WELLINGTON THE MAGAZINE – September 2020

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Boating On Lake Wellington A Virus Coping Mechanism Wellington Honors Top Cop And Top Firefighter Gareth Johnson Helps Celebrate Life’s Milestones Wellington’s Spotted Sporthorse Dani A Sight To See CoreLife Eatery Caters To Health-Conscious Diners

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11381 Long Meadow Drive, Wellington Fl 33414 - this one of a kind custom estate home is located on an oversized private cul-de-sac lot in the prestigious Palm Beach Polo and Country Club. The sprawling floor plan showcases 6 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths, a gourmet kitchen and bar area perfect for entertaining. All living areas open into a tranquil resort style back yard paradise complete with a summer kitchen, heated pool and spa, cabana bath and fully fenced in yard. This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your seasons in Florida! Just minutes away from all equestrian venues and some of the most spectacular golf courses, dining and beaches in South Florida. Priced at $1,995,000

Mindy Sepinuck, Realtor Giving you Extraordinary Service and getting Extraordinary Results!

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Binks Preserve — Gorgeous 5 bedroom 3 bath pool home w/3 car garage. Dramatic stone fireplace in living room, newer wood flooring and soaring ceilings. Oversized screened patio with golf course views. Master bedroom & 5th bedroom downstairs plus 3 bedrooms upstairs. Large open kitchen w/granite countertop, SS appliances, huge laundry room w/extra storage, newer washer/dryer and accordion shutters.

Gated community with virtual guard gate. Offered at $580K

Saddle Trail Park Offered at $3,250,000 - 14475 Wellington Trace, Incredible Opportunity for the Investor or Private owner alike! This, just under 5 acre property, has everything you will need for your horses, tenants and staff for the equestrian season or for a year round facility. The facility includes 40 stalls, 2 sand riding arenas 110 x 200 and 70 x 135 (which can easily be enlarged), grass riding field,Kraft 6-Horse 60’ Covered Walker, as well as ample paddock space, living quarters and storage. Don’t miss out on this one of a kind facility in sought after Saddle Trail just a short hack from WEF!

Joan “Nappy” Tranter, Realtor

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Wellington 4 bedrooms 3 bath pool home on golf course - Remodeled bathrooms, 3-way split plan with wood floors in all the bedrooms. Impact French doors, rare hurricane impact screens, whole house water system. The beauty of this home extends to the outdoors. Screened custom pool with water features while taking in the view of the manicured private yard overlooking the golf course. Offered at $500,000. 15797 Bent Creek Road, Wellington, FL 33414

Paula Castro, P.A. GRI, CRS

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14367 Belmont Trace - Ideal Saddle Trail Location! -True 12 minute hack to WEF, this wonderful farm sports an exceptional Wordley-Martin GGT ring, 8 Stall CBS barn with all the amenities, plus a spacious 4/4/4 pool home that makes this the perfect farm for Training and Entertaining! Let me go to work for you and together we will make your real estate goals a reality!! Priced under $2,500,000 - call Marcia Lichtenwalner at (561) 707-7673. RX-10592691

Nancy Jennings, Broker 12008 S. Shore Blvd. Suite 201 | Wellington, FL 33414 (561) 472-1236 | (561) 472-1233 (fax) www.kwwellington.com Each Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated.

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Offered At $759,000 - Elegant, Chic And Move In Ready - Located in the soughtout community of Versailles. With a beautiful formal living area with large windows showcasing a spectacular view of the pool, lake & lush landscape. The home features 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath and private office. Master has wood floors and additional bedrooms have new Travertine floors, large closets and updated bathroom. With new chandeliers, Hunter Douglas window treatments and freshly painted. Full home generator.

3445 Santa Barbara Drive - Luxury Living Located in the very exclusive gated Southfields community, this elegant 6 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom estate is a newly renovated blank canvas...just waiting for you to make it your masterpiece. The gourmet chef’s kitchen will excite those that love to entertain with the beautiful quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and high-end appliances.

The kitchen overlooks the outdoor living area with a positively breathtaking pool and summer kitchen. An amazing balcony with incredible vistas of equestrian living spans the entire second floor, adding a tremendous space for outdoor living. There is the potential to add equestrian features, coming in under two acres, a 6-stall barn could be added easily. Offered at $6,275,000 Wellington Luxury - Equestrian Style

Maria Raspanti, Realtor

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Magnificent Custom Built Estate Home - situated on just over an acre in one of the most sought after communities in Wellington! This beautifully spacious home includes an oversized master suite, office and guest bedroom and bath downstairs while another 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and large loft comprise the upstairs and too many upgrades to list. The chef in you will love the gourmet kitchen including a gas, 6 burner Wolf range and butcher block center island. All carpets have just been replaced and house is ready for immediate occupancy! Amazing opportunity for your family to enjoy this one of a kind home in the quiet cul-de-sac in Pinewood. Don’t miss out! Priced at $950,000

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Amazing Opportunity - to settle into one of Wellington’s most sought after Palm Beach Point farms. Having undergone a complete renovation (completed February 2020), Lucky Dey Farm sits on 5 acres, encompassing a 7,800 sq ft main house (5700 under air) with an elaborate summer kitchen, expansive custom outdoor dining and saltwater pool area, and a professionally installed vegetable garden (6 irrigated boxes). There is also a 1,400 sq ft 3 BD/2 BA guest cottage, 400 sq ft office/lounge w/fire pit, and a 12 stall center-aisle CBS barn with 600 sq ft 1 BD/1BA apt, tack room, feed room, laundry room, and 4 grooming stalls.

Fiberoptic cable is hardwired directly from AT&T utility box to main house, office, guest cottage, and barn. $7.75M

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Cypress Island - PBPCC - Palm Beach Polo Club’s Cypress Golf Course Lake views accompanied by 5 bedrooms w/ensuite bathrooms and large open loft game room & powder room. Notice the attention to detail from the staircase iron railing to decadent crown moldings, Lutron Connect lighting & custom lights. Downstairs, the living-room features a remote gas fireplace, modern glass shelves and an oversize bay window. Enjoy a 563 bottle climate controlled Mahogany wine cellar, Honeywell smart home remote device system, a Chef ’s kitchen with double ovens and custom features galore. Coming soon!

Luis J. Rodriguez, Realtor Bringing Palm Beach To Wellington

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WELLINGTON Nancy Jennings, Broker 12008 S. Shore Blvd. Suite 201 | Wellington, FL 33414 (561) 472-1236 | (561) 472-1233 (fax) www.kwwellington.com Each Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated.

Perfect equestrian working farm - Exceptional Equestrian Property just off Southern Blvd.

3BR/2 BA pool home, plus groom’s quarters, plus separate guesthouse, 2 barns, 10 stall barn with large 13’ x14’ stalls, and 4 stall barn with 12’ x 12’ stalls. Regulation size dressage arena with mirrors. Walking trail all around the property. Perfect set up for professional operation with lots of paddock space, privacy, and proximity to the showgrounds. Ring can easily be converted to covered arena. $985K

Anna Niehaus, Realtor

Wellington Lakefront - Catch the most beautiful sunrises each morning with this 3 bedroom 2.5 bath pool home on Lake Greenview! Enjoy every evening at your fire pit area on chilly Florida evenings.The Neighborhood is in the heart of Wellington, close to all equestrian events, shopping, and dining. Buy the Florida lifestyle with birds, wildlife, fresh air and enjoy Lake Greenview right in your own backyard! Quarantine never looked better when you can step out and go kayaking, sailing, canoeing or boating every day and catch the sun and fresh air! Call Denise West at 561-313-4006 for a private showing!

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Professional, 5 Acre, Equestrian Facility - located only 20 minutes from the show grounds. This extraordinary 50 stall training facility includes two riding arenas, one for dressage with mirror, multiple wash areas, large feeding rooms, and tack rooms. The main living quarters is a well-appointed 3 bed, 2 bath home. The property also has a groom’s quarters and RV hook ups. Designed to be an income producing operation, you will be thoroughly impressed with this private and beautiful barn for both you and your horses! $850,000

Grandview Heights Historic District - Offered at $475,000 Unique Historic property!

Light & bright home offers 3 bedrooms & semi detached 2 bedroom cottage. Property can be used as air bnb, in-law suite, for students or vacation home with 2 full kitchens. Other great features include original wood flooring, fireplace, gas stove, beautiful landscaping and plenty of parking with no HOA!! Walking distance to downtown W.P.B. restaurants, entertainment, shopping & P.B Atlantic University. Lowest priced in area !!!!! Come make it yours !!

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6077 Pine Needle Lane S, Palm Beach Farms - Private and tranquil oasis on 2.5 lushly landscaped acres. No restrictions for Horses, RVs, or Boats. Enter through etched glass front doors into the light filled EXPANSIVE Great Room and look out onto the massive Patio and 15x60ft Pool and Guest House. The Guest House is a 1/1 studio with area for appliances and has a private bath. HUGE PATIO AND POOL ARE AN ENTERTAINER’S DREAM! Backyard is fully private with mature landscaping and pond. NO HOA! Offered at $1,250,000.00

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We understand that buying or selling a home is more than just a transaction: it’s a life-changing experience. That’s why our team of highly-seasoned real estate professionals is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized service for all of our clients. We take great pride in the relationships we build and always work relentlessly on the client’s behalf to help them achieve their real estate goals.

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Have you taken a stroll along the new Wellington Town Center Promenade? If not, head on over to the Wellington Community Center and look behind the building for the newly renovated and expanded waterfront. One thing that hasn’t changed is the view — it’s still stunning. BY DEBORAH WELKY

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BOATING HAS BECOME A COVID-19 COPING MECHANISM FOR MANY IN THE COMMUNITY

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To cope with the downsides of COVID-19, people have resorted to watching more television, reading more books, doing more gardening, baking and engaging in more exercise. But some local residents are spending more time on Lake Wellington as a way to mentally cope with the lockdown. BY MIKE MAY

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WELLINGTON HONORS PBSO DEPUTY SCOTT PORITZ AND PBCFR CAPT. CRAIG DUBE Among the many standout professionals who work as local first responders, the Village of Wellington annually honors the best of the best when it presents its “Top Cop” and “Top Firefighter” award. This year, the honor for Top Cop went to PBSO Deputy Scott Poritz, while PBCFR Capt. Craig Dube was named Top Firefighter. BY M. DENNIS TAYLOR

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GARETH JOHNSON USES HIS MUSICAL ABILITIES TO CELEBRATE LIFE’S MILESTONES Classically trained concert violinist and Wellington resident Gareth Johnson believes that people don’t have to let their special occasions go uncelebrated in the COVID-19 era — and he has been using his impressive musical abilities to help. At an age where others might grasp a stuffed animal, Johnson was putting his arm around a violin. BY M. DENNIS TAYLOR

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DARING TO BE DIFFERENT: WELLINGTON’S SPOTTED SPORTHORSE DANI A SIGHT TO SEE When you venture to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, one thing may stand out: few horses actually catch your eye, at least in terms of coloring. But that hasn’t stopped Laura Reece and Palm Beach Sport Horses’ Danash’s Northern Tempest from daring to be different. BY HOLLY JOHNSON

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GARDEN CLUB PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL EYE For the past 40 years, the Wellington Garden Club has been committed to the beautification of the community while also supporting local students studying horticulture, environmental science or related fields of study. The club chose three recipients for the current academic year. BY DEBORAH WELKY

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THE CROWNED PEARLS OF WELLINGTON SUPPORT A WIDE VARIETY OF LOCAL CAUSES The Crowned Pearls of Wellington, an official interest group of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, is a new community service organization that has stepped up to the plate over the past year to help a variety of local causes. BY M. DENNIS TAYLOR

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Laura Reece and Palm Beach Sport Horses’ Danash’s Northern Tempest, known as Dani.

PHOTO BY NICOLE SCHULTZ

CORELIFE EATERY LOCATION 63 NEW CATERS TO HEALTH-CONSCIOUS DINERS Eating is at the core of our daily lives, and now more than ever, healthy eating is a priority.That’s why Drew DeGrazia, owner of CoreLife Eatery, didn’t let uncertain times stall his plans for a mid-June opening. The fast-casual restaurant comes powerpacked with its greens, grains and broths concept that’s already proving to be a winning trifecta. BY MELANIE KOPACZ

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16 Wellington Hosts Back-To-School Drive-Thru Event At Village Park 18 Injured Marine Veteran Liam Dwyer Gets Keys To His New Home 20 WRMC Enjoys A Meal Courtesy Wellington Community Foundation wellington the magazine | september 2020 13

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publisher OUR WELLINGTON MUSIC, HORSES, GREAT OUTDOORS This month, in Wellington The Magazine’s annual Our Wellington issue, we take a deep breath (through our masks) and venture into the outdoors.

We get to meet the famed spotted horse Dani, hear some music from a talented violin virtuoso and take a stroll on the now completed Wellington Promenade.

Once bordered by weeds and rushes, Lake Wellington now features a lit, paved walkway that runs the length of the shore behind the Wellington Community Center.Take a virtual visit to the new Wellington Promenade in this issue, and then go see it for yourself! Meanwhile, Lake Wellington itself has become a haven for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors in the current COVID-19 era, another topic we explore this month.

Also featured is violin virtuoso Gareth Johnson. Now that his regular performances around the world are on hold, he has been performing socially distant private concerts to help people celebrate key milestones. What’s something you don’t often see at the show grounds? A spotted horse! On our cover this month is Palm Beach Sport Horses’ Danash’s Northern Tempest, known as Dani — a horse that dares to be different. Learn more about Dani in this issue.

This year,Wellington’s annual honor for Top Cop went to PBSO Deputy Scott Poritz, while PBCFR Capt. Craig Dube was named Top Firefighter.

We profile these wonderful public servants this issue. We also chat with Jenny Hassell, leader of the new Crowned Pearls of Wellington, a community service organization associated with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.The Wellington Garden Club recently bestowed scholarships on several young environmental stewards, and we get to meet them this month. Finally, we visit the new CoreLife Eatery on State Road 7, which puts an amazingly tasty twist on healthy eating.

Next month, we’ll explore the options available to couples who are planning their big day in our Palm Beach Brides issue, as we also take a look at some of the amazing weddings that were captured this year.

As we approach the fall, we also know that the equestrian season is not far behind.We are hoping to see some big celebrities out and about as the competitions gear up and those hoping to qualify for the 2021 Olympics start to make their way back to the Equestrian Capital of the World, Our Wellington.

It is hard to believe that we are approaching the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Each September, we take a moment to remember the men and women we lost on that 9/11, and now more than ever, we want to thank the thousands of men and women who sacrifice themselves to protect our communities and our freedoms every day.

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Wellington Hosts Back-To-School Drive-Thru Event At Village Park The Village of Wellington hosted its Back-to-School Drive-Thru event on Saturday, Aug. 15 at Village Park. Students registered for the event received one of 650 backpacks with back-to-school supplies made possible through partnerships with premier sponsor the Christopher Aguirre Memorial Foundation and supporting community sponsors the Wellington Community Foundation, the Wellington Rotary Club, Humana, Chick-fil-A, Baptist Health South Florida and the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Specialty Center.

(Left to right) Mayor Anne Gerwig with Christopher Aguirre Memorial Foundation Director RoseAnn LaBella Voils; Malakhi Rowell receives a backpack from Dr. Colette Brown Graham; Mickey Smith, Maggie Zeller and Dr. Gordon Johnson of the Wellington Community Foundation; and Christiana Cadiz with her new backpack.

(Left to right) The Crowned Pearls of Wellington’s Dr. Colette Brown Graham, Vernita Cox and Paulette Edwards; Lizz Smith, Dr. Gordon Johnson, David Berns, Herta Suess, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Maggie Zeller, George Kinoshita, Maria Cruz and Mickey Smith of the Wellington Rotary Club; Eli Schwager is ready for school; and Mayor Anne Gerwig with Elsa and Spider-Man.

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(Left to right) Homes For Our Troops CEO Tom Landwermeyer presents Staff Sgt. Liam Dwyer and his wife Meghan with a ceremonial key to their new home; the American flag is raised; Mary and James Crow are proud of their daughter Meghan and son-in-law Liam; and Tom Landwermeyer welcomes Liam Dwyer as he steps out onto his new driveway.

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(Left to right) Tom Wenham and Mickey Smith of the Wellington Community Foundation with Samantha Rosen and Wellington Councilman Michael Napoleone; the food arrives at Wellington Regional Medical Center and is prepared for distribution; and hospital staff carted the meals throughout the facility so that everyone got the opportunity to enjoy the food.

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Have you taken a stroll along the new Wellington Town Center Promenade?

If not, head on over to the Wellington Community Center and look behind the building for the newly renovated and expanded Lake Wellington waterfront.

Once bordered by weeds and rushes, Lake Wellington now features a lit, paved walkway that runs the length of the shore from behind the great lawn near the Wellington Community Center to the Lake Wellington Professional Centre.

One thing that hasn’t changed is the view — it’s still stunning, especially at sunset.

The concept of a “town center,” a place of gathering for all of Wellington’s residents, has been a key consideration in long-term strategic planning for most of the past decade. In August 2017, the 24

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Wellington Village Council first began discussing “activating the waterfront,” specifically referring to the lakefront area behind the community center.The council approved the final promenade design in May 2019.

Work on this highly anticipated project started in October 2019 with the construction of an 800-foot retaining wall. Once the retaining wall was complete, it was time for the 20-foot paver promenade, as well as concrete posts and railings along the water’s edge.

Special lighting for the columns, along with light poles, benches, trash bins and water fountains followed. The dog-friendly promenade runs the length of the 800-foot retaining wall ranging from 20 to 30 feet in width.

The lake’s existing gazebo and dock were incorporated into the plan, and

the entire project was completed in July 2020, although additional docks for boaters may be added later, pending a U.S. Department of the Interior Land & Water Conservation Fund grant.

Once the grant is finalized as hoped, fabrication and installation of the additional docks could be completed by late October.

“What we’ve created here is a place for families, children and seniors to come together and enjoy all the great things that our village has to offer.When we think of Wellington, we think parks and green spaces,” Mayor Anne Gerwig said. “With the completion of this new promenade, we’ve added a new feature to our community’s list of highlights — an inviting way to take advantage of this beautiful waterfront.”

The area has already become a get-

away spot for joggers, families and people just seeking a quiet place for reflection.

“This boardwalk and the Town Center project concept, as a whole, reinforces our commitment to enhancing the quality of life that makes Wellington a great place to live and raise a family,” Vice Mayor Tanya Siskind explained.

The next addition to the lakefront will be a children’s playground, to be located near the promenade just north of the existing pavilion. With funding provided through another grant, the site plan and engineering design contract for this Phase 2 edition came before the Wellington Village Council last month with other possible concepts, including expansion of the nearby Wellington Amphitheater grounds and Scott’s Place playground.

“What we’ve created here is a place for families, children and seniors to come together and enjoy all the great things that our village has to offer. When we think of Wellington, we think parks and green spaces.”

— Mayor Anne Gerwig Tatjana Walters and Alejandro Walters enjoy the new Wellington Promenade.

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(Above) The promenade has become a popular walking spot. (Right) The boat dock was included in the design. (Inset) A new playground is planned.

“As a Wellington resident and a father, I am excited for the future of the village’s Town Center,” Councilman Michael Drahos said.“The new playground and boat docks will cater to residents of all ages and will provide additional opportunities for recreation and leisure activities on the waterfront.”

Further additions to the Town Center area, which also includes the Wellington Municipal Complex, the Patriot Memorial and the Wellington Aquatics Complex, are expected in the years to come.

“This is just the beginning for our Town Center,” Councilman John McGovern said. “Years from now, when Lake Wellington becomes our village’s go-to spot for events and gatherings, we will look back at our promenade project and be thankful for the forethought and planning that made it all possible.

I commend village staff and my fellow council members for their dedication to preserving and enhancing our Lake Wellington waterfront.”

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A summer of activities had been planned to unveil this new gem to the Wellington community. Due to the pandemic, those plans are temporarily on hold and a “virtual grand opening” was held instead.

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“We’ve often used the phrase ‘a place of gathering’ when discussing this project,” Councilman Michael Napoleone said.“Well, that is exactly what we’ve built here. A place where we can bring our children to play and explore, a place where our seniors can take a sunset stroll and a place that will serve as a backdrop for creating memories for years to come.”

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The lives of Wellington residents — as well as people all around the world — have been restricted and adversely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The global virus-driven restrictions have had negative ramifications — financially, physically, mentally and emotionally.

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time on Lake Wellington as a way to mentally cope with the lockdown.

For that very reason, Lake Wellington may well be the best-kept secret and coping mechanism in the community.

The appeal, allure and attraction of lakefront living in the heart of Wellington is one of the main reasons why many people choose to live in this community. While Wellington is well known for its many parks, ball fields, green space, horse trails and spacious sidewalks, which are appealing to

walkers, runners, skaters, riders and bicyclists, one of the most underutilized recreational options in Wellington is its aquatic centerpiece — Lake Wellington.

And the fact that there’s free and easy access to the lake should make it even more enticing.

Yet many people don’t use it, think about it or even know about it. But, then again, there are also many Wellington residents who can’t imagine life without access to this man-made body of water that is actually bigger and wider

than most people realize, until they are in the middle of the lake in a pontoon boat, sailboat, kayak, rowing skull or paddle board.

One of the appealing aspects of Lake Wellington is that gasoline-powered engines are not allowed on the water — only battery-powered motors and, of course, human-powered boats.

Wellington residents who live in the area consider access to Lake Wellington as an extension of their back patio and an integral part of their daily lives, 12

months a year. And when everybody is in their own boat, it’s easy to practice social distancing.

“It’s very calm and peaceful on the lake,” said longtime resident Joetta Palumbo, who grew up in West Virginia.

“There’s nothing like morning coffee on the lake during the weekends, and I’ve always loved the sun.This is the life.

It’s good, clean fun. Boats bring me so much joy.”

For others, Lake Wellington is a haven of tranquility and a safe refuge, a

necessity during the pandemic.

“It’s so peaceful on the lake, and I enjoy meeting up with friends while out on the water,” said Jennifer Davis, a native of Long Island.

“It’s our happy place,” agreed Alicia Maggio, who grew up living along New York’s Hudson River.

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“It’s very calm and peaceful on the lake. There’s nothing like morning coffee on the lake during the weekends, and I’ve always loved the sun. This is the life. It’s good, clean fun. Boats bring me so much joy.”

— Joetta Palumbo The clown knifefish is just one of the many fish species that can be caught in Lake Wellington.

and Pazzaglia will cruise around the lake in a convoy while sharing thoughts on their lives or their days at work.

In fact, earlier this summer, the four of them decided to mix time on the lake with a meal. They actually had a cookout in the middle of the lake on two of their boats, which were tied to one an-

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other and then anchored. A good time was had by all.

“We had hot dogs, shrimp, coleslaw, potato salad, potato chips and all the fixin’s for the hot dogs,” Palumbo said.

“We had a few drinks, too.”

Fellow Wellington resident Myrna Delguercio spends her time on the wa-

ter while navigating a kayak, which allows her to reap mental and physical dividends. When she paddles her kayak, she gets exercise and some much-needed peace of mind, which have helped her manage the mental and emotional hurdles that have impacted her life during the age of the pandemic.

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“I try to get out on the lake about three or four times a week.

I see Muscovy ducks, otters, bald eagles, ospreys and blue herons. I also see squirrels along the banks.”

— Gary Swedenborg (Left) Ducks and other birds gather near the shore of Lake Wellington.

“Kayaking is relaxing. It eliminates stress and allows me to get away from it all,” Delguercio said.

Gary Swedenborg owns and operates one of the bigger pontoon boats on the lake. He’s a regular on Lake Wellington and has been for the last 15 years.

He didn’t let the lockdown negatively impact his boating time on the lake.

“I try to get out on the lake about

three or four times a week,” said Swedenborg, who also enjoys spotting wildlife on the lake. “I see Muscovy ducks, otters, bald eagles, ospreys and blue herons. I also see squirrels along the banks.”

When he’s in the mood, Swedenborg will grab his fishing pole and attempt to catch and release any of the fish that live in the lake, such as bass, oscar, carp and clown knifefish.

Swedenborg also likes the economic benefits of boating on Lake Wellington.

“At the end of every trip, you don’t have to fill up, just plug in,” he explained.

Having access to an aquatic way of life along Lake Wellington may be one of the village’s best-kept secrets and has emerged as a great way to cope with the negative ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Among the many standout professionals who work as local first responders, the Village of Wellington annually honors the best of the best when it presents its “Top Cop” and “Top Firefighter” award.

When Wellington’s Public Safety Committee discussed the naming of this year’s award recipients, the consensus was about how hard the decision is every year because there are such good candidates nominated by officials from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue.

This year, the honor for Top Cop went to PBSO Deputy Scott Poritz, while PBCFR Capt. Craig Dube was named Top Firefighter.

Nominated by PBSO Sgt. Andrew Porath, Poritz has been in law enforcement for 18-and-a-half years, the last 14 in Wellington.

“Poritz has become an integral part of the successful programs implemented throughout Wellington,” said Porath,

who cited several programs that Poritz has started that benefit residents.

“He helped create the annual Child Safety Experience and continues to coordinate it.” said Porath, explaining that Poritz partnered with Wellington Parks & Recreation along with PBCFR and helped with fundraising to ensure that the event was free to the community. “The event has vendor booths and educational information associated with child development.The event also has an area where kids can experience the different PBSO and PBCFR vehicles.

There’s also free [bicycle] helmet fitting and giveaway, along with a child car seat install station.”

Poritz also goes out of his way to help Wellington residents in need, such as aiding an elderly couple age in place when too much stuff in their garage prevented repairs to the ceiling and electrical system. He organized the removal, storage and return of the items.

Poritz also coordinated a partner-

ship between the PBSO, PBCFR and the village with the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities on the annual Day for Autism: Building Bridges with Law Enforcement Picnic. This event seeks to deescalate any future interaction between law enforcement and people with autism by providing a foundation of positive interaction.

Poritz has also taken a lead for the last six years in the massive effort to coordinate law enforcement resource activities for the annual holiday parade in Wellington.

“Poritz has an extensive background in crime prevention in which he is a certified crime prevention practitioner for the State of Florida,” Porath said.“He also advises on the Neighborhood Watch program, which includes 23 groups in Wellington.”

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“What’s not to like about Wellington?

There are the residents in the Village of Wellington, the staff of the village… the good people,” he said.“All my years here have been positive experiences.”

With hobbies that are encompassed by the phrase “fatherhood,” Poritz is the proud parent of a four-year-old son.

“I worked my way into the career,” he explained.

While in college, he had several choices for a major and then took a “Policing in America” course.“It snowballed from there, and I knew that’s what I wanted to do,” he said.

Poritz finds it difficult to pinpoint one thing that he likes most about his job.“It’s hard to choose one, but I would say the ability to work with people and problem-solve,” he said.

Poritz also enjoys the coordination of the PBSO resources with the events he handles, and he noted that the agency gets a great amount of support from the

“What’s not to like about Wellington? There are the residents in the Village of Wellington, the staff of the village… the good people. All my years here have been positive experiences.”

— Deputy Scott Poritz Wellington Village Council and village staff with the many events he oversees.

Nominated by PBCFR Battalion Chief Ken Wooldridge, Dube has been a Palm Beach County firefighter for more than 25 years.

Assigned to Wellington, where he has been a resident for almost as many years, Dube worked as a medic and certified driver before being named to the lieutenant short list, then bypassing it to be promoted to captain.

“I have known Craig since my earliest days at fire-rescue,” Wooldridge said.

“He is a good friend.”

Wooldridge described Dube as a model employee and supervisor. “He takes an active role in the lives of those

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“What I like most about Craig is his ability to maintain a cool head in the most challenging of emergency incidents,” Wooldridge said, adding that he has the strength and courage to make the right decision even when it might not be the most popular one.“This quality alone makes him an exceptional leader in the fire service and in the community.”

Dube is a family man with five daughters. His wife had three, including a set of twins, from a previous marriage. She and Dube have a set of twins of their own.

“It has been exciting. The youngest just turned 18 and is graduating from high school,” said Dube, who loves living in Wellington because it has such a great family environment.“It’s the place I wanted to settle down and have a family.”

His life in Wellington predates his time as a parent.

“I like the job because I like helping people, the excitement of the job, never knowing what the next call will be.”

— Capt. Craig Dube “When I moved out here, I was still single,” recalled Dube, who decided to become a firefighter in his early 20s after studying business at Palm Beach State College and working as a sales and service representative.

“I had been working out since I was 18 in a gym, and some of my workout friends we’re becoming firefighters,” said Dube, who explained that their career path got him interested in community service. “I am about five years behind those friends in my career.”

When he is not helping people, saving lives and property, Dube and his family have gotten into camping in recent years. Concentrating their trips in Florida so far, he just returned from 10 days of camping in the Keys.“We try to go to

a different place each time,” he said.

Dube enjoys his ability to help those in need.

“I like the job because I like helping people, the excitement of the job, never knowing what the next call will be,” he said, explaining that it might be an elderly person who fell down or it might be a three-car pileup requiring extrication.

Dube noted that an exciting call in his line of work is also probably somebody’s worst nightmare coming true.

“We strive to have those positive outcomes.That’s why we train so much, so we can do our best every single call for any kind of emergency,” Dube said.“We try and do a good job every single time and do it right. There’s not a better job in the world.”

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Gareth Johnson Uses His Impressive Musical Abilities To Help Celebrate Life’s Milestones

Violin Virtuoso STORY BY M. DENNIS TAYLOR | PHOTOS BY ABNER PEDRAZA

Classically trained concert violinist and Wellington resident Gareth Johnson believes that people don’t have to let their special occasions go uncelebrated in the COVID-19 era — and he has been using his impressive musical abilities to help.

At an age where most kids might grasp a favorite stuffed animal, Johnson was putting his arm around a violin, working toward becoming a virtuoso player.

At age nine, he saw famed violist Itzhak Perlman perform and discovered his true passion. “I bought my own violin at a pawn shop for $80,” he recalled.

A year later, he was taking master lessons with Perlman. By age 11, he was jetting around the world performing and was in the Juilliard precollege program receiving the best training available.

When performing his private concerts, violinist At age 16, Johnson moved Gareth Johnson is completely COVID-19 compliant. with his family here to Wellington, with titions and prizes throughout the Unitseveral boxes of worldwide awards, ed States and Europe. He was the 2002 and the family would have to find junior winner and the 2010 senior winspace for the many more to come in ner of the international Sphinx Compehis career. tition, and he earned the International Johnson has won numerous compe- Career and Business Alliance (ICABA) 40

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Salute to Living Black History Makers Award in 2016.

Today, Johnson holds a master’s degree from the Lynn University Conservatory of Music in Boca Raton and attributes much of his success to his mother Linda, who holds a doctoral degree in music education. “She was always there sitting at the piano,” Johnson said. “You find that the greatest musicians all had that parent musician spurring them on.”

Today, at 34, Johnson is director of The Parlor Series in Lake Worth, which is devoted to developing and showcasing both world-class and local artistic talent. He has two studios for private lessons, one in Lake Worth and one in Wellington, and he is regarded as one of the most technically superior violinists of his generation. He currently plays on an 1840 J.B. Vuillaume violin and has performed with his catalyst, Itzhak Perlman, as well as Joshua Bell, Pinchas Zukerman and other world-renowned string virtuosos.

Before COVID-19, Johnson traveled the world as a soloist, master teacher and educator. He is an accomplished

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“I set up with my mask in a taped-off area, most have been outside, often on the beach, just me and the instrument, with a customdesigned program, fighting what comes, to keep the music alive.”

— Gareth Johnson arranger and gifted composer of classical, contemporary, new age and hip-hop music. While he is waiting for things to return to normal, he has been teaching and playing.

“Not everyone who is a great performer is a great teacher,” noted Johnson, confident, yet humble, as he is empirically both.“I have been thinking, and I don’t think people should let special occasions get away without a celebration — and that celebration needs music… I want to open people’s minds to things that can occur with music, even now.”

Picture this, a mother’s 80th birthday in a nursing home, sealed due to the

virus emergency. “We couldn’t go in to visit her, so they arranged for me to set up outside, and they opened the drapes and the windows, and everyone, especially the mom, could hear violin music played outside on the sidewalk,” Johnson said.

When performing, Johnson is fully COVID-19 compliant.

“I set up with my mask in a tapedoff area, most have been outside, often on the beach, just me and the instrument, with a custom-designed program, fighting what comes, to keep the music alive,” he said. “My mom says I am the lone violinist fighting for a good cause like the Lone Ranger.”

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With all the great concertos in his fingertips, Johnson has a huge repertoire from Bach to pop to hip-hop. Maybe it should be Bach to Zeppelin? “I take recommendations, and I can play almost anything,” said Johnson, who has played for weddings, anniversaries and birthdays.“It is so important not to skip special occasions with loved ones.”

Another recent situation was arranged for Johnson to play some favorite songs to a 10-year-old girl who was ill in a hospital in Washington, D.C. Johnson played an online concert just for her.“She was so happy after I played for her,” he said.“She came out all right.

That’s the power of music. I like to think it helped put her in a positive frame of mind.”

Another recent recital was for a Heat basketball coach’s 10th anniversary. “They had seven or eight people on Zoom, and I played for the family, and now we are all friends,” Johnson

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“I don’t think people should let special occasions get away without a celebration — and that celebration needs music… I want to open people’s minds to things that can occur with music, even now.”

— Gareth Johnson said.“The kids want to play violin.”

And as a former artist-in-residence, distinguished lecturer and master string instructor, who better to provide those private lessons?

Johnson also works with children who are less fortunate. “I enjoy assisting kids who are talented, practice and work hard,” he said.

Critically acclaimed for his playing, Johnson served as artist-in-residence and distinguished lecturer at Albany State University. He has performed as a soloist and held residencies with numerous orchestras in the United States, including Annapolis, Atlanta, Baltimore, the Boston Pops, Cincinnati, Detroit,

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Johnson also performs for major market international corporate events as an electric violinist. In recent years, he has taught and performed in Johannesburg and Durban, South Africa, as well as England, the Netherlands and elsewhere in Europe. Past tours have included mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, as well as El Salvador, Germany and Austria.

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BY HOLLY JOHNSON

When you venture to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, one thing may stand out to the casual observer: few horses actually catch your eye, at least in terms of coloring.

Bays, chestnuts, grays and blacks are the widely seen coat colors, even in the jumpers, where the only judges are the clock and the rails. In fact, in most of the upper echelons of equestrian sports, traditional colors seem to be favored over bright palominos, flashy paints and especially leopard spots.

But that paradigm seems to be shift-

ing toward the colorful, even in the more conservative hunter and dressage worlds, where human judges can be biased or favoring toward solid, traditional coat colors.

In show jumping, scope, speed and staying power have always taken precedence over coat color, but even then it is somewhat rare to see a Grand Prix horse with a bald face and high stockings like Paulo Santana’s Taloubet, or a brilliant tobiano paint like Brianne Goutal’s Mon Gamin.

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(Left) Dani with rider Laura Reece. (Right) The unique horse won a circuit championship during Equestrian Sport Productions’ Holiday Series.

corum reign supreme, James Koford’s Friesian paint mare Adiah HP was crowned Grand Prix National Champion in 2017, signaling an acceptance of the more colorful coat patterns. However, if a paint horse’s bright splashes are rare at the Wellington show grounds, it’s reasonable to say that spots are even more unconventional.

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In addition to her dam’s spots, Dani also inherited her father’s size and movement, which contributes to her success as a sport horse. But while her color may be a show stopper, especially in the green and rusty stirrup hunters in which she competes, Reece has discovered that her spots are just a bonus to her willing attitude and sweet personality.

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“She’s exceptionally smart, forgiving and a pleasure to ride,” Reece said.

“Showing in Wellington is always going to be intimidating for an amateur like me, but sitting on Dani makes me confident. It’s hard not to adopt her positive attitude once you’re in the saddle.”

In the hunters, judges rank horses and riders based on the collective presentation of their ride: taking off from the perfect distance, maintaining the correct lead, the rider’s position and the horse’s jumping style are all taken into consideration. In theory, coat color should not be a factor in a horse’s score, but spots are indicative of a horse’s breeding, and can sometimes be a hindrance to a hunter. But Reece puts her focus on Dani’s performance, and their enjoyment of the sport, rather than solely on scores and trophies.

“Dani has already opened so many doors for me, getting a ribbon or score is really just a bonus,” Reece said.“She has gotten me back into riding, given me confidence, partnership and enjoyment.

What more can I ask?”

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themselves, Dani and Reece have racked up a few wins at the Winter Equestrian Festival, as well as other shows, including a circuit championship during Equestrian Sport Productions’ Holiday Series at the end of 2019.And while her 2020 winter show season was cut short by the pandemic, 2021 is already looking exceptionally bright.

“We already have big plans in the works for 2021, which should get Dani some time in the national spotlight,” Reece said. “We are hoping to use her widespread appeal to develop a scholarship fund and other initiatives to help promote equestrian sports and horsemanship. Everyone should have the chance to experience riding a horse of a lifetime, and all of the amazing things that come with that experience. Dani has already given me that, and we think the best thing to do is to pay it forward.

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Wellington Garden Club scholars (L-R) Lauren Miles, Georgia Brooks and Raaz Bhatia.

Wellington Club Presents Scholarships To Students With An Environmental Eye

BY DEBORAH WELKY

Garden Scholars

For the past 40 years, the Wellington Garden Club has been committed to the beautification of the community while also supporting local students studying horticulture, environmental science or related fields of study.

Since the inception of its longstanding scholarship program, the Wellington Garden Club has awarded a total of $34,175 to promising students,

and in this most unusual of years, that tradition continued.

“The scholarship committee accepts the applications, and then we interview all of the candidates and make our decisions. Usually, we conduct face-to-face interviews. Of course, this year, interviews were done virtually,” said Maria Wolfe, first vice president of the Wellington Garden Club.

Under the leadership of Scholarship Chair John Siena, the Wellington Garden Club chose three recipients to receive $1,000 each for the current academic year.

Lauren Miles began her education at Palm Beach State College in what would have been her eighth-grade year. She excelled in her studies, making it to both the President’s List and the Dean’s List, wellington the magazine | september 2020 53

“The Wellington Garden Club is proud of its efforts to instill in youth the love of gardening and the respect and protection of the environment.”

— John Siena then matriculated to Florida Atlantic University to continue her studies in environmental science.

Raaz Bhatia, an incoming freshman at the University of Central Florida, graduated from Wellington High School with a 3.98 GPA. While there, she served as vice president of the National Technical Honor Society and was a member of the math, technical, science, social studies and Spanish honor societies, as well as band and chorus. When not studying, Bhatia works with disadvantaged children through her church.

Georgia Brooks successfully completed two years of coursework at Santa Fe College in Gainesville and has now matriculated to the University of Florida to complete her education in the field of environmental science. In fact, she was a previous recipient of a scholarship from the Wellington Garden Club.

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“We expect Georgia will have a positive impact in stewardship of our environment,” Siena said.“Her determination to further her education in environmental science is commendable.”

Brooks is proud of her association with the club.

“The Wellington Garden Club scholarship is very important to me because I really am invested in the environment,” she said. “Initially, I was involved in the garden club at Palm Beach Central High School, and it was there that I got introduced to the Wellington Garden Club.

This is actually my second year getting the scholarship because I graduated high school in 2019. Now, I’m majoring in environmental engineering at the University of Florida. I do have Bright Futures, which takes care of my tuition, but there are a lot of other fees. I’ve been using the scholarship mostly for

textbooks.With the coronavirus, a lot of extracurriculars have been put on hold, but I hope to get back to gardening and recycling soon.”

This year’s honorees are expected to do great things in the future.

“Each of the scholarship recipients has qualities that bode well for the potential impact they will have on our community,”Wolfe said.

Since its founding in 1981, the Wellington Garden Club has worked to educate its own members as well as the public in the fields of gardening, horticulture, botany, floral design, landscape design and environmental awareness through the conservation of natural resources, civic beautification and nature studies.

This year, a plant exchange was safely held at a local park where members could swap plants, perhaps adding something to their garden landscape that had not been there before.

Perseverance through adversity is the lesson being offered to the scholarship recipients.

“Our members are getting an opportunity to spend time in their home gardens,”Wolfe said.“When many return from their second homes up north, we will resume our meetings, although I assume the September and October meetings will be held virtually.”

No one knows what the next year will bring, but it certainly will include another class of Wellington Garden Club scholarship honorees.

“We intend to continue our commitment to helping worthy scholars further their education,” Siena said.“The Wellington Garden Club is proud of its efforts to instill in youth the love of gardening and the respect and protection of the environment.”

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The Crowned Pearls of Wellington is a new community service organization that has stepped up to the plate over the past year to help a variety of local causes.

The Crowned Pearls is an official interest group of the international organization Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., the nation’s oldest sorority for African American women.

Wellington resident Jenny Hassell, now retired from her position as director of employer and labor relations in North America for Johnson & Johnson, is the president of the Crowned Pearls, which aims to become a fully recognized chapter within the Alpha Kappa Alpha organization.

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The Crowned Pearls group has taken part in a number of service-related projects in the community.

and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women to improve social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life and to be of service to all mankind,” Hassell explained.“We are committed to helping each other and positively impacting the communities in which we live and work.”

In January 2019, Hassell and seven other Alpha Kappa Alpha women living in the community founded the Crowned Pearls as a social club.

“Over time, we succeeded in significantly growing our membership. Members bring expertise from the fields of medicine, law, business, education, social work and more,” Hassell said. “All are talented women who commit their time and effort in support of those less fortunate and all work tirelessly to uplift those in need through volunteering. At the time of the social club’s inception, we were individually providing community service to help those in need.”

As operations expanded, so did the sphere of focus for the Crowned Pearls.

“Once the social club was formed, we became a community service part-

ner with the Village of Wellington,” said Hassell, who spends much of her free time doing social work. “We have provided volunteer services on food drives, holiday toy collections and back to school backpack events, and we have served as mentors to students participating in the Village of Wellington’s Students Working to Achieve Greatness (SWAG) program.”

The goal of establishing an official Alpha Kappa Alpha chapter takes time and effort.

“As an initial step, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha must first demonstrate the capability to organize and operate as an interest group of the sorority,” Hassell said. “We must also commit to supporting the international organization’s program targets, which includes supporting historically black colleges and universities, women’s health and wellness initiatives, building economic legacies, the arts, as well as global impact initiatives.”

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Wellington, the social club was ready to further its goal.

“We requested approval in December 2019 to form an official interest group under the umbrella of the international organization, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.,” Hassell explained.

“We also asked to continue the use of the name Crowned Pearls of Wellington.”

Approval was granted to begin operating as an official interest group in February 2020 and to continue the work of providing volunteer support to Wellington and the surrounding communities. Its community service target areas are Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, The Acreage, Loxahatchee Groves, suburban Lake Worth and Westlake.“We must continue to demonstrate our capabilities to the international organization over time and then be evaluated to determine if we have met the standards for chapter operations approval,” Hassell said.

“Over time, we succeeded in significantly growing our membership.

Members bring expertise from the fields of medicine, law, business, education, social work and more. All are talented women who commit their time and effort in support of those less fortunate and all work tirelessly to uplift those in need through volunteering.”

— Jenny Hassell The Crowned Pearls of Wellington continues to serve as a community partner by volunteering time to causes, which helps to improve the lives of others.

“Today, we partner with the Village of Wellington and the Wellington Rotary Club on the Feeding South Florida initiative, and we are proud to have been a contributing partner to the Grab-N-Go Pantry at local hospitals to support the healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Hassell said.

“We have also committed a significant amount of time to the SWAG program

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The group has several more community service initiatives planned for the coming months throughout its target areas. “We are committed to bringing our talents and efforts to strengthen the community and in helping to improve the lives of others,” Hassell said.

For more information about the Crowned Pearls of Wellington, e-mail crownedpearls@gmail.com or write to Crowned Pearls of Wellington, P.O. Box 211553, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33421.

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New CoreLife Eatery Location Caters To Health-Conscious Diners

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY MELANIE KOPACZ

Eating is at the core of our daily lives, and now more than ever, healthy eating is a priority. That’s why Drew DeGrazia, owner of CoreLife Eatery, didn’t let uncertain times stall his plans for a midJune opening.

The fast-casual restaurant comes power-packed with its greens, grains and broths concept that’s already proving to be a winning trifecta at its new location on the east side of State Road 7, near the border between Royal Palm Beach and Wellington.

“We are a concept that will make you healthier and happier. That’s the concept I’m bringing to the neighborhood — trying to make people’s lives a little bit better,” DeGrazia said.

The nearly 3,000-square-foot location welcomes you with bright orange décor, light wood tables with sunlight pouring in from its many windows. It seats up to 120 in normal times, but the restaurant is currently operating at half capacity in the dining room with takeout available from a separate pickup area.

“Our customer service, hands down, will have people wanting to come back once they’ve been in the door,” he said.

Cheerful signs guide you along your way to the counter to create your bowl of choice, aimed to please all taste buds and dietary needs.

“The food is made right in front of you, so you see what’s going on in the kitchen,” DeGrazia said. “We are a scratch-made kitchen.There isn’t a thing that comes in here in a bag that’s premade. It’s all made fresh daily, so that’s

(Clockwise from top left) CoreLife Eatery is located on the east side of State Road 7; the popular broccoli cheddar soup is served with a parmesan crisp; the ahi tuna poke taco on naan bread; the steak, bacon and bleu cheese salad bowl is a top seller; the restaurant serves an assortment of fresh-made organic drinks; the Korean pork bowl; and bowls are created quickly to order with quality ingredients.

where our difference is. It’s clean and organic. I don’t have a freezer in the building, and I don’t have a fryer. If it’s a hot product, it was either on our flame grill or it was in the oven.”

From the moment you step to the counter, it looks like a section of the produce aisle. Let’s start with the green bowls.

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The dining room welcomes customers with bright orange décor against light wood tables.

plained.“There’s Napa cabbage, spinach, kale, romaine and arugula to build the salads with fresh ingredients, like black beans to corn to carrots, beets to peppers. So many options. I can’t think of anything we don’t have.”

Salads start at $8.95. There are seven proteins to choose from, including chicken (regular or spicy), Korean-style pork, poké-style tuna, tofu, falafel, hummus and a house specialty, the grass-fed, tri tip steak.

“It’s a very unique cut, a cross between the filet and the strip steak. It’s a

restaurant cut. It has all the flavor and all the tenderness. It’s very lean and very tasty,” DeGrazia said.

The steak, bacon and bleu cheese salad is a top seller. It’s loaded with romaine, mesclun mix, tri tip steak, bacon, tomatoes, cranberries, walnuts and gorgonzola.

“We also have a traditional southwest grilled chicken salad,” he said.“We make 100 percent of our dressings, all made from scratch in-house. All the ingredients are listed in front of you to see what’s in your dressing, using yogurt as a base.”

For those looking for a grains bowl, the Sriracha ginger tofu and ancient grains bowl is a popular vegetarian choice. It’s filled with warm quinoa, shredded kale, roasted tofu, carrots, raw beets, spicy broccoli, ginger and Sriracha.

For broth lovers, there are several variations.

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“We are a concept that will make you healthier and happier.

That’s the concept I’m bringing to the neighborhood.”

— Drew DeGrazia “We have a beef broth, a chicken broth, veggie broth and a couple variations of the chipotle broth, a little spicier, so there’s four different options,” DeGrazia said.“You can turn any one of our bowls into a grain green or broth, create your own, or there’s our handcrafted recipes. We also have soup options, based on our broths. A broccoli cheddar, chicken noodle and coconut curry soup.”

Sides range from Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes to a gluten-free mac and cheese.

“The gluten-free mac and cheese is outstanding. The restaurant is mostly

gluten-free,” he said. “I say mostly because we added a naan bread taco to our menu. We take extreme caution for anyone who comes in with any type of allergy. We have a crew member designated at every shift who takes over that order and deals with that customer alone so there’s zero cross contamination.”

Tacos are now a permanent item, with seven different kinds based on the protein picked, all under $4. “We were the first store to roll with it as an opening,” DeGrazia said.“It was tested in New York.They’re sold on an individual basis, so I have people adding a salad to a taco as a dinner meal to give it more kick. It can also be eaten in a lettuce wrap to be gluten-free.”

All the meats are antibiotic free; eggs are cage free. There’s a kids’ power menu with salad, soup or power plate for $4.95 and under.

Even the beverages are freshly made

and organic.“There is no soda fountain.

We make all our beverages fresh. We make homemade lemonades, cranberry cayenne, beet and regular lemonade, organic mandarin,” he said. “Something else we also serve is cold-pressed coffee.

And green tea is our calorie-less sugarless option. There is no high fructose corn syrup anywhere in the building. If there’s a sweetener, we use agave.”

DeGrazia hopes the concept always stays fresh with customers, as his business partner and brother, Brad DeGrazia, plan to continue opening up shops throughout southeast Florida, with a Boca Raton location being the first, bringing 80 jobs to the area since June between the two locations. Pembroke Pines is next, with Delray Beach to follow.

“We’ve been in business since 2003 together. It works out well. I truly do this to help people, to employ people,” he said. “Obviously for me, to make some

Using top-quality ingredients, you can order a standard bowl or create your own.

money, too. But I work hand-in-hand in these stores. I want to be close enough to all my stores so I can have an impact.”

The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout and delivery through Uber Eats, Grubhub and DoorDash.The CoreLIfe app is recommended for ordering.

CoreLife Eatery is located at 440 S. State Road 7 in Royal Palm Beach next to Aspen Dental. It is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. For more information, call (561) 814-2158 or visit www. corelifeeatery.com.

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