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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Weston Businesses Can Still Score Big as the World Cup Wraps Up
The 2026 FIFA World Cup comes down to its final weekend, and Weston businesses have one last chance to be part of it. With Miami as a host city, fans from all over the world are in South Florida looking for places to watch, eat, and celebrate. Weston offers what many of them want: free […]
Free and Low-Cost Family Things to Do in Weston This Summer (2026 Guide)
Summer in South Florida is hot, but there is plenty to keep the family busy without spending a fortune. From shady parks to cool indoor museums, here is a friendly guide to free and low-cost things to do in Weston and western Broward this summer. Hours and prices can change, so it is always smart […]
Florida’s Property Tax Reform Proposal: What It Does, What It Doesn’t, and What Nobody Knows Yet
A plain-language breakdown of HJR-1F, passed during the June 2026 special session “Florida homeowners have been hearing a lot about “property tax relief” lately, and after a whirlwind three-day special session in Tallahassee that wrapped up on June 2nd, the Florida Legislature made it official. They passed HJR-1F, a joint resolution that places a proposed […]