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Introduction
 Life in Weston is a life lived with friendly neighbors, beautiful surroundings and outstanding community services. Many of the communities within the area are gated communities, and it's no accident that Weston boasts the lowest crime rate in Broward County. The city planners have painstakingly provided a bounty of parks and green spaces for the area, giving residents opportunity for year round recreational fun. This welcoming and diverse community is one of the best areas in South Florida in which to work, live, and raise your family.
Location
Weston is located in southeastern Florida close to the sandy beaches of Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
Geography/Terrain
Palm tree lined streets and spectacular landscaping throughout the city and parks make Weston a welcoming and attractive locale.
Proximity to 3 closest major cities
The town of Weston is roughly 18 miles from Fort Lauderdale, 30 miles from Miami and 200 miles from Orlando.
Employment/Business
The Weston Chamber of Commerce has been very involved in the dramatic growth of the city, assisting businesses such as Hershey's in making the relocation to the area. The Weston Park of Commerce's residents include Nabisco, Levi Straus and the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel.
Housing
Time shares, apartments, town homes, affordable single family homes and multi-million dollar estates are just part of the large range of housing available in Weston. Ranked as one the the best places to retire by CNN and Money Magazine, it is not just for the retired - the affordability and range of housing options make Weston available to people of all ages and income. The large selection offers many fine larger homes if you are looking for more room, or smaller homes if your intent is to downsize a little. No matter what your choice, the beautiful surroundings of the Weston neighborhoods, with scenic, tree-lined sidewalks and paths, makes Weston of the the best places to live.
Recreation
The several scenic parks of Weston provide for an array of activities - from strolling to sports, with amenities that include areas for baseball, soccer, softball or football, and even a roller rink. If camping is more your style, then Markham Park will do nicely with its camping area, pools and playgrounds. Other amenities offer recreational fun such as target practice, star gazing, model plane gliding, boating, fishing and jet-skiing. There's truly something for everyone in the Weston community.
Indoors, the Bonaventure Town Center offers a large variety of sporting activities to keep oneself fit. Pools, an indoor skating rink, a fitness center and racquetball and tennis courts keep adults and children healthy and happy. The Weston Regional Park recently hosted the 2004 Florida State AYSO games. This world-class park has eight lighted fields for watching first-rate soccer competition.
The beautiful Bonaventure Country Club boasts two PGA-managed courses which have hosted golf’s elites, including Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia, and Jesper Pamevik. Amenities include the driving range, putting green, a pro shop and banquet facilities.
Weston Country Club
 The elite Weston Hills Golf Club Community is located in the heart of Broward County just minutes away from the beaches of Fort Lauderdale. The homes, ranging in price from the low $200,000’s to over $1,000,000 offer the discriminating buyer the best of luxurious living, privacy and security.
The exclusive Weston Hills Golf Club has been home for the past ten years to the Dan Marino Celebrity Golf Classic and features two world-class Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed golf courses. The club offers members and guests many fine services and amenities, including banquet and dining facilities, a magnificent 65,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, Aquatic Center, eight lighted Har Tru Tennis Courts and a Fitness Center.
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