Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Wellen Park News

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 Villages Improvement District, often shortened...

Where Is Activity Center 8 and What It Means for Wellen Park Residents

What Is Activity Center 8 If you live in Wellen Park and have heard the term Activity Center 8 come up in conversations or online...

Madera at Wellen Park Brings New Townhome Community to the Area

Madera at Wellen Park is a newly proposed residential community that will add 32 single family attached homes to the growing Wellen Park area....

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...

Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel with Rooftop Deck Coming to Downtown Wellen

A boutique Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel is planned along Grand Lake with a rooftop deck and views at the heart of Downtown Wellen. Downtown Wellen...

Michael Saunders & Company Breaks Ground on New Office in Wellen Park

Michael Saunders & Company officially broke ground on their future Wellen Park office, bringing a major name in Gulf Coast real estate to one...

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...

What Are They Really Fighting For? Understanding the Gran Paradiso Irrigation Lawsuit

Wellen Park was built to be different. Built for connection. For calm. For that Florida feeling you can’t quite explain—but you know it when...

Can I Ride My E-Bike There? Here’s What You Need to Know Around Wellen Park

With more trails, more sunshine, and more people choosing electric rides to get around, it's no surprise e-bikes are everywhere in Florida right now....

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...

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...