SUNVEST MORTGAGE GROUP, LLC Timothy Watts, Sandra Watts 12794 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 29 Wellington, FL 33414 561.337.4848 Fax: 866.242.2299

www.SunvestMortgageGroup.com Tim@sunvestmg.com

MORTGAGE SERVICES CAPITAL MORTGAGE FUNDING POWERED BY STAIRWAY Ann Griffith 10550 Northgreen Drive Wellington, FL 33449 561.346.1529 www.lowrateonline.com rubyandann@lowrateonline.com

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MEDICAL/ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON PALM BEACH ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE Kelly Sudell 10111 Forest Hill Blvd., Ste 231 Wellington, FL 33414 561.727.1106 www.pboi.com kellysudell@pboi.com

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BUYER’S GUIDE MOVING AND STORAGE TWO MEN AND A TRUCKWELLINGTON Joel & Janelle Dowley Rachele Leeks 3220 Fairlane Farms Road, Suite 13 Wellington, FL 33414 561.618.3065 Fax: 561.845.7352 www.twomenwellington.com info0182@twomen.com

MUSIC LESSONS AND SALES VILLAGE MUSIC WELLINGTON AND CAFÉ Donna Willey 10410 W. Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 100 Wellington, FL 33414 561.798.5334 www.villagemusicwellington.com sales@myvillagemusic.com

NEW HOME DEVELOPER SHAPIRO PERTNOY COMPANIES Kevin Shapiro Steven Shapiro 3222 Commerce Place, Ste C West Palm Beach, FL 33407 561.793.5852 Fax: 561.688.5868 www.shapiropertnoy.com kevin@shapiropertnoy.com

NEWSPAPER TOWN CRIER NEWSPAPER Dawn Rivera Joshua Manning 12794 Forest Hill Blvd., Ste. 33 Wellington, FL 33414 561.793.7606 Fax: 561.793.1470 www.gotowncrier.com news@gotowncrier.com

NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH PROMISE LIFE CHAPEL Frank Toral 11901 Lake Worth Road Wellington, FL 33440 954.224.3283 www.gopromiselife.com pastorfrank@gopromiselife.com

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ALLIANCE OF WOMEN EXECUTIVES Vicki Tate Lake Worth, FL 33467 561.789.8415 www.aweinc.org vicki@aweinc.org

ALZHEIMER’S COMMUNITY CARE Marlene Le 800 Northpointe Parkway Suite 101 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 561.683.2700 www.alzcare.org mle@alzcare.org

THE BATCHELOR FOUNDATION Dan Ferraresi 12161 Ken Adams Way, Ste 202 Wellington, FL 33414 561.227.1593 danferraresi@tbfinc.org

CHILDNET Gillian Moxey Kenny Brighton 4100 Okeechobee Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561.352.2500 www.childnet.us gmoxey@childnet.us

CHRISTIE’S CRITTERS FOUNDATION Christie Banks Coulter 1206 Hatteras Circle West Palm Beach, FL 33413 561.420.1877 www.christiescritters.org christie@christiescritters.org

PLACE OF HOPE AT THE LEIGHAN AND DAVID RINKER CAMPUS Monica Speer 21441 Boca Rio Rd Boca Raton, FL 33433 561.483.0962 www.placeofhoperinker.org monicas@placeofhoperinker.org

RIVERWALK TOASTMASTERS Cynthia Beckles 33414 561.795.6713 cindyebeckles@yahoo.com

www.familiesfirstpbc.org swhiteman@familiesfirstpbc.org

www.sfsciencecenter.org mwiskoff@sfsca.org

SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM Marc Wiskoff 4801 Dreher Trail North West Palm Beach, FL 33405 561.832.1988

FRIENDS OF FAMILIES WITH AUSTISM Michael Clements 4348 Mariners Cove Drive Suite 102 Wellington, FL 33414 845.671.9705

SOUTHEAST FLORIDA HONOR FLIGHT Janet Hoose PO Box 1503 Stuart, FL 34995 561.662.0305

info@friendsoffamilieswithautism.org

www.honorflightsefl.org vicechair@honorflightsefl.org

GULFSTREAM GOODWILL INDUSTRIES Brian Edwards 1715 Tiffany Drive East West Palm Beach, FL 33407 561.848.7200

SPEAK UP FOR KIDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. Coleen LaCosta PO Box 1896 West Palm Beach, FL 33402 561.408.7779

HELP OUR WOUNDED FOUNDATION Sarah Crane 5130 Linton Blvd., Ste C.3 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561.450.6213

VINCEREMOS THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER, INC Susan Guinan Brooke Miller 13300 6th Court N. Loxahatchee, FL 33470 561.792.9900 Fax: 561.795.1774

www.howfoundationsf.org sarah@howfoundationsf.org

JUSTWORLD INTERNATIONAL Ariana Coniglio 11924 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Ste 10A.396 Wellington, FL 33414 561.333.9391 Fax: 561.792.0757 www.justworldinternational.org aconiglio@justworldinternational.org

KIDS CANCER FOUNDATION Michelle O’Boyle 246 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.

Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.371.1298 www.kidscancersf.org michelle@kidscancersf.org

NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HEALTH SYSTEM Simone Sellier 3100 SW 62nd Avenue Miami, FL 33155 786.602.0029 www.nicklauschildrens.org simone.sellier@nicklaushealth.org

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FAMILIES FIRST OF PALM BEACH COUNTY Samantha Whiteman 3333 Forest Hill Blvd., 2nd Floor West Palm Beach, FL 33406 561.721.2887 Fax: 561.881.3827

www.gulfstreamgoodwill.org bedwards@gulfstreamgoodwill.org

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ONEBLOOD Debbie Darrow 2315 Hypoluxo Road Lantana, FL 33462 561.376.3654

coleen@speakupforkidspbc.org

www.vinceremos.org info@vinceremos.org

WELLINGTON CARES, INC. Diane Gutman Marion Frank 11924 Forest Hill Blvd., Ste 10A.223 Wellington, FL 33414 561.568.8818

www.wellingtoncaresorg.com wellingtoncares.volunteers@gmail.com

WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC. Tom Wenham 12794 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 19 F Wellington, FL 33414 561.333.9843

www.wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org twenham@wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org

WELLINGTON GARDEN CLUB Carol Coleman Denise Sloan.Kendall 14224 Stroller Way Wellington, FL 33414 561.791.3018 www.wellingtongardenclub.org taxi44480@aol.com

WELLINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. Laurie Cohen Wellington, FL 33414 561.252.9828

https://wellingtonhistoricalsociety.org/ info@wellingtonhistoricalsociety.org

OFFICE SPACE SHAPIRO PERTNOY COMPANIES Kevin Shapiro Steven Shapiro 3222 Commerce Place, Ste C West Palm Beach, FL 33407 561.793.5852 Fax: 561.688.5868 www.shapiropertnoy.com kevin@shapiropertnoy.com

OFFICE SUPPLIES & SOLUTIONS OFFICE DEPOT, INC. James Hanford 2495 S. State Road Wellington, FL 33414 561.422.5066

www.officedepot.com james.hanford@officedepot.com

OPTICAL FAMILY VISION CENTER P. A. Dr. Lori Mazza OD 3175 South State Rd 7 Ste 100 Wellington, FL 33449 561.439.2020 Fax: 561.642.0445 www.fvcenter.com DRMAZZA@FVCenter.com

ORGANIC GREENHOUSE UNIVERSAL LIVING SPROUTS, INC. Julie Bryant 6238 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.

West Palm Beach, FL 33412 561.795.2554 Fax: 561.855.4129 www.ulsprouts.com gethealthy@ulsprouts.com

ORTHODONTIST SHULLMAN ORTHODONTICS Dr. Howard B. Shullman Chris Seal 9859 Lake Worth Rd., Ste. 21 Wellington, FL 33467 561.868.5050 Fax: 561.868.5097 www.shullmanortho.com info@shullmanortho.com

PACKING AND SHIPPING THE UPS STORE # 2128 Mark Rosenthal 11924 W. Forest Hill Blvd Ste 10A Wellington, FL 33414 561.791.9020 Fax: 791.3889 www.theupsstorelocal.com/2128 store2128@theupsstore.com

PAIN MANAGEMENT FLORIDA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT, LLC- DR. SAULIS M. BANIONIS Lisa Banionis 1447 Medical Park Blvd, Ste 209 Wellington, FL 33414 561.537.4817 Fax: 561.795.9594 www.wellingtonpain.com fl.pmg@hotmail.com

PARTY RENTALS C4 RENTS Craig Martin Cinde Martin 440L Tall Pines Rd West Palm Beach, FL 33413 561.478.2525 Fax: 561.478.2536 c4rents@comcast.net

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER THE RAYMOND F. KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INC. Linda Birdsey Teri Reid 701 Okeechobee Blvd.

West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561.832.7469 www.kravis.org

PEST CONTROL APEX PEST CONTROL Peter McHugh 2365 Vista Parkway, Ste 21 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.281.6147 www.apexpest.com peterm@apexpest.com

TRULY NOLEN PEST CONTROL Chuck Ethridge 2994 Jog Road, Suite B Greenacres , FL 33467 561.657.7002 www.trulynolen.com charles.ethridge@trulymail.net

PEST CONTROL/LANDSCAPING ARMAND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ARMAND EXTERMINATING Scott Armand Mair Armand 11388 Okeechobee Blvd., Ste B Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.793.3700 Fax: 561.333.8616 www.armandpest.com scott@armandpest.com

PET SUPPLY

THE UPS STORE # 6304 Mark Rosenthal 13860 Wellington Trace, Ste 38 Wellington, FL 33414 561.328.6271 Fax: 561.328.6018

JAKE’S PET SUPPLY Stacey Gelkopf Harry Gelkopf 4115 State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33449 561.641.8666 Fax: 561.619.5499

www.theupsstorelocal.com/6304 store6304@theupsstore.com

www.jakespetsupply.com sales@jakespetsupply.com

PHARMACY

POLITICAL CONSULTING

COAST TO COAST PHARMACY, INC. Tiffany Rodriguez 3381 Fairlane Farms Rd. Wellington, FL 33414 800.799.1477

PATRIOT GAMES, INC. Francine P. Nelson Richard Giorgio 2054 Vista Parkway, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.651.1499

MY COMMUNITY PHARMACY Johnny Meier 2615 State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33411 561.753.6768 Fax: 561.753.6763

POLO CLUB GRAND CHAMPIONS POLO CLUB Melissa Ganzi Michael Ferreira 13444 Southfields Rd Wellington, FL 33414 561.373.0073 or 561.644.5050

www.coast2coastpharmacy.com trodriguez@ctcpharmacy.com

www.freedeliverpharmacy.com mycommunityrx@yahoo.com

PHOTOGRAPHY DANNIELLE JUDD PHOTOGRAPHY Dannielle Judd 12147 Regal Court N. Wellington, FL 33414 561.714.7336

www.danniellejudd.com danniellejudd@gmail.com

GARY TENOS PHOTOGRAPHY Gary Tenos 10315 N. Andover Coach Lane, A.1 Wellington, FL 33449 561.822.7677 www.garytenosphotography.com garytenos@gmail.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY/MEDICAL PILOZZI PHYSICAL THERAPY Michele Wood 12300 Southshore Blvd., Ste 102 Wellington, FL 33414 561.318.7779 Fax: 561.318.7344 www.pilozziphysicaltherapy.com pilozziptmw@yahoo.com

PLASTIC SURGEON PALM BEACH INSTITUTE OF COSMETIC SURGERY Douglas Dedo, MD Jill Goldschmitt 4060 PGA Blvd Ste 203 & 204 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561.626.3223 Fax: 561.776.7113 www.dedomd.com jgoldschmitt@entsf.com

PLUMBING CLEARY PLUMBING Jamie Cleary Chris Cleary 925 South Military Trail, Suite D.11 West Palm Beach, FL 33415 561.758.3398 or 561.790.1456

service@clearyplumbing.com

PLUMBING AND AIR HI-TECH PLUMBING & AIR Jathy Garcia 1000 Stinson Way, Ste 111 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.790.6966

www.hi-techplumbingandair.com jathy@hi-techplumbingandair.com

www.patriotgamesconsulting.com patgames@aol.com

www.gcpolo.com polo@gcpolo.com

INTERNATIONAL POLO CLUB PALM BEACH Mark Bellissimo 3667 120th Avenue S. Wellington, FL 33414 561.204.5687 Fax: 561.784.3993 www.internationalpoloclub.com mbellissimo@coth.com

PHYSICIANS & SURGEONSMD - PRIMARY CARE CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA Angelia Palahunik, Administrator 561.804.0200 525 Okeechobee Blvd., 14th Floor CityPlace Tower West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Fax: 561.804.0222

www.clevelandclinicflorida.org

PRINTING/SIGNS ART OF LIFE Dave Friedman 11586 Pierson Road, Ste. L 1 Wellington, FL 33414 561.793.8888

www.ArtOfLifeGallery.com daveartoflife@aol.com

PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB BREAKERS WEST COUNTRY CLUB Roxanne Domer 1550 Flagler Parkway West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.653.6323 Fax: 561.653.6322

www.breakerswestclub.com roxanne.domer@thebreakers.com

PRIVATE SCHOOL GREENACRES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tami Donnally Lori Williams 4982 Cambridge Street Lake Worth, FL 33463 561.965.0363 Fax: 866.464.8640

www.greenacreschristianacademy.com TLDonnally@cs.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MH MANAGEMENT SOLUTION CORP. Myrna Hernandez 12161 Ken Adams Way, Suite 121 Wellington, FL 33414 561.577.2061 www.mhmanage.com myrnah@comcast.net

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BUYER’S GUIDE PUBLISHING PASSPORT PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA CORP. Robert S.C. Kirschner 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.

Ste. 1550 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561.615.3900 Fax: 561.615.3999 www.PassportPublications.com robert@passportpublications.com

REAL ESTATE BILL & JODY JORGENSENTHE JORGENSEN TEAM, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY WELLINGTON Bill Jorgensen Jody Jorgensen 12008 South Shore Blvd., Suite 201 Wellington, FL 33414 561.281.7908 www.thejorgensenteam.com thejorgensenteam@gmail.com

BOWEN REALTY, INC. Darell Bowen 12769 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 1A Wellington, FL 33414 561.429.2070 Fax: 561.429.2048 www.darellbowenrealty.com dbowen@darellbowenrealty.com

CENTURY 21 WC REALTY Timothy Watts Sandra Watts 12794 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 29 Wellington, FL 33414 561.283.8833 Fax: 561.283.8821 www.century21wcrealty.com tim@century21wc.com

COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE Daisy Nelson 12300 South Shore Blvd., Ste. 101 Wellington, FL 33414 561.543.4920 www.DaisyNelson.com daisy@daisynelson.com

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY WELLINGTON Nancy Jennings 12008 South Shore Blvd., Ste. 201 Wellington, FL 33414 561.472.1236 Fax: 561.472.1233 www.kellerwilliamswellington.com brokernancy@gmail.com

KELLER WILLIAMS WELLINGTON Yvette Fucarile 12008 South Shore Blvd., Ste 201 Wellington, FL 33414 561.801.0089 www.yvettefucarile.kwrealty.com yvette1realty@gmail.com

THE KEYES COMPANY-HOMES FOR HEROES Sharon Watson Kathleen Williams 13920 Wellington Trace, Ste 200 Wellington, FL 33414 561.267.0004 www.herohomesandloans.com sharonwatsonbiz@hotmail.com

KEYES REALTY Susan Davis 13920 Wellington Trace, Ste 200 Wellington, FL 33414 561.967.4300 https://susandavis.keyes.com/ susandavis@keyes.com

KULL REALTY GROUP, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY WELLINGTON Sue Kull Chris Kull 12008 South Shore Blvd., Ste 201 Wellington, FL 33414 561.422.4234 www.chrisandsuesellhomes.com sue@thekullgroup.com

RE/MAX DIRECT Kathy LeBrecht 9164 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33411 561.758.7739 Fax: 561.880.6690 www.theruccogroup.com yorkash@aol.com

WARD REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC Tricia Ward Holloway Laura Meyer 12180 South Shore Blvd , Ste 104 Wellington, FL 33414 561.798.4160 Fax: 561.798.4162 www.wardrealestatellc.com laura@wardrealestatellc.com

BOWEN REALTY- LISA ZUCKER Lisa Zucker 12769 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 1A Wellington, FL 33414 561.676.6130 www.darellbowenrealty.com Lzucker1216@gmail.com

TENOS REAL ESTATE Gary Tenos 10315 N. Andover Coach Lane, A.1 Wellington, FL 33449 561.822.7677 www.garytenosphotography.com garytenos@gmail.com

RESTAURANT BOLAY Justin Brady 250 South State Rd 7, Ste 100 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33414 561.899.0111 www.bolay.com 201@bolay.com

BONEFISH GRILL Joe Rotell 9897 Lake Worth Rd. Lake Worth, FL 33467 561.965.2663 Fax: 866.825.2216 www.bonefishgrill.com BG7025@BonefishGrill.com

DBL HOME SOLUTIONS, LLC Donald Law 13833 Wellington Trace, #E4 PMB306 Wellington, FL 33414 561.571.2950

THE REAL ESTATE OFFICE CO. Glen Daniels Michelle Daniels 13873 Wellington Trace, Suite B#1 Wellington, FL 33414 561.963.7938 Fax: 561.963.7939

DON CHEPO’S TACO SHOP Dustin Parfitt 10660 Forest Hill BLvd., Ste 170 Wellington, FL 33414 561.660.7391

www.dbl.buysyourhouse.com dblinvestors@gmail.com

www.reoco.com reo@reoco.com

dbparfitt@aol.com

HEATHER E. TOWE, THE FITE LUXURY GROUP LUXURY HOMES Heather Towe 13501 South Shore Blvd.

Wellington, FL 33414 561.806.8550

THE SHOCKEY TEAM AT KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, WELLINGTON MaryJo Shockey 12008 South Shore Blvd., #201 Wellington, FL 33414 561.762.1609

www.donchepos.com

FRANCO ITALIAN BISTRO Victor Divivo 10160 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 130 Wellington, FL 33414 561.615.1551 Fax: 561.615.1558

JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS Michael McMenaman Jr. Patti Roland 250 South State Rd 7 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33414 561.578.5850 www.jerseymikes.com mmcmenamanjr@jmikescsd.com

LINDBURGERS WELLINGTON, INC. Jeri Ann Meyers Mark Meyers 13860 Wellington Trace Wellington, FL 33414 561.753.0555 www.lindburgers.com info@lindburgers.com

OLI’S FASHION CUISINE Dustin Parfitt 10610 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 20 Wellington, FL 33414 561.792.2220 www.olisfashioncuisine.com dbparfitt@aol.com

POLO BAR & GRILL Gary Fellers 2470 Greenview Cove Dr. Wellington, FL 33414 561.429.2049 www.polobarandgrill.com gm@polobarandgrill.com

Q’ SALSAS LATIN BAR & GRILL Monica delos Rios Christian Ramirez 123 S. State Road 7, #201.A Wellington, FL 33414 561.619.9979 www.Qsalsas.com monicdelosrios@aol.com

ROMEO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Tony Manglavati Sebastian Romeo 13889 Wellington Trace Wellington, FL 33414 561.793.7100 www.romeosofwellington.com romeospizzaria@bellsouth.net

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE Devan Rodriguez Jess Foster 651 Okeechobee Blvd., Ste 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561.514.3544 Fax: 561.671.1944 www.ruthschris.com saleswestpalmbeach@ruthschris.com

KELLER WILLIAMS PREFERRED PARTNERS- THE GRECO GROUP Teresa Greco Frank Greco 2005 Vista Parkway, Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.670.4273

TIFFANY SANTAMARIA LLCLANG REALTY Tiffany Santamaria Omar Santamaria 701 S. Olive Ave Ste 115 West Palm Beach , FL 33401 954.494.2774

francoitalianbistr@att.net

STARBUCKS COFFEE Cynthia Jaeger 10580 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561.753.0788

HURRICANE DOCKSIDE GRILLWELLINGTON Bob Coleman 4075 State Road 7., Ste. 1A Lake Worth, FL 33449 561.318.6107

www.thegrecogroup.kw.com thegrecogroup@kw.com

www.listingsbytiffany.com

www.hurricanewings.com

STARBUCKS COFFEE Samantha McGee 12840 Forest Hill Blvd.

Wellington, FL 33414 561.333.2049

tiffanysantamaria@comcast.net

lakeworth05@hurricanewings.com

www.heathersellsflorida.com heather@heathertowe.com

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www.starbucks.com S08432@retail.starbucks.com

www.starbucks.com F10591@retail.starbucks.com

STONEWOOD GRILL & TAVERN Craig Conerly 10120 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 110 Wellington, FL 33414 561.784.9796 Fax: 561.784.9794 www.stonewoodgrill.com wellington@stonewoodgrill.com

TAONE ASIAN FUSION Parita Wilson 4095 State Road 7 Lake Worth, FL 33449 561.433.5108 www.taonewpb.com taone2015@hotmail.com

TROPHY ROOM Tammy Salinas.Bentley 12300 SouthShore Blvd., Ste 110 Wellington, FL 33414 561.233.6049 www.trophyroomrestaurant.com tammy@trdevelop.com

RETAIL COSTCO WHOLESALE Tristan Ploplis Robert Meldrim 11001 Southern Blvd Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.803.8822 Fax: 561.803.8824 www.costco.com w623mk01@costco.com

TYLER BROOKE Henry N. Mosley Jr. 9192 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33411 561.281.9522 www.shop@tyler-brooke.com shop@tyler-brooke.com

RETAIL APPLIANCES ROSNER’S APPLIANCE Jeff Rosner Lenny Rosner 1480 South Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33415 561.967.8600 Fax: 561.966.6199 www.rosners.com rosners@bellsouth.net

ROOFING COMPANY/ CONTRACTOR THERMA SEAL ROOF SYSTEMS Tymon Cook 1421 Oglethorpe Road West Palm Beach, FL 33414 561.313.0477 tcook@thermasealroofs.com

ROWING CENTER FLORIDA ROWING CENTER Roberta Jaro Gordon Hamilton 11924 W. Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 800.996.0021 www.floridarowingcenter.com info@floridarowingcenter.com

SALON/SPA THE BLOW OUT LOUNGE Nicole Zwibel 273 State Road 7 Welington, FL 33414 561.623.0200 theblowoutloungefl.com jwibel@hotmail.com

THE SALT SUITE Jessie Henderson 5500 S. State Road 7, Suite 110 Lake Worth, FL 33467 561.440.4256 www.thesaltsuite.com local1manager@thesaltsuite.com

TIPSY SALONBAR Natalie Vo Beth Nguyen 10120 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 100 Wellington, FL 33414 561.791.5603 www.tipsywellington.com 22dawny@gmail.com

SCHOOLS NEW HORIZONS ELEMENTARY Diana Regalado Borges Betsy Cardozo 13900 Greenbriar Blvd.

Wellington, FL 33414 561.651.0500 Fax: 561.651.0550 www.newhorizonses@palmbeachschools.org Diana.RegaladoBorges@palmbeach schools.org

POLO PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL Elisa Del Vecchio Frank Toral 11901 Lake Worth Rd. Wellington, FL 33449 561.333.5500 Fax: 561.333.5505 www.palmbeachschools.org ann.clark@palmbeachschools.org

WELLINGTON LANDINGS COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL Blake Bennett 1100 Aero Club Dr. Wellington, FL 33414 561.792.8100 Fax: 561.792.8106 www.wlms.palmbeachschools.org wellingtonlandingsms@palmbeach schools.org

SENIOR LIVING HARBORCHASE OF WELLINGTON CROSSING Erica Cohen 8785 Lake Worth Road Wellington, FL 33467 561.320.4500

www.harborchase.com ecohen@hraonline.net

SPIRIT GEAR AND APPAREL EFUNDRAISER PHYS ED GEAR Scott Harris 3121 Fairlane Farms Rd., Ste 3 Wellington, FL 33414 561.257.1212 www.physedgear.com info@PhysEdGear.com

SUPPLY COMPANY TRC FARM & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC. Jennifer Robinson 1024 Railroad Street Belle Glade, FL 33430 561.993.3370 jennifer@trcsupply.com

TATTOOS, BODY PIERCING & ART GALLERY INTO THE SKIN TATTOOS, BODY PIERCING & ART GALLERY Lori Janow 6901 Okeechoobee Blvd., Ste D3 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.268.2738 www.intotheskintattoos.com adam@intotheskintattoos.com

TELECOMMUNICATIONS COVODA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Shawn Cunningham.Deakin 1005 West Indiantown Road Ste 201 Jupiter, FL 33458 561.694.8655 Fax: 561.694.8656 www.covoda.com shawn.deakin@covoda.com

TECHNOLOGY MICHAEL NEWKIRK Michael Newkirk 1153 Stallion Drive Loxahatchee, FL 33470 561.316.6936 mknewkirk@gmail.com

TITLE COMPANY FLORIDA TITLE CLOSINGS Holly Pridgen 7405 Lake Worth Road Lake Worth, FL 33467 561.239.8782 www.floridatitleclosings.com Holly@titlebyholly.com

TITLE INSURANCE DISTINCTIVE TITLE SERVICES, INC. Mary Gretel 12012 South Shore Blvd Suite 102 Wellington, FL 33414 561.515.0832 Fax: 561.515.0842 www.distinctivetitle.com mgretel@distinctivetitle.com

TRAVEL AGENCY

MASTER TRAVEL AND CRUISES Lynda Reich Michael Reich 12161 Ken Adams Way, Ste 170 Wellington, FL 33414 561.798.0505 www.mastertravel.net lynda@mastertravel.net

UTILITIES FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY Stephanie Mitrione 700 Universe Blvd. (CEA/JB) Juno Beach, FL 33408 561.694.3758 www.FPL.com Stephanie.Mitrione@fpl.com

VETERINARIAN SOUTH SHORE ANIMAL HOSPITAL Dr. Karen Forbes, DVM 12160 South Shore Blvd, Ste 101 Wellington, FL 33414 561.296.7724 Fax: 561.491.5141 www.southshoreah.com southshoreah@hotmail.com

WAX CENTER EUROPEAN WAX CENTER Lisa Schiller 2557 South State Road 7 Suite 120 Wellington, FL 33414 561.257.5099 www.waxcenter.com lisa.schiller@waxcenter.com

WEALTH MANAGEMENT DAVIS PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC Joshua S. Davis, CFP 1035 State Road 7, Suite 315.14 Wellington, FL 33414 561.284.8999 Fax: 561.853.0848 www.davisprivatewealth.com josh@davisprivatewealth.com

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. - THE CONNOR FINANCIAL GROUP Victor T. Connor Karen M. Plotkin 8461 Lake Worth Rd., Ste. 178 Wellington, FL 33467 561.713.1333 Fax: 561.340.1454 www.connorfinancial.com victor.connor@raymondjames.com

WEB AND SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

K&E TRAVEL Mark Elie 12789 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Ste 2C Wellington, FL 33414 561.966.9808 Fax: 561.642.6969

WEB 50 SOLUTIONS, INC. General Information 6901 W. Okeechobee Blvd. #H1 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 866.916.6767 Fax: 561.828.0572

www.ketravel.us

www.web50.com info@web50.com

mark@ketravel.com

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