Area Information

       Nestled on the edge of the Everglades in Broward County, the City of Weston has quickly established a unique identity of cultural and ethnic diversity. Within its 15,000 acres of land, a perfect marriage of business and community has been established. Since its incorporation in 1996, Weston has become one of the biggest-selling planned communities in the nation and is now home to 61,557 residents. As neighborhoods grew, business districts formed in prime locations and leading Fortune 500 companies such as American Express now call Weston home.

       The combination of major industry with small businesses and shops, gives residents and visitors a "hometown" feel. Arts festivals, concerts and celebrity golf tournaments bring residents and visitors alike together on weekends. Year 2001 growth highlights include the addition of 1,328 new homes, four hotels, three schools, a world-class hospital, an Amphitheatre, the Town Center, a ten percent per capita crime rate decrease and the building of 871,000 non-residential space. From 1997 through 1999, Broward County exceeded the average Florida per capita income and with seven post secondary educational institutions serving the county, economic growth and quality of local work force should continue. Focusing on the future, Weston continues to support its quality of life by expanding government, technology, education, recreation, community and economic development. Sustained growth of Weston's business community has been encouraged by the Weston Area Chamber of Commerce, which has become known as the Chamber Without Boundaries.

        With its launch of three Job Services Web sites, the chamber is truly proving its membership value by meeting local, regional, national and international needs. Many challenges lie ahead as Florida replaces New York as the third fastest growing state. Broward County is projected to become the fastest growing county by 2020. Weston's past ten-year municipality growth rate reached over 150 percent. Weston has proven it can meet these challenges by blending churches, synagogues, recreational parks, businesses and community centers in an environment focusing on and promoting a strong social and economic infrastructure. Weston Area "Bragging Points" Diverse, educated and affluent community w/strong social infrastructure Average price of home sold in 2000, $270,000 Schools score A's in the state's rating system Seven post secondary educational institutions in Broward County Crime rate 1/3rd of Broward's and Palm Beach's Majority of county residents, 80.2%, work in businesses in Broward county Close proximity to Tampa, Orlando and Miami via major Interstates, I-75, I-95 and I-595

          Year round tropical climate Broward county had a greater than Florida per capita income from 1997-1999, in 1993 it was 6th highest in the state Fortune 500 employers Low unemployment rate Minutes from National Car Rental Center, home of Florida Panthers and international performing artists, Sawgrass Mills Mall with world class shopping, Foreign Trade Zone World class hospital Three museums in the county Religious diversity with a blend of churches and synagogues Cultural Events including Celebrity Golf tournament and regional Arts festival Local Town Center with hometown shopping, social and cultural events gathering area Amphitheatre Well planned bike and walking trails providing access to all areas of the city Numerous recreational parks, with local YMCA coming in 2002 Leading industry financial and investment presence Access to populations of 1.6 million people (half hour driving distance) and 5 million people (hour driving distance)

        Part of the InternetCoast, the original birthplace of the IBM PC and becoming well recognized as a worldwide hub for Internet-related businesses A forward-thinking Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Clark County Chamber of Commerce, supporting both South East and South West businesses Active Weston Area Chamber of Commerce promoting local, regional, national and international economic growth Regular participation and involvement of Weston Mayor and city commissioners in Weston Area Chamber of Commerce events Numerous Chamber memberships, including charter membership in Enterprise Florida Internet expansion including additional Chamber services sites and three Job services Web site

          Weston is situated in Southwest Broward County at the intersections of I-75, I-595 and the Sawgrass Expressway, close to all major attractions in the tri-county area.  Nationally recognized for the last decade as one of South Florida’s most desirable places to live, the award-winning community of Weston is centrally located just 15 miles north of Miami, and less than 14 miles from the towering spires of Fort Lauderdale’s urban core

         Encompassing almost 10,500 meticulously planned acres, and made scenic with almost 2,000 acres of lakes, preserves and waterways which meander and wind throughout the community, Weston is a true hometown that offers its fortunate residents a broad and diverse selection of top quality social, recreational, educational and professional amenities, including "A" rated public and private schools, 36 holes of world class golf, championship tennis facilities, several commercial centers, a wide array of fine dining and award-winning shopping facilities, over 300 acres of parks, multi-purpose athletic fields and invitingly landscaped open spaces.

       Windmill Reserve's hometown will continue to have a neat, manicured, lushly landscaped look for years to come, fresh trees and plants regularly replace median and common area foliage to maintain the colorful blooms along roadways and elsewhere throughout Weston.
Small enough to retain its hometown charm, yet big enough to satisfy just about all its residents' living, dining, recreational, shopping, educational, services and healthcare needs, you couldn't ask for a more ideal South Florida residential location than Windmill Reserve at Weston.

First Residents Move Into Weston 1986
Including Dolphin quarterback Dan Marino. Country Isles Elementary School opens at Flamingo Elementary
Athletic Club at Weston Opens 1988
Tequesta Trace Middle School Opens 1990
Weston Hills Country Club opens 1991
Honda Classic Comes to Weston Hills Country Club 1992
Weston ranked best selling master planned community 1994
Weston ranked best selling in Florida and third in the nation with 13,000 home sales.
Eagle Point Elementary School Opens 1995
Community Center Opens 1996
Residents vote to incorporate into the City of Weston 1996
Gator Run and Everglades elementary schools open in portables 1998
North Broward Hospital District's Weston Regional Healthpark Opens 1999
Two new fire stations open in Weston 1999
The 102-acre Broward County Regional Park at Weston Opens 2000
First phase of Town Center Opens 2000
Weston Completed 2002