The Gay Polo League is a worldwide organization of LGBTQ polo players with members in 15 countries.
27-583: It was founded in 2006 by polo player Chip McKenney. It is headquartered in Wellington, Florida . The league has been designated by the United States Polo Association (USPA) as a polo club. It has organized clinics and social events at Eldorado Polo Club , Empire Polo Club , Menlo Polo Club , San Diego Polo Club , Santa Barbara Polo Club , and Will Rogers Polo Club in Los Angeles. Recently,
54-510: A "long form" of the 1980 census, which contained over 100 questions. Full documentation on the 1980 census, including census forms and a procedural history, is available from the Integrated Public Use Microdata Series . Microdata from the 1980 census are freely available through the Integrated Public Use Microdata Series . Aggregate data for small areas, together with electronic boundary files, can be downloaded from
81-400: A population of 61,637 according to the U.S. Census Bureau , making it the most populous village in the state. In the 1950s, Charles Oliver Wellington, an accountant from Massachusetts , purchased about 18,000 acres (73 km ) 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
108-673: A stick and ball field. Brunches, charities, corporate events and more are hosted at the International Polo Club in Wellington. The School District of Palm Beach County serves Wellington. Public schools in Wellington and schools serving Wellington include: Print/online publications covering Wellington include: 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 State Road 7 jointly cross north-to-south in
135-565: Is known for its equestrian community and hosting equestrian events, notably show jumping, hunting, dressage and polo. Wellington is host to the Winter Equestrian Festival , the largest and longest running horse show in the world from January to April. 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
162-468: Is rainy season in South Florida and humidity levels increase dramatically. During the hottest month, July, high temperatures are around 92 °F (33 °C) with lows around 75 °F (24 °C). South Florida is vulnerable to hurricanes at this time of year. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 61,637 people, 21,495 households, and 16,654 families residing in the village. As of 2015,
189-521: Is water (0.99%). 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 75 °F (24 °C) and lows around 55 °F (13 °C). It is not unusual though for winter temperatures to reach 83 °F (28 °C). Summertime
216-641: The Grand Champions Polo Club , owned by Melissa and Marc Ganzi , until 2014. In 2015, it moved to the International Polo Club Palm Beach . During the tournament, each team is joined by a high-goaler. For example, in 2010, eight-goal Nic Roldan joined one of the teams. The GPL is a 501(c)(3) designated organization and has made charitable contributions to the Wellington Rotary Club, Compass, Palm Beach County chapter of
243-582: The Human Rights Council , Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE), and onePulse Foundation. Wellington, Florida Wellington is a village west of West Palm Beach in Palm Beach County and 66 mi (106 km) 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
270-434: 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 as a first language , while 12.18% spoke Spanish , French accounted for 0.98%, French Creole for 0.79%, Italian made up 0.61%, and Vietnamese was the mother tongue of 0.47% of the population. As of 2000, Wellington had the eighty-fifth highest percentage of Cuban residents in
297-431: The 1990s. A vote for incorporation of the village of Wellington was held on November 7, 1995, with 3,851 votes in support and 3,713 votes in opposition, a margin of just 138 votes. 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
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#1732863311486324-448: The 203,184,772 persons enumerated during the 1970 census . It was the first census in which a state— California —recorded a population of 20 million people, as well as the first in which all states recorded populations of over 400,000. The 1980 census collected the following information from all respondents: It was the first census not to ask for the name of the "head of household." Approximately 16 percent of households received
351-548: 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 km ) 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.,
378-651: The Polo League has held events celebrating their pride as well as their love for the sport at the International Gay Polo Tournament hosted at the National Polo Center (formally International Polo Club Palm Beach.) The league has also produced GPL polo events in Argentina, England and France. Since 2010, the league has organized an annual International Gay Polo Tournament. The tournament took place at
405-779: The US, with 3.27% of the village's population. The Wellington Amphitheater hosts movie nights, musical and comedy performances, and the Food Truck Invasion. The Mall at Wellington Green , and the Old Wellington Mall, are located in Wellington. The Palm Beach County Library System operates the Wellington Branch. 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. Wellington
432-517: 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
459-468: The company built the International Polo Club Palm Beach and the Aero Club, a neighborhood with a private airpark . 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 people lived there at the time. Wellington functioned as a sprawling bedroom community with few shopping centers or restaurants until
486-529: The council held its first meeting and selected Foster for mayor, Priore for vice mayor, and Colin Baenziger for village manager. It has now become known as an international center for equestrian sports. According to the United States Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 31.4 square miles (81 km ), of which 31.0 square miles (80 km ) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km )
513-530: The eastern side of the village. Lake Worth Road, which is designated as State Road 802 to the east of Route 441/State Road 7, continues westward into Wellington. 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 State Road 80 ), an east-to-west highway, lies just north of
540-569: The equestrian events and social event held in the community. Each year Wellington hosts several high-goal polo tournaments including the USPA Gold Cup and the U.S. Open Polo Championship at the Palm Beach International Polo Club . 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
567-484: 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 2,000 acres (8.1 km ) were used for growing strawberries at one point, which was claimed to be the largest strawberry patch in the world. After Roger Wellington sold 7,200 acres (29 km ) of land to developer Jim Nall of Fort Lauderdale in 1972,
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#1732863311486594-505: 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. In 2000, there were 12,938 households, out of which 69.7% were married couples, 47.2% had children under
621-427: The ninth most populous city in the county at the time, with approximately 28,000 residents. 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. The first elected village council members were Paul Adams, Michael McDonough, Tom Wenham, Carmine Priore, and Kathy Foster. Two days later,
648-615: 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 1,200 acres (4.9 km ) at $ 300 per acre to Arthur William "Bink" Glisson, Charles' agent. Glisson sold
675-478: 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. The Village of Wellington receives both fire and police services on a contractual basis from Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue provides fire protection and emergency medical services. There are 4 fire stations assigned to
702-629: The village: 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. 1980 United States Census The 1980 United States census , conducted by the Census Bureau , determined the resident population of the United States to be 226,545,805, an increase of 11.4% over
729-424: 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
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