An affluent place with a population of 71,, it is tucked between the Everglades and the highway to Miami in the south and the Gulf of Mexico coast in the west, and thrives on a year-round mild climate and green surroundings. People from a Latin background represent the majority of Westonians, with Venezuelans and Colombians making up a large share of the population the city has become known as Westonzuela.
Expat families gravitate towards Weston for its safety, climate and excellent school system, one of the best in south Florida. Families like ours juggle hectic schedules, with children mixing school with soccer, baseball, swimming, running, martial arts, dancing or ballet classes, while many parents commute to Miami or Fort Lauderdale.
My wife and I wanted our children to walk to school. My sons attend Imagine Charter School at Weston, a highly rated public state school. This is in stark contrast to our previous postings, where private fee-paying schools were the norm and a bus was the most common method of getting there.
We live in nearby San Messina, a community of detached and town houses with large communal backyards and a pool area. Westonians take pride in their outdoor lifestyle. You will find people running, swimming, playing golf or biking from dawn until late at night, regardless of the inclement sun or frequent rain showers.
Weston Regional Park, Markham Park , Weston Hills Country Club and Bonaventure golf club are just some of the places where our neighbours go to exercise or work on their tan. Restaurant options in Weston are somewhat limited. Read More about Weston. Downtown is fairly average with the usual glass skyscrapers.
Inland to the west the area sprawls with low to mid-sized commercial buildings and housing, until ending abruptly at the Everglades. Wealthy retirees and others escaping the northeast winters have established themselves on Miami Beach, the high-rise-studded barrier island to the east, or to Coral Gables and Kendall just to the south. The planned Coral Gables is quite upscale, while Kendall is more middle class, and all suburbs to the south are a rich and unusual combination of wealthy and middle class U.
Inland areas are much warmer and less comfortable. Covering almost all buildable land, the vast and mostly middle-class residential areas continue to sprawl 25 miles to the south to Homestead.
Hurricane Andrew, one of the most devastating hurricanes on record, made a nearly successful attempt to reclaim Homestead and surrounding areas for nature in Other hurricanes have had major effects on property insurance premiums and availability. To the north, residential and light-commercial developments merge with Fort Lauderdale and its suburbs to the west. There is no shortage of things to do in Miami- indoors or outdoors. Water and beach recreation are superb, and Latin-accented nightlife goes on everywhere.
Professional and college sports are a passion. There is a good assortment of museums and performing-arts amenities. Air service is excellent everywhere particularly to international destinations. The Cost of Living Index is high and growing as home prices rise, but varies considerably by location within the area. Crime rates are among the highest in the nation for a big city. Average commute times- almost 33 minutes- are the worst in Florida.
Taken together, the city offers world-class activities and an interesting cultural mix at a cost of crowding and safety. Miami lies on a level coastal plain. The surrounding countryside is level and sparsely wooded with areas of water and swampland approaching the Everglades to the west. The climate is subtropical marine with long, warm, humid summers and abundant rainfall, followed by mild, dry winters.
Sea breezes from the east and southeast may cause year-round temperature differences of 15 degrees or more from inland locations. Freezing conditions occur occasionally in the western suburbs. Strong thunderstorms with dangerous lightning can occur year-round and hurricanes are a risk in late summer and fall.
Recent job growth is Positive. Weston jobs have increased by 1. I went there during what I figured would be rush hour traffic, but there was no traffic to speak of. You can easily get on the highway and head to Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, or Miami beach all within a minute drive. Furhtermore, Weston is home to a dozen sports fields, nearly 50 miles of lined bike lanes, and the acre Weston Regional Park.
Location: Located within easy commuting distance of Miami and Fort Lauderdale, this planned community also offers abundant employment options, at companies including Cleveland Clinic Florida and Ultimate Software. Economic Opportunity: Weston is at the top of our list for economic opportunity, a category driven largely by purchasing power.
Weston offers a great choice of schools which are located in and outside of the city. There are public schools, charters schools, private schools and religious schools.
Naturally the biggest element when choosing a city best suited for the raising of children is the school system. Top schools include: American Heritage and Cyprus Bay, which has increased its student population by over 1, new students in the last couple of years.
As can we seen by clicking on the link on the right hand side, Weston as a city scores 9 out of 10 for their schools, based on the test results of Weston Schools. According to new rankings released by U. The City of Weston currently maintains 14 park and recreational facilities.
The Parks Chart In the attached Visitors Guide highlights the amenities provided at each location, the address, hours of operation and size. Visit Westonfl. Weston Community Center Located within Weston Regional Park offers a wide range of programming and special events for residents and visitors alike.
Events range from Spanish classes to various workshops and from sports and cultural activities to SAT preparations. Visit ymcasouthflorida. Weston Tennis Center Located at Racquet Club Road, this center offers 15 lighted hydroclay courts and one lighted hardcourt. The Center offers tennis lessons, social events, school-break camps, clinics and tournaments.
A full-service pro shop is also available onsite. Visit westontennis. The Weston Visitors Guide. As the city itself is well-maintained which encourages residents to take care of their properties as well. Initially conceived as a master-planned community, Weston was incorporated in One of our favorite projects in Weston at this moment is Botaniko.
Botaniko in Weston is a acre gated community. The elegant and private enclave offers modern and luxurious single family homes. Botaniko Weston has been created and designed for the whole family to enjoy together. Being surrounded by open green spaces makes it a wonderful place to live, play, and entertain, with a quality of life and natural beauty that are unsurpassed in the surrounding area.
Read more about Botaniko Weston. The most recent being the end of year Miami Real Estate Report. We are delighted to share our latest Miami Real Estate Report with you! In this report we reflect on the Miami Real Estate Market in the first months of the year.
We also look to the rest of , answering two main questions: "Is that market sustainable?
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