Broward Tutorial Services – Weston

Standardized testing reinforces crucial knowledge in the minds of young adults, such as the correct spellings of their names and the ability to draw hundreds of tiny ovals. Sharpen your brain with today's Groupon: for $49, you get a diagnostic test for the SAT and ACT at Broward Tutorial Services in Weston (up to a $99 value). Choose from the following options:

• Monday, August 1 from noon to 4 p.m.
• Saturday, August 13 from noon to 4 p.m.
• Saturday, September 17 from noon to 4 p.m.
• Sunday, October 22 from noon to 4 p.m.

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$1 movies at Regal Sawgrass July 19, 20 (schedule) Sunrise, FL

The Regal $1 movies at Regal Sawgrass stadium 23 on July 19th and 20th 2011 will be

Charlotte's Web and Megamind. The movies begin at 10 a.m.

A complete list of all $1 movies at Regal this Summer can be found here.

SAWGRASS STADIUM 23 & IMAX is located at 2600 Northwest 136th Avenue Sunrise FL 954-846-1707

 

 

 

Weston saving $250,00 a year with installation of new LED street lights.

Weston to save nearly $250,000 a year in energy & maintenance costs in addition to improved light quality with installation of LED street lights.

Weston residents, have you noticed a change in how bright the street lights are at night on city roads? You aren't imaging things. They are much brighter now. Weston is now using LED lighting in all of the street lights. This move will save the city about $160,000 in energy costs and approximately $100,000 in maintenance. The new LED light were funded in part, by the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG).

Press release:  BURLINGTON, Mass., June 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The evenings are brighter along the streets and sidewalks of Weston, Florida, as the city has selected Philips Lighting – the global leader in the development of LED lighting technology – to provide 1,200 environmentally-sustainable, energy-efficient and aesthetically-pleasing Roadstar luminaires from Philips Roadway throughout the city. The retrofit solution, which uses the South Florida city's existing lighting poles along city-owned public thoroughfares, is expected to save Weston up to $160,000 in energy costs and approximately $100,000 in maintenance expenses annually when compared with its previous metal-halide systems.

The new Roadstar luminaires from Philips Roadway come with a 10-year limited warranty and were funded, in part, by federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), which are awarded to local communities making strategic investments to meet the nation's long-term goals for energy independence and climate change leadership. Designed to address a fundamental need in the lighting industry for affordable, high-performance, energy-efficient, and long lasting large-area LED lighting, the Roadstar luminaire can reduce energy consumption by as much as 60 percent over conventional lighting solutions, making it as beneficial to the environment, as it is for a project's bottom line. 

"The city of Weston, FL has always prided itself on being a very progressive community that looks for ways to protect the environment and be fiscally responsible, while improving the quality of life for our residents," said Jeffrey Skidmore, Assistant City Manager and Chief Operating Officer, City of Weston. "Street lighting accounts for a large part of our energy consumption and the solution from Philips Roadway provided us with energy savings, improved light levels and reduced maintenance, making it the right choice for our city.  Feedback from our residents is that they appreciate the uniform, white light that virtually eliminates the dark spots between poles, as well as spill and glare.  It also provides a clean look that fits the overall aesthetic of our community."

According to Zia Eftekhar, CEO of Philips Lighting North America, "Weston and forward-thinking cities like it are embracing LED lighting because they have taken the time to evaluate the long-term benefits of these solutions, both from a cost saving and light quality perspective.  Weston wanted to ensure that their new LED street lighting solution was comparable if not better than their existing metal halide system and were able to use their existing poles for minimum disruption to their residents.  What they have found with our Roadstar solution is a very viable, energy-efficient solution that will also help the city to meet its environmental goals."

Municipal Lighting Systems worked closely with Philips and the city on the lighting solution that has been installed on major public roadways in Weston such as Royal Palm Blvd. and Glades Pkwy.   The engineering firm of Calvin Giordano & Associates helped the city evaluate LED lighting solutions, including light levels, while the installation is being handled by Horsepower Electric.

Visit www.philips.com/roadwaylighting for more information on Roadstar and other Philips Roadway outdoor lighting solutions.

For further information, please contact:
Silvie Casanova,
Senior Manager, Lighting Communications,
Philips Electronics North America
Ph: 781-418-7928
Email: silvie.casanova@philips.com

About City of Weston

Approximately 27 square miles in land size, with a population of 65,333, Weston is located in southwestern Broward County, Florida. Initially conceived as a master-planned community, Weston was incorporated in 1996. Well managed growth has given rise to one of South Florida's most desirable communities, both residential and corporate. Weston's culturally diverse population enjoys a vibrant community, whose lifestyle, appearance and management style cities around the world wish to emulate. Visit www.westonfl.org

About Royal Philips Electronics

Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of "sense and simplicity". Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs about 117,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 22.3 billion in 2010, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.

SOURCE Royal Philips Electronics

Weston Shred-A-Thon, Operation Medicine Cabinet will be held July 9th

Weston Shred-A-Thon, Operation Medicine Cabinet will be held July 9th
Photo credit: Mike Haw/WikimediaCommons

Operation Medicine Cabinet, Shred-A-Thon, Crime Prevention Van Unveiling events on Saturday July 9, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Weston District Office 17300 Royal Palm Blvd., Weston

Operation Medicine Cabinet: Weston residents bring your unused unwanted or expired medications for safe disposal. Arrive early to receive a $5 gift card while supplies last.

Shred-A-Thon: Weston residents can bring personal documents, bank statements, check stubs, credit card offers, receipts, and any other personal information you wish to shred. The service is free. However, there is a 5 box maxium.


The events are open to all Broward County residents.

While you are at the event, come check out the new Weston Crime Prevention Van and learn about the new program "Crime Watch on Your Corner"  


Source: westonfl.org

$1 movies at Regal July 5, 6 (schedule) Sunrise, FL

$1 movies at Regal theaters July 5, 6 2011 (photo: ScypaxPictures/Flicker)

 

The Regal $1 movies at Regal Sawgrass stadium 23 on July 5th and 6th 2011 will be

Despicable Me and How To Train Your Dragon. The movies begin at 10 a.m.

A complete list of all $1 movies at Regal this Summer can be found here.

SAWGRASS STADIUM 23 & IMAX is located at 2600 Northwest 136th Avenue Sunrise FL 954-846-1707

Flamingo Gardens discount

Flamingo Gardens 50% discount
Photo credit: Colleen/ WestonFloridaNews.com

Hot Deal Alert: Right now you can purchase a Groupon for a Flamingo Gardens discount of 50%. Adults tickets are discounted to $9 (regularly $18) Kids tickets are $5 (regularly $10) Click here for discount

Hurry! The Flamingo Gardens deal ends today, July 4th at midnight. 
Don't worry. The discounted ticket won't expire until  Sep 30, 2011.

About 4th of July fireworks in Weston

There will be no 4th of July fireworks in Weston this year. If you live in Weston, your best choice for viewing fireworks is the BankAtlantic Center.

The 4th of July celebration at BankAtlantic Center begins at 5:00 p.m. in the Lexus parking lot. Live music starts at 6 p.m. with music by the Gin Blossoms.

The firework show begins at 9:00 p.m.

3D fireworks glasses will be available at the Sawgrass Mills booth, while supplies last.

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.

Read: More 4th of July 2011 fireworks displays in Broward, Fl



4th of July 2011 Sunrise, FL: The Gin Blossoms will be performing at the BankAtlantic Center July 4th Celebration.