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In our annual back-to-school issue, we take a look at a new program offered at Palm Beach County’s largest institution of higher education, Palm Beach State College. On our cover is PBSC President Ava Parker with benefactor Stephen M. Ross, who has made a generous commitment of more than $8 million in scholarship funding to the school through the Stephen M. Ross Emerging Scholars Program. We also profile Palm Beach County Teacher of the Year Kimberly Stalker, from Polo Park Middle School in Wellington.
Elsewhere in this month’s issue, we visit McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary and join in the celebration of its 35th anniversary. Next, we check out the Cohesive Movement Center, where trainers Rosie Wandell and Jill Atkinson offer a unique aerial fitness concept. We also salute Wellington rider Emily Dehoff on her big win at the 172nd Upperville Colt & Horse Show in northern Virginia.
Our Wellington Family series continues with a look at the Santamaria family, led by patriarch Jess Santamaria. He has been putting his stamp on the western communities since the 1970s, as a businessman, developer, community leader and philanthropist. In Wellington Today, we learn about the village’s new school zone safety camera program that gets underway this month when the school year begins. Finally, Wellington Table visits Tree’s Wings, a local landmark now celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Be sure to look out for children when schools reopen this month and the summer draws to a close. We will return next month with our annual Our Wellington edition, featuring the fourth annual Our Wellington Awards.
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