Newsday Tuesday | City of Weston eNewsletter 08/25/2020

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON August 25, 2020 "Welcome" Chief Sam Cavalieri BSO Captain Simoni ‘Sam’ Cavalieri is no stranger to Weston. He previously worked shoulder-to-shoulder alongside Chief Butler prior to his retirement, in the capacity of Executive Officer. Chief Cavalieri is a veteran law enforcement officer with many years of supervisory experience who looks forward to leading BSO Weston and continuing positive relations with the residential and business community. Learn More  » Take a Walk in a Park Weston's beautiful parks are the perfect setting for a morning jog or an evening stroll. With the return to eLearning and virtual work continuing, it's important to get outdoors to enjoy some fresh air and sneak in some exercise, too. Find a Weston Park Near You » Arts Council Summer Instagram Photo Contest Winners Congratulations to Terri Cannici, Liliana Solanilla and Caroline Portella for winning first, second, and third place in the Arts Council of Greater Weston Summer Instagram Photo Contest. " at home tourist." Travel vicariously through the images shared by others throughout the summer. Click below to view all entries.  View All Entries Here » Doing Business in Weston? Time to Renew Your Local Business Tax Receipt All businesses, including home-based businesses, are required to obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt before engaging in business in the City of Weston.   All Local Business Tax Receipts expire in the State of Florida on September 30. Existing businesses in Weston should have already received a renewal email or an invoice by mail from the City. Online renewal is available 24/7 without having to pay any additional fee.   Learn More  » Census Takers in Your Neighborhood Census 2020 Door-to-door canvassers hope to increase Broward's response rate to Census 2020. If you have not yet responded, a census taker will visit your household to help you respond. It’s easy, safe and important. Of course the best way to avoid an in-person visit is to respond yourself either online at my2020census.gov or by calling 1-844-330-2020. #WestonCounts Learn More » Complete the 2020 Census Questionnaire Here » Stay Active with #WestonParks As the school year commences virtually, a great way to de-stress at home is with the virtual park activities offered by Weston's Park and Recreation Department. Exercise with our Tic-Tac-Toe to Fitness every Tuesday or become a treasure hunter with our Scavenger Hunts every Saturday. You will not want to miss the fun! Click below to check out more of our virtual park activities. More Virtual Park Activities » It's Tuesday Tic-Tac-Toe to Fitness! » Scavenger Hunt Saturday » Stand Up, Speak Out Social Justice Project South Floridians of all ages are invited to share their social justice experiences by submitting original work in their choice of media to the Stand Up, Speak Out Social Justice in South Florida Project presented by Broward County Library. Click below to learn more about guidelines and how to submit your digital story.  Learn More » Submit Your Work Here » Get Back in the Game! YMCA Fitness Challenge Starts September 1 Are you ready to take the YMCA fitness challenge?There is no doubt that quarantine has impacted our physical fitness. The YMCA Fitness Challenge is here to help you get back in the game with a healthy new you. Starting September 1, engage in fitness workouts or sports activities at least 45 minutes a day, for 30 days and track it on the YMCA SFL Mobile App. The first place winner gets a Y Cause Box, and all qualifying participants who join by August 28 and complete the challenge, will receive a YMCA of South Florida shirt. Click below to learn how to participate. Learn More »