Weston, Florida

Weston, Florida
City
City of Weston

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Location of Weston, Broward County, Florida
Coordinates: 26°6′27″N 80°23′17″W / 26.10750°N 80.38806°W / 26.10750; -80.38806Coordinates: 26°6′27″N 80°23′17″W / 26.10750°N 80.38806°W / 26.10750; -80.38806
Country  United States
State  Florida
County Broward
Incorporated September 3, 1996[1]
Government
 • Type Commission-Manager
 • Mayor Daniel J. Stermer
 • Vice Mayor Angel M. Gomez
 • Commissioners Toby Feuer, Jim Norton, and Thomas M. Kallman
 • City Manager John R. Flint
 • City Clerk Patricia A. Bates
Area[2]
 • City 26.3 sq mi (68.2 km2)
 • Land 25.2 sq mi (65.2 km2)
 • Water 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2)
Elevation 9 ft (3 m)
Population (2010)
 • City 65,333
 • Density 2,597/sq mi (1,002.6/km2)
 • Metro 5,564,635
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 33326-33327, 33331-33332
Area code 754, 954
FIPS code 12-76582[3]
GNIS feature ID 1761599[4]
Website www.westonfl.org

Weston is a suburban community in Broward County, Florida, United States. Established as a city in 1996, much of the community was developed by Arvida/JMB Realty and is located near the western developmental boundary of Broward County. It is the most western city in Broward County, and its entire west side is next to the Everglades. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 65,333.[5] Weston is part of the Miami–Fort Lauderdale–Pompano Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area, which was home to 5,564,635 people at the 2010 census.

In 2010, Money magazine ranked Weston 19th in America in the "Biggest Earners" category, with a median family income of $119,689.[6] In 2006, it was ranked as the city with the largest job growth in Florida and 18th largest in the nation.[7] BusinessWeek ranked Weston as one of the "best affordable suburbs" in the United States in November 2006.[8][9]

Weston consistently ranks high annually in CNN Money magazine's "Biggest Earners" category. In 2008, Money magazine ranked Weston as the 73rd best place to live in America, making it the best place to live in the state of Florida.[10] In 2012, Weston moved up eleven slots to the 62nd best place to live in America, once again topping the list in the state of Florida.[11] It was recently named by Family Circle Magazine one of the Ten Best Towns for Families for 2015. [12]

Climate

South Florida winters are usually dry and warm during La Niña conditions, while El Niño conditions usually bring cool and wet conditions to the region. ENSO effects on South Florida are rather minimal during the summer months, with the exception of tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic Basin.[13]

Geography

Weston is located at 26°6'27" north, 80°23'17" west (26.107534, −80.388151),[14] at the western edge of development in Broward County. It is bordered by:

On its northeast: Sunrise
On its east: Davie
On its south: Southwest Ranches On its West and North: The Everglades

According to the United States Census Bureau the city has a total area of 26.3 square miles (68.2 km2), of which 25.2 square miles (65.2 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) is water. The total area is 4.49% water.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19909,829—
200049,286401.4%
201065,33332.6%
Est. 201469,100[15]5.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[16]
Weston Demographics
2010 CensusWestonBroward CountyFlorida
Total population65,3331,748,06618,801,310
Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010+32.7%+7.7%+17.6%
Population density2,596.6/sq mi1,444.9/sq mi350.6/sq mi
White or Caucasian (including White Hispanic)85.8%63.1%75.0%
(Non-Hispanic White or Caucasian)44.8%43.5%57.9%
Black or African-American4.4%26.7%16.0%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)44.9%25.1%22.5%
Asian4.6%3.2%2.4%
Native American or Native Alaskan0.1%0.3%0.4%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian0.0%0.1%0.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial)2.4%2.9%2.5%
Some Other Race4.2%3.7%3.6%
Flowers and hedges line all across Weston

As of 2010, there were 24,394 households, with 13.0% being vacant. In 2000, there were 16,576 households out of which 51.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% are married couples living together, 9.0% have a female householder with no husband present and 17.6% are non-families. 13.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.97 and the average family size is 3.29.

In 2000, the age distribution of the city was as follows: 32.4% were under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 36.1% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64 and 6.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over there were 90.2 males.


In 2000, English was the sole language spoken at home by 62.5% of the residents, while Spanish speakers comprised 31.40% of the population, Portuguese speakers comprised 1.3% of the population, and French speakers 0.82%.[17]

As of 2010, Weston had the highest number and highest percentage of Venezuelans in the United States, at 9.4% of the city's residents,[18] the fourteenth highest percentage of Colombian residents in the US, at 6.19% of the city's population,[19] seventy-fifth highest percentage of Cubans, at 4.05% of Weston residents,[20] and had the forty-seventh highest percentage of Peruvians in the US, with 1.19% of the population (tied with Orange, New Jersey.)[21] Also, Puerto Ricans (who are born U.S. citizens), made up 4.1% of residents.[22]

Economy

According to a 2010 estimate, the median income for a household in the city is $93,553 [23] and the median per capita income is $40,432.[24] Males have a median income of $63,135 versus $38,119 for females. 2.3% of the population and is below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.8% of those under the age of 18 and 8.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.[25]

Sundown in Windmill Ranches

Companies with operations in Weston include Ultimate Software, DHL, Marriott International, Abbott Laboratories, Mondelez, Cleveland Clinic, Wendy's LATAM & Caribbean, among others.

Transportation

Major highways in Weston include:

Other major roads and Arterial Streets include:

The city is served by bus routes of Broward County Transit, e.g. route 23.

Education

Public elementary schools

Public middle schools

Public high schools

Private schools

Institutions of higher learning

Charter schools

Sports

The City contracts with the Weston Sports Alliance, Inc., Weston's own all volunteer organization, to manage its organized league athletics. The alliance is formed by six charter organizations, baseball/softball/t-ball, basketball, football, soccer, lacrosse and rugby, with more than 9,000 participants each year. [26]

On October 16–18, 2013, Weston hosted the World Hardcourt Bike Polo Championship. Weston currently has an agreement with American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) to use Regional and Vista Park soccer fields. Home to the Weston Hawks and Weston Rattlers travel baseball team and Weston Warriors football and lacrosse teams.

Parks

There are many parks located in Weston. Additionally, Markham Park, a large County Park is located in Sunrise just north of the City. Sawgrass Recreation Park is located in the Everglades, north of the City on US 27. An 8,000-year-old paleo-Indian and Tequesta Indian burial mound is located in the city.[27]

Weston Regional Park

Weston Regional Park consists of the Sheinberg YMCA of Weston along with swimming pools, a skate park, baseball fields, outdoor hockey rinks, basketball courts, soccer fields, playgrounds, and hiking trails. Home of the Weston Hawks. [28]

Broward County Public Library Park

Located across from Cypress Bay Highschool. The park serves as a bridge between Cypress Bay Highschool and the Broward County Public Library. Many Cypress Bay students take college courses from the Weston Branch of Broward College that is located in the second floor of the Broward County Public Library. The park provides outdoor classroom space, and has many walkways that connect gazebos with stepped seating.

Vista Park

Vista Park is located next to Cypress Bay High School and Falcon Cove Middle School. It has 30 acres of community park, four baseball/softball fields and four soccer fields. [29]

Tequesta Trace Park

Tequesta Trace Park is adjacent to Tequesta Trace Middle School. It has 42 acres of community park, baseball fields, football fields, one hockey rink, and a main football field with a track, followed with a trail. [30]

Home of the Weston Rattlers and Weston Warriors.

Gator Run Park

Gator Run Park is located next to Gator Run Elementary School. It's a 7-acre community park with one shaded playground and three pavilions. [31]

Weston Town Center

Weston Town Center is a shopping center located on the corner of Royal Palm Boulevard and Bonaventure Boulevard. It features salons and boutiques such as Weston Jewelers and Via Moda. Also, it provides casual and fine dinning options for its visitors like Graziano's, The Cheese Course and Prime Time. [32]

Nightlife

Located on Weston Road, Baru Urbano recently opened its doors to the public. The place provides to its customers a combination of fine dinning, bar and entertainment with a latin environment. [33]

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "Broward-by-the-Numbers (pages 3-5)" (PDF). www.broward.org. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
  2. ↑ "Florida by place Population, Housing Units, Area and Density:2000". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 2007-07-23.
  3. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Weston city, Florida". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Best Places to Live 2010: Top 25 Biggest earners". Money magazine. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
  7. ↑ "Best Places to Live 2006: Top 25 Fastest job growth". Money magazine. Retrieved 2007-07-23.
  8. ↑ "Best Affordable Suburbs 2006". BusinessWeek. Retrieved 2007-07-23.
  9. ↑ Freygang, Andrea and Rafkin, Janis (3 November 2006). "The New World: Weston". South Florida Business Journal. Retrieved 2007-07-23.
  10. ↑ "Best Places to Live 2008". Money magazine. Retrieved 2008-09-22.
  11. ↑ "Best Places to Live 2012". Money magazine. Retrieved 2012-09-02.
  12. ↑ "CITY OF WESTON NAMED IN TOP TEN OF FAMILY CIRCLE MAGAZINE’S 2015 BEST TOWNS FOR FAMILIES" (PDF). Family Circle. Retrieved 2015-07-16.
  13. ↑ Climate Page for South Florida. Srh.noaa.gov (2012-01-07). Retrieved on 2012-02-23.
  14. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  15. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  16. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  17. ↑ "Modern Language Association Data Center Results of Weston, Florida". Modern Language Association. Retrieved 2007-07-23.
  18. ↑ "'Westonzuela' offers expatriates a safe home away from home". sun-sentinel.com. Retrieved 2014-03-05.
  19. ↑ "Ancestry Map of Colombian Communities". Epodunk.com. Retrieved 2007-10-24.
  20. ↑ "Ancestry Map of Cuban Communities". Epodunk.com. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
  21. ↑ "Ancestry Map of Peruvian Communities". Epodunk.com. Retrieved 2007-10-24.
  22. ↑ American FactFinder. Factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved on 2012-02-23.
  23. ↑ "Weston, Florida American FactFinder Median Household Income in Past 12 Months (in 2010 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)". Retrieved 2012-05-03.
  24. ↑ "Weston, Florida American FactFinder Per Capita Income in Past 12 Months (in 2010 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)". Retrieved 2012-05-03.
  25. ↑ "Weston, Florida: Poverty status in the past twelve months". U. S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2009-04-28.
  26. ↑ http://www.westonfl.org/Departments/ParksAndRecreation/SportsLeagues.aspx
  27. ↑ p.31-34. (PDF) . Retrieved on 2012-02-23.
  28. ↑ http://www.westonfl.org/Departments/ParksAndRecreation/regionalPark.aspx
  29. ↑ http://www.westonfl.org/Departments/ParksAndRecreation/vistaPark.aspx
  30. ↑ http://www.westonfl.org/Departments/ParksAndRecreation/tequestaTrace.aspx
  31. ↑ http://www.westonfl.org/Departments/ParksAndRecreation/gatorRun.aspx
  32. ↑ http://www.westontowncenter.net/index.html
  33. ↑ http://ciudadweston.com/baru-weston-opens-its-doors-in-november/

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