One of the most successful master-planned communities in the country, Weston is picture perfect in every way. Developed by Arvida/JMB Realty, who is known for developing Disney World, Weston’s culturally diverse residents live in a vibrant community whose lifestyle and appearance is second to none. Weston is in Southwestern Broward County and borders the immense River of Grass in The Florida Everglades. Conveniently located, Weston is only 30 minutes away from Ft. Lauderdale’s world-renown beaches and the glamorous metropolis of Miami. Adjacent neighborhoods include Boca Raton, Hollywood, Hallandale and Aventura.
Lauded by prodigious publications like Money Magazine, Family Circle and USA Today as one of the top ten best places to live in America, Weston boasts a congenial landscape that’s safe and green. Its strong economy, with satellite offices of several Fortune 500 companies, continues to grow with multiple neighboring business districts throughout the city. Its A-rated public and charter Schools, excellent private schools and the lowest crime rate per capita in Broward County make Weston one of the most sought-after communities among residents from all over the US and around the world.
Raising a Family in Weston
Weston’s sustained growth is largely due to its child-friendly environment making for the ideal place to raise a family. Displaying 14 municipal parks and recreational facilities, Weston offers 360 degrees of expansive green grounds including Weston Regional Park, Peace Mound Park, Tequesta Trace Park, Weston Tennis Center and Sawgrass Recreation Park. Of Weston’s 14 parks, Weston Regional Park is among the largest covering 102 acres of land, eight baseball fields, twelve soccer fields, basketball courts, sand volleyball court, colorful playgrounds, artificial turf grounds, picnic tables, grills, event stage and exercise path. Weston has one of the largest and most competitive youth soccer clubs in the nation and the largest rugby club in Florida.
Consistently praised for its award-winning public and private school system, Weston achieves the overriding goal of offering top-notch education with high performance ratings. An abundance of institutions from Kindergarten through 12th grade are situated throughout the community. Private schools located in Weston include Sagemont Lower School at Weston, Sagemont Upper School at Weston, Three Village Montessori School and Weston Christian Academy. Broward County Public Schools that serve the Weston area include Country Isles Elementary, Eagle Point Elementary, Everglades Elementary, Gator Run Elementary, Indian Trace Elementary, Manatee Bay Elementary, Imagine Weston (K-8), Falcon Cove Middle, Tequesta Trace Middle, Western High School and Cypress Bay School.
In addition, college-level courses at world-renown research institutions such as Broward College, Florida International University and University of Miami are obtainable at nearby satellite campuses.
Tee Time: Golf in Weston
One of the most popular pastimes in Weston is Golf. The most prestigious golf course in the area is The Club at Weston Hills where residents can enjoy two magnificent 18-hole golf courses (The Tour Course and the Players Course) curated by prolific designer, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Home to the PGA Honda Classic from 1992 to 1995, the Dan Marino Celebrity Invitational from 1992 to 2001 and the LPGA Chrysler Plymouth Tournament of Champions in 1997, this plush member’s only retreat has housed some of the most iconic championship golf tournaments in the nation.
Exceptional Gated Communities in Weston
Weston’s pristine landscaping is dotted with gated communities which offer a wide range of homes to choose from, each varying from a wide range of price points. All of them enveloped by flowing waterways, quiet lakes and miles of bike trails, elegance in Weston is heightened by the romantic surroundings of the great outdoors.
As close neighbors to the Everglades and bordering on thousands of acres of wetland preserves, there is an abundance of wildlife and natural beauty just waiting to be discovered. Here, residents will find exotic blooms and Technicolor posies that are shaded by live Oak Trees and woodland paths.
Shopping and Dining in Weston
Quaint shopping centers lend for the perfect laidback retail and dining experience. Weston Town Center, one of the city’s primary hubs for shopping and local entertainment, captures Weston’s casual vibes with a touch of class. Offering an array of shops, salons and restaurants like Fiorelli’s, Leslie’s Salon, Marcella’s Boutique, Graziano’s, Primetime Restaurant & Bar and The Cheese Course, Weston Town Center has the resident’s needs in mind while sitting on the backdrop of a stunningly beautiful Mediterranean-style plaza.
Fifteen minutes away in neighboring Sunrise, Sawgrass Mills, a traditional indoor shopping mecca featuring designer brands and nationally acclaimed restaurants, is a swanky address that presents all things that glitter at an affordable price. The largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in the country, Sawgrass Mills offers visitors and residents alike everything from the Armani Outlet to Bloomingdale’s – The Outlet Store, Breitling Company Store and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH. Dawning over 350 storefronts including the high-end boutiques at The Colonnade, this traditional over-the-top retail arcade is the ultimate place to enjoy an afternoon of leisure with friends and family.
Outside of exhilarating shopping malls, Weston also provides an expansive culinary scene featuring an array of international restaurants. From casual family-oriented cafes to a hotbed of fashionable eateries restaurants, there is something to fit everyone’s taste buds and palettes. Artful eateries that are popular amongst locals comprise of Angelo Elia Pizza Bar Tapas, Bellini Italian Bistro, Acquolina Weston, La Rural and Zona Blu.
A treasure chest of green spaces, beautiful neighborhoods, top-rated schools, art festivals, concerts and lively entertainment, Weston continues to rise as a top address in South Florida. Your new world is here.