Editing Wellington, Florida

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| name               = Wellington, Florida
| nickname="The Winter Equestrian Capital of the World"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/in-sight/wp/2015/01/06/welcome-to-horse-town-u-s-a-where-wellington-fla-is-the-equestrian-capital-of-the-world/|title=Welcome to horse town U.S.A, where Wellington, Fla. is the equestrian capital of the world |publisher= [[The Washington Post]] by Nicole Crowder (January 6, 2015) |access-date= August 1, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.palmbeachpolo.com/equestrian.aspx|title=Palm Beach Polo: Equestrian|publisher=palmbeachpolo.com|access-date=August 1, 2015|archive-date=June 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606225134/http://palmbeachpolo.com/equestrian.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887323495604578537670301022436 |title=In a Florida Town, Horses Upstage the Celebrities |newspaper=Wall Street Journal |date=June 23, 2013 |publisher=[[The Wall Street Journal]] by Amy Gamerman on June 23, 2013, 4:13 p.m. ET |access-date= August 1, 2015|last1=Gamerman |first1=Amy }}</ref>
| settlement_type    = [[Village (Florida)|Village]]
| motto="Unique Hometown, Family Atmosphere, Family Environment",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ci.wellington.fl.us/com_history.htm |title=Village of Wellington: History |access-date=August 1, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070205080522/http://www.ci.wellington.fl.us/com_history.htm |archive-date=February 5, 2007 }}</ref><br />"A Great Hometown...Let Us Show You!"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wellingtonfl.gov/ |title=Wellington: A Great Hometown...Let Us Show You! |access-date=August 1, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150519050406/http://www.wellingtonfl.gov/ |archive-date=May 19, 2015 }}</ref>

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| leader_name        = Michael J. Napoleone
| leader_title1      = [[Vice Mayor]]
| leader_name1       = John T. McGovern
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| leader_name2       = Maria S. Antuña,<br />Amanda Silvestri, and<br />Tanya Siskind
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| leader_name3       = Jim Barnes
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| leader_name4       = Chevelle D. Hall
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'''Wellington''' is a village west of [[West Palm Beach]] in [[Palm Beach County]] and {{cvt|66|mi}} north of [[Miami]]. It is part of the [[Miami metropolitan area]] and the fifth largest municipality in Palm Beach County by population. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 61,637 according to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], making it the most populous village in the state.

== History ==
In the 1950s, Charles Oliver Wellington, an accountant from [[Massachusetts]], purchased about {{convert|18,000|acre|km2}} of central Palm Beach County [[swampland]] located south of [[Florida State Road 80]] (locally known as Southern Boulevard) and west of [[U.S. Route 441]]. Wellington named the property Flying Cow Ranch, due to his other occupation as an [[aviator]] and his initials spelling the word "cow". The ranch became protected against floodwaters from the [[Everglades]] after the [[United States Army Corps of Engineers]] constructed a levee to the south of the property between 1952 and 1953. Following his death in 1959, his son Roger inherited the property. The family sold {{convert|1200|acre|km2}} at $300 per acre to Arthur William "Bink" Glisson, Charles' agent. Glisson sold the land for $1,000 per acre within the following several months. Many other farmers began purchasing or leasing portions of the Flying Cow Ranch in the 1960s. About {{convert|2,000|acre|km2}} were used for growing strawberries at one point, which was claimed to be the largest strawberry patch in the world.<ref name="pbcho" />

After Roger Wellington sold {{convert|7,200|acre|km2}} of land to developer Jim Nall of [[Fort Lauderdale]] in 1972, the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proposal by the Acme Drainage District for the area to become a [[planned unit development]]. Among the first projects included the development of 150 acre (0.61&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) Lake Wellington and the construction of a golf course, a country club, and residential neighborhoods. Following acquisition of the project in the late 1970s by Gould Florida Inc., the company built the [[International Polo Club Palm Beach]] and the Aero Club, a neighborhood with a private [[airpark]].<ref name="pbcho" /> The area's first official population count occurred during the [[1980 census]], when Wellington was defined as a [[Census-designated place]]. A total of 4,622&nbsp;people lived there at the time.<ref>{{cite report|url=https://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1980a_flABCs1-01.pdf|title=Characteristics of the Population: Number of inhabitants – Florida|page=14|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|date=February 1982|access-date=July 7, 2018}}</ref> Wellington functioned as a sprawling [[bedroom community]] with few shopping centers or restaurants until the 1990s.<ref name="pbcho">{{cite web |url=http://www.pbchistoryonline.org/page/village-of-wellington |title=Palm Beach County History Online: Wellington |publisher=pbchistoryonline.org |access-date=October 17, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405055652/https://www.pbchistoryonline.org/page/hypoluxo |archivedate=April 5, 2023}}</ref>

A vote for incorporation of the village of Wellington was held on November 7, 1995, with 3,851&nbsp;votes in support and 3,713&nbsp;votes in opposition, a margin of just 138&nbsp;votes.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21645012/the_palm_beach_post/|title=Village of Wellington squeaks into being|date=November 8, 1995|author=Angie Francalancia|newspaper=The Palm Beach Post|page=96|access-date=July 7, 2018|via=Newspapers.com}} {{free access}}</ref> Wellington officially became a village on December 31, 1995, as a state revenue sharing program required it to exist in 1995 in order to be eligible for funding in 1996. The village became Palm Beach County's 38th municipality and the ninth most populous city in the county at the time, with approximately 28,000&nbsp;residents.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21645532/the_palm_beach_post/|title=Flag raises on county's newest city: Wellington|author=Scott Hiaasen|date=January 1, 1996|newspaper=The Palm Beach Post|page=25|access-date=July 7, 2018|via=Newspapers.com}} {{free access}}</ref> The first village council elections were held on March 12, 1996. None of the candidates for any of the five seats secured a majority of the votes, forcing runoffs to be held on March 26.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21656589/the_palm_beach_post/|title=Wellington voters will pick again|author=Angie Francalancia|date=March 13, 1996|newspaper=The Palm Beach Post|page=95|access-date=July 7, 2018|via=Newspapers.com}} {{free access}}</ref> The first elected village council members were Paul Adams, Michael McDonough, Tom Wenham, Carmine Priore, and Kathy Foster.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21656770/the_palm_beach_post/|title=Acme slate rolls in Wellington|author=Angie Francalancia|date=March 27, 1996|newspaper=The Palm Beach Post|page=69|access-date=July 7, 2018|via=Newspapers.com}} {{free access}}</ref> Two days later, the council held its first meeting and selected Foster for mayor, Priore for vice mayor, and Colin Baenziger for village manager.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21646353/the_palm_beach_post/|title=Foster named mayor, Baenziger manager|author=Angie Francalancia|date=March 29, 1996|newspaper=The Palm Beach Post|page=171|access-date=July 7, 2018|via=Newspapers.com}} {{free access}}</ref>

It has now become known as an international center for equestrian sports.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wellingtonpolo.net/USPA_26-goal_US_Open_Polo_Championships_2012_IPCPB_Wellington-FL.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120831042319/http://wellingtonpolo.net/USPA_26-goal_US_Open_Polo_Championships_2012_IPCPB_Wellington-FL.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=August 31, 2012 |title=108th US Open Polo Championships 2012|work=Wellingtonpolo.net|access-date=July 7, 2012}}</ref>

On October 9, 2024, the town was hit by [[Hurricane Milton tornado outbreak#October 9 event|an EF3 tornado]] spawned by [[Hurricane Milton]], which caused significant damage in the community, as well as in nearby Loxahatchee Groves, [[Palm Beach Gardens]], and The Acreage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-16 |title=Tracking the path of a 20-mile, EF3 tornado through Palm Beach County |url=https://www.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/wellington/tracking-the-path-of-a-20-mile-ef3-tornado-through-palm-beach-county |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm |language=en}}</ref>

== Geography ==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|31.4|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|31.0|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.3|sqmi|km2}} is water (0.99%).

=== Climate ===
As typical in [[Palm Beach County]] and South Florida, Wellington has a [[tropical climate]], with two main seasons: warm and dry and hot and wet.

Winters are mild to warm and humidity levels are relatively low. During the coolest month, January, average high temperatures are around {{cvt|75|F}} and lows around {{cvt|55|F}}. It is not unusual though for winter temperatures to reach {{cvt|83|F}}.

Summertime is rainy season in South Florida and humidity levels increase dramatically. During the hottest month, July, high temperatures are around {{cvt|92|F}} with lows around {{cvt|75|F}}. South Florida is vulnerable to hurricanes at this time of year.

== Demographics ==
{{US Census population
|1980= 4622
|1990= 20670
|2000= 38216
|2010= 56508
|2020= 61637
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus" />
}}

=== 2010 and 2020 census ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Wellington racial composition'''<br /> (Hispanics excluded from racial categories)<br /> (''NH = Non-Hispanic'')<br />
!Race
!Pop 2010<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Wellington village, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Wellington+village;+Florida+&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!Pop 2020<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Wellington village, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Wellington+village;+Florida+&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!% 2010
!% 2020
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|36,605
|34,308
|64.78%
|55.66%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|5,626
|6,500
|9.96%
|10.55%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|48
|55
|0.08%
|0.09%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|2,144
|3,195
|3.79%
|5.18%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]] (NH)
|19
|15
|0.03%
|0.02%
|-
|[[Other races (U.S. Census)|Some other race]] (NH)
|165
|417
|0.29%
|0.68%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Two or more races/Multiracial]] (NH)
|949
|2,235
|1.68%
|3.63%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
|10,952
|14,912
|19.38%
|24.19%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''56,508'''
|'''61,637'''
|
|
|-
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 61,637 people, 21,495 households, and 16,654 families residing in the village.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES – 2020: Wellington village, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Wellington+village;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

As of 2015, the median income for a household in the village was $77,233. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $40,726. About 2.9% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

As of the [[2010 United States census]], there were 56,508 people, 17,680 households, and 13,916 families residing in the village.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES – 2010: Wellington village, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Wellington+village;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2010.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

=== 2000 census ===
In 2000, there were 12,938 households, out of which 69.7% were married couples, 47.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.25.

In 2000, the village the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

As of 2000, the median income for a household in the village was $70,271, and the median income for a family was $77,078. Males had a median income of $53,244 versus $33,088 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $30,726. About 2.9% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, 83.52% of residents spoke [[English language|English]] as a [[first language]], while 12.18% spoke [[Spanish language|Spanish]], [[French language|French]] accounted for 0.98%, [[Haitian Creole|French Creole]] for 0.79%, [[Italian language|Italian]] made up 0.61%, and [[Vietnamese language|Vietnamese]] was the [[mother tongue]] of 0.47% of the population.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mla.org/map_data_results&state_id=12&county_id=&mode=&zip=&place_id=75812&cty_id=&ll=&a=&ea=&order=r |title=MLA Data Center Results for Wellington, Florida |publisher=[[Modern Language Association]] |access-date=November 19, 2007}}</ref>

As of 2000, Wellington had the eighty-fifth highest percentage of [[Cubans|Cuban]] residents in the US, with 3.27% of the village's population.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/Cuban.html |title=Ancestry Map of Cuban Communities |publisher=Epodunk.com |access-date=November 19, 2007 |archive-date=November 22, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121122040230/http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/Cuban.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== Arts and culture ==
[[File:Amphitheater Wellington, Florida front.jpg|thumb|Wellington Amphitheater]]

The Wellington Amphitheater hosts movie nights, musical and comedy performances, and the Food Truck Invasion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wellingtonfl.gov/discover-us/calendar/|title=The Wellington Amphitheater}}</ref>

[[The Mall at Wellington Green]], and the Old Wellington Mall, are located in Wellington.

The [[Palm Beach County Library System]] operates the Wellington Branch.<ref>"[http://www.pbclibrary.org/branch-wel.htm Wellington Branch (Wellington)]." [[Palm Beach County Library System]]. Retrieved July 13, 2010.</ref> It hosts seasonal events such as the annual Top Gun model aircraft show, the Barett-Jackson Auto auction, art and antique shows and holiday parades.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thepalmbeaches.com/events|title=Events & Festivals &#124; Discover The Palm Beaches Florida|date=March 14, 2016|website=The Palm Beaches Florida}}</ref>

== Parks and recreation ==
=== Equestrian sporting events ===
[[File:Beezie Madden Onlight WEF 2008.jpg|250px|thumbnail|right|[[Beezie Madden]] and Onlight, Grand Prix competition at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington, Florida.]]
Wellington is known for its [[equestrianism|equestrian]] community and hosting equestrian events, notably show jumping, hunting, dressage and polo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wellingtonfl.gov/government/departments/planning-zoning/strategic-planning/equestrian-community|title=Equestrian Community {{!}} Wellington, FL|website=www.wellingtonfl.gov|access-date=February 1, 2019}}</ref>

Wellington is host to the [[Winter Equestrian Festival]], the largest and longest running horse show in the world from January to April.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pbiec.coth.com/content/|title=Equestrian Sport Productions|website=Equestrian Sport Productions}}</ref> It holds more than forty weeks of equestrian competitions per year. A new expansion includes the Global Dressage Festival, begun in 2011. International competitors attend the equestrian events and social event held in the community.<ref>Minnick, Andrew,[http://www.usefnetwork.com/news/9847/2013/4/13/us_teams_finish_12_at_wellington.aspx ''U.S. Teams Finish 1-2 at Wellington Dressage Nations Cup presented by Stillpoint Farm''], USEF Network, April 13, 2013</ref>

Each year Wellington hosts several high-goal polo tournaments including the [[United States Polo Association|USPA Gold Cup]] and the [[U.S. Open Polo Championship]] at the [[Palm Beach International Polo Club]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ipc.coth.com/|title=International Polo Club|website=International Polo Club}}</ref> The International Polo Club was an idea created by players to build a facility to showcase the skills of the ponies and players. The arenas of play include three state-of-the-art playing fields and a stick and ball field. Brunches, charities, corporate events and more are hosted at the International Polo Club in Wellington.

== Education ==
=== Primary and secondary schools ===
[[The School District of Palm Beach County]] serves Wellington. Public schools in Wellington and schools serving Wellington include:

==== Public Elementary Schools ====
*Wellington Elementary School
*New Horizons Elementary School
*Discovery Key Elementary School
*Binks Forest Elementary School
*Elbridge Gale Elementary School
*Equestrian Trails Elementary School
*Panther Run Elementary School

==== Public Middle Schools ====
*Wellington Landings Middle School
*Emerald Cove Middle School
*Polo Park Middle School

==== Public High Schools ====
*[[Wellington High School (Wellington, Florida)|Wellington High School]]
*[[Palm Beach Central High School]]

== Media ==
Print/online publications covering Wellington include:
* The Town-Crier Newspaper: First and longest operating local newspaper serving Wellington, [[Royal Palm Beach]], [[Loxahatchee Groves]], and surrounding areas.
* [[The Palm Beach Post]] has a reporter dedicated to covering the western communities of Palm Beach County.
* The [[Sun Sentinel]] provides limited coverage of Palm Beach County in print and online.
* [[WPTV-TV]], [[WPEC]], and [[WPBF]] provide local television news coverage.
* [[WLRN-FM]] is the NPR affiliate for South Florida.

== Infrastructure ==
=== Transportation ===
Wellington's public transportation consists of [[Palm Tran]]. It is also served by [[Palm Beach International Airport]]. Several highways pass through or near Wellington. [[U.S. Route 441]] and [[Florida State Road 7|State Road 7]] jointly cross north-to-south in the eastern side of the village. Lake Worth Road, which is designated as [[Florida State Road 802|State Road 802]] to the east of Route 441/State Road 7, continues westward into Wellington. [[Florida State Road 882|State Road 882]] (locally known as Forest Hill Boulevard) also moves east-west partially through the village, before continuing westward and then northwestward to Southern Boulevard without the designation to the west of Route 441/State Road 7. Southern Boulevard (designated as both [[U.S. Route 98]] and [[Florida State Road 80|State Road 80]]), an east-to-west highway, lies just north of the village's northern boundary. [[Florida's Turnpike]] passes along the far eastern edge of Wellington, though the nearest entry and exit ramps are located at U.S. Route 98/State Road 80 and State Road 802, outside the municipal limits.

=== Public safety ===

The Village of Wellington receives both fire and police services on a contractual basis from Palm Beach County.

==== Fire and Emergency Medical Services ====
[[Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue]] provides fire protection and emergency medical services. There are 4 fire stations assigned to the village:
*Station 20 – Engine 20, Rescue 20, Brush 20;
*Station 25 – Engine 25, Rescue 25, Brush 625;
*Station 27 – Engine 27, Rescue 27, Brush 27;
*Station 30 – Engine 30, Rescue 30.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pbcfr.org |title=Welcome to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue |website=Palm Beach County Fire Rescue}}</ref>

==== Law Enforcement ====
Police protection for Wellington is provided by District 8 of the [[Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office]]. District 8 operates from a sub-station located in the village, and is staffed by 68 sworn deputies and 6 civilian employees.<ref>{{Cite web|title=District 8 – Wellington|url=https://www.pbso.org/our-communities/western-regional-bureau/d8/|access-date=May 17, 2021|website=Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office|language=en-US}}</ref>

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* [[Stephanie Abrams]], meteorologist for [[The Weather Channel]] in Atlanta, Georgia
* [[Daniel Bluman]] (born 1990), Colombian-born Israeli Olympic [[show jumping]] rider
* [[Ashlee Bond]] (born 1985), American-Israeli Olympic [[show jumping]] rider who competes for Israel
* [[Jon Bostic]], [[NFL]] [[linebacker]]
* [[Sean Burnett]], [[MLB]] relief pitcher
* [[Ian Carey]], recording artist and music producer
* [[Glenn Close]], actress
* [[Fred Couples]], golfer (former resident)
* [[Keith Creel]], CEO of [[Canadian Pacific Railway]]
* [[Nacho Figueras]], polo player and model
* [[Amy Fisher]], the "[[Long Island Lolita]]"<ref name=":0">{{cite web |url=http://www.walkaboutwellington.com/the-long-island-lolita-takes-up-a-new-residence/ |title=Amy Fisher Article on WalkAboutWellington|work=WalkAboutWellington.com|date=June 25, 2012|access-date=August 10, 2012}}</ref>
* [[Bill Gates]], Microsoft founder (seasonal resident)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.walkaboutwellington.com/bill-gates-buys-home-in-wellington-florida/|title=Bill Gates Buys Home in Wellington Florida|date=July 26, 2013|website=Wellington Florida}}</ref>
* [[Margie Goldstein-Engle]], equestrian
* [[Arin Hanson]], online internet personality <ref>{{Cite web| title = Grump's Dream Course: Quickie – PART 53 – Game Grumps VS| publisher = Game Grumps| access-date = July 28, 2020| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpnCBkRL70w}}</ref>
* [[E. Hunter Harrison]], Former CEO of [[Canadian National Railway]], Canadian Pacific Railway and [[CSX]]
* [[Angel Hernandez (umpire)|Angel Hernandez]], MLB umpire
* [[Tyler Herron]] (1986–2021), baseball pitcher
* [[Jessie Hester]], former NFL wide receiver, uncle of [[Devin Hester]]
* [[Neil Hirsch]], founder of [[Telerate]]
* [[Jeremy Jacobs]], owner of NHL's [[Boston Bruins]], Chairman and CEO of [[Delaware North Companies]]
* [[Tommy Lee Jones]], actor
* [[Raymond Kassar]], former Chairman and CEO of [[Atari]]
* [[Erin Krakow]], actress
* [[Joan Lunden]], broadcaster
* [[Madonna]], singer, actress
* [[Dave O'Brien (sportscaster)|Dave O'Brien]], sports broadcaster
* [[Lou Pai]], former CEO of [[Enron Energy Services]]<ref>[http://www.thomasandtalbot.com/Property-BOLINVAR]
[http://www.huntcountryfarmsandestates.com/Bolinvar/bolinvar%20article.pdf] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160512204615/http://www.huntcountryfarmsandestates.com/Bolinvar/bolinvar%20article.pdf |date=May 12, 2016 }}
[https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/where-we-live/wp/2014/05/08/over-the-top-listings-in-the-d-c-area/]</ref><ref>some more information on Canaan Ranch: [http://www.dressagedaily.com/article/canaan-ranch] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150423082204/http://dressagedaily.com/article/canaan-ranch |date=April 23, 2015 }}
[http://www.dressagedaily.com/article/natalie-pai-pinned-choice-champions-performance-award-winner-agdf-5-cdi-43] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109003256/http://www.dressagedaily.com/article/natalie-pai-pinned-choice-champions-performance-award-winner-agdf-5-cdi-43 |date=January 9, 2015 }}
[http://www.dressagearena.net/pages/pressrelease_Natalie-Pai.html] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109011757/http://www.dressagearena.net/pages/pressrelease_Natalie-Pai.html |date=January 9, 2015 }}</ref>
* [[Cassadee Pope]], musician
* [[Curtis Pride]], former MLB outfielder
* [[J. B. Pritzker]], [[Governor of Illinois]]
* [[Scrunchie|Rommy Revson]], inventor of the [[scrunchie]]
* [[Vanessa Rousso]], professional poker player
* [[Jarrod Saltalamacchia]], MLB baseball player
* [[Patti Scialfa]], musician
* [[Chrystine Tauber]], former President of [[United States Equestrian Federation]]<ref>{{Cite web
| title = Committee Details
| publisher = United States Equestrian Foundation
| access-date = May 12, 2013
| url = http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/AboutUs/Committee/CommitteeDisplay.aspx
}}</ref>
* [[Fred Taylor (American football)|Fred Taylor]], retired NFL [[running back]] for [[Jacksonville Jaguars]]
* [[Vanilla Ice]], rapper
* [[Nick Zano]], actor
}}

== See also ==
*[[The Siren (sculpture)]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
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