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Gran Paradiso Irrigation Update: A Positive Step Forward for Wellen Park
There is good news for Gran Paradiso residents and the wider Wellen Park community. A long running irrigation and water related dispute has now been resolved through a settlement,...
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Station Park Playground Is Now Open in Wellen Park
Families in Wellen Park have a brand-new place to play. Station Park Playground is officially open, bringing a fun, fire-rescue–themed play space to this...
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Downtown Wellen Park Design Earns National Recognition
Downtown Wellen Park is being featured in the December 2025 issue of Landscape Architect and Specifier News, a national industry publication that highlights standout...
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Agave Bandido Restaurant Coming to Downtown Wellen Park
Downtown Wellen Park’s dining scene continues to grow, and a bold new restaurant is officially on the way. Agave Bandido, a high energy Mexican...
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Easy Does It Comfort Kitchen Is Coming to Downtown Wellen Park in 2026
Downtown Wellen Park will be welcoming a brand new comfort food spot in 2026. Easy Does It Comfort Kitchen has officially announced it is...
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What Is the West Villages Improvement District and Why Wellen Park Residents See It on Their Tax Bill
If you live in or around Wellen Park, chances are you have seen a line item on your Sarasota County tax bill labeled West...
Featured
A Little More Kindness This Holiday Season Goes a Long Way
This week stores are busier, restaurants are filling up, phones ring , and expectations seem higher than ever. For many service workers and small...
Events
New Year’s Eve Comes Alive in Wellen Park With Live Music and Community Fun
Wellen Park is closing out 2025 with a community focused New Year’s Eve celebration that brings neighbors together for an evening of live music...
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Benderson Development Eyes Major New Project at Wellen Park Gateway
If you have driven through the entrance to Wellen Park lately and wondered what might be coming next, here is a development worth keeping...
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Wellen Park Announces New Retail and Dining Destinations in Downtown Wellen Phase II
Exciting things are happening in Downtown Wellen. The area’s go-to destination for dining, shopping, and entertainment is growing again with a new lineup of...
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Oktoberfest Comes to Downtown Wellen Park
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 4 as Wellen Park hosts its 2nd annual Oktoberfest. The lakefront will...