This Weekend in Weston: August 28–30
Here are a few good things to do around Weston and west Broward this weekend, Friday, August 28 through Sunday, August 30. Mayor’s Chess Challenge in Cooper City Saturday, August 29 | 9 to 11 a.m. | Cooper City Pool and Tennis Center, 11600 Stonebridge Pkwy., Cooper City Players of all ages have been sharpening […]
Weston Brings Home Four SUNsational Awards
The City of Weston came home from the Florida Festivals and Events Association convention with four statewide awards, and three of them went to things Weston families already know well: the parks guide, Earth Day and the Hometown 5K. The 2026 SUNsational Awards were handed out at the association’s 32nd annual convention and expo. The […]
New Shelters Are Open at Vista Park
Two new shelters are open at Vista Park, and they are ready for use right now. The old shelters had reached the end of their service life from age and wear. The replacements give visitors a bigger spot to get out of the sun and the rain, add more seating, and should cost the city […]
Weston at 30: 30 Things We Love About This City
On September 3, 1996, voters said yes and Weston became a city. Thirty years later, there’s no doubt that it was the right call. The only question is how one planned community in western Broward County became one of the most celebrated places to live in the entire country. Here are 30 reasons we think […]
Weston Local Business Tax Receipt Renewals Due and Payable by September 30
Every business operating in Weston, including home-based businesses, must have a current City of Weston Local Business Tax Receipt. The annual renewal period begins July 1. Renewal payments for the upcoming year must be received by September 30, 2026. Penalties will be added to unpaid balances beginning October 1, so business owners are encouraged 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 […]
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 […]
Weston Wins $75,000 Grant to Strengthen Its Trees Before the Next Storm
Weston has landed a $75,000 federal grant to get its trees ready for hurricane season, and the work will focus on one of the most familiar stretches of green in the city. The Community Forestry Disaster Recovery Grant pays for the city’s Sustainable Tree Canopy Maintenance project. The money comes through the Urban and Community […]
Windmill Ranch Park Is Taking Shape, With a Fall Opening in Sight
One of Weston’s best kept secrets is about to become one of its favorite places to play. Windmill Ranch Park, located next to Everglades Elementary School at 2900 Bonaventure Boulevard, is in the middle of a complete makeover. For years, many residents did not even realize the property was a city park, because it had […]
The DMV Comes to You: Mobile License Services at Weston City Hall July 27
Need to renew your driver license? You can skip the long drive next week. FLOW, short for Florida Licensing on Wheels, rolls into Weston City Hall on Monday, July 27 starting at 10:00 AM. The state’s “DMV on wheels” brings driver license renewal and replacement services right to residents’ backyard at 17200 Royal Palm Boulevard. […]