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Weston, Florida
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| City of Weston | |||
Weston as seen from the air in 2013.
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| Motto(s):
"The Nation's Premier Municipal Corporation"
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Location within Broward County and the state of Florida.
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County | Broward | ||
| Incorporated | September 3, 1996 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Commission-Manager | ||
| Area | |||
| • City | 26.10 sq mi (67.60 km2) | ||
| • Land | 24.59 sq mi (63.70 km2) | ||
| • Water | 1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 68,107 | ||
| • Density | 2,769.37/sq mi (1,069.27/km2) | ||
| • Metro | 5,564,635 | ||
| Demonym(s) | Westonian Westonite |
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| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
33326-33327, 33331-33332
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| Area codes | 754, 954 | ||
| FIPS code | 12-76582 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1761599 | ||
Weston is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. It is known as a "master-planned" city, meaning it was carefully designed before being built. In 2020, about 68,107 people lived there.
Weston is located west of Fort Lauderdale. It is also about 31 miles (50 km) northwest of Miami. The city is part of the larger Miami area, which includes many cities and towns.
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History of Weston
How Weston Began
In the 1950s, a person named Arthur Vining Davis owned a large area of land, about 15,000 acres (6,100 ha), where Weston is now. His company, Arvida, was the first owner. Over the years, plans were made to build on this land.
A part of the area, known as Bonaventure, was sold and developed separately. This area is now called Weston's Bonaventure Development District. The rest of the land was developed by Arvida/JMB Realty. This company is famous for helping to build Walt Disney World. This larger area was first called Indian Trace.
Changing the Name to Weston
The name Indian Trace was changed to Weston in the early 1980s. By 1984, the first homes built by Arvida in Weston were finished. These homes were in the Country Isles and Windmill Ranch areas.
Becoming a City
In 1994, the leaders of Weston started thinking about becoming an official city. They wanted to know if it was better to become a city, join a nearby city, or stay as it was. They studied the idea carefully.
By 1995, they decided that becoming its own city was the best choice. This way, Weston could make its own rules and use local tax money to help its residents. The leaders asked the State of Florida to let the people living in the Indian Trace area vote on this idea.
On May 6, 1996, the state approved the vote. On September 3, 1996, Weston officially became a city. About 90% of the voters said "yes" to becoming a city.
Later, the Bonaventure area also voted to join Weston. This happened on April 1, 1997. Most people in Bonaventure voted to become part of Weston instead of the nearby city of Sunrise.
Geography of Weston
Where is Weston Located?
Weston covers a total area of about 68.2 square kilometers (26.3 square miles). Most of this area, about 65.2 square kilometers (25.2 square miles), is land. The rest, about 3.1 square kilometers (1.2 square miles), is water.
Weston is surrounded by other cities and natural areas:
- To the northeast, it borders Sunrise.
- To the east, it borders Davie.
- To the south, it borders Southwest Ranches.
- To the north and west, it borders the Everglades.
Weston is the city furthest west in Broward County. Its entire western edge is right next to the Everglades.
How Weston is Divided
Weston is made up of two main development areas:
- The Bonaventure Development District
- The Indian Trace Development District
Weston's Climate
Weston has a tropical monsoon climate. This means the weather is usually very humid and sunny for most of the year.
- Winters: Are generally dry and warm.
- Summers: Are typically hot and rainy.
- Tropical Storms: Sometimes, tropical storms or hurricanes can affect the area, especially during the summer and fall.
| Climate data for Weston, Florida, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 85 (29) |
91 (33) |
94 (34) |
98 (37) |
97 (36) |
99 (37) |
98 (37) |
98 (37) |
98 (37) |
94 (34) |
101 (38) |
91 (33) |
101 (38) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 85.4 (29.7) |
87.2 (30.7) |
89.9 (32.2) |
92.1 (33.4) |
93.4 (34.1) |
95.7 (35.4) |
95.1 (35.1) |
95.6 (35.3) |
94.2 (34.6) |
91.8 (33.2) |
87.8 (31.0) |
86.0 (30.0) |
97.0 (36.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 76.9 (24.9) |
78.9 (26.1) |
81.3 (27.4) |
84.5 (29.2) |
87.3 (30.7) |
90.0 (32.2) |
91.7 (33.2) |
91.8 (33.2) |
89.8 (32.1) |
86.8 (30.4) |
82.2 (27.9) |
78.6 (25.9) |
85.0 (29.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 68.1 (20.1) |
70.2 (21.2) |
72.7 (22.6) |
76.4 (24.7) |
80.0 (26.7) |
83.0 (28.3) |
84.4 (29.1) |
84.6 (29.2) |
83.2 (28.4) |
80.1 (26.7) |
74.7 (23.7) |
70.7 (21.5) |
77.3 (25.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 59.4 (15.2) |
61.5 (16.4) |
64.1 (17.8) |
68.3 (20.2) |
72.7 (22.6) |
75.9 (24.4) |
77.1 (25.1) |
77.5 (25.3) |
76.5 (24.7) |
73.4 (23.0) |
67.1 (19.5) |
62.9 (17.2) |
69.7 (20.9) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 42.3 (5.7) |
46.0 (7.8) |
49.6 (9.8) |
58.0 (14.4) |
64.4 (18.0) |
71.4 (21.9) |
72.3 (22.4) |
73.3 (22.9) |
72.3 (22.4) |
62.1 (16.7) |
53.2 (11.8) |
49.1 (9.5) |
39.9 (4.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 34 (1) |
35 (2) |
40 (4) |
51 (11) |
56 (13) |
67 (19) |
69 (21) |
69 (21) |
67 (19) |
46 (8) |
43 (6) |
34 (1) |
34 (1) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.71 (69) |
2.83 (72) |
2.68 (68) |
3.18 (81) |
5.18 (132) |
8.72 (221) |
6.82 (173) |
8.49 (216) |
7.98 (203) |
7.65 (194) |
3.56 (90) |
2.18 (55) |
61.98 (1,574) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 8.5 | 7.7 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 11.6 | 17.8 | 17.4 | 18.6 | 17.9 | 14.2 | 10.0 | 9.7 | 148.0 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 72 | 72 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 73 | 71 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 73 | 75 | 72 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10.7 | 11.3 | 12 | 12.8 | 13.4 | 13.8 | 13.6 | 13 | 12.3 | 11.5 | 10.9 | 10.5 | 12.1 |
| Average ultraviolet index | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Source: NOAA (mean maxima/minima 2006–2020) | |||||||||||||
Economy in Weston
Weston is home to many large companies. Some of these include UKG, DHL, Marriott International, Abbott Laboratories, Flex Seal, Mondelez, Cleveland Clinic, Royal Caribbean, Rockwell Automation, and American Express.
Weston is known as a wealthy area. In 2021, the average household income was estimated to be $122,774.
People of Weston
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 9,829 | — | |
| 2000 | 49,286 | 401.4% | |
| 2010 | 65,333 | 32.6% | |
| 2020 | 68,107 | 4.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Weston has grown a lot over the years.
- In 1990, there were 9,829 people.
- By 2000, it grew to 49,286 people.
- In 2010, the population was 65,333.
- In 2020, it reached 68,107 people.
Diversity in Weston
Weston is a diverse city with people from many different backgrounds.
| Historical demographics | 2020 | 2010 | 2000 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 54.1% | 44.9% | 30.2% |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 30.5% | 44.8% | 61.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 6.9% | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Native American (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two or more races (non-Hispanic) | 4.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Population | 68,107 | 65,333 | 49,286 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 68,107 people living in Weston. These people lived in 21,297 households, with 18,843 being families.
Sports in Weston
Weston has many sports programs for its residents. The city works with the Weston Sports Alliance, which is a group of volunteers. This group helps manage and oversee all the organized sports leagues.
The alliance includes six main sports:
- Baseball/softball/t-ball
- Basketball
- Football
- Soccer
- Lacrosse
- Rugby
About 9,000 people join these sports programs every year.
Weston FC Soccer Club
The Weston FC is a very large soccer club based in Weston. It is the biggest soccer club in Florida and one of the largest in the entire United States.
Bike Polo Championship
Weston also hosted the World Hardcourt Bike Polo Championship. This event took place from October 16 to 18, 2013.
Parks and Recreation in Weston
Parks to Explore
The City of Weston has 15 parks and recreation areas. These are managed by the City of Weston Department of Parks and Recreation.
The biggest park is the Weston Regional Park. It is 102 acres (41 ha) large and opened in 2000. This park is also the home of the Weston Hawks sports teams.
Another special place is Peace Mound Park. It has a historic mound called the Peace Mound. This mound was built by ancient people, the Tequesta and their ancestors, between 3000 BCE and 1530 CE.
Other public parks in Weston include:
- Bonaventure Park
- Country Isles Park
- Eagle Point Park
- Emerald Estates Park
- Gator Run Park
- Heron Park
- Indian Trace Park
- Tequesta Trace Park
- Vista Park
- Weston Library Park
- The Weston Racquet Club
- Weston Town Center Park
- Windmill Ranch Park
Bicycle Paths for Fun
Weston has a large network of paths and lanes just for bicycles. This makes it easy and safe to ride bikes around the city.
Country Clubs for Activities
Weston has two country clubs:
- The Weston Hills Country Club
- The Bonaventure Golf Club
Transportation in Weston
Roads for Travel
Weston is served by important roads that help people get around.
Main Highways
- Interstate 75: This highway runs north-to-south along the east side of Weston. It also goes east-to-west along the north side of the city, where it is called "Alligator Alley."
- U.S. Highway 27: This road goes north-to-south through the western part of Weston.
- Interstate 595: This highway starts where Weston meets Sunrise and Davie.
State Roads
- State Road 84: This road goes east-to-west through Weston. It runs next to Interstate 75 and forms Weston's northern border.
- Griffin Road (State Road 818): This road is near Weston's southern border.
Other Important Roads
Other major roads in Weston include:
- Blatt Boulevard
- Bonaventure Boulevard
- Glades Parkway
- Indian Trace
- Racquet Club Road
- Royal Palm Boulevard
- Saddle Club Road
- South Post Road
- Weston Road
Public Transportation
Bus Service
The city has bus service provided by Broward County Transit. You can use bus route 23 to travel around.
Bicycle Routes
Weston has a large system of bicycle lanes and paths. These are great for riding bikes safely throughout the city.
Education in Weston
Public Schools
Broward County Public Schools manages all the public schools in Weston.
Elementary Schools
Weston has several elementary schools:
- Country Isles Elementary School
- Eagle Point Elementary School
- Everglades Elementary School
- Gator Run Elementary School
- Indian Trace Elementary School
- Manatee Bay Elementary School
Middle Schools
The middle schools in Weston are:
- Falcon Cove Middle School
- Tequesta Trace Middle School
High Schools
Cypress Bay High School serves most of Weston. However, some parts of the city are zoned for Western High School, which is in the nearby city of Davie.
Private Schools
There are also private schools in Weston:
- Sagemont School
- Weston Christian Academy
- Xceed Preparatory Academy
Charter Schools
Weston has one charter school: the Imagine Charter School at Weston.
Higher Education
Broward College has a small campus located on the second floor of the Broward County Public Library – Weston Branch.
Libraries
Weston has its own library, the Weston Branch Library. It is located on Bonaventure Boulevard and is part of the Broward County Library system.
Weston Town Center
The Weston Town Center is a big shopping area. It is located at the corner of Royal Palm Boulevard and Bonaventure Boulevard.
Building the Weston Town Center started in November 1999. This project cost $42 million and covers 32 acres (13 ha). Besides shops and restaurants, the center has a clock tower, a park next to a lake (Weston Town Center Park), and an outdoor stage for city events.
Notable People from Weston
Many interesting people have lived in Weston, including:
- Nina Ansaroff — a mixed martial artist
- Robin Bartleman — a Florida State Congresswoman
- Alan Cohen — a former owner of the Florida Panthers hockey team
- Sami Gayle — an actress known for the TV show Blue Bloods
- Art Ginsburg — a cookbook author and TV personality
- Jake Miller — a hip-hop music artist
- Billy Mitchell — a famous video game player
- Carlos PenaVega — an actor and musician
- Manny Ramirez — a professional baseball player
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz — a U.S. Representative
See also
In Spanish: Weston (Florida) para niños
