The Hidden Benefit of Academic Medicine — It’s Right Here in South Florida
EXPERT COLUMN At some point, most of us have benefited from a medical breakthrough we knew nothing about — a drug that didn’t exist when our parents were diagnosed, a procedure that replaced one far more dangerous, a test that caught something early enough to matter. What most people don’t know is where those breakthroughs […]
Moving to Weston: A New Resident Guide (2026)
Welcome to Weston. Whether you just closed on a house or you are still unpacking boxes, the first few weeks in a new city come with a long to-do list. Who do you call for water? When does the trash go out? Where is the closest urgent care? We put together this guide to help […]
Built by Design: The Story Behind Weston
Most cities just happen. Streets get paved, buildings go up, neighborhoods take shape over decades of mostly uncoordinated growth. Weston did not happen that way. The land that would become Weston was assembled in the 1950s by Arthur Vining Davis, an industrialist and original owner of the Arvida Corporation, which would eventually develop it. The […]
Lunch: Where Weston Business Gets Done
There are plenty of ways to network in South Florida. Cocktail hours, coffee meetups, speed networking events where you exchange twelve business cards in forty minutes and remember none of the conversations. The Weston Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership lunch isn’t that. Membership Lunch happens every third Wednesday of the month, from 11:45 a.m. to […]
Back to School in Weston!
Summer in Weston goes fast. One minute the kids are at Tequesta Trace and sleeping until noon. The next minute, the alarms are back on, and the school year is underway. For families across Weston, August marks the return to routine, and a little preparation goes a long way toward making that transition smoother for […]
Projects Funded for District 103
The 2026 legislative session has officially concluded, and the Governor has signed the budget. The final budget stands at $117.6 billion, and $810 million in appropriations were vetoed. I am proud to share that four of my projects for District 103 were approved by the Governor, totaling more than $2.6 million. This funding will improve […]
Kind Of A Big Deal – Episode 8
DR. IBIS BRITO: SURVIVING STAGE 4 CANCER TO HEAL MINDS From Stage 4 Cancer to Mental Health Specialist: Dr. Ibis Brito’s Journey of Healing and Purpose “Everything we do outside of us is just a reflection of what is inside.” “Forgive everybody – but first, forgive yourself.” What does it take to stare death in […]
Deana and Andrew Koenig to Chair 2026 Red Gala
Goo Goo Dolls Headline Benefit for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (July 20, 2026) – Goo Goo Dolls will headline the 2026 Red Gala benefiting Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, presented by Robins & Morton, on Saturday, October 24 at Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale. This year’s Red Gala chairs are longtime hospital supporters […]
Learn About the Proposed Florida Property Tax Constitutional Amendment
This November, Florida voters are expected to consider a proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution related to property tax reform. The amendment is anticipated to be on the November 2026 General Election ballot and will be decided by Florida voters. As with all proposed constitutional amendments, it must receive at least 60% voter approval to […]
The Best Parks in Weston (2026 Guide)
Weston takes its parks seriously. The City maintains 15 park and recreation facilities with more than 245 acres of park land, from quiet neighborhood playgrounds to big athletic complexes. Every park listed here is maintained by the City of Weston, and regular daytime use is free. Here is a local’s guide to which park fits […]