According to Family Watchdog, there are 35 sex offenders living in Weston and surrounding areas. Parents may wish to check who is living in their neighborhood and the neighborhoods of their families.
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Monday, June 27, 2011
4th of July 2011 Broward County fireworks locations
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Places to watch 4th of July fireworks in Broward County 2011
Coral Springs: Mullins Park -Free event with a $3 parking fee
Coral Springs 4th of July celebration begins at 6 p.m. There will be entertainment for the whole family. Food will be available for purchase. The event is free, however, there will be a parking free of $3.
Mullins Park is located at10150 N.W. 29 St, Coral Springs, FL
Davie: Pine Island Park- Free event
Davie's 28th annual 4th of July celebration will be held from 6-10 p.m. at Pine Island Park Community Center. There will be live music, arts and crafts, a bounce house, and many other family activities.
Pine Island Park Community Center is located at 3800 S.W 92 Avenue, Davie, Florida
Deerfield Beach: Main Beach Parking, Ocean Way & SE 1st St. - Free event with free shuttle services
The Deerfield Beach 4th of July celebration begins at 1 p.m. with live entertainment. 9 p.m. Fireworks show from the pier.
This free 4th of July events offers complimentary shuttle service from locations west of the Intracoastal.
Parking and Shuttle Service information from the City of Deerfield Beach website
Parking on the barrier island will be extremely limited during the event. Park at the Cove Shopping Center and walk across the bridge or take the complimentary shuttle service between the Cove Shopping Center and the beach.
Note:Shuttle service will run on July 4 from 11AM – 5:45 PM, at which time Hillsboro Blvd. and the bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic. Road will reopen following the fireworks display.
Hollywood: Charnow Park & Hollywood Beach -Free event
Hollywood Fourth of July celebration will be held from 12:30 - 10 p.m. Children's activities begin at 12:30. There will be a DJ to entertain the crowd. Listen to live music at the Hollywood Beach Theatre featuring country music with the Rodeo Clowns followed by Galo's Tribute to Santana from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. The Hollywood fireworks show starts at 9p.m.
Charnow Park is located at 300 Connecticut Street, Hollywood, FL
You can ride the free shuttle from South Broward High School (1901 N. Federal Hwy.) to Johnson Street and A1A from 4-11 p.m. Normal downtown parking rates do apply.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's Fourth of July celebration at Town Hall- Free event
Lauderdale by the Sea 4th of July events begin at 11:15 with a parade followed by a cookout from 12-3 p.m. Many fun family activities including water games and pony rides. At 9 p.m. there will be fireworks at the pier.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Town Hall is located at 501 N Ocean Dr., Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Sunrise: Bankatlantic Center 4th of July celebration - Free event
Fourth Annual City of Sunrise and BankAtlantic Center July 4th Celebration - Free event
The BankAtlantic Center Lexus parking lot will open to the public beginning at 5 p.m. Festivities, beginning at 5 p.m., include live music, food vendors and family entertainment such as fun rides, rock climbing, bounce houses, face painters, and much more. The evening will be capped off by the fireworks display beginning at 9 p.m.
This event is free to attend. Parents may wish to arrive as close to 5 p.m. as possible. There are plenty for free activities for the kids to do. As the night goes on the lines tend to get longer. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs to view the fireworks display.
Weston, FL 4th of July celebrations
The City of Weston is hosting a 4th of July 5K run that begins at 7a.m. Following the run there will be City of Weston 4th of July Hometown Parade.
For more information, please read: 4th of July events and fireworks in Weston, FL and western Broward County
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Weston Dog Trainers
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| Dog trainers in Weston, FL Photo Credit: .US. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael McNabb |
If you need help training your dog, you may want to call a professional trainer for help.
Bark Busters of South Florida 1-877-500-BARK
K9 Advisors 954 923-3440
A Dog's Best Friend 54-791-2717
Petsmart also offers dog training at their stores.
The closest Petsmart to Weston 12051 W Sunrise Blvd, Plantation, FL 33323
954-916-8771
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Weston Bulk Garbage Pick up July 2011 (schedule)
Weston bulk garbage pick-up dates 2011
Mark your calenders: The next bulk garbage pick up in Weston will be on Wednesday, July 27th, Thursday, July 28th, Friday, July 29th or Saturday, July 30th.
If you miss the July bulk garbage pick up, you will have to wait until
Wednesday, October 19th, Thursday, October 20th, Friday, October 21st or Saturday, October 22nd
Mark your calenders: The next bulk garbage pick up in Weston will be on Wednesday, July 27th, Thursday, July 28th, Friday, July 29th or Saturday, July 30th.
If you miss the July bulk garbage pick up, you will have to wait until
Wednesday, October 19th, Thursday, October 20th, Friday, October 21st or Saturday, October 22nd
Weston Groupon: Spray tan or one month unlimited tan at Cosmetan
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| Tanning salon in Weston, FL Groupon |
• For $20, you get one deluxe spray tan (a $49.50 value).
• For $28, you get one month of unlimited tanning plus a sample packet of Playboy brand tanning lotion (up to a $169 value). Choose from level one (a $79 value), level two (a $99 value), level three (a $129 value), or level four (a $169 value) packages.
Click here for Groupon
Deal ends June 26, 2011
Cosmetan is located at 1348 SW 160th Ave, Weston, Florida 33326 (Near Weston movie theater)
(954) 384-8487
Udonis Haslem will be at Juiceblendz in Weston
Miami Heat star Udonis Haslem will be at Juiceblendz in Weston today from 11- 1 p.m. Haslem will be signing autographs for fans during the Juiceblendz grand opening celebration.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Memorial service for Weston Family killed in plane crash
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| Simanova Family Memorial Service June 25, 2011 at 4 p.m. |
There will be a memorial service for the Simanova family who died in the Russian plane crash.
The Simanova memorial will be held on June 25th at 4 p.m. at St. Nicholas is at 2001 N. Andrews Ave. in Fort Lauderdale
Memorial service will honor Falcon Cove student Yelizaveta "Liza" Simanova, her mother Lyudmila Simonova, father Alexander Simanov, and younger sister Yekaterina "Katya" Simanova.
Yekaterina Simanova was scheduled to start kindergarten at Gator Run Elementary this fall.
St. Nicholas
2001 N. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
(954) 566-6358
web site for directions and info: http://www.stnicholasftl.org/
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You can sign Yelizaveta "Liza" Simanova's memorial guest book, here.
You can sign Yekaterina "Katya" Simanova's memorial guest book, here.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Simonova's family and friends.
The Simanova family were among the 44 people that died in the plane crash. Eight people survived the crash
Read the full Sun Sentinel report, here.
$1 movies at Regal Sawgrass 23 (movie schedule)
Almost free movies
Families can enjoy $1 movies at Regal Cinemas on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. this Summer at the Regal Sawgrass stadium 23. All dollar movies are rated G or PG.
Families can enjoy $1 movies at Regal Cinemas on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. this Summer at the Regal Sawgrass stadium 23. All dollar movies are rated G or PG.
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6/28-6/29 (10am)
ALPHA AND OMEGA
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID
7/5-7/6 (10am)
DESPICABLE ME
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
7/12-7/13 (10am)
MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN
SHREK FOREVER AFTER
7/19-7/20 (10am)
CHARLOTTE'S WEB
MEGAMIND
7/26-7/27 (10am)
NANNY MCPHEE RETURNS
PIRATES WHO DON'T DO ANYTHING
8/2-8/3 (10am)
KIT KITTREDGE
THE LAST AIRBENDER
8/9-8/10 (10am)
ASTRO BOY
TALE OF DESPEREAUX
SAWGRASS STADIUM 23 & IMAX is located at 2600 Northwest 136th Avenue Sunrise FL 954-846-1707
If you are interested in seeing $1 movies at another Regal theater, you can find another location, here. (Just enter a zip code for another theater location)
Read: More cheap or free summer activities for kids Miami, Broward, Fort Lauderdale 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Weston 4th of July 5k run
Weston residents, there is still time to sign up for the Weston Hometown July 4th Celebration 5K run. Sign up online at Split Second Timing.
The Weston 4th of July 5K registration begins on July 4th at 5:45 am and continues to 6:45 am. The race starts at 7:00 am sharp.
If you pre-register, you can pick up your race pack on July 3rd at The Sheinberg Family YMCA
Located in Weston Regional Park from 10AM to 5 PM on July 3rd.
Located in Weston Regional Park from 10AM to 5 PM on July 3rd.
Weston family dies in Russian plane crash
Falcon Cove student Yelizaveta "Liza" Simanova died in a plane crash with her mother Lyudmila Simonova, father Alexander Simanov, and younger sister Yekaterina Simanova on Monday, the Sun Sentinel reported.
According to the Sentinel report, Yekaterina Simanova was scheduled to attend kindergarten at Gator Run in the Fall.
You can sign Yelizaveta Simanova's memorial guest book, here.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Simonova's family and friends.
The Simanova family were among the 44 people that died in the plane crash. Eight people survived the crash
Read the full Sun Sentinel report, here.
CNN video of plane crash.
According to the Sentinel report, Yekaterina Simanova was scheduled to attend kindergarten at Gator Run in the Fall.
You can sign Yelizaveta Simanova's memorial guest book, here.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Simonova's family and friends.
The Simanova family were among the 44 people that died in the plane crash. Eight people survived the crash
Read: Memorial service for Weston Family killed in plane crash
Read the full Sun Sentinel report, here.
CNN video of plane crash.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
4th of July events and fireworks in Weston, FL and western Broward County
Weston residents have many fun events and activities to go on July 4th, 2011.
A list of July 4th fireworks shows and events in Weston, FL and Western Broward County
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| 4th of July events in Weston and Western Broward, FL (Photo credit:puliarf/flickr |
A list of July 4th fireworks shows and events in Weston, FL and Western Broward County
Free summer activities for kids Miami, Broward, Fort Lauderdale 2011
Many families are foregoing traditional vacations this year and having a staycation instead. Days at the park and beach are always fun, but after a few days parents usually hear "I'm bored". We've complied a list of free or inexpensive activities for children and families in Broward, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami Dade.
Free activities for the whole family at Bass Pro Shops
Come to Bass Pro Shops for a free family summer camp on Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays noon- 4 p.m. from now until July 10th
- Free shooting Gallery *
- Free shooting Range *
- Free Casting Targets *
- Free Photo *
- Free S'mores cookout
- Free crafts (Tues & Thursday 4-5 Sat & Sun 2-5)
- Free workshops for the entire family
* Please note:the Bass Pro Shop Miami location is only offering Crafts, Workshops, and S’mores
For more information visit the Bass Pro Shops website, here.
Attend a free kids clinic
- Lowe’s Build and Grow kids clinic (Free)
Kids can have fun building with their parents at this free event every other Saturday at 10 a.m.
- Home Depot Kids workshops (Free)
Kids ages 5-12 can build a project every other Saturday at Home Depot.
- Craft workshops (Free)
Kids can attend a free craft workshop at A.C. Moore and Michaels craft stores. Check your local store for schedules.
- Families can enjoy $1 movies at Regal Cinemas on Tuesdays and Wednesday at 10 a.m. this Summer. Movies are rated G or PG.
Click here: $1 movies at Regal Sawgrass 23 (movie schedule)
Visit a county water park
Families can enjoy an inexpensive day at a county water park. You cannot bring in outside food and drinks to water parks, but you can avoid paying expensive concession stand fees by pack a lunch in a cooler and eating outside. Most parks have picnic tables available.
Broward County Water Parks
- Paradise Cove at C.B. Smith Park
Admission: $9.50/person for all-day admission and $6.50/person after 3 p.m. In addition, the park's gate admission fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) will be in effect on weekends and holidays.
Paradise Cove is located at C.B. Smith Park
900 N. Flamingo Rd.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
Office: 954-357-5170
For more information, visit the Paradise Cove website, here.
- Tropical Splash water park
Admission: $5 per person (Children under one year are admitted free) *In addition, the park’s regular weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) will be in effect.
Tropical Splash water park is located at Central Broward Regional Park
3700 N.W. 11th Pl.
Lauderhill, FL 33311
Phone: 954-357-5400
For more information on Tropical Splash water park, visit their website, here.
Miami water parks
- Grapeland Water Park
Open 7 days a week during the Summer 9.30am - 7.00pm
Admission: $5 for ages 2 thru 13, $10 for Miami -Dade County residents 14 and older, $12 for non-Miami-Dade County Residents 14 and older.
Grapeland Water Park is located at
1550 NW 37 Avenue,
Miami, FL 33125
For more information on Grapeland Water Park, visit the City of Miami’s website, here.
Free activities at Broward and Miami libraries
- All Miami-Dade and Broward libraries are offering free activities this summer for kids and adults. Please plan ahead, most activities require you to pre-register
Miami-Dade public libraries website