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On our cover is the Wellington Village Council that has served unchanged for the past eight years — the first time in village history that has ever happened. With new faces arriving on the dais this month, we salute the outgoing council with a look back over the past eight years. Since it’s April, it’s time for the 2024 Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament, presented by Douglas Elliman Real Estate. We preview this popular annual event in this month’s issue.
Purveyor of elegant tableware and fine tablescapes, Casa Cristalle and owner Lissette Abreu Cabrera are also focused on philanthropy and giving back. Learn more about this company imbued with a dedication to making a positive impact. Meanwhile, we also feature the inaugural Baran Hunt Ball, held recently in Wellington, raising $285,000 for the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club.
In this month’s Wellington Today feature, Village Manager Jim Barnes honors Autism Awareness Month and explains the programs that the Village of Wellington offers to serve the neurodiverse community. Our Wellington History series continues with inaugural Wellington Mayor Kathy Foster on the early years of the village and the fight for incorporation. Finally, Wellington Table visits Candid Coffee Co. and Anna Bakes, which pairs the perfect blend of coffee with amazing pastries. The two companies have joined forces, bringing a new energy and sweetness to the Pointe at Wellington Green.
This month marks the pinnacle of the high-goal polo season. Be sure to catch some of the exciting action before the polo ponies gallop away!
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