In Episode 2, John R. Flint, Weston’s first City Manager, takes us inside the early days of the new City — from establishing local leadership and holding Weston’s first municipal election to making the decisions that would shape how the City operated and served its residents.

How do you build a city government from the ground up? Who leads it? And how do you turn a vote for self-government into a functioning municipality?

30 years. Four episodes. One Weston story.

In Episode 1 of Weston at 30: A History Podcast, Pam Soloman, Assistant Director of Communications for the City of Weston and former City Manager John R. Flint take us back to those early days and share the stories, people and pivotal moments that set Weston on the path to incorporation.

How did an undeveloped piece of South Florida become a carefully planned community? What helped shape the vision for Weston? And how did that vision eventually lead to the creation of a new city? Go beyond the dates and discover how the Weston we know today began to take shape — from someone who was there to see it happen.

30 years. Four episodes. One Weston story.

From youth development to adult leagues and social play, Albert and Adam share how the club’s diverse programming serves players of all ages and skill levels. We also dive into how the Weston Racquet Club goes beyond the courts—creating a strong sense of community and connection among residents.

And be sure to stay through the end for a special announcement about a can’t-miss celebration of the sport and our city’s vibrant tennis community.

Tune in to learn how statewide decisions could shape Weston’s future.

In this episode of The Weston Way, Deputy Kirby joins us for an important conversation about how these devices should be used safely in Weston. From local laws and age requirements to helmet use and where riders are allowed to operate, we cover what every parent should know. Learn how to help your child enjoy these devices responsibly while keeping themselves—and others—safe. This is a must-listen for Weston families navigating the fast-growing world of micro-mobility devices.

First, though, they look back on an incredible first season of guests. All of those episodes remain available in the feed.

Then, we look forward to 2026 in Weston - a huge year in our city's history because it marks 30 years of Weston.

We've got a lot in store this year, and we're excited to offer a little sneak peek in our first episode of season 2 of The Weston Way!

Spearheading their efforts is Life Safety Educator Melanie Brocato. On this episode we learn more about Melanie's background in education, her efforts to provide life safety training to Weston students, how you can enroll in local life safety trainings, and more.

Tasked with overseeing the City’s financial operations, Darrel has maintained Weston’s credit-rating, safeguarded the City’s financial future, and developed industry-standard fraud prevention standards.

Hear all about Darrel and the finance team’s work on the latest episode of The Weston Way Podcast.

City Manager Don Decker and Budget Director Bryan Cahen joined The Weston Way to go over the City Manager's Proposed Budgets for Fiscal Year 2026. Learn about how the budget comes together, the Florida constitutionally-mandated timeline, and what it all means for Weston residents.

The City Commission will hold their public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2026 budgets on Monday, September 15, and Monday, September 29, at 7:00 p.m. in Weston City Hall, located at 17200 Royal Palm Boulevard. The public is encouraged to attend.

On this episode Denise shares how she has helped Weston grow, the evolving duties of a Communications professional, and some of her favorite projects and initiatives.

Go behind-the-scenes of event production in this episode and learn how we're able to plan and manage three unique events over the course of less than 24 hours. 

Kara stopped by The Weston Way to share how she and her team are leading the City of Weston's parks into the future by using forward-thinking to anticipate and respond to the needs of the community.

Just months into his new role as the City Manager, Don was challenged with navigating the city through a global pandemic. Years later, Don has helped lead the city through various other challenges and obstacles to maintain the high quality of life offered here in Weston. Our conversation touched on everything from Don’s journey to Weston and public service, to the unique Contract City form of government employed in Weston.

We hope you enjoy this conversation with Don and we thank him for his years of service to our community.

We're so excited to announce and share the inaugural episode of The Weston Way. On this first show, your Communications team shares some quick updates on city services and initiatives before they talk about all the upcoming April events. This season will feature in-depth conversations with city leaders about the city operations that matter most to you.

The Weston Way podcast is coming soon to your preferred podcasting app. Follow us on social media to share your thoughts on the podcast and what you want to hear this season.