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This month marks the return of the Gay Polo League’s International Gay Polo Tournament, taking place April 23-25 at the Patagones Polo Club. During the Year of the Horse, the GPL returns to Wellington for its annual signature event, which we feature this issue. Aside from an event overview, we also take a look at this year’s charity partner, Equality Florida, and preview GPL’s fun, hair-raising event, “GPL Polotini Presents Wigstock!”
There is something magical about being invited into spaces that are typically tucked behind gates, hedges and winding driveways. During the Wellington Garden Club’s “Garden Inspirations” tour on Saturday, March 21, Wellington The Magazine enjoyed an exclusive, self-guided tour of the private sanctuaries that homeowners graciously opened for just one special day. Also featured this month is the record-setting 37th annual Polo Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner at the Museum of Polo. More than 500 guests attended the ceremony, during which the polo world celebrated its legends, highlighted by Peter Brant and Melissa Ganzi.
Our Wellington Philanthropy series continues with a profile of Our Community Cares, an amazing local nonprofit that organizes a small army of volunteers to help senior citizens “age in place,” helping them maintain their independence.
In Wellington Today, Village Manager Jim Barnes explains how the village’s strong financial stewardship has allowed it to continue investing in the things that matter most to residents. Finally, Wellington Table visits the newly opened Rosie’s Pizza & Restaurant in Wellington’s Courtyard Shops, owned by the Vultaggio family, with decades of experience operating Italian restaurants.
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