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Discover Wellen Park

Lisa McBride October 4, 2024

 
Discover Wellen Park! This master-planned community offers a plethora of opportunities for homeownership. As a matter of fact, it was the number 4 top-selling community in the U.S. in 2020. Wellen Park is located along Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast, west of I-75. The community is accessible from U.S. 41/Tamiami Trail and River Road. Depending on the location within Wellen Park, it falls within the City of North Port or unincorporated Sarasota County. This expansive 11,000-acre community will swell to 77,000 residents and 22,000 homes.

Districts

Wellen Park is currently divided into three Districts – West Villages, Downtown, and Playmore. An additional District is planned for the near future. 

West Villages District: 

Gran Paradiso, Grand Palm, Islandwalk, Oasis, Renaissance, Sarasota National, The Preserve, and Tortuga neighborhoods.

Playmore District:  

Avelina, Boca Royale, Gran Place, Solstice, Sunstone, Wysteria, and Wellen Park Golf & Country Club neighborhoods.

Downtown District:

The Downtown District is masterfully designed with an 80-acre lake with an outfitter for kayaking and paddleboarding from a floating dock. In addition, A 2.8-mile trail surrounds the lake for jogging, cycling, and walking. A large manicured lawn will provide space to relax and for public events. Phase one will feature 38,010 square feet of retail, dining, and office space. The Canoe House Restaurant will offer indoor and outdoor seating, casual dining with spectacular sunset views. Subsequently, Phase two will have 27,000 square feet of retail.

Opportunites For Most Homeowners’ Lifestyles

Wellen Park has become a premier destination for relocation and retirement. The array of opportunities can suit most homeowners’ lifestyles.  Whether you are looking for single-family, paired villas, townhomes, or coach homes -Wellen Park has it all!  In addition,  all come with top-notch features and amenities that will satisfy even the pickiest homeowners. Wellen Park welcomes residents of every age. In the future, they may add an age-qualified neighborhood for those in the market for a 55-and-up community. *Please continue to check back for any updates

The Wellen Park Lifestyle

Wellen Park is a next-generation community made up of dynamic districts, friendly neighborhoods, and a vibrant downtown. As a master-planned community, Wellen Park is being intentionally developed to maximize residential living with a robust offering of amenities for residents to enjoy, such as trails, parks, recreation, retail, restaurants, and more. Thus, living in Wellen Park means you can enjoy an approachable, fun-loving experience that’s focused on living well at every stage of life.

Amenities

Each neighborhood has a variety of amenities for its residents to enjoy from pickleball courts to resort pools, from fitness centers to billiard rooms.  You can review a full list of amenities for each neighborhood on our Neighborhood Overview document

Trails

There will be an extensive trail network to enjoy. There are currently more than 18 miles of trails throughout the community that we continue to add to. A map of the existing and future nature and bike trails can be viewed on the master plan map.

Golf Courses

Currently, our Boca Royale and Sarasota National neighborhoods offer 18-hole championship courses. Come Winter of 2021, Wellen Park Golf & Country Club by Lennar will begin selling homes in their 18-hole golf course community.

Schools

Wellen Park students have access to the A-rated Sarasota County School District, as well as a number of additional educational options. 

Healthcare

Wellen Park has a number of healthcare options nearby, including Venice Regional Bayfront Health, Englewood Community Hospital, and Sarasota Memorial

West Villages Marketplace

Anchored at U.S. 41 and West Villages Parkway, the West Villages Marketplace is a Publix-anchored shopping plaza that includes a complimentary mix of restaurants, shops, and services.

CoolToday Park

CoolToday Park is the new state-of-the-art spring training complex for the Atlanta Braves. Other year-round activities hosted by the Braves at the complex include special events, concerts, festivals, and more. The community has access to the public plaza and multipurpose fields for events like farmers’ markets, art shows, and other community events. For more information visit CoolToday Park’s website

HOA Fees

Each neighborhood in Wellen Park has HOA fees. The amount and what’s covered in the fees varies by neighborhood. The fees typically cover neighborhood amenities, general maintenance of common areas, and landscaping. You can find a range of HOA’s for each community on our Neighborhood Overview document (linked in the description); however, you should consult a homebuilder’s sales team for specific/accurate fees.
 
For a more detailed listing of our available homes or information about living at Wellen Park, please feel free to give me a call at 941-373-5880.

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