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Real Estate, Philanthropy & Remembrance 10, number 9 September 2013
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Joshua I. Manning publisher
Dawn Rivera artistic director
Suzanne Summa managing editor
Lauren Miró bookkeeping
Jacqueline Corrado Carol Lieberman account managers
Betty Buglio Evie Edwards Wanda Glockson photography
Alan Fabricant Susan Lerner Abner Pedraza Gregory Ratner contributors
Matthew Auerbach Kendall Bierer Jason Budjinski Ron Bukley Anne Checkosky Chris Felker Denise Fleischman Deborah Welky Wellington The Magazine
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September 2013 |wellington the magazine|
Although happening slowly, real estate is on the move again in Wellington. This issue we take a look at the trendy new rental complexes springing up, as well as some of the new construction projects underway by area builders. As we examine the real estate climate, how can we not think of the leaders who manage many of Wellington’s real estate firms. We created a special “Wellington Broker” section in this month’s issue, where we take a personal look at some of the industry’s top local leaders. In our September cover feature, philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates share some of their foundation’s latest accomplishments, along with a look back at the history of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. With much speculation about a recent Gates home purchase in Wellington — which was neither confirmed nor denied — one thing is for sure, the family knows how to make a difference in the lives of many. We look forward to seeing them out and about at the Winter Equestrian Festival again this year, where daughter Jennifer has ridden for the past several seasons. JustWorld International has become more than a name and a vision in the equestrian world. This month, we hear about how Wellington resident Jessica Newman, an avid equestrian and former competitor, created a link between the equestrian world and JustWorld’s humanitarian efforts by providing opportunities for equestrians to help those less fortunate. This unique nonprofit is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
Design, where owners Leonardo DeSimone and Stefano Falsetto and their designers keep clients on the cutting-edge of style, and their client-first attitude keeps patrons coming back. Finally, this month’s Wellington Volunteer of the Year nominee is Wellington Art Society President Leslie Pfeiffer, a longtime friend of Wellington The Magazine, who uses her passions for creativity and volunteerism to make the community a better place to live. As we prepare to go to press this month, we must pause and take a moment to remember those lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and those who continue to serve everyday on our behalf. Wellington will host remembrance ceremony at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the Patriot Memorial. We’ll be there to pay our respects and invite you to join us. We salute all of the men and women who protect our freedoms. Thank you!
Dawn Rivera, Publisher
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Also this issue, Wellington Table visits Mara Cucina Italiana, a new restaurant putting a modern twist on fine Italian food. Wellington Health chats with chiropractor Dr. Randall Laurich, owner of the Wellness Experience, while Wellington Home tours a pristine, contemporary-style residence in the exclusive Palm Beach Polo community. Our Indulge feature spotlights Moda Hair
Baby Brooke, from Wellington parents Chris and Nicole Weber.