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Weston, FL 

Weston is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States, just west of Fort Lauderdale. It is 31 miles (50 km) to the northwest of Miami and part of the Miami metropolitan area. The population was 68,107 at the 2020 census.

In the 1950s, industrialist and philanthropist Arthur Vining Davis took control of the approximately 15,000 acres (6,100 ha) that Weston is now located on; Davis was Arvida's first owner. In the following years, plans were made to develop the land, and the area which is known as Bonaventure was sold and subsequently developed independently from the Arvida development; this area forms Weston's Bonaventure Development District. The large, remaining portion of the master-planned community was developed by Arvida/JMB Realty (known for developing Walt Disney World), and the community was originally named Indian Trace; the area developed by Arvida forms Weston's Indian Trace Development District.

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, or 4.49% of the total area.

Weston is bordered by Sunrise to the northeast, Davie to the east, Southwest Ranches to the south, and the Everglades to the north and west. It is the most western city in Broward County, and the entirety of its western edge is located next to the Everglades.

Weston consists of two development districts: the Bonaventure Development District and the Indian Trace Development District. Weston is located roughly 31 miles (50 km) to the northwest of Miami.

Health and wellness are integral to the fabric of Weston's community. The Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston serves as a prominent healthcare institution, ensuring residents have access to high-quality medical services. Massage Envy offers a variety of massage services including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and more. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa provides massage therapy services such as hot stone massage, couples massage, aromatherapy massage, and prenatal massage. Elements Massage specializes in custom massages tailored to individual needs, focusing on therapeutic techniques to address specific issues like pain relief or stress reduction. Bliss Spa offers a range of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, and prenatal massages, as well as specialty treatments like their "Blissage" and "Betweeny" waxing services. The Salt Room offers unique salt therapy sessions along with massage services, combining the benefits of massage with halotherapy for respiratory and skin health.

Top sites in Weston, FL are Gator Boys, Fox Observatory, and Markham Park Mountain Bike Trails.

Population: 68,181 (2023). Elevation: 10 ft (3 m).  ZIP codes: 33326-33327, 33331-33332. Area code: 954. Area: 26.3 square miles (68.1 km²).

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Is Weston, FL a good place to live in?

Weston is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale with a population of 68,029. Weston is in Broward County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Weston offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Weston, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks.

What is Weston, FL known for?

Weston has been ranked in CNNMoney's “Best Places to Live in America” and Family Circle's “Ten Best Places for Families”. One of the best Miami suburbs for families is Weston. Weston is renowned for its beautiful multi-layered landscapes and distinct neighborhoods. This cultural gem is where you'll find art festivals, concerts, and celebrity golf tournaments.

Is Weston, FL expensive?

The median home price in Weston is $822,500 with a median price per sqft of $400. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Weston to be 156% of the national average. This makes it one of the more expensive cities in the US.

Sources

City of Weston

Wikipedia

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Cleveland Clinic Florida

Massage Envy

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Elements Massage

Bliss Spa

The Salt Room

Gator Boys

Fox Observatory

Markham Park Mountain Bike Trails

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