Sunday, August 3, 2025

Around Wellen Park

The First Floridians: The Native Tribes of North Port and Venice

Everyone in Florida has a different definition of the word native. Ask around, and you’ll meet folks who moved here in 2019 and proudly...

Celebrate America: Wellen Park’s Fourth of July Concert Returns!

Looking for a fun, laid-back way to spend your Fourth of July? Wellen Park has the perfect answer. The Celebrate America Concert returns to...

North Port’s Deputy Chief Morales Named Florida’s Command Officer of the Year

Big news for North Port and a proud moment for our community—Deputy Chief Christopher Morales has been named the 2025 Command Officer of the...

10 Local Adventures Within 1 Hour of Wellen Park: Your Go-To Day Trip Guide

Living in Wellen Park means having some of Florida’s best hidden gems right at your fingertips. Sure, we love hanging lakeside, grabbing tacos, and...

Aldi and a Coffee Shop in Wellen Park? The Site Plans Say Yes

While Aldi hasn’t made a public press release about this location, the proof is in the permit. A site plan filed under MAS-24-183 Aldi Store...

Bass Fishing in June: Why Grand Lake in Wellen Park is Southwest Florida’s Hidden Hotspot

June in Southwest Florida marks the start of summer heat—and some of the best bass fishing of the year. As temperatures rise, largemouth bass...

New Road, New Perks: Manasota Beach Road Extension Approved for 2026

Big things are rolling our way—literally. In a move that’s been in the works for years, the Sarasota County Commission has unanimously approved the...

Sunday Movie Nights Return to CoolToday Park This Summer

Summer nights in Wellen Park just got a little more exciting. CoolToday Park is bringing back its popular Sunday Movie Nights series, inviting the...