Wellington Town Center has been named one of only four statewide finalists for the 2026 Great Places in Florida People’s Choice Award, presented by the Florida chapter of the American Planning Association. Now, Wellington needs the community’s help to bring the award home. Public voting is open t...
business
The Greater Wellington Chamber recently welcomed three new President’s Circle Trustee members. They include James Herrity, president and senior trial consultant of LitOptix; Claudia M. Molina, an entrepreneur, real estate professional and business owner; and Janice Zollo-Ridenour...
business
Guaca Go, the South Florida-based fast-casual brand known for its Florida Fresh-Mex bowls and made-to-order guacamole, is now open in Royal Palm Beach. A grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on National Guacamole Day, Wednesday, Sept. 16. The Royal Palm ...
schools
On Tuesday, Sept. 8, Wellington Elementary School participated in Spirit Night at Five Guys in Wellington. Principal Dr. Shannon Makowski welcomed the children at school dressed as a hamburger to promote the event. The packed restaurant donated a portion of proceeds from the nigh...
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Wellington philanthropist Jackie Ducci is marking a major milestone in 2026: $500,000 in grants supporting programs that strengthen the bond between people and animals. One of the grants contributing to that milestone is staying right here in Palm Beach County. For Ducci, the loc...
schools
Clinics Can Help is bringing a new generation of community advocates to the table with the launch of its CRIBS Junior Committee for its upcoming Cribs for Kids luncheon, led by local students Madison Martinez from Wellington High School and Sinedine Sundstrom of American Heritage...
Local
On Tuesday, Sept. 8, members of Wellington Rotary Club joined with the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses and families at Wellington Regional Medical Center for a light dinner and an opportunity to tell stories about their babies. There were 24 newborns in the NICU, inclu...
Local
The Quantum Foundation awarded a total of $1,091,400 in grants during the first and second quarters of 2026, supporting 19 nonprofit organizations working to improve the health and well-being of Palm Beach County residents. The grants fund programs that address food security, hea...
business
Developer Related Ross this month announced it has closed on the land for Village Landing, its planned mixed-use development at the intersection of Stribling Way and State Road 7 in Wellington. The closing marks a significant milestone as Related Ross advances retail and restaura...
government
The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently announced that Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor Sylvia Sharps has been appointed to serve on the Florida League of Cities 2026-27 Utilities, Natural Resources and Public Works Committee, one o...
business
First National Bank Coastal Community will host a “Wellington Local Business Market Update” on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the FNBCC branch located at 12140 South Shore Blvd. in Wellington. The special event will be hosted by Branch Manager Darlene Curti and featur...
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The Wellington Garden Club held its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 14 at the Wellington Community Center. The meeting featured a presentation by Emily Zarzycki on gleaning practices. Zarzycki has served with CROS (Christians Reaching Out to Society) Ministries since 2013. CROS ...
parks
The Palm Beach County Office of Community Revitalization will host the Heart Paw Celebration, a countywide community event taking place on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at John Prince Park’s Eric Call Pavilion, located at 2700 6th Avenue South in Lake Worth Beach. Thi...
