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Wellington Announces New Swim Team Provider
The Wellington Parks & Recreation Department recently announced that championship-winning collegiate coach Adam Epstein will be the new swim team provider at the Wellington Aquatics Center. Epstein brings extensive competitive swimming experience and a proven record of developing…

St. David’s Church Plans Animal Blessing Oct. 4
St. David’s in the Pines Episcopal Church in Wellington is doing something special during its 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services on Sunday, Oct. 4. It’s called the Blessing of the Animals, and it’s an annual event. According to St. David’s member Linda McKeown, members or visitors to…

Wellington Regional Medical Center Earns Award For Knee Replacement
Wellington Regional Medical Center has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-27 Best Hospitals edition as a high performing hospital for knee replacement. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of the U.S. News Best Hospitals Procedures &…

Wellington Elementary Welcomes Back Teachers
On Monday, Aug. 3, Wellington Elementary School welcomed back its teachers with a delicious breakfast and faculty meeting at the Wellington Community Center. The new administration and PTO did an amazing job decorating and presenting information to start the new year off.…

Wellington Rotary Big Dog Donation
On Thursday, Aug. 6, the Wellington Rotary Club presented a $5,000 donation to Big Dog Ranch Rescue taken from proceeds from the club’s annual golf outing. Representing the development team at Big Dog was Paula McLeod. The meeting also included a presentation from Sami Squires,…

Wellington Bay Celebrates Dana Ray For Rotary Award
Wellington Bay congratulates Dana Ray, business development director for Wellington Bay and Lisbet at Wellington Bay, on receiving the prestigious Rookie of the Year Award from the Rotary Club of Wellington. The award was presented during the club’s annual Awards Banquet and…
Palm Beach County Clerk’s Office Awards $4,500 In Scholarships
Three local students will start their school year with a $1,500 college scholarship, thanks to generous donations from Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller employees. This year’s winners are Georgeia Mareska of Wellington, a graduate of Wellington High…
Dragons Academy Opens Four New Facilities Following Successful Launch Year
Dragons Academy, a fully accredited private school offering the highest accredited curriculum in the United States through transformative programs focused on nurturing each student through one-to-one, strengths-based learning, will soon open four new facilities across the United…
Grant Money Helps Wellington Complete Tree-Planting Project
The Village of Wellington recently completed a tree-planting project with $50,000 from the Urban and Community Forestry grant program. The project’s main objective was to replace the trees lost during recent hurricanes, supporting the restoration of the community’s vital green…
‘Thanks A Latte’ Teacher Appreciation Event
By Shannon Anastasio More than 150 teachers from schools throughout the community were treated to a well-deserved afternoon of appreciation during “Thanks A Latte,” a special Teacher Appreciation Event hosted by the Mall at Wellington Green on Friday, July 31. The event brought…
Flagship Premium Cinemas Hosts Grand Opening
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce welcomed Flagship Premium Cinemas to the neighborhood on Thursday, July 23. Chamber members and guests had the opportunity to mingle and network, as well as tour the completely remodeled movie theater, with its new reclining seats. The theater…