Friday, August 1, 2025

Outdoors

Wellen Park Braces for Dangerous Heat Wave: What You Need to Know This Week

It is no secret summer in Southwest Florida comes with high temps, but this week in Wellen Park, the heat is on another level. The National Weather Service has issued...

Venice High’s New Stadium Is Open and Ready for Football

Venice High Unveils Its Brand New Football Stadium Venice High School just leveled up in a big way. After years of dominance on the gridiron, the...

Stay Prepared: North Port Extends Sandbag Station Hours Ahead of Forecasted Heavy Rain

As the summer rain ramps up and hurricane season looms, the City of North Port is stepping up its storm prep by extending the...

July 4th in Wellen Park: Fireworks, Festivities, and What to Know About the Weather

Wellen Park is getting ready for a big Independence Day celebration, with fireworks, food, and family fun planned across the community. From the concerts...

The Secret Star of Wellen Park: Meet the Florida Bobcat

Word’s been spreading around Wellen Park—bobcats have been spotted in and around the neighborhoods. And for some, that’s sparked concern. Are they dangerous? Should...

Hurricane Season 2025: Why Now is the Time to Prepare — Even in Resilient Wellen Park

The Gulf is warm, the air is thick, and June 1 marked the official start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. On paper, it’s...

How Far Is Wellen Park From The Beach?

Wellen Park to the Beach: Current Commute Right now, the most direct beach route for Wellen Park residents is to head west via S. Tamiami...

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...

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...

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...