City of Weston

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON June 28, 2022 ‌ Next Regular City Commission Meeting: Tuesday, July 5, 2022 Happy Independence Day It's Time to Celebrate Fun, Freedom and Fireworks You won’t want to miss Weston's Hometown Fourth of July festivities this year! Kick off your holiday on SUNDAY, JULY 3 enjoying an evening of music and interactive games at Regional Park that culminates with a fantastic fireworks finale.  On the morning of Independence Day – MONDAY, JULY 4 – start a new holiday tradition with your family and friends by running (or walking) in the 5K Run/Walk event, hosted by the City in partnership with the Weston YMCA Family Center and the YMCA of South Florida. The race starts at 7:15 a.m. sharp. Race registration is still open! The festivities wrap up with Weston’s favorite Hometown Celebration Parade which winds through the Weston Town Center. The parade steps off at 10:30 a.m., but arrive early to pick your seat curbside.  Read More » Grand Marshals of Our Hometown Parade The Florida Panthers We are excited to cheer on our 2022 Grand Marshals -- the Florida Panthers Hockey Club - Featuring 14-year NHL veteran, Bill Lindsay, who played 506 games as a member of the Florida Panthers, along with the coolest mascots of the National Hockey League, Stanley C. Panther and Viktor E. Ratt., as they travel through the parade route on Monday. Lindsay was one of the original players of the Florida Panthers expansion team in 1993, playing a key role in Florida’s 1996 Stanley Cup Final appearance. He now serves as the Radio Color Analyst for the Florida Panthers. The Florida Panthers are the winners of the 2021-2022 NHL Presidents’ Trophy, awarded to the team with the best record during the regular season. We are proud to honor our hometown team this year!  Independence Day Happy 246th Birthday, America! It was in the early morning hours of July 4, 1776, that the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Leading up to that moment, the Virginia Convention passed a resolution on May 15, 1776 that "the delegates appointed to represent this colony in General Congress be instructed to propose to that respectable body to declare the United Colonies free and independent states." In keeping with these instructions, Richard Henry Lee presented a resolution to the Continental Congress on June 7, 1776. A Committee of Five was appointed to draft a statement that would declare to the world the colonies' case for independence. That statement would become the Declaration of Independence. Click here to learn more from the National Archives. City of Weston Holiday Observance | Monday, July 4, 2022 All City administrative offices (City Hall, Community Center, Public Works Services Center, and Building Department) will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of Independence Day. City parks will close at 6 p.m. There will be regular garbage and recycling services.  Fourth of July Holiday Safety for You and Your Pets Fourth of July celebrations are a great opportunity to gather with friends and family and that means your pets, too. Keep your pets out of the festivities as it is the biggest night of the year for lost pets. Both cats and dogs panic and flee from the bright lights and loud noises of fireworks, party revelers and music. Follow these tips to make your holiday stress free for both you and your favorite furry friend.  Learn More » Weston Ranked Second in Florida's 50 Safest Cities Well, Weston, we did it again! Another year, another finish near the top of SafeWise's annual Florida's Safest Cities ranking.   SafeWise compiles the list by analyzing crime rates and trends over time. Only Niceville, in the Panhandle, finished higher than The City of Weston. The average violent crime rate among the safest cities was 1.3 incidents per 1,000 residents; Weston’s rate was just 0.5. Weston also rated well below state and national averages for property crime, with just 4.3 incidents.   We hope you take as much pride in this recognition as we do and, as always, "Thank You" to our partners at Broward Sheriff's Office - Weston District and the Fire department. Learn More » Weston is an Autism Friendly Community Making life a little easier, and friendlier, one step at a time. On June 21, 2022 the City of Weston was recognized as an Autism Friendly Community by the UM-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) and Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel (HAAPE). The City Commission couldn’t have been any prouder as they accepted a plaque in honor of this accomplishment.  Read More » Autism Friendly Community » Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday July 1 - 7, 2022 Take advantage of the sales tax savings on all things outdoors and recreation- related during the Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday from Friday, July 1 through Thursday, July 7.   Consumers can purchase qualifying recreation and outdoor items and admission tickets for entertainment and cultural events tax free. If you are planning to be out and about at the City’s Fourth of July events - Fireworks on the evening of July 3rd and the Weston Hometown July 4 Parade the next morning - you can purchase your insect repellent, sunscreen, and sunglasses all tax free!  View Qualifying Items List » Additional Sales Tax Holidays Home Hardening, Baby Supplies, Energy Star Appliances Starting July 1, three additional Florida sales tax holidays are in effect for a year or more. Baby Supplies: Qualifying children’s diapers and clothing are tax exempt beginning Friday, July 1, 2022 through Friday, June 30, 2023. ENERGY STAR Appliances: Qualifying ENERGY STAR appliances are tax exempt beginning Friday, July 1, 2022 through Friday, June 30, 2023. Home Hardening: Qualifying home hardening products are tax exempt beginning Friday, July 1, 2022 through Sunday, June 30, 2024.  View Qualifying Baby Supplies List » View Qualifying ENERGY Star Appliances List » View Qualifying Home Hardening List » WestonGov Academy Inaugural Class Honored Twenty participants were presented with Certificates of Completion in the City’s first Class of the WestonGov Academy. Running from April 7 through June 21 both staff and ‘students’ said time flew by. All will miss the program and the interaction, as by all accounts, this experiment into a civic education program for resident adults was a success. The City received great feedback from participants and in return staff was refreshed and enthused to have participants soaking up knowledge about their city and grateful for the experience. Announcement of the next WestonGov Academy will be posted in the City’s eNewsletter, website and social media next year in March 2023.  Program Information » View Photos » What's on the Web? New Address Lookup Feature The City website has many easy access features, but this new one really hits the mark as a one-stop shop for information. The Address Lookup feature is located on the homepage in the upper right corner. Just click it, enter an address and you are provided a wealth of information that relates to your property address - including flood zone, schools, city services and elected officials - all in ONE location. Learn More »