A gem city nesstled against the Everglades - 12/10/2021

Ee have lived here for 20 Yrs and I can accurately say: you can not find a better place in S FL to raise a family than Weston. Not just because of the highly rated schools (public and private), lush landscapes, proffesional business and health centers throughout, but because of its location: accessible to 2 major airports, sandwiched between Miami and Fl Lauderdale, and yet with its unique upscale feel, the result of meticulous urban planning and excellent city admins. Most communities within Weston are closed gated making it one of the safest cities in FL. To complete the perfect picture, the city offers plenty of shopping, great restaurants, hospitals, golf courses, parks complete with a YMCA top-notch facility, and bike lanes everywhere making this beautiful city a magnet for those sports enthusiasts looking to burn calories in a safe environment. Be aware real estate prices here have been rising due to its high demand--one that has brought professionals from every corner of the world which makes Weston one of the most diversed rich small cities ethnically and culturally, in the USA.

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Flooding and Insect Problems - 4/14/2018

Part of the flooding problem is not just that the soil is unable to soak up the water but more problematic is that there is no proper drainage system to drain off the excess water. So the water accumulates for days on top of the soil all around your house and harbors a lot of worms and bugs. When it rains heavily it is like the pool is going to overflow into the house as the excess cannot find its way out. The water from the golf course also runs into your property. In addition, if you have selfish neighbors (like I do) with the gutters on their house positioned to drain the excess water on your property then you are faced with triple jeopardy. The HOA refuse to address these problem as all the residents are buddy buddy golf players. Weston Hills name has an exotic ring to it. But it is just a place for admiring not for easy living. Do not be misled by its convenient surroundings and the fact that it is very safe. The average Joe needs a balance lifestyle and should not be investing money to be having constant fights with the mean-spirited HOA members (old farts) for your rights as a home owner without no avail. Another huge problem - tree roots run under ground all over your land space and under the house to the point where the bricks around my pool area have been erupted. It not safe during the hurricane season as the old trees are very old and easily uprooted especially those on the golf course - they will damage your property. Weston is a bit of a pit and do not be duped into moving to this hell.

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Do not be fooled by the manicured landscape - 4/13/2018

Honestly speaking - Weston is not what is appeared to be. The place is beautiful but the people who are living there are just so mean-spirited and conniving. First, the Home Owner's Association (HOA) wants to unleash power over you as a home owner. As a home owner, you have no rights as the HOA wants to dictate what you do with your own home. You cannot put in a plant of your choice, you cannot paint your own home, you cannot change the door, you cannot fix your roof, among a litany of things without the HOA's approval. They might or might not approve depending on your race and there is no recourse. All the members connived to make your life a living hell. Second, the HOA believe that they have the right to trespass on your property anytime to pinpoint what you should fix (whether it is the fence that is dirty or you should clean the lizard feces on the roof or fix a minor crack in the drive way) and then has the audacity to leave crude notes under your door with deadlines to fix what they perceived need fixing. This is so outrageously ridiculous. Third, on weekends, especially during the Christmas season, the neighbors will host parties well beyond midnight with music blasting and people shouting. There is no security regulations to control nuisance noise. Or if there is, it has not been adhered to because everyone connives with each other. Fourth, do not be fooled by the beautiful golf course either. If your house is located near the golf course, then that is very problematic. The early morning golfers have no respect as they are very noisy which is a big negative when you want a good early morning sleep. Not to mention, the danger of the golf balls careening in your backyard and in the pool. The danger of breaking your window is imminent. And the million leaves blowing from the trees on the golf course into your backyard and into the pool. Fifth, the gardeners are well connected to the HOA - they are incompetent and lazy. The gardeners deliver shoddy jobs - they just blow the leaves - they do not do gardening per se by removing dried branches from the trees nor pull up weeds. No! You have to do it yourself. As a home owner you are paying for this service via HOA fees and getting no results in return. It is useless to complain to the HOA as there will be no remedy. Finally, the place is prone to flooding as the there is no soil to soak up the water. If I should list all the negatives I would need more space and time to write.

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Great Place to Live - 6/11/2012

Weston is a beautiful city; very safe and clean, with excellent schools and beautiful landscaping. It is a great place to live and raise a family.

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Allergies - 7/23/2009

My ENT says that FL is not the wise choice if you suffer from allergies. We have alot of exotic plants here most, you have never heard of. Some of them are an invasive speices, not native to South Florida. Plants bloom here all year long and My advise is to live here a while before making the decision to stay. I have lived here most of my life and I have seen lots of changes. I am ready to retire somewhere else.

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Top-of-the-line - 7/4/2008

Weston is the new Boca Raton. A paradise located within a paradise (South Florida), that has A+ schools, a diverse community, is hurricane-safe, and zero crime. A residential Disney land perfectly located between Ft. Lauderdale and Miami.

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Weston in Florida a nice community - 1/12/2008

A master planned community, Weston in Florda is a nice place to live, but between the hurricanes and the higher cost of living, no longer the town is paradise

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a safe place to live - 12/15/2007

If you're looking for peace of mind, when it comes to crime, look no further. Weston is an upscale city, with a growing population, where you can feel safe going out at night. There's is always the general concern about breaking-and-entering, auto-theft, and others, no matter where you live. But, I have never lived in a community/city that felt safer than this one. If this is a concern of yours (and who doesn't think about it), this is a great place to think about.

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Weston-Florida - 8/6/2007

It is a beautiful place to live, a great community and great schools (A+). You have everything in town!!!

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Weston Great City for Families - 6/18/2007

Weston is a great city for families with children. All schools are A+. There are a lot of parks. The city is extremely well maintened. I think is not the city for singles because there's no nightlife at all. Pretty close access to the major cities through the Interstate 75. About 20 minutes from beaches of Fort Lauderdale area. 45 minutes of Miami beach area. 60 to 75 minutes of Gulf Coast beaches (Naples, Marco Island). Anything wrong? The cost of living has increased mostly because the houses prices.

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It's Not Worth It!!! - 6/17/2007

I live in Weston. The associations are outrageous to deal with! Want to paint your house the same color it already is? Pay the association $75.00 and fill out the forms so they can hold a meeting and decide if you can. This is just to paint it the same color. Want to have relatives visit from out of town? That's alright, as long as they can all park in your drive way. Because they don't allow parking on the street overnight. Even if it is in front of your house. Rains too much and mushrooms sprout up in your yard? Expect a not so nice note on your door that very morning. Weston advertises that is your hometown. Well.... Weston backwards is Notsew. Don't move here unless you want every bit of your life governed and have to pay to get permission for everything. I know quite a few people in the town and they all feel that the associations have gotten out of hand.

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too much - 6/5/2007

high cost of living

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Very Nice - 6/1/2007

Best place to live. Relaxed, safe, good schools, good family quality living. Fully recommended.

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It's OK... - 11/11/2006

Weston is pretty decent. But I think it's overglorified. It's basically just a suburban town, with some decent shopping for your basic needs. Some restaurants are OK, but many of them make way more of themselves than what they offer; they are expensive and the service is crappy with pompous jerks who think they are "all that" and it's just stinking Weston not the French Riviera or Miami Beach, and the food is average and non-impressive with a gourmet price tag. The best thing Weston has going for it is it's a relatively safe place and the town is very well maintained and clean, so if you have an above average or higher income and have family concerns and don't mind things being kind of boring then it's all right. It is also full of gated communities. Overall I'd say that Weston is overrated, it's no paradise. It's pretty safe, decent schools for the kids, very family oriented, but if you are single or a couple with no kids it would be a very lame place to live. There really isn't much going on here at all. For a family with money that wants a safe boring place it's pretty good, but for anybody else, go somewhere else in south florida where it's a lot less expensive and much more exciting.

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Weston is a great place to live - 8/22/2006

Weston is a great place, quiet, good for families. The entire town is very well taken care off, manicured. We have lived here for 6 years and loved it. When we first came to Florida and were looking for a place to live, out of many place Weston made the best impression. From Weston one can easily drive to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, even Naples. Weston schools are very highly rated.

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Living in the suburbs of Ft, Lauderdale - 6/26/2006

Weston FLorida is a 12 year community just west of Ft. Lauderdale (20 minutes from the beaches) Currently about 60,000 inhabitants, Weston has become a living commmunity for business professionals, entrepeneurs, professional athlets, working in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Bech areas. Gated subcommunities offer the security and privacy needed while.

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