Weston, Florida
| Weston, Florida | ||
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| City | ||
| City of Weston | ||
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| Nickname(s): "Westonzuela" | ||
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| Coordinates: 26°6′27″N 80°23′17″W / 26.10750°N 80.38806°WCoordinates: 26°6′27″N 80°23′17″W / 26.10750°N 80.38806°W | ||
| Country |
 United States | |
| State |
 Florida | |
| County |
 Broward | |
| Incorporated (city) | 1996 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Commission-Manager | |
| • Mayor | Daniel J. Stermer | |
| • City Manager | John R. Flint | |
| Area[1] | ||
| • City | 26.3 sq mi (68.2 km2) | |
| • Land | 25.2 sq mi (65.2 km2) | |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2) 4.49% | |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • City | 65,333 | |
| • Density | 2,597/sq mi (1,002.6/km2) | |
| • Metro | 5,564,635 | |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) | |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) | |
| ZIP code | 33326-33327, 33331-33332 | |
| Area code | 754, 954 | |
| FIPS code | 12-76582[2] | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1761599[3] | |
| Website | www.westonfl.org | |
Weston is a suburban community in Broward County, Florida, United States. Established as a city in 1996, much of the community was developed by Arvida/JMB Realty and is located near the western developmental boundary of Broward County. It is the most western city in Broward County, and its entire west side is next to the Everglades. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 65,333.[4] Weston is part of the Miami–Fort Lauderdale–Pompano Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area, which was home to 5,564,635 people at the 2010 census. The city is nicknamed Westonzuela by many due to the city's large and affluent Venezuelan community.[5][6]
An 8,000-year-old paleo-Indian and Tequesta Indian burial mound is located in the city.[7]
In 2010, Money Magazine ranked Weston 19th in America in the "Biggest Earners" category, with a median family income of $119,689.[8] In 2006, it was ranked as the city with the largest job growth in Florida and 18th largest in the nation.[9] BusinessWeek ranked Weston as one of the "best affordable suburbs" in the United States in November 2006.[10][11]
Weston consistently ranks high annually in CNN Money Magazine's "Biggest Earners" category. In 2008, "Money Magazine" ranked Weston as the 73rd best place to live in America, making it the best place to live in the state of Florida.[12] In 2012, Weston moved up eleven slots to the 62nd best place to live in America, once again topping the list in the state of Florida.[13]
Climate
South Florida winters are usually dry and warm during La Niña conditions, while El Niño conditions usually bring cool and wet conditions to the region. ENSO effects on South Florida are rather minimal during the summer months, with the exception of tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic Basin.[14]
Geography
Weston is located at 26°6'27" north, 80°23'17" west (26.107534, −80.388151)[15], at the western edge of development in Broward County. It is bordered by:
On its northeast: Sunrise
On its east: Davie
On its south: Southwest Ranches
On its West and North: The Everglades
According to the United States Census Bureau the city has a total area of 26.3 square miles (68.2 km2), of which 25.2 square miles (65.2 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) is water. The total area is 4.49% water.[4]
Demographics
| Weston Demographics | |||
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| 2010 Census | Weston | Broward County | Florida |
| Total population | 65,333 | 1,748,066 | 18,801,310 |
| Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010 | +32.6% | +7.7% | +17.6% |
| Population density | 2,596.6/sq mi | 1,444.9/sq mi | 350.6/sq mi |
| White or Caucasian (including White Hispanic) | 85.8% | 63.1% | 75.0% |
| (Non-Hispanic White or Caucasian) | 44.8% | 43.5% | 57.9% |
| Black or African-American | 4.4% | 26.7% | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 44.9% | 25.1% | 22.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Some Other Race | 4.2% | 3.7% | 3.6% |
As of 2010, there were 24,394 households, with 13.0% being vacant. In 2000, there was 16,576 households out of which 51.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% are married couples living together, 9.0% have a female householder with no husband present and 17.6% are non-families. 13.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.97 and the average family size is 3.29.
In 2000, the age distribution of the city was as follows: 32.4% were under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 36.1% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64 and 6.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over there were 90.2 males.
According to a 2010 estimate, the median income for a household in the city is $93,553 [16] and the median per capita income is $40,432.[17] Males have a median income of $63,135 versus $38,119 for females. 2.3% of the population and is below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.8% of those under the age of 18 and 8.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.[18]
In 2000, English was the sole language spoken at home by 62.5% of the residents, while Spanish speakers comprised 31.40% of the population, Portuguese speakers comprised 1.3% of the population, and French speakers 0.82%.[19]
As of 2000, Weston had the highest number and second highest percentage of Venezuelans, at 4.1% of the city's residents,[20] the fourteenth highest percentage of Colombian residents in the US, at 6.19% of the city's population,[21] seventy-fifth highest percentage of Cubans, at 4.05% of Weston residents,[22] and had the forty-seventh highest percentage of Peruvians in the US, with 1.19% of the population (tied with Orange, New Jersey.)[23] Also, Puerto Ricans (who are born U.S. citizens), made up 4.1% of residents.[24]
Transportation
Major highways in Weston include:
- Interstate 75, which travels North and South along the Eastern Edge of the City, and East and West along the Northern edge of the City as "Alligator Alley".
- U.S. Highway 27, which travels along the western edge of the city.
Other major roads and Arterial Streets include:
- Griffin Road (State Road 818)
- South Post Road
- Weston Road
- Royal Palm Boulevard and then renamed Glades Parkway north of Saddle Club Road
- Indian Trace
- Bonaventure Boulevard
The city is served by bus routes of Broward County Transit.
Education
Public elementary schools
- Country Isles Elementary School
- Eagle Point Elementary School
- Everglades Elementary School
- Gator Run Elementary School
- Indian Trace Elementary School
- Manatee Bay Elementary School
Public middle schools
- Falcon Cove Middle School
- Tequesta Trace Middle School
Public high schools
Private schools
- Sagemont School
- Weston Christian Academy
Institutions of higher learning
- American InterContinental University South Florida Campus is located in Weston.
- Broward College has a small campus on the second floor of the Broward County Public Library -Weston Branch.
Charter schools
- Imagine Charter School of Weston
Parks
There are many parks located in Weston. Additionally, Markham Park, a large County Park is located in Sunrise just north of the City. Sawgrass recreation Park is located in the Everglades, north of the City on US 27.
Weston Regional Park
Weston Regional Park consist of the Sheinberg YMCA of Weston along with swimming pools,a skate park, baseball fields, outdoor hockey rinks, basketball courts, soccer fields, playgrounds, and hiking trails.
Vista Park
Vista Park is located next to Cypress Bay High School and Falcon Cove Middle School.
Tequesta Trace Park
Tequesta Trace Park has baseball fields, football fields, one hockey rink, a main football field with a track, followed with a trail.
Gator Run Park
Gator Run Park is located next to Gator Run Elementary School and has one playground, and three pavilions.
Economy
Companies based in Weston include Ultimate Software.
Sports
On October 16–18, 2013, Weston hosted the World Hardcourt Bike Polo Championship.
Notable people
- Will Allen, professional football player for the Miami Dolphins
- José Canseco, former professional baseball player
- Alan Cohen, former owner of the NHL's Florida Panthers
- Bartolo Colón, professional baseball player for the Oakland Athletics
- Jeff Conine, retired baseball player who played for the Miami Marlins
- Daniel Dickey, comedian, published humorist and political activist
- Angelo Dundee, professional boxing trainer/corner man who trained Sugar Ray Leonard and Muhammad Ali
- A.J. Feeley, professional football player
- Sami Gayle, American television and theater actress who is best known for her role on the CBS series Blue Bloods
- Andre Goodman, professional football player for the Denver Broncos
- Dudley Hart, professional golfer
- Udonis Haslem, player for the Miami Heat
- Brandon Jackson, professional football player for the Cleveland Browns
- Eddie Jones, former professional NBA player
- Bernie Kosar, former professional quarterback for Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins, college quarterback for University of Miami Hurricanes
- Al Leiter, former Major League Baseball player with the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays
- Sugar Ray Leonard, boxer
- Dan Marino, All-time great NFL Hall of Fame quarterback for the Miami Dolphins
- Randy McMichael, professional football player for the San Diego Chargers
- Jake Miller, hip-hop recording artist
- Roberto Moreno, Brazilian racecar driver ace for Formula One, IRL and Champcars
- John Offerdahl, former professional football player for the Miami Dolphins
- Bárbara Palacios, Miss Universe 1986
- Joey Porter, professional football player for the Arizona Cardinals
- Pretty Ricky, hip hop group
- Hanley Ramírez, professional baseball player (Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop)
- Manny Ramirez, professional baseball player for the EDA Rhinos
- Rodney Rogers, former professional NBA player for 13 seasons Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz, US Representative
- Jason Taylor former professional football player for the Miami Dolphins
- Ronald "Slim" Williams co-owner and founder of Cash Money Records
References
- ↑ "Florida by place Population, Housing Units, Area and Density:2000". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 2007-07-23.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Weston city, Florida". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
- ↑ http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-03-19/news/fl-venezuelan-population-in-weston-20130317_1_safe-home-south-florida-venezuelans-maracaibo
- ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/23/us/23florida.html?pagewanted=all
- ↑ p.31-34. (PDF) . Retrieved on 2012-02-23.
- ↑ "Best Places to Live 2010: Top 25 Biggest earners". Money Magazine. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
- ↑ "Best Places to Live 2006: Top 25 Fastest job growth". Money magazine. Retrieved 2007-07-23.
- ↑ "Best Affordable Suburbs 2006". BusinessWeek. Retrieved 2007-07-23.
- ↑ Freygang, Andrea and Rafkin, Janis (3 November 2006). "The New World: Weston". South Florida Business Journal. Retrieved 2007-07-23
- ↑ "Best Places to Live 2008". Money Magazine. Retrieved 2008-09-22.
- ↑ "Best Places to Live 2012". Money Magazine. Retrieved 2012-09-02.
- ↑ Climate Page for South Florida. Srh.noaa.gov (2012-01-07). Retrieved on 2012-02-23.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "Weston, Florida American FactFinder Median Household Income in Past 12 Months (in 2010 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)". Retrieved 2012-05-03.
- ↑ "Weston, Florida American FactFinder Per Capita Income in Past 12 Months (in 2010 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)". Retrieved 2012-05-03.
- ↑ "Weston, Florida: Poverty status in the past twelve months". U. S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2009-04-28.
- ↑ "Modern Language Association Data Center Results of Weston, Florida". Modern Language Association. Retrieved 2007-07-23.
- ↑ "Ancestry Map of Venezuelan Communities". Epodunk.com. Retrieved 2007-10-24.
- ↑ "Ancestry Map of Colombian Communities". Epodunk.com. Retrieved 2007-10-24.
- ↑ "Ancestry Map of Cuban Communities". Epodunk.com. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
- ↑ "Ancestry Map of Peruvian Communities". Epodunk.com. Retrieved 2007-10-24.
- ↑ American FactFinder. Factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved on 2012-02-23.
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