In the 1950s, industrialist and philanthropist Arthur Vining Davis took control of the approximately Template:Convert which Weston is now located on; Davis was Arvida's first owner.<ref name=":8"/> 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.<ref name=":12">Template:Cite web</ref> 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.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=":8"/><ref name=":13">Template:Cite web</ref>
The community's name of Indian Trace was changed to Weston in the early 1980s, and in 1984, the first homes in the Arvida-developed section of Weston were completed in the Country Isles and Windmill Ranch sections of the community.<ref name=":8">Template:Cite web</ref>
In 1994, the Board of Supervisors of Weston began discussing the possibility of either incorporating as a municipality, being annexed into a neighboring municipality, or remaining an unincorporated area of Broward County. In April 1994, the Board of Supervisors initiated an Incorporation Feasibility Study, and a nine-member Steering committee consisting of residents and consultants was established by the Board.
By November 1995, after ruling out remaining an unincorporated area or being annexed to the neighboring municipalities of Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, or Sunrise (all four of which received Requests for Proposals on the matter from the Board of Supervisors), it was concluded by both the Board of Supervisors and the Steering Committee that the best option was for Weston to incorporate itself as a city.<ref name=":8"/><ref name=":14"/><ref name="Census 2010">Template:Cite web</ref> This was determined to be the best option because the community would be able to govern itself on a local level through home rule, and because the local tax revenues generated by the residents would stay in Weston, remain in Weston's control, and be used by and for Weston.<ref name=":8"/><ref name=":14"/><ref name="Census 2010" /> Shortly thereafter, the Board of Supervisors formally requested to the State of Florida to let the Indian Trace Development District's residents vote on whether or not their district should incorporate as a city.<ref name=":8"/><ref name=":14">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="Census 2010" />
On May 6, 1996, the State Legislature approved the Local Bill, and a vote on the matter was subsequently scheduled for that summer.<ref name=":8"/><ref name=":14"/><ref name="Census 2010" /> Weston ultimately incorporated itself as a city on September 3, 1996. Roughly 90% of the voters in voted in favor of incorporation.<ref name=":14"/>
The Bonaventure section was given the choice of becoming a part of Weston or a part of the City of Sunrise, located adjacent to Weston, as part of the Local Bill.<ref name=":14"/> On April 1, 1997, by a nearly two-to-one margin, the voters residing in the Bonaventure area voted in favor of becoming part of the City of Weston.<ref name=":14"/>
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.<ref name="Census 2010" /><ref name="GR1" /> It is the most western city in Broward County, and the entirety of its western edge is located next to the Everglades.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It is located roughly Template:Convert to the northwest of Miami.<ref name=":1" />
Weston consists of two development districts: the Bonaventure Development District and the Indian Trace Development District.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":13" />
Weston has a tropical monsoon climate (Am). The weather is typically very humid and sunny during the majority of the year. 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.<ref>Climate Page for South Florida. Srh.noaa.gov (2012-01-07). Retrieved on 2012-02-23.</ref>Template:Weather box
According to a 2010 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $93,553 <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and the median per capita income was $40,432.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Males had a median income of $63,135 versus $38,119 for females. 2.3% of the population was 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 were living below the poverty line.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2000, there were 16,576 households, out of which 51.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 17.6% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over there were 90.2 males.
As of 2000, English was the sole language spoken at home by 62.50% of the residents, while Spanish speakers comprised 31.40% of the population, Portuguese speakers comprised 1.30% of the population, and French speakers 0.82%.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
As of 2000, Weston had the highest number and highest percentage of Venezuelans in the United States, at 9.4% of the city's residents,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> the fourteenth highest percentage of Colombian residents in the US, at 6.19% of the city's population,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
seventy-fifth highest percentage of Cubans, at 4.05% of Weston residents,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and had the forty-seventh highest percentage of Peruvians in the US, with 1.19% of the population (tied with Orange, New Jersey).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Also, Puerto Ricans made up 4.1% of residents.<ref>American FactFinderTemplate:Webarchive. Factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved on 2012-02-23.</ref>
As of January 2022, the Mayor of Weston is Margaret "Peggy" Brown and the city commissioners are Chris Eddy, Byron L. Jaffe, Henry Mead, and Mary Molina-Macfie.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Its 2020 municipal election drew attention in local news media for resulting in the election of 3 Republican-endorsed candidates, who currently make up majority of the city commission – despite the city's traditionally Democratic political lean; Joe Biden was supported by 58% of Weston voters in the same election.<ref name=":15" /> The mayor of Weston has drawn attention for her support of Donald Trump and criticism of the Black Lives Matter movement.<ref name=":15">Template:Cite web</ref>
Weston is located in the Florida State House's 104th district, which as of January 2022 is represented in the Florida State House of Representatives by Robin Bartleman (D–Weston).<ref name=":5"/><ref name=":6">Template:Cite web</ref>
Additionally, Bartleman had previously served as a City Commissioner of Weston, serving in that capacity between 2000 and 2004.<ref name=":6"/>
The City of Weston contracts with the Weston Sports Alliance, Inc., the city's own all volunteer organization to manage and oversee its organized athletic league programs.<ref name=":9">Template:Cite web</ref> The alliance is formed by six charter organizations: baseball/softball/t-ball, basketball, football, soccer, lacrosse and rugby, with roughly 9,000 participants annually.<ref name=":9"/>
The Weston FC, based in Weston, is Florida's largest soccer club and is one of the largest in the United States.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The City of Weston maintains a total of 15 parks and recreational facilities throughout the city, which are maintained by the City of Weston Department of Parks and Recreation.<ref name=":3">Template:Cite web</ref>
The largest of the city's public parks, the Weston Regional Park, has an area of Template:Convert and first opened in the 2000. It is the home of the Weston Hawks.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The other public parks maintained and operated by the City of Weston are Bonaventure Park, Country Isles Park, Eagle Point Park, Emerald Estates Park, Gator Run Park, Heron Park, Indian Trace Park, Tequesta Trace Park, Vista Park, Weston Library Park, the Weston Racquet Club, Weston Town Center Park, and Windmill Ranch Park.<ref name=":3" />
Weston is home to two country clubs: the Weston Hills Country Club and the Bonaventure Golf Club.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Other major roads in Weston include Blatt Boulevard, Bonaventure Boulevard, Glades Parkway, Indian Trace, Racquet Club Road, Royal Palm Boulevard, Saddle Club Road, South Post Road, and Weston Road.<ref name=":11"/><ref name=":1"/>
Water services in the majority of Weston are provided by the City of Sunrise, through an inter-municipal agreement between the two cities.<ref name=":16">Template:Cite web</ref>
Trash collection services in Weston is provided by the Indian Trace Development District and the City of Sunrise – the latter serving the Bonaventure section of the city, while the former serves all other areas.<ref name=":16" />
The Weston Town Center is a major shopping center located on the corner of Royal Palm Boulevard and Bonaventure Boulevard.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The initial construction of Weston Town Center began in November 1999. This Template:Convert project cost $42 million.<ref name=":2">Template:Cite web</ref> Apart from boutique and dining, this center of town has a bell tower, the Weston Town Center Park (a Template:Convert park hugging the lake), and an outdoor amphitheater to host city events.<ref name=":2" />
Sami Gayle — television and theater actress best known for her role on the CBS series Blue Bloods<ref name="anthem">"Q & A with Sami Gayle." Chang, Kee. Anthem Magazine. Published March 14, 2012. Accessed January 12, 2016.</ref><ref>"Sami Gayle" Fanhattan Sf. YouTube.com. Published October 11, 2013. Accessed January 12, 2016.</ref>
