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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 world-class 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 7 Messages From Our Community Leaders 11 Chamber of Commerce Information 14 Chamber Leadership 15 President’s Circle 21 Special Chamber Events 25 Government 26 Business & Industry 31 Facts & Figures 33 Newcomer Information 40 Houses of Worship 42 Education 47 GetWell Health Care Special Section 63 Numbers to Know 64 Media & Communications 65 Recreation & Tourism 73 Wellington Equestrian Guide 89 Membership Directory 97 Buyer’s Guide for Services & Products 108 Index to Advertisers WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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A free copy of the 2018 Guide to Wellington may be picked up at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, 12230 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 183, Wellington, FL 33414, (561) 7926525, 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 2018 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. © 2018 Passport Publications & Media Corporation
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from the Executive Director 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-theminute 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 tours of the Florida sugarcane fields 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. 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-theart, 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,
Michela Green Executive Director WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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THE WELLINGTON CHAMBER is here 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. Our name says it clearly – we are the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. We are Wellington. If it affects Wellington, we’re there 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’s is the international equestrian industry. Wellington is home to the very top competition in the equestrian industry from the hunter/jumper industry, to polo, to international dressage completion. This foundation provides the underlying framework for business prosperity. The spectrum of the Wellington business community is broad and successful. I am privileged and proud to serve as the 2017-2018 President of the Wellington Chamber. Our Board of Directors and President Circle members include the very finest members of the business community. With a long tradition of being the leading force for economic development, we are proud of our historical achievements and intend to expand our role to lead the way to some of our communities most innovative initiatives. If you're a business owner, we’re here for you. We’re here to help you make the most of business. Our Small Business Committee hosts educational and relevant events focused on expanding your business and improving your press coverage. We promote social events to highlight your business. We’re here to protect you and stand up for you to make sure you get to play by the same rules granted to others. We’re here to help you build your business; your future is our future.
If you don’t own a business, we’re here to create a strong and competitive job market. We’re here to promote a strong business community so you can find a good job in your own community. We promote jobs in your backyard, close to home, close to your family, close to your children, and close to your community. Wellington is more than just a bedroom community. We are a complete community – good for business, good for jobs, and good for community involvement. The special impact the equestrian community has on Wellington is known worldwide. Worldwide, when you say Wellington, Wellington is recognized as the top equestrian destination in the world. From Canada to Argentina, from Great Britan to Germany, the best equestrian athletes in the world make Wellington their winter home. And we all benefit. The Medical Community is strong and growing as well in Wellington. With three exceptional local hospitals, more and more medical professionals are setting up their practice in Wellington. The Chamber has been instrumental in promoting the Medical Arts District, and we will continue to promote the medical industry here. We are Wellington. We are the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, and we are here to make everyone’s life better, your life and your children’s life’s. Thank you very much and Thank You for supporting the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Sincerely,
Michael Ferreira President 2017-2018
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About Our Chamber 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 Michael Ferreira. 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,
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About Our Chamber Chamber Committees AMBASSADORIAL COMMITTEE Chairmen 2017-2018 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 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 CHAIRS 2017-2018 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, lifestyles related businesses and nonprofit organizations. The activities of the committee have a significant impact to both Chamber members and the equestrian community in Wellington. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MISSION To provide leadership, information and advocacy that enhances the economic environment and represents the political interests of the Wellington business community. To develop cooperative relationships with organizations and to establish and nurture positive working relationships with local, state and national elected officials. 1 2
MEDICAL AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE CHAIRWOMAN 2017-2018 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. SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS 2017-2018 Eric H. Light, P.A. Cindy Beckles Almog Veig 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 CHAIRWOMEN 2017-2018 Jennifer Hernandez Brittany Russell 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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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. The many annual programs of the Chamber reflect a rich tradition of achievement 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 8,000 Wellington residents and visitors alike attended to see local celebrity musical sensation, philanthropist and Emmynominated 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 2017 for this event presented by Premier Family
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Health and Wellness. 2018 promises to double the number of runners as well as announcing 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 VanWinkle “ 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 businesses, products, menus and exceptional service professionals. Each year our attendees enjoy an evening of dining and live music. Finally, our 2016 Golf Tournament exceeded all goals and expectations,
with more than 60 golfers on our very first year! Played at the exclusive Wanderer’s Club, this tournament was one for the record books, and we can promise, without a doubt, that 2017’s tourney will be spectacular. 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 spe-
cial 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 Leadership 2017-2018 Chamber Officers & Directors
President 2017-2018 Michael Ferreira CHUKKER TV
Vice-President Stuart Hack, EA Hack Tax and Accounting Services LLC
Treasurer Dale W. Grimm, CPA Dale W. Grimm & Co., P.A.
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Chamber Ambassadors Lisa Banionis Florida Interventional Pain Management, LLC Palm Beach Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine
Scott Harris PYRA Promotions/PYRA360.com www.PhysEdGear.com
Stuart Hack CHAIRPERSON Jack Rosen CHAIRPERSON Tymon Cook Jill Davidson Andre Goncalves Jennifer Hernandez Henry N. Mosley, Jr. Almog Veig Kathleen Williams
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SCOTT AND MARY ARMAND 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
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. WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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President’s Circle 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 - Georgia Southern), Andrew (working in Duke University lab after graduation), and Shelby (University of Alabama). Peter received his BA in Christian Education/Psychology from Taylor University, 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 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, 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 website www.cccpalmbeach.com or Contact Peter by email.
Mark Bellissimo n CEO, Equestrian Sport Productions and International Equestrian Group LLC n Managing Partner, Wellington Equestrian Partners, Tryon Equestrian Partners, Colorado Equestrian Partners n Publisher, The Chronicle of the Horse magazine Mark J. Bellissimo is managing partner, and the largest shareholder of Wellington Equestrian Partners LLC (WEP). As such, he is responsible for all operations of the partnership, including Equestrian Sport Productions LLC, which owns and manages the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, considered one of the finest equestrian facilities in the world. ESP operates the world-famous Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), the largest and longest-running horse show in the world, which attracts nearly 6,000 horses from all 50 states and 33 countries
and awards over $8 million in prize money, as well as the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival. International Equestrian Group LLC manages the Rolex Central Park Horse Show. New ventures include the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Tryon, N.C., and the Colorado Horse Park in Parker, Colo. Bellissimo received his bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College and his MBA from the Harvard Business School. Bellissimo, along with his daughter Paige, are the co-founders of the Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments®, which is run by ESP and supported by the WEP partners. The event has raised more than $8 million in the last six years for more than 100 Palm Beach County charities. He is the publisher of The Chronicle of the Horse magazine. Bellissimo is active in a variety of local, national and international charities and is a board member of Palm Beach County’s Business Development Board (BDB). In 2014, he was given the Excalibur Award for Business Leader of the Year in Palm Beach County by the Sun Sentinel newspaper. He and his wife Katherine have four children—Matthew, Paige, Nicole and Michael.
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 1 6
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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 is also the 2017/2018 Wellington Chamber of Commerce President and Executive Board Member. He resides in Wellington with his wife and three children.
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Kerrie Brunette Kerrie Brunette is originally from New Jersey and moved down to South Florida back in 2011. Graduating from Nova Southeastern University with a degree in Business and Entrepreneurship. Kerrie starting working for the Seminole Casino of Coconut Creek back in 2015 as a casino host. Since then she has changed positions and took on a new role as Business Development. She dedicates her time to many local charities and is on the corporate board for the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County, a committee member for the Waterways Soirée and in her own time has spent the last six years volunteering at her local Humane Shelter. In 2017 she was nominated 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County. In Kerrie’s spare time you can find her spending time with her animals, trying different foods or at the beach relaxing.
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 that attracts most of the top play-
ers 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.
Dale Grimm Dale W. Grimm, CPA has been practicing since 1974. Hailing from Ohio, Grimm has lived in Florida since 1987. He graduated cum laude from the University of Steubenville and moved to Florida when his employer, a regional CPA firm, bought a retiring CPA’s practice in West Palm Beach. Grimm’s practice has evolved over the years and is now strictly a tax practice. His clients receive a high level of personal service, which has been his goal from the inception. Preparing tax returns is a very personal endeavor, and people want to feel that you care about their situation. This is the experience he strives to achieve. Grimm provides services for many local clients as well as clients in states from New York to California. Specializing in small- to medium-sized businesses and personal taxes as well, he has been provided the opportunity to grow as Wellington has grown. As well as operating his practice, Grimm is an Executive
Board Member of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and serves as Treasurer. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, The Florida Institute of CPAs, the Ohio Society of CPAs, The Western Community Business Association and the Western Business Alliance. During his free time, Grimm is an avid wildlife photographer and has enjoyed exhibitions of his photos around the local area. He resides in Wellington with his wife of 32 years. Their extended family consists of five children—Kevin, Scott, Michael, Beth and Scott. Dale is the current Treasurer and Executive Board Member of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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President’s Circle Stuart Hack Stuart A. Hack, EA MS, is the managing member of Hack Tax and Accounting Services LLC since 2012. He has provided tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses since 1988. He has worked closely with high-networth individuals, including investment banking executives and business owners, providing them with individual, trust, estate, business and not-for-profit tax preparation and advice. Hack prides himself on getting to know his clients well so that he can serve them on an ongoing basis. Hack received 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. Hack is currently the Vice- President and an Executive
Board Member of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce as its Secretary. In addition, he serves as 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, Hack lives with his wife of almost 25 years, Diann, and their children, Leah and Corey. In his spare time, this lifelong New York Mets fan watches most sports, enjoys walking, and last year performed two standup comedy shows at the Palm Beach Improv.
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.
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
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Good 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 opened HNM Menswear in its current location at 9192 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL on March 21st, 2016. Henry is a Minister in his local church and 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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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.
Michael J. Pike Attorney Mike Pike “Pike” is an 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 co-authored 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.
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President’s Circle Tiffany Rodriguez Tiffany Rodriguez is originally from Steubenville, Ohio, and moved to Florida in 2001 and is the proud parent of Alyssandra and Vincent, both attending Wellington Schools. Rodriguez began working for Frank and Herta Suess more than 15 years ago as a customer service manager at Prescriptions Plus, Inc. She worked her way through the ranks and is currently general manager for more than four pharmacies. She also has been very active in the Wellington Chamber, holding the Chairperson position for the Health and Wellness Committee for two years. Rodriguez is also a past Vice- President of the Chamber Board of Directors and proudly a member of the Women of the Wellington Chamber. Rodriguez is also a Rotarian with the Wellington Rotary Club, where she has been involved in the World Peace Initiative. The program brings peace awareness to fourth-grade children at local elementary schools, where Rodriguez is always ready to volunteer. In her spare time, you can find Rodriguez either at the barn with her daughter or at the ball field with her son. She enjoys being with her family and friends and takes advantage of the beautiful South Florida weather when she can.
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 McDonalds, 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, also came opportunities. Working 80 hours a week, Jess and his wife Victoria have converted the above 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” are now very successful. Jess also has built over 2,000 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 44 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. 2 0
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WinterFest with Vanilla Ice 2016 a Smashing Success
The Chamber wishes to thank our sponsors, without who we could not host such a spectacular event.
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce another smashing success! WinterFest with Vanilla Ice 2016 drew record breaking crowds on December 3rd at the Wellington Amphitheater. 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 Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC., the event provided a line up of holiday performances, phenomenal food vendors, boutique shopping, business and service vendors, Potions in Motion 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. 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.
Host Venue The Village of Wellington
Top Photo by: Wild Eyes Photography
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 Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC Drone Sponsor PYRA Promotions and PYRA 360.com Photo Booth Sponsors Arden Florida Florida Sugar Cane League Fusion AV Solutions Greenstein & Lubliner WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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MEDIA SPONSORS CHUKKER TV LUXURY AUTO SPONSOR Braman Motorcars Our exceptional VENDORS AND EXHIBITORS were BJ Events LLC, Bolay, Braman BMW, Chappy's Food Cart, Chick-fil-A, CHUKKER TV, CJR Fine Arts & Frame, CLOTHED4APURPOSE, Coldwell Banker- Rommel Torres, Cruise Planners, Elysa Suzanne Couture Clothing, Family Vision Center, Greenstein & Lubliner, Hard Exercise Works, HealthSource of Royal Palm Beach, HNM Menswear, Homes for Heroes, Hurricane Grill & Wings, HW Interiors, Ice Cream Express, India Bar and Grill, Jessie's Girl, Jordan's Steak Bistro. Kiwanis of Wellington, Kona Ice of Palm Beach, Lively Lights, Lularoe, Max Health Chiropractic, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Palm Beach Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine LLC., Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control, Palm Beach Health Center, Palm Beach Int. Academy, Palm Beach Opera, Palm Beach Polo Golf & Country Club, Palms West Hospital, Paradise Kettle Corn, Peak Profit Global, Perfect Smile Dentistry, Plastic Surgery of Palm Beach, PNC Bank, Potions In Motion, Pretty Deliveries, PYRA/ PYRA 360, Romano's Macaroni Grill, Ruth's Chris Steak House, SANTA, Sarah Spiritual, Shullman Orthodontics, Starbucks, Stonewood Grill and Tavern, Teds Take Out, The Art Cellar, The Beach Buffalo, The Children's Hospital at Palms West, The Original Wellington Mall , The Quaye at Wellington Luxury Rentals, The Royal Inn, The UPS Store, The 2 2
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Wellness Experience, TITLE Boxing Club, Vanilla Ice Merchandise and .Wellington High School. Thank you to your Backstage Sponsor Party Vendors- the exceptional establishments of Hurricane Grill & Wings- Wellington, Jordan's Steak Bistro, Romano's Macaroni Grill , The Art Cellar and Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. 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, Alex ShawAliyah Pike, Alyssa Marie Coon, Binks Forest Elementary Choir, Donna Tucci School of Dance, Jasmin Thomas, Kayden Muller, Latillia Jackson, Michaela Paige, Nicky Greed, Palm Beach Mako Cheerleaders, Palm Beach Opera, Precision Dance Conservatory, Sarah Spiritual, Vell P., and the Wellington High School Chamber Chorus. This event could not be possible without the exceptional volunteers from Wellington Community High School, Palm Beach Central High School Key Club, and Bak Middle School of the Arts. A very special thank you to Joe Piconcelli for his talents and diligence, his amazing staff especially Rick Febles, Debbie Liquoiri and the Public Works Logistics Team, The Village of Wellington Mayor Gerwig, Vice- Mayor McGovern and the Village Council, The Wellington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors as well as Former- Mayor Darell
Bowen and our own Roxanne Stein who kicked off our 2016 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 2017 The Event Staff at Equestrian Sport Productions are nothing less than superb. Without the exceptional generosity of Mark and Katherine Bellissimo and the logistical expertise of Vaneli Bojkova, Patti Meile, Ashley Erwine and the exemplary event staff at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, this event could not be possible. This group of consummate professionals allowed this evening to happen without fail and our gratitude to them is beyond measure. THANK YOU to Roxanne Stein and WPTV NEWSCHANNEL 5 for live our pre-event showcase segment as well as The Town Crier and Wellington the Magazine, LOCALDINES.com, Brittany Russell from Projects of Excellence, LLC 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. Thank you Lisa Banionis, Karen Gorham and Diane Gutman as well as our exceptional students from Wellington Community High School, Ms. Clawson's
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National Honor Society Students, Palm Beach Central, American Heritage, Wellington Landings Middle School and Polo Park Middle School. Last but not least we want to thank the Wellington Residents and Wellington Chamber of Commerce Members who support this event each year! CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS of FLAVORS 2017 Best In Show—Taste- Bolay Best In Show-Display- Romeos Italian Cuisine Best In Show—Plate- Romeos Italian Cuisine Best In Show—Dessert- Nothing Bundt Cake People’s Choice—Grand Champions Polo Club Art Cellar ( Wines) Barber's Gift Baskets Bolay Chef Shannon Atkins Donna Kokulak, Private Chef Services Great American Cookies Hurricane Grill and Wings- Wellington Jake's Pet Supply Jersey Mike's Subs Madison Green Country Club Monkey In Paradise Nothing Bundt Cakes PRP Wines Rich Oak Vineyards Rollatini Romano's Macaroni Grill Romeo's Restaurant Starbucks Coffee Stonewood Grill & Tavern Sunstone Kitchens Suri West The Grille Fashion Cuisine
SPECIALTY VENDORS CLOTHED4APURPOSE HNM Menswear Casino Games for Fun Smiles By Jiveh Photo Booth 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! 2017 SPONSORS Palm Beach International Equestrian Center FPL Coast to Coast Pharmacy Pike & Lustig, LLP - Turnpike Law Smiles By Jiveh MIP Premium Vodka Bethesda Health LocalDines.com 2017 CELEBRITY JUDGES Debbie Crompton Wellington Chamber of Commerce Michael Ferreira Wellington Chamber of Commerce Mayor Anne Gerwig Mayor Of Wellington Sophia Eccleston Presenting Sponsor Michael J. Pike Valet Sponsor Tiffany Rodriguez Judges Table Sponsor Roxanne Stein WPTV Newschannel 5 and Fox 29 News SEE YOU in 2018 for our 15th ANNUAL FLAVORS CELEBRATION
COLORFEST 2017 Held on February 19th, 2017 Our two top runners taking home the OVERALL Male and Female Trophies
were Darren Gant and Melissa Varvarigos. Medals were presented to Gold, Silver and Bronze winners in each age division. The Chamber wishes to thank our sponsors, without who we could not host such a spectacular event. CHAIRWOMAN—Lisa Banionis TITLE SPONSOR—Premier Family Health FINISH LINE SPONSOR— Florida Interventional Pain Management and Palm Beach Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine WATER BOTTLE SPONSOR— Pike & Lustig, PA ENERGIZE AND RECOVER SPONSOR—My Community Pharmacy STAGE SPONSOR— The Village of Wellington PRE-EVENT KICK OFF VENUE SPONSOR— Hurricane Grill and Wings Wellington Our exceptional Vendors were Bankers Life & Casualty, Bolay, Family Vision Center , Florida Interventional Pain Management and Palm Beach Anti-Aging, Formaster , Gastro Health , Hard Exercise Works, IDEAL Family Practice, Jersey Mikes Subs, Lularoe, MaxHealth Chiropractic, Orange Theory Fitness, Pike and Lustig, P.A., Premier Family Health, Premier Family Health Photo Booth, Pure Barre Wellington, Shullman Orthodontics, Stuart’s Realty, Subzero Crythotherapy, The Art Cellar , The Joint Chiropractic, The Wellness Experience, TITLE Boxing, Violas Kitchen, Wellington High School Project Graduation and World Global Network.. Thank you to our exceptional student volunteers from Wellington Community High School, Palm Beach Central High School, the Kings Academy and Wellington Landings Middle School as well as our Palm Beach County based day of event volunteers. A very special thank you our Chairwoman Lisa Banionis for her leadership, energy and dedication, The Wellington Chamber Health and Wellness Committee, Vice-Mayor John McGovern, Dr. Apicella and Dr. Bago for kicking off the event, Aliyah Pike for her spectacular rendition of the National Anthem and event music, Hard Exercise
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Special Events Works for our Event Warm-Up, Sharon Lasko and Jack Rosen for leading the race, as well as our exceptional community leaders and day of event volunteers; Stuart Hack, Dr. Howard Shullman, Dr. Lori Mazza, Ken and Lara Germann, Micah Peters, Debbie Crompton, Karen Epstein and Marsha Israel. The Chamber salutes all our runners, exhibitors and sponsors and 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!
2016 Inaugural Golf Tourney The ladies and gentlemen of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce would sincerely like to thank our sponsors and golfers for supporting this
inaugural event. Sixty participated in a magnificent day of golf and camaraderie at the exclusive Wanderer’s Club. Congratulations to the first-place team of Mike O’Neill, Mike Anderson, Ryan McCarty and Dan Drazen, and to Longest Drive winner Dan Drazen and Closest to the Pin recipient Hector Mena. Thank you to our Golf Tournament Chairperson, Johnny Meier, for heading up this spectacular endeavor as well as Ed Portman for his assistance. A very special thank you to our sponsors: Bethesda Health, My Community Pharmacy, Dale W. Grimm & Company P.A. and Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group. Thank you to our tee sign sponsors: Above & Beyond Reprographics, Atlantic Pacific Insurance, Bolay, Fusion AV Solutions—Hector Arjune, Gen-X Construction, Inc., Hack Tax and Accounting Services LLC, McGovern Gerardi Law PA, Morgan Stanley—
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Charles Cartwright, Northwestern Mutual—Duane Merchant CFP, Pike & Lustig LLP, Sexton Engineering Associates Inc. and Templeton & Company LLP. And finally, a very special thanks to the professionals at The Wanderer’s Club. 2nd Annual GOLF TOURNEY will be held October 21.
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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
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
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.
Clerk and Comptroller: Sharon R. Bock 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, Vice Mayor District 2: Paulette Burdick District 3: Dave Kerner District 4: Steven Abrams District 5: Mary Lou Berger, Mayor District 6: Melissa McKinlay District 7: Mack Bernard 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: Rick Scott
Lt. Governor: Carlos Lopez-Cantera Secretary of State: Ken Detzner Attorney General: Pam Bondi Chief Financial Officer: Jeff Atwater Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Adam Putnam Commissioner of Education: Pam Stewart Florida State Senate District 29: Kevin J. Rader 5301 N. Federal Hwy., Suite 135 Boca Raton, FL 33487 (561) 443-8170 District 30: Bobby Powell 2715 North Australian Avenue, 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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Business and Industry 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 year-round 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 equestrian-based companies. Thanks to Wellington’s central location in the heart of Palm Beach County, area businesses enjoy easy access to South Florida’s 2 6
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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
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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. West Palm Beach 33407 (561) 640-2800 dor.myflorida.com Economic Council of Palm Beach County 218 Datura St., Third Floor West Palm Beach 33401 (561) 684-1551 economiccouncilpbc.org
Enterprise Florida Tallahassee - (850) 298-6620 Orlando - (407) 956-5600 Miami - (305) 808-3660 enterpriseflorida.com
Florida New Hire Reporting Center P.O. Box 6500 Tallahassee, FL 32314 (888) 854-4791 newhire.state.fl.us
Florida Business Development Corporation 6801 Lake Worth Road, Suite 209 Lake Worth 33467 (561) 433-0233 fbdc.net
Internal Revenue Service 1700 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. West Palm Beach 33401 (561) 616-2002 | (800) 829-1040 irs.gov
Florida Department of State Division of Corporations Clifton Building 2661 Executive Center Circle Tallahassee 32301 (850) 245-6052 sunbiz.org Florida Department of Revenue Division of Unemployment Tax, Employer Information Center 5050 W. Tennessee St. Tallahassee, FL 32399 (800) 352-3671 floridarevenue.com
Forest Hill Boulevard and State Road 7/441 in Wellington. Since opening its doors nearly 25 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 medicine 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 modern and expanded 37-bed Emergency Department provides an optimal environment where emergency medicine professionals provide superior medical care with a focus on
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patient comfort, efficiency and service. A Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit cares for the smallest of newborns with the widest range of newborn conditions. 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. We are 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 Children’s Hospital at Palms West. Why wait longer? When seconds count, WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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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 child-friendly 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-ofthe-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 2 8
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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. 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. 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 pre-operative 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.
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Digital Marketing in Wellington Submitted by Andre X. Goncalves, AXG Marketing
Digital marketing is fast paced and changes constantly. Every year, technology creates new trends and makes others obsolete. It’s hard to keep up - even for seasoned marketers, and as you work on growing your business, you might have many question or feel you are getting behind. Why Digital Marketing Digital Marketing is the most effective way to promote your business. It’s capable of reaching more people at much lower costs than traditional marketing, and it’s the way consumers prefer to communicate - but it is not without its hurdles. When so much changes so fast, it becomes a challenge for business owners to stay up-to-date, and to identify strategies to adopt that will pay-off in the end. Emerging Trends From integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, to Chatbots, Video Marketing, Automation and Personalization, there are several trends becoming part of the landscape. For Wellington businesses, certain digital marketing trends are increasing in popularity because of their success. We’ll cover some of them here. The most important thing When your marketing message is all about “ your business” or “ what you have to say,” you sound like everyone else, even if you are up-to-date with the latest trends. Instead, focus on “THE CUSTOMER” and give a personalized message based on their needs, questions, desires and interests. Deliver your content where they spend their time online and you will stand out and attract your audience. Mobile Users & Local SEO Local SEO (Search Engine Optimization) will continue to be vital for Wellington businesses, especially with the growing popularity of mobile and wearable devices. The number of mobile searches is growing and majority of them are performed “on-the-go”. This means that proximity-based searches are increasing and so is the demand for hyper-specific location, rather than simply regional results. Social Media Marketing At least 7-in-10 Americans are on social media today. Around 70% of us are on Facebook while 30% are on Instagram (2016 PEW Research) Companies have realized that the traditional digital channels (websites, blogs, emails), are no longer enough to attract buyers, some of which “live” on social channels.
Today, businesses are being challenged to adapt to new tactics, redefine their communication and measure return on investment (ROI) on the ever-changing realm of social media. The only certainty is that social media marketing will continue to grow and evolve, becoming even more fluid, visual, personalized, versatile and mobile-minded. Action Items n Define your goals - Whether you want to increase brand awareness, generate reviews or acquire more clients in Wellington, without clear objectives it’s hard to measure any success. n Plan Time & Budget - Social media is not free and if you want to get meaningful results you will need to allocate a budget and decide which channels are worth spending your time and money. n Stay Current - It’s important to keep your knowledge fresh. Bookmark a list of online resources and consider attending classes to stay up-to-date. Wrapping it up Your Best Guide Digital Marketing changes constantly and just because a trend is new it doesn’t mean it is a good fit for your marketing. To help you decide your best strategy go back to the buyer persona . Focus on the buyer and make every marketing decision based on the buyer’s needs, desires and habits. This will pay dividends in building credibility, trust and loyalty. The Cost and Risks Starting or adopting new marketing ideas can be intimidating. Many people get stuck worried about the risk of failure or cost of implementation. Consider, however, that there is an even greater risk is doing nothing. That’s how businesses become invisible online and get crushed by the competition, and that is the highest cost any business could ever incur. S.M.A.R.T. Goals Effective digital marketing requires specific goals. If you don’t know where you’re headed, you won’t know the best route or how long it will take you to get there. Make your goals S.M.A.R.T. ( S pecific, Measurable, A ttainable, R elevant and Timely) You can always count on your Wellington based companies like AXG Marketing to help you stay current with your and online strategy and attract, convert, close and delight more customers. I hope this was helpful to you and wish 2018 may be your best year yet. WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Technology
around Wellington
By Almog Veig, Managing Partner and COO, FRS Pros
WITH SUCH A HIGH percentage of home based businesses in Wellington, it’s no wonder that technology has never been more prevalent in day to day operations today as it has ever been. Let’s take a look at the current and future technology trends and how they are relevant to your business. MOBILITY This started with the introduction of the “smart” phones nearly a decade ago and has continuously evolved with the addition of tablets of nearly every size and color, some of which can outperform most standard desktop PCs. The “smart” watch has also been slowly integrating itself into this landscape offering users a way to be more “connected” with their technology while offering additional personal benefits as an incentive to adapt this newer form of mobile technology. With rapidly evolving technologies comes the need for “Better”, “Faster” and “Innovative” … but as we have all come to find out eventually, technology is only as good as the network or it’s connectivity allows! The way we like to explain it to our customers “is like always having to drive a top of the line convertible sports car in bumper to bumper traffic in the rain…you’ll never get to truly enjoy the features or benefits.” This brings us to the topic of Wi-Fi hotspots and cellular service… it has been forecasted that in 2018 there will be approximately one Wi-Fi hotspot for every 20 people, can you imagine? And cell phone signals are projected to become 1000x faster with adoption of pCell, a groundbreaking wireless technology standard that works with all regular LTE devices. Connectivity which can provide much better service and improved battery life due to a reduced need to constantly search for a signal. VIRTUALIZATION Virtualization can change a lot for your business. Since you can use multiple types of solutions to expand the way your operations work, virtualization is the perfect strategy to improve your business. But what is virtualization, exactly? At its roots, virtualization takes a service or solution that your business relies on and abstracts it so that it can be accessed through the cloud or some other location. For examples of virtualization, examine what are called digitized servers and workstations. Virtualization can keep your business from relying so much on expensive hardware. Other opportunities lie in placing your applications or entire data infrastruc3 0
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ture in the cloud allowing for near constant, and ubiquitous access. Examples of these would be virtual software, servers and desktop infrastructures. CYBERSECURITY There are dozens of surveys and reports produced each year that evaluate digital threats and cybercrime. Not every publication applies to every business - but many of them do have some important takeaways about the best practices of handling IT. While all businesses can benefit from the use of mobile devices and virtualization, small and home-based businesses like those that are prevalent in Wellington truly benefit the most. Challenge - Ransomware and Responses: Approximately 61% of global businesses were impacted by ransomware in 2016 - and of those businesses who had their data held for ransom - 32.7% paid it! The majority of them found out the hard way that cyber criminals aren’t always honest about their intentions... Solution - Preventative and Patches: Ransomware, as with most malware, generally exploits a known weakness. WannaCry, a ransomware that crippled businesses throughout the world in July of 2017, exploited a weakness that had a security patch available to repair it since March of 2017. The businesses who fell victim were those who had the solution but didn’t deploy it in time. In an ideal world, your company would have had active measures in place that prevented the ransomware attack. Proactive maintenance and security patching of your network and devices will stop the majority of cyber attacks. Solutions - Outsourcing Security: By outsourcing your organization's security, you’re removing the in- house responsibility of recruiting, onboarding, training and continually educating a security tech. There are IT companies, like FRS Pros, that already have an experienced team that will assume the responsibility of your business's daily IT security operations. Rather than counting on a single individual to keep your business on top of security risks and issues, you’ll have an entire team guarding your network and data. MANAGED IT As a small business owner or decision maker, you probably just don’t have the time to read through technology reports and publications to scan for information that is relevant to your business. Now as more and more Wellington businesses rely on technology solutions to accomplish
their everyday tasks, there is a natural expectation for there to be a bit of a learning curve as these advanced solutions are prioritized and accounted for. The top three challenges for small businesses relate to budgetary and cost restrictions, maintaining the operations of their existing solutions, and securing their workforce against threats. We can see that SMBs(Small and Mediums sized Businesses) have a pretty universal set of priorities that will require somewhat similar solutions. This has given rise to the most popular and cost effective trend of all, Managed Service Provider. Many business owners who have had to review their company finances and prioritize their expenses to reflect their goals will probably be able to confirm that it can be a considerable task. The challenges that an SMB faces are therefore largely focused on getting the most return for their investments while attempting to reduce the total amount of capital spent. These financial challenges, however, can be faced much more easily with the help of a Managed Service Provider. Without an MSP in their corner, companies have a tendency to provide a minimum budget for their IT solutions in the hopes that nothing unexpected would pop up, only to have to sacrifice what little budget they have when some issues do pop up. Alternatively, an MSP offers its services as a consistent, budgetable expense. This allows a company to predict their probable IT spending and plan a budget around a more consistent balance. Essenstially, its ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT IT services for one low monthly fee! An MSP’s services can also apply quite easily to other major areas of concern. Through their proactive services, managed service providers can more effectively ensure that the solutions a company has in place remain operational and enhance their productivity. This is accomplished by monitoring their solutions in order to catch looming issues as quickly as possible, often before they have an effect on the company’s systems. The same can be said of the security a company has put in place, part of the MSP’s responsibilities are to ensure that security solutions are maintained to be as effective as possible. TECHNOLOGICAL TRENDS WRAP-UP 2018 is upon us Wellington… are you and your Business ready for what technology has to offer and is your technology truly working for you, or are you working for your technology?
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Facts Figures Land Use (In Sq. Miles) Land Area ..................................................................45.25 Residential ..................................................................24.52 Recreation ....................................................................1.20 Commercial ..................................................................3.90 Waterways: Canals ....................................................................89 miles Lake ....................................................................553 acres Roadways (miles): Paved ............................................................................323 Unpaved Lanes................................................................52 Bike/ Pedestrian Paths ..................................................228 Bridle Paths (public) ........................................................67 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 Labor Force ............................................................682,798 Employment............................................................617,902 Unemployment..........................................................64,559
Population (Wellington) 2000 ........................................................................38,216 2006 ........................................................................55,564 2009 ........................................................................55,010 2015 ........................................................................ 59,727 2016 ........................................................................60,308 2019 (projected)........................................................62,774
Racial Composition: Caucasian & other ....................................................65.1% Hispanic or Latino........................................................8.9% Source: United States Census, American Fact Finder 2011-2015 American Community Survey; wellingtonfl.gov, Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research 2016
African American ......................................................11.9 % Asian ..........................................................................3.9% Median Household Income ....................................$77,650 Average Household Size ..............................................2.99 Median Age ..................................................................40.4
Housing Tenure Own ..........................................................................69.1% Rent ..........................................................................30.9% Total Housing Units ................................................617,317 Average Household Size ..............................................2.39 Average Family Size ......................................................2.97
Employment by Industry Sectors Agriculture ..................................................................6,800 Construction ............................................................42,856 Manufacturing ..........................................................27,738 Wholesale Trade........................................................17,270 Retail trade ..............................................................81,895 Transportation, warehousing and utilities ..................25,126 Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing ....................................................50,713 Professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services ............................91,756 Education, health and social services......................127,786 Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodations and food services ....................................................75,189 Public administration ................................................22,149
Economics Assessed Taxable Property Value 2015/2016......................................................$6.27 Billion Wellington Property Taxes 2015/2016 ................................$14.68 Million @ 2.45 mills Total Fiscal Year 2016 Budget..........................$76,950,000 WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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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 WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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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.
Motor Vehicle Registration 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 3 4
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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.
Driver License/ID Cards 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. 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. Step-parents may not sign for you unless they have legally adopted you.
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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.
Seat Belts 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.
Collector’s office. Visit www.pbctax.com or call (561) 3552264.
Vessel Registration
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,
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
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sporting goods stores, etc.). Additional information is available at www.pbctax.com, or call the Constitutional Tax Collector’s office at (561) 355-2264.
Fruit Baskets Gourmet Baskets Wine and Cheese Baskets Baby Baskets Dog Baskets, Balloons www.BarbersGiftBaskets.com 561.333.2448
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) 3552264 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.
Marriage 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 premarital course or both are from out of state. The license fee is $116.00. 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. 3 6
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Newcomer Information 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 2017 values we look at 2016 sales to estimate values for the 2017 tax roll. For example, if you sold your residence in 2016 for $150,000, that selling price would be used together with other comparable sales in our analysis of the market.
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.
Tax Information 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. 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
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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 the Local Business Tax. Local Business Tax Receipts are renewable annually July – September. 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.
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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. 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. 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 $5,000 of the purchase price. The $5,000 limit does not apply to commercial rentals, transient rentals or services.
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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 delivered 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, lead-acid battery fee, new tire fee, motor vehicle fee (Lemon Law) or rental car surcharge.
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 DR1). 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
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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. (561) 478-3800 Republic Services (561) 478-9590 republicservices.com Solid Waste Authority (561) 640-4000 | swa.org Southern Waste Systems, LLC (561) 582-6688 southernwastesystems.com 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. 4 0
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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
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
First Baptist Church of Wellington 12700 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Wellington 793-5670 fbcw.info
St. Rita Catholic Church 13645 Paddock Drive Wellington 793-8544 saintrita.com
LifeChurch.tv 3061 State Road 7 Wellington 793-6889 life.church/wellington
St. Therese de Lisieux Catholic Church 11800 Lake Worth Road Wellington 784-8346 sttherese-church.org
Palms West Presbyterian Church 13689 Okeechobee Blvd. Loxahatchee 795-6292 pwpchurch.com
Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 6 Wellington 793-4347 templebnaijacob.com
St. David’s Episcopal Church 465 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Wellington 793-1272 stdavidsepiscopalschool.com
Temple Beth Torah 900 Big Blue Trace Wellington 793-2700 templebethtorah.net
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Education
Top-notch Education Available
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 read4 2
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ing 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 Kathy Foster at 791-4097. 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 docu-
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Florida Atlantic University
ments 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 health/medical problem that requires staff awareness and/or supervision for their child. n Medical Treatment Form should be completed, if needed n Evidence of Immunization n Florida Certificate of Immunization (Form DH 680). n Permanent medical exemption (if immunization is contraindicated for one or all). n Religious exemption (Form DH 681), a temporary exemption (Form DH 680 Part B) or a medical exemption (Form DH 680, Part C). n A completed registration form Palm Beach County School District 3300 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33406 WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Education Lynn University
Wellington Landings Middle School 1100 Aero Club Drive, Wellington 792-8100 16/17 Enrollment: 1,242
High Schools Palm Beach Central High School 8499 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington 304-1000 16/17 Enrollment: 3,088
School District (561) 434-8000 School District Choice/Magnet Programs (561) 434-8755 School District Food Service/Cafeteria (561) 383-2000 School District Free & Reduced Meals (561) 383-2025 School District Home Education Office (561) 434-8052 School District Police (561) 434-8700 School District Records/Transcripts (561) 434-8029 School District Transportation (561) 357-1110
Elementary Schools Binks Forest Elementary School 15101 Bent Creek Road, Wellington 904-9800 16/17 Enrollment: 1,063 Elbridge Gale Elementary School 1915 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington 422-9300 16/17 Enrollment: 1120 4 4
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Equestrian Trails Elementary School 9720 Stribling Way, Wellington 904-9600 16/17 Enrollment: 853 New Horizons Elementary School 13900 Greenbriar Blvd., Wellington 651-0500 16/17 Enrollment: 706 Panther Run Elementary School 10775 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth 804-3900 16/17 Enrollment: 825 Wellington Elementary School 13000 Paddock Drive, Wellington 651-0600 16/17 Enrollment: 897
Middle Schools Emerald Cove Middle School 9950 Stribling Way, Wellington 803-8000 16/17 Enrollment: 1,234 Polo Park Middle School 11901 Lake Worth Road, Wellington 333-5500 16/17 Enrollment: 864
Wellington Community High School 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd., Wellington 795-4900 16/17 Enrollment: 2,651
Preschools & Private Schools American Heritage of Boca/Delray 6200 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach (561) 495-7272 Cambridge School 1920 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington 791-0013 Eagle Arts Academy Charter School For The Arts 1000 Wellington Trace Wellington 412-4087 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
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St. David’s Episcopal School 465 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington 793-1272
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 Keiser University 2085 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach 471-6000 www.keiseruniversity.edu
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Lynn University 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton 237-7000 www.lynn.edu
Palm Beach State College Central Campus 4200 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth 967-7222 www.palmbeachstate.edu
Keiser University College of Golf and Sport Management 2600 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach (888) 355-4465 collegeofgolf.keiseruniversity.edu
Palm Beach State College Glades Campus 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade 996-7222 www.palmbeachstate.edu
Nova Southeastern University 11501 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens 805-2000 www.nova.edu
South University 9801 Belvedere Road., Royal Palm Beach 273-6500 www.southuniversity.edu
Palm Beach Atlantic University 901 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach 803-2000 www.pba.edu
Southeastern College 2081 Vista Parkway, #100B, West Palm Beach 433-2330 www.sec.edu
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HEALTH CARE GUIDE CONTENTS 48 Welcome to the Medical and Wellness Committee 51 Wellington Chamber Medical and Wellness Committee 53 A Dynamic Health and Medical Cluster 56 Choosing a Doctor: Quick Tips 57 School Immunizations Requirements
58 Numbers to Know 59 Take Control of Your Medical Records 60 The Dos and Don’ts of Dietary Supplements 61 Home Remedies 62 Buy Local Wellington
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Welcome from the
Medical and Wellness Committee
WE WOULD LIKE TO welcome you to our showcase of the Medical and Wellness Committee. This committee is dynamic, innovative and always working to research and implement relevant and cutting-edge medical and wellness events, topics of interest and community enhancements. Wellington is comprised of a diverse and exceptional cluster of health care, wellness and medical supporting organizations. It is apparent that Wellington is rapidly becoming a destination for the pursuit of wellness. Our committee agreed that we needed a vehicle not only to showcase our medical and wellness community but also aid in the venture to make Wellington a premier Health and Wellness Village. It is our pleasure to offer you a glimpse of the diverse village in which we live, work and play while touting our exceptional medical and wellness professionals. Wellington has grown into one of the most sought-out towns in the country. 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 relocation requests we receive each year. If you already reside in our boundaries, we hope you will use this guide to assist in your selection of a qualified health care professional. If you are picking this up as a visitor, we hope you will do the same. While you enjoy all Wellington has to offer, please note our outstanding family of medical organizations. In addition, we have included a variety of helpful articles, tips for a healthy lifestyle and stories of survival. So whether you are a resident of Wellington or here as a seasonal resident, visiting family or even looking for a new place to call home, we at the Chamber offer our sincerest welcome. We hope you enjoy this informative guide to the finest medical and wellness information Wellington has to offer, and we encourage you to patronize our Chamber medical professionals. Please stop by or give us a call for additional information, or you can visit us on the Web at www.wellingtonchamber.com. It is our honor to represent the Medical and Wellness Committee for the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. With the continued growth of the community and the exciting opportunities to come, our village continues to open its arms to advancements in the health care field. Not only is this a great community in which to live; it’s an amazing destination for the ever-advancing health care markets and the entrepreneurial spirit of private and group practices. If you are new to this community, we welcome you, and if you have lived here forever, we hope you look to your community for all your health care needs. 4 8
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Wellington Chamber
Medical and Wellness Committee
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 Medical 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 of the Month,” where we showcase a member of this committee. The committee strives to increase membership in the Chamber through interaction with the medical and health care community.
Lisa Banionis CHAIRWOMAN Florida Interventional Pain Management, LLC
Dr. Lori Mazza Family Vision Center P. A. Johnny Meier My Community Pharmacy
Dr. Saulis M. Banionis Palm Beach Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine
Amanda Millman Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Pediatric Specialty Center
Meghan Buser Mall at Wellington Green Cheryl Anders Ideal Family Practice/Wellington Cares Dr. Max Cohen and Jenn Cohen MaxHealth Chiropractic John Goodfellow Healthcare Source LLC Diane Gutman Wellington Cares
Tiffany Rodriguez Coast to Coast Pharmacy Chris Seal Shullman Orthodontics Dr. Howard B. Shullman Shullman Orthodontics Jamie Taylor Wellington Regional Medical Center
Jessie Henderson The Salt Suite
Kathryn Walton Palms West Hospital/ The Children’s Hospital at Palms West
Iris Long Team Acupuncture
Anna Valencia World Global Network WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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A Dynamic Health and Medical Cluster 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 (561) 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. 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 thirty years. In April 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 NICU’s 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. “Our private rooms allow for intimate bonding WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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time, which is ultimately difficult to achieve in a semi-private setting. Our NICU’s family centered care environment provides these newborns and their parents with the loving support they need and deserve,” said Eric Goldman, Palms West Hospital Chief Executive Officer. 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 5 4
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moments,” said Toni Ahern BSN, RN 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 400 physi-
cians on its medical staff. 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.
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Choosing a Doctor: Quick Tips
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
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 https://www.healthcare.gov/.
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
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?
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. 5 6
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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 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. Source: healthfinder.gov, retrieved August 17, 2017 from https://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Dispatch.aspx?q1=doctor-visits&q2=regular-check-ups&q3=choosinga-doctor-quick-tips
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School Immunization Requirements
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 FY17 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 FY17 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. WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Physical 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 Hotline ........................................................(800) 355-8547 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
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Breast Cancer Foundation (Susan G. Komen) ............................................514-3020 Blind Services......................................................681-2548 Deaf Services ......................................................802-3353 Epilepsy Foundation ..........................................478-6515 Health Care District of Palm Beach County ........659-1270 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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Take Control of Your
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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 owns the actual document. Realize that you have control over the information. n 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. n 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. n Make sure records are updated: Try to make sure that copies of your records are updated with new information. n 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. n 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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The Dos and Don’ts of Dietary Supplements By Remi Lederman
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 incorrect. 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
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. 6 0
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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. Always ask a doctor before pairing a supplement with prescription medication.
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Home Remedies 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 congestioncalming 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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Buy Local
Wellington 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 6 2
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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 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, as Walgreens did with Express Scripts, which sent patients into a panic. 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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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 Memorial Hospital..................................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 ..................................................................996-4800 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 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 ....................791-4003 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 WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Media Communications Print Media Daily The Palm Beach Post 820-4100 2751 S. Dixie Highway West Palm Beach 33405
Semi-Annual art&culture magazine 471-2901 601 Lake Ave. Lake Worth 33460
WPXP-TV 67 659-4122 601 Clearwater Park Road West Palm Beach 33401
TV Stations
Sun-Sentinel (561) 243-6615 500 E. Broward Blvd., Suite 900 Ft. Lauderdale 33394
WFLX-TV 29 845-2929 1100 Banyan Blvd. West Palm Beach 33401
WTVX-TV 34 681-3434 1100 Fairfield Drive West Palm Beach 33407
Weekly The Town-Crier 793-7606 12794 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33 Wellington 33414
WPBC-TV 20 355-2754 301 N. Olive Ave., Room 1001.14 West Palm Beach 33401
Monthly Better Living & Marketplace Magazine 239-289-3474 1391 NW St. Lucie West, Blvd. #184 Port St. Lucie 34986
WPBF-TV 25 694-2525 3970 RCA Blvd., Suite 7007 Palm Beach Gardens 33410
Country Club Living Magazine 561-336-3585 P.O. Box 505 Brookfield, WI 53008 Wellington The Magazine 793-7606 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31 Wellington 33414 6 4
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WPEC-TV 12 844-1212 1100 Fairfield Drive West Palm Beach 33407 WPTV-TV 5 655-5455 1100 Banyan Blvd. West Palm Beach 33401
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
Web Streaming Talk4Media 506-4031 talk4media.com ChukkerTV chukkertv.com
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THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON’S Parks and Recreation Department is nationally accredited and offers state-of-the-art 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, 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 and 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 Top photo: Sportfot
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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 pool. The Tennis Center features 21 HarTru courts and a 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 newly developed 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 hometown, with great neighborhoods, great schools and great parks. Wellington Parks and Recreation is committed to providing the absolute best facilities and services 6 6
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to the community and is one of only 24 agencies in Florida and 138 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.
For Sports Information: Village of Wellington Parks & Recreation 11700 Pierson Road, Wellington 791-4005 Palm Beach County Sports Commission 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 930 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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Wellington National Golf Club (18 Holes/Private) 400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington 333-5731 www.wellingtonnationalgolfclub.com
Attractions in Wellington and the Surrounding Areas 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, fullservice food concession stand and a complete Birthday Party package, the Calypso Bay water park, located within Seminole Palms Park, has something for everyone. Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center Palm Beach State College 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade 561-993-1160 | 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 Box Office: 868-3309 www.duncantheatre.org Looking for a great concert or jawdropping modern dance performance? Into jazz? Golden oldies? Rock ‘n roll? World music? Or are you looking to spend a magical Saturday morning at the theatre with your child? Then head 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!
Award Winning Service Luxurious Guest Rooms / Spacious Bedroom Suites Beautiful Tropical Pools Hampton Inn & Suites Wellington the Mall at Wellington Green 561-472-9696
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Recreation & Tourism Gold Coast Dressage Association 561-227-1570 | 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 561-373-0073 | 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 2017 Palm Beach Polo Season premiered on January 1, and will conclude with the USPA U.S. Open Polo ChampionshipÂŽ final on Sunday, April 16. 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. Lake Okeechobee (Fishing, Boating & Hiking) At 730 square miles, Lake Okeechobee is the second-largest fresh-
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water 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. 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, voted best local attraction! Loxahatchee Everglades Tour (800) 683-5873 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. Tours operate daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Loxahatchee Groves Park 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, please 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
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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, fish-
ing, bike and boat rentals, tennis courts and children’s play areas and includes over 8 miles 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. Palm Beach Opera 1800 S. Australian Avenue, Suite 301 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561.833.7888 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 season runs from December to March, with its free, outdoor Opera @ The Waterfront concert held at the Meyer Amphitheater, and all mainstage opera performances held 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
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Recreation & Tourism 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, FL 33405 561-547-9453 (WILD) www.palmbeachzoo.org Palm Beach Zoo houses 500+ 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 & talks, wildlife carousel, safari train, an interactive play fountain to splash the time away, a fullservice Tropics Café restaurant overlooking beautiful Baker Lake, over 50 family-friendly events annually. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Panther Ridge Conservation Center 14755 Palm Beach Point Blvd. Wellington 795-8914 www.pantherridgecc.org
Panther Ridge Conservation Center is home, haven and hope for some of the world’s most endangered big cats. Most of the cats came here from unfortunate situations but will never be at risk again. Educational tours are given by appointment, and there are ample opportunities for photos of the animals in their lush habitats. A tour of Panther Ridge is an experience you will never forget! Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre 601-7 Sansburys Way West Palm Beach 795-8883 www.westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre is a hugely famous and popular music venue in West Palm Beach, Florida. 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. 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
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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 Pre-Function 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. South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc. Southern Boulevard 1 mile west of Florida’s Turnpike, exit 97 West Palm Beach 793-0333 The 2018 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 2018 event will feature 17 days of themed parades, including the Fair’s two signature Bike Nite parades. Each day, the Fair will highlight a famous parade from around the world, with authentic music, colorful costumes and beautifully decorated Mardi Gras floats, which will also be on display in the “Magical Parades” exhibition. Float riders will delight Fair guests as they toss beads into the crowds. Get your beads on at the 2018 South Florida Fair, January 12-28! South Florida Fair Expo Center Southern Boulevard 1 mile west of Florida’s Turnpike exit 97 West Palm Beach 793-0333 Throughout the year, the South Florida Fairgrounds is host to more than 100 events. Barrett-Jackson, The
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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. In an effort to continue to meet the informal science education needs of the community, the Science Center will soon open 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
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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 Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre and the 9acre Yesteryear Village, a Living History Park, are also located on the Fairgrounds. Yesteryear Village is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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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. 2017 marks the 105th anniversary of the South Florida Fair, which takes place from Jan. 13 – 29. Please call (561) 793-0333 for more information. Open Thurs. – Sat. 10 am – 4 pm.
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Equestrian Committee 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 we will see some changes—some great, some historic. 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.
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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 continues to be the epicenter of international hunter/jumper competition in the United States and includes both World Cup
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qualifying classes and 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 recently announced the acquisition of The Wanderers Club, a family-friendly private club in Wellington. 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 to grow to make Wellington “The 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 in
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the first week of February. Twenty top eventing riders representing the U.S., Australia, Canada and New Zealand will be competing in a $75,000 prize money event at The Stadium. This promises to be an exciting event for everyone! 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 Equestrian Capital of the World By Victor T. Connor, Chair, Wellington Equestrian Committee
THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON continues its leadership role as the most unique equestrian community in the world! Only in Wellington can you find see kids competing on ponies next to International and Olympic veterans competing in the top Grand Prix’s in the world! While that in itself is impressive, the same high quality polo and dressage events occur in Wellington as well! Originally known as the “Polo Capital of America”, Wellington now boasts the top International Polo Players and polo teams from around the world, as well as the top International and Olympic Grand Prix Dressage competitors! All in Wellington – the Winter Equestrian Festival, the longest and most successful Hunter/Jumper show in the world at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). The US Polo Open is held at Wellington’s International Polo Club, while 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 12 weeks between January and April. With state of the art footing in over 15 rings, the WEF has the best pony riders, best hunter riders, as well as International and
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Olympic Grand Prix riders in one location. Additionally, competitors and residents can access over 57 miles of different trails surrounding the equestrian facility. Each of the 12 weeks is considered its own show with separate competitions, as well as competitions that run throughout the festival. The 2017 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 Derby’s, to Nations Cup, World Cup qualifiers, and top Grand Prix’s, it all here. For polo fans, between the major clubs and private fields, 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. The U.S. Open Polo Championship has been awarded to IPC for the next five years. Whether you’re a low-goal player or high-goal professional, Wellington is the place to be from November to April. A brand-new, state-of-the-art complex known as the Global Dressage Village (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. One of the new and very well received events is “Gladiator Polo™”. Gladiator Polo™ is a professional arena polo league that combines the world’s best polo players with modified rules that keep the play fast and furious. The arena venue puts the players and play up close and in your lap! The event is played in a ring with all-weather footing that is approximately 300 x 150 . There are three players on each side and non-stop action. The Inaugural Gladiator Polo League in Wellington, FL had prize money of $250,000, which is the world’s largest polo purse. The Gladiator Polo™ League, launched in Wellington, is now spreading to other equestrian communities as well. For the equestrian enthusiast who just can’t get enough, Wellington is the very best place to be! Thursday night’s is Gladiator Polo under the Lights. Friday nights highlights Dressage with Friday Night Stars, an FEI Grand Prix Freestyle competition. Next comes Wellington’s famous “Saturday Night Lights” – family oriented, and fun, SNL features Grand Prix jumper competitions at its best. Finally on Sunday, there’s
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high goal polo at the International Polo Club, home of the US Open Polo Championship. 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 fund raising events as well. The Great Charity Challenge presented by Fidelity Investments® (GCC) 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 $10.7 million to 220 Palm Beach County Charities. The 2018 event will be celebrating “Everyone’s A Star,” this family friendly night will offer free general admission and will feature Starsky, the event mascot. Equestrians will compete on behalf of 34 randomly drawn charities, while representing their favorite Hollywood Feature Film. At stake: a share of the $1.5 million dollar purse. All spectators are invited to attend dressed as their favorite movie characters as well. 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 literally has become an international destination resort location, flourishing into 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 restaurants. Tuesday thorough Sunday’s are filled with polo championships, worldclass dressage and jumping competitions. The south area of the city, codified 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, show case, 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!
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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! WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Winter Season Arrives at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center WORLD-CLASS EQUESTRIAN SPORT returns to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) this winter from Jan. 10 to April 1, 2018, during the 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). With more than 70 divisions of hunter-jumper competition featuring everything from shortstirrup up to Olympic-level show jumping, WEF is 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 7,000 horses competing throughout the winter circuit. The managing partners of WEF also run the Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina, which hosts international events throughout the year, and recently earned the prestigious honor of hosting the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games™, which will be hosted from September 11-23. 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. 10, Feb. 24, March 10 and March 31. The $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* will once again be held on the final week of the circuit and captivate audiences on Saturday, March 31. 8 0
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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 brings horses and riders from around the globe to compete on Wellington’s international stage on Friday, 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 Kid’s Fair, which features the Venetian carousel, bounce houses, face painting, magicians and a petting zoo. Families can choose from a variety of food vendors. 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, 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 seventh season at PBIEC, running Jan. 3 to March 31, 2018. 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
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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. 8-11, 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 29-31. Another event that draws spectators from throughout Palm Beach County to PBIEC is the Great Charity Challenge (GCC), 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 $10 million for more than 200 Palm Beach County charities, becoming the largest single-day net charitable event in the state of Florida. This year’s event will be featured on Saturday, Feb. 3. Gladiator Polo will also return to Wellington, FL, after a strong inaugural year in 2017. A shortened version of field polo, based on the regulations and intensity of arena polo, will take South Florida by storm once again this year, hosting 13 league games before a major championship final. Teams of three go head-to-head piloting some of the top ponies in the world to see who can reign supreme. Games will be played on Friday evening at Equestrian Village, which you won’t want to miss. 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 3pm beginning Sunday, Dec. 31, and continuing through Sunday, April 22, with the U.S. Open Championship Final. The Pavilion, box seats and an array of hospitality packages are available for spectators and members alike! 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. Spectators 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, horsewares 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 and Adequan® Global Dressage Festival! Find out more at www.pbiec.com and www.globaldressagefestival.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 WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Q&A With Mark Bellissimo 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 continue to grow. The level of competition is the best in the world, and the sport is both exciting and entertaining. We look forward to another wonderful season with the world’s best horses and riders. The 2018 WEF will once again host four weeks of fivestar-rated show jumping competition, which is the highest international designation. We will award more than $10 million in prize money over the 12 weeks of the circuit. The prize money and international ranking points for riders continue to increase year after year, drawing more of the top competitors. What are some of the highlight events this season? The major five-star grand prix competitions at WEF will be featured on Feb. 10, Feb. 24, March 10.The $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* will once again be on the final week of the competition, Saturday, March 31. The $150,000 FEI Nations Cup returns during week eight’s CSIO 4* competition this year. That is one of our favorite events, where teams represent their countries over two rounds of exciting competition jumping at the top level. That class 8 2
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brings the best international competitors and is a fun night for fans to cheer on their favorite countries on Friday, March 2. Week four hosts the $216,000 Ariat Grand Prix CSI 4* on the grass derby field at The Stadium at PBIEC on Sunday, Feb. 4, which is always a fun event in a beautiful, natural setting. We also host major hunter events during the season, bringing the very best hunter horses and riders from around the nation to compete for some of the best prize money in their discipline. The $100,000 USHJA/WCHR Peter Wetherill Hunter Spectacular will be hosted this year on Saturday night, Feb. 17, and the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby will be featured on Sunday afternoon, April 1. We have such a great diversity of competition throughout the season, and I think we really have something to offer equestrian 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. AGDF is hosting its sixth season and has quickly grown to become an integral part of the dressage circuit around the world. The winter series runs Jan. 3 to March 31, 2018. This year, AGDF will once again host seven CDI, or internationally rated events in the season, along several national shows and two CPEDI 3* Para-Equestrian competitions.
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Each week of international competition at 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 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 we are very excited to be a part of that. It 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, fieldside champagne brunch at The Pavilion, and exclusive sponsor boxes. For members of IPC, there is not only polo but 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 22, with Sunday games starting at 3 p.m. We invite everyone to come and enjoy this exciting equestrian sport.
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 seventh-annual event on Saturday, Feb. 3. Since my daughter Paige, wife Katherine and I started this event in 2010, it has grown to raise more than $10 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. 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. Gladiator Polo™ is a new and exciting polo initiative we started last winter that has been tremendously successful. We’re looking forward to expanding the league this year and feature 13 games and a major championship-caliber final in April. We’ve received fantastic feedback from sponsors, fans, and players and want to grow the sport to its full potential this season as a perfect compliment to the rest of our equestrian entertainment throughout the winter season. To the Wellington business community, what can they do to be a part of all this activity? WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Q&A with Mark Belissimo We want to really engage with the local business community, and we can offer so many opportunities for them to participate. Through vendor booths on site, multiple sponsorship opportunities, advertising and even hospitality, we are very accommodating and really want to help the community. Contact us, and we can make it happen! Additionally, the numerous venues on property allow a business to choose the perfect location to host your own corporate event, charity function, fundraiser or other social event that you want to be special and remembered. Come talk to us and see the many ways your event can be one to remember. 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 and dressage. At WEF, “Saturday Night Lights” has also proven to be very popular and is getting better every year. 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
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International Arena that will always be an exciting class and very 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 also 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 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, and while they work hard,
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they also want to enjoy the lifestyle that Wellington provides. They rent houses and apartments, they shop, they dine, they spend quite a lot of money in Wellington and treat Wellington as their second home. More than $130 million is generated for the local economy annually, and we see that grow every year, especially with the increasing interest in the AGDF. 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 7,000 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 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 Wellington 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 very special place that brings together tens of thousands of people for the love of the horse—whether they jump, dance or run after a polo ball. 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 website, 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, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat 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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Grand Champions Polo Club
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-Goal
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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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PIKE & LUSTIG, LLP ATTORNEY PILOZZI PHYSICAL THERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPY/MEDICAL PLACE OF HOPE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PLASTIC SURGERY OF PALM BEACH P.A. MEDICAL- COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGEON POLO GEAR/POLO WEST GOLF 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 AND URGENT CARE CENTER MEDICAL
Ken Germann 954-283-4826 Rasmi Akel D.M.D. 561-204-4494
Michael J. Pike 561-855-7585 Michele Wood 561.318.7779 Monica Speer 561.483.0962
561-968-7111 Gary Fellers 561-795-1719 Ann Clark 561-333-5500 Dan Bond 877-456-7722 Ext. 8014 Lacy Leate 561-798-3030 Adam Katz 561-364-9584 Dr. Mohammad Javed Shahid Chaudry 561-433-1700 PRIMARY CODE Chris Maxwell/Magdalena Maxwell IT/TRAINING 561-320-1115 PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES Mark Bozicevic FINANCIAL SERVICES 888-241-9417 PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES Sebastian Hidalgo FINANCIAL SERVICES 954-663-8091 PRINCIPLED CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Tristan Miceli CHIROPRACTIC 561-358-0145
PROMISE LIFE CHAPEL NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH PROVIDENT JEWELRY JEWELER PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLNESS CENTER MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHOLOGY PURE BARRE HEALTH & FITNESS PYRA PROMOTIONS, INC. ADVERTISING & MARKETING SPECIALTIES
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Shannon Arnoni 561-790-7000
THE RAYMOND F. KRAVIS CENTER Linda Birdsey FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INC. Teri Reid PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 561-832-7469 RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Victor T. Connor THE CONNOR FINANCIAL GROUP Karen M. Plotkin FINANCIAL SERVICES 561-713-1333 RE/MAX DIRECT Cindy Berry/Brian Russo REAL ESTATE 561-784-3000
RE/MAX DIRECT Katherine LeBrecht REAL ESTATE 561-758-7739 THE REAL ESTATE AGENT HEADHUNTER ® Alina Davidov REAL ESTATE 888-264-2436 THE REAL ESTATE OFFICE CO. Glen Daniels/Michelle Daniels REAL ESTATE 561-963-7938 RIO-BAK CORPORATION Enrique Rionda/Thomas King GENERAL CONTRACTOR 561-791-9721 RIVERWALK TOASTMASTERS Cynthia Beckles NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS 561-795-6713 ROLLATINI ITALIAN TRATTORIA Victor Duarte RESTAURANT 561-792-7677 ROMEO’S RESTAURANT Tony Manglavati RESTAURANT Sebastian Romeo 561-793-7100 ROOSTERS MEN’S GROOMING CENTER Robert Rourke/Regina Wright SALON/SPA 561-798-0606
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Jeff Rosner/Lenny Rosner 561-967-8600
561-793-3000 Barbara Archat/Adam Kaytes 561-514-3544
Jessie Henderson 561.440.4256 Samantha Nifakos 561-847-5355 Travis Watson 800-730-5288 Sabine Rodgers 800-430-7150 Mike Piazza 561-469-2186
SEMINOLE CASINO COCONUT CREEK Kerrie Brunette ENTERTAINMENT/GAMING 954-977-6700 SEXTON ENGINEERING ASSOC., INC. Michael F. Sexton, PE, PSM ENGINEER, SURVEYOR 561-792-3122 SHAPIRO PERTNOY COMPANIES Kevin Shapiro/Steven Shapiro COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE 561-793-5852 SHAPIRO PERTNOY COMPANIES Kevin Shapiro/Steven Shapiro NEW HOME DEVELOPER 561-793-5852 SHAPIRO PERTNOY COMPANIES Kevin Shapiro OFFICE SPACE Steven Shapiro 561-793-5852 SHARON WATSON REALTOR, THE KEYES COMPANY Sharon Watson REAL ESTATE 561-267-0004 THE SHOCKLEY TEAM MaryJo Shockley AT KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY Mary Shockley REAL ESTATE 561-762-1609 SHULLMAN ORTHODONTICS Dr. Howard B. Shullman ORTHODONTIST Chris Seal 561-868-5050 SMITH & DOWNEY, P.A. Howard Kirkpatrick ATTORNEY 561-337-5391 SMOKE INN WELLINGTON CIGAR LOUNGE Michael Weiss CIGAR LOUNGE 561-753-4558 SOUTH SHORE ANIMAL HOSPITAL Dr. Karen Forbes, DVM VETERINARIAN 561-296-7724
STARBUCKS COFFEE RESTAURANT STARBUCKS COFFEE RESTAURANT
Cynthia Jaeger 561-753-0788 Tom Sandberg 561-333-2049
STATE ENERGY INC. Robin Worrell HVAC SALES AND SERVICE 561-688-6264 STEM CELL GENETIC MED Burton Feinerman M.D. BIO MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY 561-557-3358 STEM, YO! Christopher Addonizio EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION 561-635-9732 STIMMLER AND SON. INC. Gene C. Stimmler LANDSCAPING AND NURSERY 561-791-8803 STONEWOOD GRILL & TAVERN Craig Conerly RESTAURANT 561-784-9796 STUART’S REALTY Katie Stuart Moon/Angus Gordon REAL ESTATE 561-320-7855 SUNSTONE KITCHENS LUXURY OUTDOOR KITCHENS 561-301-3856 SUNVEST MORTGAGE GROUP, LLC Timothy Watts MORTGAGE 561-337-4848 SUPERIOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Debbie Crompton PEST CONTROL/POOL MAINTENANCE 561-633-3222 SURI WEST Bunny Pata RESTAURANT 561-249-7436
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THE TACKERIA INC. Tony Coppola/Lou Cuthbertson EQUESTRIAN RETAIL 561-793-2012 TD BANK Louis Eisenberg Bank 561-227-2001 TEAM ACUPUNCTURE Iris Long ACUPUNCTURE 561-469-7654 TEAM BEAUTI Joanne Kaminski SALON/SPA 561-358-2623 TERNER ELDER LAW Daniel Alan Terner ATTORNEY 561-227-1577 THERAPY WITH MARY Mary Winn MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHOLOGY 561-598-8585 THERMA SEAL ROOF SYSTEMS Tymon Cook ROOFING COMPANY/CONTRACTOR 561-223-2096
TIDE DRY CLEANERS Amanda Fagan/Robert Lyons DRY CLEANERS 561-221-1469 TIFFANY SANTAMARIA LLC- LANG REALTY Tiffany Santamaria REAL ESTATE 954-494-2774 TITLE BOXING CLUB Robert Prince/Angela Miller HEALTH AND WELLNESS 561-660-8212 TOWN CRIER NEWSPAPER Dawn Rivera/Joshua Manning NEWSPAPER 561-793-7606 TRUDERM ASULT & PEDIATRIC DERMATALOGY & COSMETIC CENTER Andleeb Usmani MEDICAL/TATTOO AND HAIR REMOVAL 561-346-8803 TWO HANDS FOR HEALTH Noam Teplitsky EQUESTRIAN 561-758-7231
TWO MEN AND A TRUCKPALM BEACH MOVING AND STORAGE
Joel & Janelle Dowley Rachele Leeks 561-618-3065
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561-795-2554 Mark Rosenthal 561-791-9020 Mark Rosenthal 561-328-6271
VILLAGE MUSIC WELLINGTON, LLC Donna Willey MUSIC LESSONS AND SALES 561-798-5334 VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Anne Gerwig, Mayor GOVERNMENT 561-791-4000 VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON John T. McGovern, Vice-Mayor GOVERNMENT 561-791-4000 VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Michael J. Napoleone, Councilman GOVERNMENT 561-791-4000 VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Michael Drahos, Councilman GOVERNMENT 561-791-4000 VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Tanya Siskind, Councilwoman GOVERNMENT 561-791-4000 VINCEREMOS THERAPEUTIC William Carter RIDING CENTER, INC Susan Guinan NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS 561-792-9900 VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Deborah Totten HEALTHCARE 561-733-6300 THE WANDERERS CLUB Whitney Garcia/Ronna Clements GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 561-795-3501
W WARD REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC Tricia Ward Holloway/Laura Meyer REAL ESTATE 561-798-4160 WEB 50 SOLUTIONS, INC. General Information WEB AND SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS 866-916-6767 WELLINGTON CARES, INC. Kathy Foster NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Marion Frank 561-568-8818 WELLINGTON CHAMBER Michela Green Executive Dir. OF COMMERCE Michael Ferreira, President CHAMBER 561-792-6525 WELLINGTON CLASSIC DRESSAGE John Flanagan EQUESTRIAN Noreen O’ Sullivan 561-714-9058 WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC. Tom Wenham NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION 561-333-9843 WELLINGTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Mario Crocetti HIGH SCHOOL Chris Romano 561-795-4902 9 6
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Richard Gutierrez/Rosa Gutierrez 561-389-3503
WELLINGTON FLORIST, INC. FLORIST WELLINGTON GARDEN CLUB NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WELLINGTON LANDINGS COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOOLS WELLINGTON LOCKSMITHS, INC. LOCKSMITH WELLINGTON MALL LTD. MALL WELLINGTON MARKETPLACE SHOPPING CENTER WELLINGTON NATIONAL GOLF CLUB GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL WELLINGTON THE MAGAZINE MAGAZINE
WELLINGTON TRACE TAVERN RESTAURANT THE WELLNESS EXPERIENCE OF WELLINGTON, INC CHIROPRACTIC WHOLE FOODS MARKET GROCERY-SPECIALTY
J.P. Varvarigos 561-795-9299 Carol Coleman 201-739-2013 Blake Bennett 561-792-8100 Rohan A. Kerrutt Esther Kerrutt 561-795-6251 Jess Santamaria Chris Santamaria 561-793-2350 John F. Stoner, CCIM 727-449-2020 Julie Pickens 561-333-5731 Jamie Taylor Ellen Cole 561-472-2505 Dawn Rivera 561-793-7606
Tetyana Kuzmyna 561-469-1109 Dr. Randall Laurich DC 561-333-5351 Brenna Bertram 561-904-4000
WORLD GLOBAL NETWORK HEALTH AND WELLNESS WYCLIFFE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Anna Valencia 561-932-8701 Michelle Phillips 561-964-9200
YOUR COMPUTER GUY, INC COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
Dave O’Keefe 561-337-6972
ZELLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC ATTORNEY
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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
ACUPUNCTURE TEAM ACUPUNCTURE Iris Long 420 S. State Rd 7 Ste 116 Wellington, FL 33414 561-469-7654 www.teamacupuncture.com irislong32@hotmail.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 GALANAUGH & COMPANY MARKETING PUBLIC RELATIONS LLC Karen Galanaugh, APR MSM 11924 Forest Hill Blvd., Ste 10A-219 Wellington, FL 33414 561-632-4378 www.galcopr.com info@galanaugh.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 ONLINE AROUNDWELLINGTON.COM Krista Martinelli 6243 Sand Hills Circle Lake Worth, FL 33463 561-965-6617 Fax: 561-965-6297 www.aroundwellington.com editor@aroundwellington.com
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ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES/MARKETING MUNCHPACK GRAPHICS Debra Hoefl 7750 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 4 PMB28 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-328-3841
www.munchpackgraphics.com munchpackgraphics@gmail.com
AIR CONDITIONING ENVIROTECH AIR QUALITY SERVICES Thayne Brunsvold Rich Edmiston 2771 Vista Parkway Ste F9 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 561-233-1252 Fax: 561-233-1234
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DUNCAN THEATRE AT PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE Mark Alexander 4200 Congress Ave., M.S. 62 Lake Worth, FL 33461 561-868-3309 Fax: 561-868-3317 www.duncantheatre.org alexanmp@palmbeachstate.edu
ATTORNEY BARBUTO LAW & ASSOCIATES, P.A. Anthony M. Barbuto, Esq. 12773 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 101 Wellington, FL 33414 561-798-2907 Fax: 561-790-3519 www.barbutolaw.com abarbuto@barbutolaw.com
www.pbcgov.org/animal EHarfman@pbcgov.org
BOGANI & ROBES, PLLC Ronald J. Bogani, Esq. Thomas A. Robes, Esq. 8461 Lake Worth Road Lake Worth, FL 33467 561-296-2266 Fax: 561-296-2267
ANIMAL SANCTUARY PANTHER RIDGE CONSERVATION CENTER INC. Judy Berens 14755 Palm Beach Point Blvd. Wellington, FL 33414 561-795-8914 Fax: 561-333-8245
CIKLIN, LUBITZ & O’CONNELL Kevin D. Wilkinson 515 North Flagler Drive 20th Floor West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-832-5900 Fax: 561-833-4209
www.PantherRidgecc.org pantheridge@aol.com
ART AND FRAME GALLERY ART OF LIFE Dave Friedman 11586 Pierson Road, Ste. L 1 Wellington, FL 33414 561-793-8888
www.artoflifegallery.com daveartoflife@aol.com
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 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 Wellington, FL 33414 561-792-2272 www.artcellarwellington.com info@artcellarwellington.com
WELLINGTONCHAMBER.COM
www.boganiandrobes.com info@boganiandrobes.com
www.ciklinlubitz.com kwilkinson@ciklinlubitz.com
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 www.macmahonlaw.com dmacmahon@macmahonlaw.com
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
FOWLER WHITE BURNETT, PA Michael J. Drahos, Esq. 515 N. Flagler Drive, Ste 2100 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-847-2318 Fax: 561-847-2319 www.fowler-white.com mdrahos@fowler-white.com
LAW OFFICE OF STELLA SUAREZ RITA P.A. Stella Suarez- Rita 12783 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite A Wellington, FL 33414 561-586-5883 stella@ritalaw.us
LITTKY, SMITH, PHIPPS & CASAS, P.A. Alejandro Casas 105 Narcissus Ave., Ste 800 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-655-8444 Fax: 561-655-5028 www.LSPCinjury.com Acasas@LSPCinjury.com
MATTHEW F. LUPARDO, P.A. Matthew F. Lupardo 685 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, Ste.104 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-204-2988 Fax: 561-204-2989 www.lupardolaw.com matthew@lupardolaw.com
NASON, YEAGER, GERSON, WHITE & LIOCE, P.A. Matthew Kwasman 3001 PGA Blvd., Ste 305 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561-686-3307 www.nasonyeager.com/attorneys/ kwasman/ mkwasman@nasonyeager.com
PIKE & LUSTIG, LLP Michael J. Pike 2465 Mercer Ave., Suite 204 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-855-7585
www.thebigfirmalternative.com info@thebigfirmalternative.com
SMITH & DOWNEY, P.A. Howard Kirkpatrick 3801 PGA Blvd., Suite 600 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561-337-5391 www.smithdowney.com hkirkpatrick@smithdowney.com
TERNER ELDER LAW Daniel Alan Terner 12177 Ken Adams Way Ste 159 Wellington, FL 33414 561-227-1577 Fax: 561-227-1578 www.ternerelderlaw.com daniel@ternerelderlaw.com
ZELLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Ronald J. Zeller 12161 Ken Adams Way, Ste 110 A Wellington, FL 33414 561-802-4480 Fax: 561-227-1510 www.zellerlawfirm.com
zellerlawfirm@att.net ATTRACTION PARAGON THEATERS 10312 W. Forest Hill Blvd ( The Mall at Wellington Green) Wellington, FL 33414 561-408-8804
www.paragontheaters.com manager@paragontheaters.com
AUTO COLLISION REPAIR MAACO WELLINGTON Leo Romero 3132 Fortune Way, Ste D23 Wellington, FL 33414 561.328.6969 www.maaco.com leo.maaco@gmail.com
BAKERY CROISSANTERIE Sandra Hawryluk 9940 Belvedere Road, Suite B Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.792.8388 www.croissanterie-usa.com sandra@croissanterie-usa.com
BANK AMTRUST BANK Sandra DiPentima 2625 State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33414 561-795-3240 Fax: 561-792-6533 www.mynycb.com sandra.dipentima@mynycb.com
FLAGLER BANK Daryl Lyon 1801 Forest Hill Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33406 561-432-2122 Fax: 561-432-2123 www.flaglerbankusa.com dlyon@flaglerbankusa.com
FLORIDIAN COMMUNITY BANK Christine Simpson 1314 Greenview Shores Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561-333-5773 Fax: 561-333-5823 www.FloridianCommunityBank.com csimpson@flcmbk.com
TD BANK Louis Eisenberg 12280 South Shore Blvd. Wellington, FL 33415 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
BIO MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY STEM CELL GENETIC MED Burton Feinerman M.D. 10111 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 255 Wellington, FL 33414 561-557-3358 Fax: 561-209-0424 www.stemcellgeneticmed.com bfeinermanstemcells@gmail.com
BROADCAST COMPANY CHUKKERTV Michael Ferreira Wellington, FL 33414 561-410-0217 www.chukkertv.com mike@chukkertv.com
PRINCIPLED CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Tristan Miceli 100 Sansburys Way,Suite 110 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-358-0145
BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES FARM CREDIT OF FLORIDA Ashley Layson 11903 Southern Blvd., Ste. 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 772-410-5540
www.drtristan.com drtmiceli@gmail.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.FarmCreditFl.com alayson@farmcreditfl.com
CHAMBER FLORIDA CHAMBER FEDERATION Greg Blose 136 S. Bronough St Tallahassee, FL 32301 1-800-940-3034 Fax: 850-521-1219
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WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Michela Green Executive Dir. Michael Ferreira, President 12161 Ken Adams Way., Ste 183 Wellington, FL 33414 561-792-6525 Fax: 561-792-6200 www.wellingtonchamber.com info@wellingtonchamber.com
CHIROPRACTIC THE JOINT CHIROPRACTIC Anjan Patel, MD 2615 S. State Road 7, Ste. 540 Wellington, FL 33414 561-249-7724
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 ARMAND PROFESSIONAL CLEANING, INC. Mair Armand 11388 Okeechobee Blvd., Ste B Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-793-4453
www.armandprofessionalcleaning.com mair@armandproservices.com
www.thejoint.com/florida/wellington/ wellington-27015 Anjan1217@gmail.com
MAXHEALTH CHIROPRACTIC Max Cohen 12160 South Shore Blvd., Ste 103 Wellington, FL 33414 561-249-0373 Fax: 561-249-0814 www.maxhealthchiropractic.com info@maxhealthchiropractic.com
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC. Lisa de Barros 1037 S. State Road 7, Ste 302 Wellington, FL 33414 561-738-0061 Ext 20 Fax: 561-738-6252 www.camsmanagement.com lisad@camsmanagement.com
www.wellness-experience.com laurichdc@aol.com
www.flchamber.com gblose@flchamber.com
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT
COLLEGE PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE Dr. Ava L. Parker 4200 Congress Ave Lake Worth , FL 33461 561-967-7222 Fax: 561-868-3504 www.palmbeachstate.edu enrollmt@palmbeachstate.edu COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
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
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.PalmBeachHealthCenter.com matt@drsymons.com
www.shapiropertnoy.com kevin@shapiropertnoy.com
COVODA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Shawn Cunningham-Deakin 1005 West Indiantown Road, Ste 201 Jupiter, FL 33458 561-694-8655 www.covoda.com shawn.deakin@covoda.com
FRS PROS Almog Veig 900 Osceola Drive, Suite 107C West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-795-2000 Fax: 561-795-2232 www.frspros.com info@frspros.com
YOUR COMPUTER GUY, INC Dave O’Keefe 12161 Ken Adams Way, Ste 100 Wellington, FL 33414 561-337-6972 www.ycginc.com Dave@ycginc.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 www.aga-engineering.com anne@aga-engineering.com
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Buyer’s Guide CPA 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.dalewgrimm.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
DENTIST 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.perfectsmiledentistry.com
DEVELOPER MINTO COMMUNITIES Leslie Fisher Channa Calzone 4400 W. Sample Road Ste 200 Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-973-4490 Fax: 954-984-7291 www.mintousa.com lfisher@mintousa.com
DOG GROOMING SCENTHOUND HOLDINGS, LLC Mike Piazza 13860 Wellington Trace, Ste 37 Wellington, FL 33414 561-469-2186 www.scenthound.com wellington@scenthound.com
DOG SERVICES BARK IN THE PARK Fiamma Stein 12624 Mallet Circle Wellington, FL 33414 908-652-1201
fiamma.vstein@gmail.com
DRY CLEANERS TIDE DRY CLEANERS Amanda Fagan Robert Lyons 390 State Road 7 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-221-1469
www.tidedrycleaners.com amanda.f@cci-tdc.com
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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 STEM, YO! Christopher Addonizio 3606 Woods Walk Blvd Lake Worth, FL 33467 561-635-9732 www.stemyo.com caddon43@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
EMBROIDERY AND SCREEN PRINTING CREATIVE MARKETING PRODUCTS, INC. Kameel Gaffoor Christina Austarlie 3460 Fairlane Farms Rd., Ste. 13 Wellington, FL 33414 561-798-2424 Fax: 561-792-4332 www.CreativeMarketingProducts.com kgaffoor@creativemarketing products.com
IGT GRAPHICS Marla Bueno 13873 Wellington Trace, Suite B2 Wellington, FL 33414 561-328-7421 www.igtgraphics.com sales@igtgraphics.com
ENGINEER, SURVEYOR SEXTON ENGINEERING ASSOC., 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 PALM BEACH PARTY DJ Manny Sequeira 1285 Pine Valley Drive Wellington, FL 33414 561-285-2640 www.palmbeachpartydj.com manny@palmbeachpartydj.com
WELLINGTONCHAMBER.COM
ENTERTAINMENT/GAMING SEMINOLE CASINO COCONUT CREEK Kerrie Brunette 5550 NW 40th Street Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-977-6700
www.casinococo.com kerrie.brunette@stofgaming.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
EQUESTRIAN GALLUP 2 DESTINY, LLC Stacy Washington 1916 Polo Lake Drive East Building 27 Wellington, FL 33414 561-203-6027 www.gallop2destiny.com stacy@gallop2destiny.com
GOLD COAST DRESSAGE John Flanagan Noreen O’ Sullivan 14457 Draft Horse Lane Wellington, FL 33414 561-714-9026 Fax: 561-333-6250 www.gcdafl.org nosullivan@wellingtonclassic dressage.com
TWO HANDS FOR HEALTH Noam Teplitsky 15930 Voyageurs Place 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 jflanagan@wellingtonclassic dressage.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 PUBLIC RELATIONS EQUES SOLUTIONS Bobbi Rottman 12161 Ken Adams Way Ste. 110-G1 Wellington, FL 33414 561-227-1537 www.EquesSolutions.com info@EquesSolutions.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 RECREATION EQUESTRIAN SPORT PRODUCTIONS, LLC Mark Bellissimo Michael Stone 14440 Pierson Rd. Wellington, FL 33414 561-793-5867 Fax: 561-753-0394 www.equestriansport.com info@equestriansport.com
EQUESTRIAN RETAIL THE TACKERIA INC. Tony Coppola Lou Cuthbertson 13501 South Shore Blvd., Ste. 107 Wellington, FL 33414 561-793-2012 Fax: 561-795-0691 www.tackeria.com info@tackeria.com
EQUESTRIAN SERVICES POLO GEAR/POLO WEST GOLF Gary Fellers 3500 Fairlane Farms Road, Ste 15 Wellington, FL 33414 561-795-1719 gfellars@pologearusa.com
EQUESTRIAN/RETAIL CLOTHING SARATOGA SADDLERY & INTERNATIONAL BOUTIQUES Sabine Rodgers 3020 Fairlane Farms Road Wellington, FL 33414 800-430-7150 www.saratogasaddlery.com sales@saratogasaddlery.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 FAMILY RENTALS & GUEST SERVICES Michael & Cathy Merlo 2905 South Congress Ave Ste G Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-279-9355 Fax: 561-279-0262 www.familyrentals.com info@familyrentals.com
EXPORT DISTRIBUTORS ABSOLUTE SOURCE LLC Aracelli Shabbot Trey Rios 13833 Wellington Trace Suite E4-111 Wellington, FL 33414 561-602-6747 Fax: 561-207-7785 www.absolutesource.net info@absolutesource.net
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
FINANCIAL SERVCIES BOYNTON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.- RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Benjamin G. Boynton Joanna J. Boynton 12400-B South Shore Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561-795-9156 Fax: 561-795-6812 www.BoyntonFinancialGroup.com Benjamin.Boynton@RaymondJames.com
PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES Mark Bozicevic 500 NE 5th Avenue, Ste. 2E Delray Beach, FL 33483 888-241-9417 Fax: 888-241-9417 www.primerica.com/mbozicevic mbozicevic.fac19@primerica.com
PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES Sebastian Hidalgo 6143 A Lake Worth Rd Greenacres, FL 33463 954-663-8091 www.primerica.com/sebastian-hidalgo sebhidalgo@hotmail.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
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
FINANCIAL SERVICES/ ACCOUNTING
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
FLORIST WELLINGTON FLORIST, INC. J.P. Varvarigos 13889 Wellington Trace, Ste. A12 Wellington, FL 33414 561-795-9299 www.wellingtonflorist.com service@wellingtonflorist.com
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
WELLINGTON NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Julie Pickens 400 Binks Forest Drive Wellington, FL 33414 561-333-5731 Fax: 561-333-5732 www.wellingtonnationalgolfclub.com julie@wellingtonnationalgolf.com
WYCLIFFE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Michelle Phillips 4650 Wycliffe Country Club Blvd. Wellington, FL 33449 561-964-9200 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
RIO-BAK CORPORATION Enrique Rionda Thomas King 12773 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Ste 210 Wellington, FL 33414 561-791-9721 Fax: 561-791-9734
VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Anne Gerwig, Mayor 12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561-791-4000 www.wellingtonfl.gov agerwig@wellingtonfl.gov
www.rio-bak.com cristina@rio-bak.com
VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON John T. McGovern, Vice-Mayor 12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561-791-4000 www.wellingtonfl.gov jmcgovern@wellingtonfl.gov
GIFT BASKETS BARBER’S GIFT BASKETS, LLC Laura Barber 12161 Ken Adams Way Suite 110-LL Wellington, FL 33414 561-333-2448 www.barbersgiftbaskets.com gifts@barbersgiftbaskets.com
GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB MADISON GREEN COUNTRY CLUB Mark Rogers 2001 Crestwood Blvd., North Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-784-5225 Fax: 561-784-5226 www.madisongreengolf.com teachgolf1@aol.com
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 www.palmbeachpolo.com spano@palmbeachpolo.com
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, Councilman 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/ BRANDING
BDO USA LLP. Taryn Goldstein 1601 Forum Place 9th Floor West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-207-3208
THE WANDERERS CLUB Whitney Garcia Ronna Clements 1900 Aero Club Drive Wellington, FL 33414 561-795-3501 Fax: 561-795-3513
AXIA CREATIVE, INC. Todd Mayfield Marilyn Mayfield 12161 Ken Adams Way, Ste. 110-Y1 Wellington, FL 33414 561-282-6205 Fax: 561-282-6207
www.bdo.com tgoldstein@bdo.com
www.wanderersclubwellington.com info@wanderersclubwellington.com
www.axiacreative.com todd@axiacreative.com
GRAPHIC & WEB DESIGN AGENCY GREEN GROUP STUDIO Allen Borza Clara Borza 8461 Lake Worth Road, Ste. 229 Lake Worth, FL 33467 561-594-7336 Fax: 800-530-9768 www.greengroupstudio.com aborza@greengroupstudio.com
GREENHOUSE UNIVERSAL LIVING SPROUTS, INC. 6238 Royal Palm Beach Blvd Royal Palm Beach, FL 33412 561-795-2554 Fax: 561-855-4129 www.ulsprouts.com alberto@ulsprouts.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
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 ARBONNE INTERNATIONAL Maria Werrlein Wellington, FL 33414 954-551-9808 www.mariawerrlein.com mwerrlein@outlook.com
HOLISTIC HEALTH PALM BEACH Caroline Blanke-Pena 3347 S. State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33449 561-601-0999
www.holistichealthpalmbeach.com holistichealthpalmbeach@gmail.com
ORANGETHEORY WELLINGTON Rob Simonelli 2625 State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33414 561-296-0845
www.wellington.orangetheoryfitness.com Simonellirob@gmail.com
TITLE BOXING CLUB Robert Prince Angela Miller 2863 South State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33414 561-660-8212
www.titleboxingclub.com robert.prince@titleboxingclub.com-
WORLD GLOBAL NETWORK Anna Valencia 11321 67th Place North West Palm Beach, FL 33412 561-932-8701 Fax: 561-249-7984
www.annapvalencia.worldgn.com GJVAV7@msn.com
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Buyer’s Guide 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
AFTERBURN FITNESS Stacey Hogan 5034 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road Loxahatchee, FL 33470 561-512-8074 www.myafterburn.com stacey@myafterburn.com
CAMEL LIFE, INC. Robb Heering 11320 Fortune Circle G-9 Wellington, FL 33414 561.249-2777 www.camellife.com robb@camellife.com
CLUB PILATES WELLINGTON Joy Smith 10660 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 140 Wellington, FL 33414 561-208-1233 www.clubpilates.com/location/ wellington/ joy.smith@clubpilates.com
HEALTHCARE FLORIDA EYE MICROSURGICAL INSTITUTE Gwen Gottlieb 2575 State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33414 561-736-5050 www.fleyedocs.com gwen@fleyedocs.com
MORSELIFE Janna Zaidspiner 4847 Fred Gladstone Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33417 561-578-9402 www.morselife.org jzaidspiner@Morselife.org
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
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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 Mario Crocetti Chris Romano 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd. Wellington, FL 33414 561-795-4902 Fax: 561-795-4909
www.edline.net/pages/Wellington_ High_School wellingtonhs@palmbeachschools.org
HOME HEALTH CARE HEALTHCARE SOURCE LLC John R. Goodfellow 12161 Ken Adams Way, Ste 179 Wellington, FL 33414 561-227-1546 Fax: 561-227-1547 www.healthcaresource.net john@healthcaresource.net
HOME INSPECTIONS GUARDIAN ANGEL INSPECTIONS Richard Smith 132 Meadowlands Dr. Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-512-7854
www.Guardianangelinspections.com guardianangelinspections@gmail.com
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
HOME THEATRES PALM BEACH ELECTRONICS Zachary Deily 11320 Fortune Circle Ste G6 Wellington, FL 33414 561-902-1648 Fax: 561-427-1864
www.palmbeachelectronics.com zak@palmbeachelectronics.com
HOSPITAL PALMS WEST HOSPITAL Eric Goldman 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
WELLINGTONCHAMBER.COM
HOTEL 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 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 561-793-1007 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
INDIVIDUAL DANIEL FERRARESI Dan Ferraresi 12161 Ken Adams Way, Ste 202 Wellington, FL 33414 561-227-1593 danferraresi@tbfinc.org
MARC B. WISKOFF Marc B. Wiskoff 1925 S. Club Drive Wellington, FL 33414 917-642-7602 Fax: 917-642-3263 mwiskoff@sfsca.org
NICHOLAS MILANA Nicholas Milana 12161 Ken Adams Way, Ste. 207 Wellington, FL 33414 561-868-2640 Fax: 561-227-1586 nmilana@boltonglobal.com
INSURANCE 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 Collin Lynch 1601 Belvedere Road Ste 301-S West Palm Beach, FL 33406 561-494-7341 Collin.Lynch@BankersLife.com
FINLEY INSURANCE INC. (DBA ATLANTIC PACIFIC INSURANCE) Paul R. Finley 2742 Pointe Circle Greenacres , FL 33413 561-452-3976 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
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/TRAINING PRIMARY CODE Chris Maxwell Magdalena Maxwell 400 Hibiscus Street West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-320-1115
www.primarycode.com chamber-inquiries@primarycode.com
JEWELER PROVIDENT JEWELRY Geoffrey Fear 11924 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561-798-0777
www.providentjewelry.com Gfear@ProvidentJewelry.com
LANDSCAPING EARTHCREST LANDSCAPE COMPANY Miguel Perales 220 Pleasant Wood Drive Wellington, FL 33414 561-662-0225 peralesm9@gmail.com
LANDSCAPING AND NURSERY STIMMLER AND SON. INC. Gene C. Stimmler PO Box 796 Loxahatchee, FL 33470 561-791-8803
stimmlerandson@gmail.com
LIFE COACH DOVECOT FARM Sarah Palmer 2660 F Road Loxahatchee, FL 33470 561-508-2473 www.dovecotfarm.com sarah@dovecotfarm.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 CK’S LOCKSHOP & SECURITY CENTER Robert Stephens 13860 Wellington Trace # 6 Wellington, FL 33414 561-265-1101 Fax: 561-612-7524 www.cksecurity.com robert@cksecurity.com
GATER’S LOCKSMITH, INC. Jeff Gater Wellington, FL 561-793-4811 www.gaterslocksmith.com jkgater@bellsouth.net
WELLINGTON LOCKSMITHS, INC. Rohan A. Kerrutt Esther Kerrutt 4433 Mariners Cove Drive Wellington, FL 33449 561-795-6251 Fax: 561-795-0933 www.wellingtonlocksmiths.com wellingtonlock@aol.com
LUXURY APARTMENT LIVING THE QUAYE AT WELLINGTON LUXURY APARTMENTS AND TOWNHOMES Shannon Arnoni 9840 Quaye Side Drive Wellington, FL 33411 561-790-7000 www.quayewellington.com info@quayewellington.com
LUXURY OUTDOOR KITCHENS SUNSTONE KITCHENS 13625 Edith Road Loxahatchee, FL 33470 561-301-3856
www.SunStoneKitchens.com
LUXURY TOWNHOMES GREYSON TOWNHOMES OF WELLINGTON Christina Skloff 9919 Pioneer Road Wellington, FL 33411 561-777-2322
www.greyson-homes.com christina.skloff@luxcombuilders.com
MAGAZINE BEST VERSION MEDIA Jill Davidson 9314 Forest Hill Blvd., Ste 40 Wellington, FL 33411 561-336-3585
www.bestversionmedia.com Jdavidson@bestversionmedia.com
BETTER LIVING & MARKETPLACE MAGAZINE Kate Mix 1128 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Ste 432 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 239-289-3474
kate@betterlivingwellingtonrpb.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 THE MALL AT WELLINGTON GREEN Marc Philippe Strich Rachelle Crain 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Ste. 2000 Wellington, FL 33414 561-227-6901 Fax: 561-227-6920 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 www.royalinnhotel.com jessrsantamaria@gmail.com
MARKETING SERVICES PEAK PROFIT GLOBAL Ken Germann 4521 PGA Drive, Suite 2014 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 954-283-4826 www.peakprofitmedia.com ken@peakprofitmedia.com
MEDIA/PUBLIC RELATIONS BETSY LABELLE, LLC AND DRESSAGE HEADLINES, LLC Betsy LaBelle 711 Forest Club Dr, Apt. 211 Wellington, FL 33414 561-779-7082 www.dressageheadlines.com betsylabelle@gmail.com
EQ MEDIA Carrie Wirth 12709 Quercus Lane Wellington, FL 33414 612-209-0310
carrie@EQMedia.agency
MEDICAL BETHESDA HEALTH PHYSICIAN GROUP Andrew L. Savin M.D. 2465 State Road 7, Ste 800 Wellington, FL 33414 561-793-4489 Fax: 561-793-1425 www.BHPGwellington.com modelpro63@aol.com
BETHESDA HEALTH URGENT CARE Sherrie Helbling 10520 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561-204-9355
www.bethesdahealthurgentcare.com
GASTRO HEALTH Tammy Webber 1157 S. State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33414 561-346-2074 www.gastrohealth.com tbh74@hotmail.com
MEDEXPRESS URGENT CARE 1021 N. State Road 7 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-333-9331 Fax: 561-792-2918 www.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
PRIMARY AND URGENT CARE CENTER Dr. Mohammad Javed Shahid Chaudry 6447 Lake Worth Road Lake Worth, FL 33463 561-433-1700 Fax: 561-642-7587 www.healthcenters.ed urgent33463@gmail.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 Chantal LeConte 3315 State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33449 954-265-0500 www.JDCH.com
cleconte@mhs.net MEDICAL IMAGING DIAGNOSTIC CENTERS OF AMERICA Melissa Dadliani 2565 South State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33414 561-736-3227 Fax: 561-424-0888 www.dcamedical.com mdadliani@dcamedical.com
MEDICAL- COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGEON PLASTIC SURGERY OF PALM BEACH P.A. 10115 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 400 Wellington, FL 33414 561-968-7111 Fax: 561-965-1950 www.plasticsurgerypb.com mds@plasticsurgerypb.com
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 IDEAL FAMILY PRACTICE Tina Dochniak 13475 Southern Blvd, Suite 100 Loxahatchee, FL 33470 561-231-5200 www.idealfamilypractice.com cheryl.anders@thinkbighcs.com
MEDICARE PLANS/ RETIREMENT PLANNING 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
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 HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT Kerry Cotler Ph.D 11120 S. Crown Way, Suite 1 Wellington, FL 33414 561-790-1191 Fax: 561-793-0669 www.cotlerhealthcare.com
PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLNESS CENTER Stephanie Lippman Diane Kelly 8401 Lake Worth Road, Suite 213 Lake Worth, FL 33467 561-207-7625 Fax: 561-828-8075 www.psywellness.com info@psywellness.com
THERAPY WITH MARY Mary Winn 12177 Ken Adams Way Ste 153 Wellington, FL 33414 561-598-8585 www.therapywithmary.com therapywithmary@gmail.com
MEDICAL EYE CARE FLORIDA EYE MICROSURGICAL INSTITUTE Gwen Gottlieb 2575 State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33414 561-736-5050 www.fleyedocs.com gwen@fleyedocs.com
MERCHANT CREDIT CARD SERVICES PRACTICAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Dan Bond 11101 South Crown Way, Suite 1 Wellington, FL 33414 877-456-7722 Ext. 8014 Fax: 877-654-7722 www.rupractical.com dan.bond@rupractical.com
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Buyer’s Guide MOBILE VENDING KONA ICE OF PALM BEACH Kam Kham PO Box 541822 Greenacres, FL 33454 561-254-5076
www.kona-ice.com kamkonaice@gmail.com
MORTGAGE AAG AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Celia Moore 1411 S. Lakeside Drive Lake Worth, FL 33460 561-329-1128 Fax: 866-855-4074 cmoore@aag.com
BUENA VISTA LENDING GROUP, LLC Claribel Sardina 2537 Forest Hill Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33406 561-641-4663 www.bvlending.com claribel@bvlending.com
IDEAL LENDING SOLUTIONS Kathleen Williams 5589 Okeechobee Blvd, Ste 101 West Palm Beach, FL 33417 561-296-7519 Fax: 561-578-8506 www.ideallending.net kwilliams@ideallending.net SUNVEST MORTGAGE GROUP, LLC Timothy Watts 12794 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 29 Wellington, FL 33414 561-337-4848 Fax: 866-242-2299 www.SunvestMortgageGroup.com Tim@sunvestmg.com
MOSQUITO CONTROL MOSQUITO SQUAD OF THE PALM BEACHES George Melit 222 US HWY One Tequesta, FL 33469 561-744-1010
www.mosquitosquad.com palmbeaches@mosquitosquad.com
MOVING AND STORAGE TWO MEN AND A TRUCK- PALM BEACH 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, LLC Donna Willey 10660 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Ste.140 Wellington, FL 33414 561-798-5334 www.villagemusicwellington.com donna@myvillagemusic.com
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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 12150 Forest Hill Blvd, 2nd Floor Wellington, FL 33414 954-224-3283 www.gopromiselife.com pastorfrank@gopromiselife.com
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
FAMILIES FIRST OF PALM BEACH COUNTY Samantha Whiteman 3333 Forest Hill Blvd., 2nd Floor West Palm Beach, FL 33406 561-721-2887 www.familiesfirstpbc.org swhiteman@familiesfirstpbc.org
GULFSTREAM GOODWILL INDUSTRIES Brian Edwards Stacy Grossman 1710 Tiffany Drive East West Palm Beach, FL 33407 561-848-7200 Fax: 561-214-8720 www.gulfstreamgoodwill.org bedwards@gulfstreamgoodwill.com
HOMES FOR HEROES Sharon Watson Kathleen Williams 13920 Wellington Trace, Ste 200 Wellington, FL 33414 561-267-0004 www.herohomesandloans.com sharonwatsonbiz@hotmail.com
JUSTWORLD INTERNATIONAL Ariana Coniglio 11924 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Ste 10A-396 Wellington, FL 33414 561-333-9391
www.justworldinternational.org aconiglio@justworldinternational.org
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC. Tom Wenham 12794 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 19 F Wellington, FL 33414 561-333-9843
www.wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org twenham@wellingtoncommunity foundation.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/RETAIL SPACE BAINBRIDGE WCP, LTD Mary O’ Neill 12765 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 1307 Wellington, FL 33414 561-333-3669 Fax: 561-598-6802 www.wellingtonplaza.com MONeill@bainbridgere.com
OPERA COMPANY/ PERFORMING ARTS
PLACE OF HOPE Monica Speer 21441 Boca Rio Rd Boca Raton, FL 33433 561.483.0962 Fax: 561.483.1307
PALM BEACH OPERA David Walker 1800 South Australian Avenue, Ste 301 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-833-7888 Fax: 561-833-8294
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Lisa Noel Maggie Proctor 621 Clearwater Park Rd. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-650-0139 Fax: 561-659-2316
www.placeofhoperinker.org. monicas@placeofhoperinker.org
www.PBOpera.org info@pbopera.org
www.cancer.org lisa.noel@cancer.org
WELLINGTON GARDEN CLUB Carol Coleman 14224 Stroller Way Wellington, FL 33414 201-739-2013
ALZHEIMER’S COMMUNITY CARE Christie Zander 800 Northpointe Parkway, Suite 101 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 561-683-2700 www.alzcare.org czander@alzcare.org
CHRISTIE’S CRITTERS FOUNDATION Christie Banks Coulter 1206 Hatteras Circle West Palm Beach, FL 33413 561-420-1877 www.christiescritters.org christie@christiescritters.org
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION Chanda Fuller Colette Beland 700 South Dixie Highway Suite # 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-683-9965 Fax: 561-683-7550 www.cff.org cfuller@cff.org
CHILDNET Gillian Moxey Kenny Brighton 4100 Okeechobee Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-352-2500 www.childnet.us gmoxey@childnet.us
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RIVERWALK TOASTMASTERS Cynthia Beckles 33414 561-795-6713 cindyebeckles@yahoo.com
www.wellingtongardenclub.org taxi44480@aol.com
VINCEREMOS THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER, INC William Carter Susan Guinan 13300 6th Court N. Loxahatchee, FL 33470 561-792-9900 Fax: 561-795-1774 www.vinceremos.org info@vinceremos.org
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
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
WELLINGTON CARES, INC. Kathy Foster Marion Frank 11924 Forest Hill Blvd., Ste 10A-223 Wellington, FL 33414 561-568-8818
THE UPS STORE # 2128 Mark Rosenthal 11924 W. Forest Hill Blvd Ste 10A Wellington, FL 33414 561-791-9020 Fax: 791-3889
www.wellingtoncaresorg.com wellingtoncares.volunteers@gmail.com
www.theupsstorelocal.com/2128 store2128@theupsstore.com
THE UPS STORE # 6304 Mark Rosenthal 13860 Wellington Trace, Ste 38 Wellington, FL 33414 561-328-6271 Fax: 561-328-6018 www.theupsstorelocal.com/6304 store6304@theupsstore.com
PAIN MANAGEMENT FLORIDA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT, LLC- DR. SAULIS M. BANIONIS Lisa Banionis Melissa Pelchat 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/ 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
PEST CONTROL/POOL MAINTENANCE SUPERIOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Debbie Crompton 125 S. State Road 7., Ste 104-188 Wellington, FL 33414 561-633-3222
www.superiorenvironmentalmgmt.com supenvmgmt@gmail.com
PET SUPPLY JAKE’S PET SUPPLY Stacey Gelkopf Harry Gelkopf 4115 State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33449 561-641-8666 Fax: 561-619-5499 www.jakespetsupply.com sales@jakespetsupply.com
PHARMACY COAST TO COAST PHARMACY, INC. Tiffany Rodriguez 3381 Fairlane Farms Rd. Wellington, FL 33414 800-799-1477
www.coast2coastpharmacy.com trodriguez@ctcpharmacy.com
MY COMMUNITY PHARMACY Johnny Meier 2615 State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33411 561-753-6768 Fax: 561-753-6763 www.freedeliverpharmacy.com mycommunityrx@yahoo.com
PHOTOGRAPHY DANNIELLE JUDD PHOTOGRAPHY Dannielle Judd-Thatcher 13825 Cornflower Court Wellington, FL 33414 561-714-7336 www.danniellejudd.com danniellejudd@gmail.com
PHYSICAL THERAPY/ MEDICAL PILOZZI PHYSICAL THERAPY Michele Wood 12300 Southshore Blvd., Ste 102 Wellington, FL 33414 561.318.7779
INTERNATIONAL POLO CLUB PALM BEACH Mark Bellissimo 3667 120th Avenue S. Wellington, FL 33414 561-204-5687 Fax: 561-784-3993 www.internationalpoloclub.com
POOL CONSTRUCTION CRISTALLO POOL & BACKYARD CONCEPTS Scott Miller 3931 Flag Drive Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561-398-8995 www.poolservicepalmbeach gardensfl.com samillerinc@gmail.com
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
IDEAL SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP Dr. Kris Soderman Wendy Soderman 400 Royal Commerce Rd Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-791-2881 Fax: 561-791-2117 www.learnideal.com office@dreamideal.com
PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Dana Brookes 13421 South Shore Blvd. Wellington, FL 33414 561-338-3811 www.pbiafl.com dbrookes@pbiafl.com
www.pilozziphysicaltherapy.com pilozziptmw@yahoo.com
PLASTIC SURGEON PALM BEACH INSTITUTE OF COSMETIC SURGERY Douglas Dedo, MD Jill Goldschmitt 4060 PGA Blvd Ste 202-204 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561-626-3223 www.dedomd.com jgoldschmitt@entsf.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
POLITICAL CONSULTING PATRIOT GAMES, INC. Francine P. Nelson Richard Giorgio 2054 Vista Parkway, Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-651-1499 Fax: 561-651-7055 www.patriotgamesconsulting.com patgames@aol.com
POLO CLUB GRAND CHAMPIONS POLO CLUB Melissa Ganzi Michael Ferreira 13444 Southfields Rd Wellington, FL 33414 561-373-0073
www.grandchampionspoloclub.org melissaganzi@me.com
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Buyer’s Guide PUBLICATION AROUNDWELLINGTON.COM Krista Martinelli 6243 Sand Hills Circle Lake Worth, FL 33463 561-965-6617 Fax: 561-965-6297 www.aroundwellington.com editor@aroundwellington.com
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 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 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. 100 Wellington, FL 33414 561-543-4920 Fax: 561-228-0538 www.DaisyNelson.com daisy@daisynelson.com
DBL HOME SOLUTIONS, LLC Donald Law 13833 Wellington Trace, #E4 PMB306 Wellington, FL 33414 561-571-2950 www.dbl.buysyourhouse.com dblinvestors@gmail.com
FABIAN REALTY Howard Fabian 20650 Highland Lakes Blvd North Miami Beach, FL 33179 305-987-6041 Fax: 305-937-1744 www.FabianRealty.com Hfabian@FabianRealty.com
THE JORGENSEN TEAM- KELLER WILLIAMS WELLINGTON Bill and Jody Jorgensen 12008 South Shore Blvd., Suite 201 Wellington, FL 33414 561.281.7908 www.thejorgensenteam.com thejorgensenteam@gmail.com
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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 WELLINGTONJOANN RAWN Joann Rawn 12008 South Shore Blvd Ste 201 Wellington, FL 33414 561-676-0268 www.joannsviewofpalmbeach.com joannrawn@kw.com
KEYES REALTY Joan Richardson 13920 Wellington Trace, Ste 200 Wellington, FL 33414 561-967-4300 www.JoanRichardson.keyes.com joanrichardson@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.mypalmbeachcountyhome.com sue@thekullgroup.com
RE/MAX DIRECT Cindy Berry Brian Russo 10240 Forest Hill Blvd Ste 180 Wellington, FL 33414 561-784-3000 Fax: 561-798-6690 www.homesbydirect.com cberry@homesbydirect.com
RE/MAX DIRECT Katherine LeBrecht 10240 W. Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 180 Wellington, FL 33449 561-758-7739 Fax: 561-880-6690 www.kathylebrecht.pgpros.com yorkash@aol.com
THE REAL ESTATE AGENT HEADHUNTER ® Alina Davidov 312 S. Dixie Hwy, Ste 203 Jupiter, FL 33458 888-264-2436
www.LocateMyAgent.com service@theagentheadhunter.com
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 www.reoco.com reo@reoco.com
SHARON WATSON REALTOR, THE KEYES COMPANY Sharon Watson 13920 Wellington Trace, Ste 200 Wellington, FL 33414 561-267-0004 www.sharonwatson.keyes.com sharonwatsonbiz@hotmail.com
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THE SHOCKLEY TEAM AT KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY MaryJo Shockley Mary Shockley 12008 South Shore Blvd Ste 201 Wellington, FL 33414 561-762-1609 www.TheShockleyTeam.com theshockleyteam@kw.com
STUART’S REALTY Katie Stuart Moon Angus Gordon 15673 Southern Blvd. Ste 100 Loxahatchee, FL 33470 561-320-7855 www.stuartsrealty.com katie@stuartsrealty.com
TIFFANY SANTAMARIA LLCLANG REALTY Tiffany Santamaria 701 S. Olive Ave Ste 115 West Palm Beach , FL 33401 954-494-2774 tiffanysantamaria@comcast.net 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 Fax: 561-429-2048 www.darellbowenrealty.com Lzucker1216@gmail.com
REAL ESTATE TITLE AGENCY FLORIDA TITLE RESOURCES CORP. Holly Pridgen 7405 Lake Worth Road Lake Worth, FL 33467 561-239-8782 www.floridatitleresources.com holly@floridatitleresources.com
RESTAURANT BOLAY Christopher Gannon 250 South State Rd 7, Ste 100 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33414 561-899-0111 www.eatbolay.com 201@eatbolay.com
BONEFISH GRILL Joe Rotell Ed Mass 9897 Lake Worth Rd. Lake Worth, FL 33467 561-965-2663 Fax: 866-825-2216 www.bonefishgrill.com BG7025@BonefishGrill.com
BONEFISH MAC’S SPORTS GRILLE Jane McLaughlin Robert Holt 10880 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561-798-6227 Fax: 954-781-1147 www.bonefishmacs.com ndmac@aol.com
FRANCO ITALIAN BISTRO Victor Divivo 10160 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 130 Wellington, FL 33414 561-615-1551 Fax: 561-615-1558 www.francoitalianbistro.com
francoitalianbistr@att.net HURRICANE GRILL AND WINGSWELLINGTON Rob Green 4075 State Road 7., Ste. 1A Lake Worth, FL 33449 561-318-6107 www.hurricanewings.com lakeworth05@hurricanewings.com
JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS Hillary Hutchinson 250 South State Rd 7 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33414 561-578-5850 www.jerseymikes.com hhutchinson.jm@gmail.com
LINDBURGERS WELLINGTON, INC. Jeri Ann Meyers Mark Meyers 13860 Wellington Trace Wellington, FL 33414 561-753-0555 www.lindburgers.com info@lindburgers.com
MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS Sean Russell 10600 Forest Hill Blvd. Wellington, FL 33414 561-333-9939 www.mellowmushroom.com/wellington wellington_fl@mellowmushroominfo.com
PASQUALE’S PIZZA George Marrone 171 South State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33414 561-904-0707 www.pasqualeandsons.com geomarrone@gmail.com
ROLLATINI ITALIAN TRATTORIA Victor Duarte 10107 Southern Blvd Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-792-7677 www.rollatinitrattoria.net victor31_16@msn.com
ROMEO’S RESTAURANT Tony Manglavati Sebastian Romeo 13889 Wellington Trace Wellington, FL 33414 561-793-7100 www.romeosofwellington.com romeospizzaria@bellsouth.net
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE Barbara Archat Adam Kaytes 651 Okeechobee Blvd., Ste 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-514-3544 Fax: 561-671-1944 www.ruthschris.com gmwestpalmbeach@ruthschris.com
STARBUCKS COFFEE Cynthia Jaeger 10580 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561-753-0788
www.starbucks.com S08432@retail.starbucks.com
STARBUCKS COFFEE Tom Sandberg 12840 Forest Hill Blvd. Wellington, FL 33414 561-333-2049
www.starbucks.com us1070180@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
SURI WEST Bunny Pata 13410 S Shore Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 561-249-7436
www.surirestaurant.com/suri-west/ maureenpata@me.com
WELLINGTON TRACE TAVERN Tetyana Kuzmyna 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Ste. 20A Wellington, FL 33414 561-469-1109 www.wttavern.com info@wttavern.com
RETAIL BORN2DRESS Sophia Bornschein 11586 Pierson Road, Ste. L 11 Wellington, FL 33414 561-901-2345 www.born2dress.com info@born2dress.com
CLOTHED4APURPOSE Brittany Russell 12161 Ken Adams Way , Ste 110 M-1 Wellington, FL 33414 561-315-1545 www.clothed4apurpose.com brittany@projectsofexcellence.com
THE GIFT TREE CARDS & GIFTS Patricia Yanoschak 10660 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 160 Wellington, FL 33414 561-812-3941
www.thegiftreeofwellington.com patricia@thegifttreeofwellington.com
HNM MENSWEAR Henry N. Mosley Jr. 9192 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33411 561-281-9522
www.hnmmenswear.com sales@hnmmenswear.com
LULAROE Amy Champagne-Baker Mark Champagne-Baker 9499 Granite Ridge Lane West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-308-3526
www.amymarkvipgroup.com Lularoeamymarkbaker@gmail.com
THE MIXED BAG Kathy Miller 13889 Wellington Trace, Suite A-13 Wellington, FL 33414 561.795.8976 Fax: 561.795.8976 www.facebook.com/shopthe mixedbag/ kathy@themixedbag.us
ONCE UPON A CHILD Kalvin Williams Taina Williams 13889 Wellington Trace, Suite A9-11 Wellington, FL 33414 561-619-5752
www.onceuponachildwellington.com onceuponachildwellington@yahoo.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 561-223-2096
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 DAPPER Andrew Rosario 6340 Forest Hill Blvd Greenacres , FL 33461 561.275.5155
andy@fademaster.com
ROOSTERS MEN’S GROOMING CENTER Robert Rourke Regina Wright 2335 South State Road 7 Ste 800 Wellington, FL 33414 561-798-0606 www.roostersmgc.com RoostersMGCFL@outlook.com
SAMMY’S SUITE HAIR & MAKE-UP Samantha Nifakos 1043 State Road 7, Suite 107 Wellington, FL 33414 561-847-5355 www.sammys-suite.com samantha@sammys-suite.com
TEAM BEAUTI Joanne Kaminski 201 Seminole Lakes Drive Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-358-2623 www.teambeautispa.com teambeautifl@gmail.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
SCHOOLS EAGLE ARTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Gregory Blount 1000 Wellington Trace Wellington, FL 33441 561-412-4087
www.eagleartsacademy.com gjblount@eaawellington.org
NEW HORIZONS ELEMENTARY Diana Regalado Borges Betsy Cardozo 13900 Greenbriar Blvd. Wellington, FL 33414 561-651-0500 Fax: 561-651-0550 www.newhorizonses@palmbeach schools.org Diana.RegaladoBorges@palmbeach schools.org
POLO PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL Ann Clark 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.edline.net/pages/wellington_ landings_ms wellingtonlandingsms@palmbeach schools.org
SHOPPING CENTER WELLINGTON MARKETPLACE John F. Stoner, CCIM Corner of Wellington Trace and Greenview Shores Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 727-449-2020 Fax: 727-449-2212 www.brucestrumpf.com johnstoner@brucestrumpf.com
SOFTWARE HOSTING AND SERVICES SAND SOLUTIONS LIMITED Travis Watson 12773 W. Forest Hill Blvd Ste 200 Wellington, FL 33414 800-730-5288 Fax: 561-249-4493 www.sandsolutionslimited.com travis@sand-llc.com
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT ALLY RECOVERY GROUP Blake Baynham Stacy Hull 420 S. State Road 7, Suite 122 Wellington, FL 33414 561-267-7096
www.allyrecovery.com blake@allyrecovery.com
SUGAR FLORIDA SUGAR CANE LEAGUE Morgan Cintron 224 Datura Street, Suite 804 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-358-1937
www.sugarcaneleague.org mcintron@sugarcaneleague.org
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
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE Kaycee Blanchard 12160 South Shore Blvd., Ste 104 Wellington, FL 33414 561-815-2659 Fax: 866-536-2591 www.firstam.com kblanchard@firstam.com
TRAVEL AGENCY K&E TRAVEL Mark Elie 12789 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Ste 2C Wellington, FL 33414 561-966-9808 Fax: 561-642-6969 www.ketravel.us mark@ketravel.com
MASTER TRAVEL AND CRUISES Lynda Reich Michael Reich 13833 Wellington Trace Ste E 13 Wellington, FL 33414 561-798-0505 Fax: 561-798-4163 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 Fax: 561-694-4718 www.FPL.com Stephanie.Mitrione@fpl.com
VAPE SHOP/ TOBACCO SHOP EXOTIC VAPES Shiekh Rahman 13833 Wellington Trace, Ste E-9 Wellington, FL 33414 561.429.2063 www.exoticvapesfl.com shiekrahman@att.net
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WEALTH MANAGEMENT
SOUTH SHORE ANIMAL HOSPITAL Dr. Karen Forbes, DVM 12160 South Shore Blvd, Ste 101 Wellington, FL 33414 561-296-7724 Fax: 561-491-5141
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.southshoreah.com southshoreah@hotmail.com
www.davisprivatewealth.com josh@davisprivatewealth.com
WATER FILTRATION ATLANTIC FILTER CORPORATION Bill Hartmann 3112 45th Street West Palm Beach, FL 33407 561-683-0101 Fax: 561-691-5890
WEB AND SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS WEB 50 SOLUTIONS, INC. General Information 6901 W. Okeechobee Blvd. #H1 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 866-916-6767 Fax: 561-828-0572
www.atlanticfilter.com bhartmann@atlanticfilter.com
www.web50.com info@web50.com
FORMASTER LLC Olena Furmanov 1489 W. Palmetto Park Road., Ste 357-3 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-900-8474
AXG MARKETING Andre Goncalves 12161 Ken Adams Way, Ste 117 Wellington, FL 33414 561.229.0415
www.formaster.com office@formaster.com
WEB DESIGN
www.axgmarketing.com andre@axgmarketing.com
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Kids’ care with h comfort and comp passion. At Palms West Hospital, we believe that quality healthcare means caring for your future as well e as your present. The New Lif L e Center at Palms Wes e t Hospital offers family-centered e maternity care, labor and delivery services, a level II NICU and educational classess. Our experts are here to support you through every sta age. But our de edication to you and your ch hild doesn’t end there. Our world-class specialists are her h e for your child as they grow up, helping with everything from cuts and scrapes to more urgent needs and chronic conditions. The Childrren’s Hospital at Palms West is a full-service pediatric hospital offering dozens of he ealthcare services in one child d-friendly place.
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