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Wellen Park Joins the 25 Best Places List for 2025

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: December 24, 2024

Wellen Park is a master-planned community that is home to several different neighborhoods, shops, restaurants, and lots of amenities for residents (and non-residents) to enjoy.

The Venice area on Florida's west coast has seen a lot of demand and growth in recent years and that's thanks in large part to the development of Wellen Park.

Wellen Park spans approximately 11,000 acres and it is estimated that there will be about 22,000 homes at time of completion which is many years away.

Where is it?

Located in Southwest Florida, Wellen Park is just minutes from some of Florida's best beaches, and several other popular cities are also within easy reach.

Sarasota Bradenton International is about 30 minutes away, Punta Gorda Airport is about 35 minutes away, and Tampa International and Southwest Florida International are both about an hour away.

Why is it so popular?

To me, Wellen Park is a smaller version of Lakewood Ranch, which is the 2nd best-selling community in the nation.

One of the more popular places is Downtown Wellen. This vibrant premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination is a pedestrian-friendly downtown and emphasizes connections to nature and community and celebrates a waterfront vibe.

But in my opinion one of the coolest things about Wellen Park is having CoolToday Park, the Spring Training home of MLB's Atlanta Braves, right in their own backyard.

55+ Living in Wellen Park

There are several different neighborhoods within Wellen Park, but only one of them is 55+:

This new 55+ gated community is nestled within popular Wellen Park, one the nation's premier master-planned communities. Brightmore radiates with a vibrant spirit and a rich array of future resort-style amenities, including 2 pools, 8 pickleball courts and a competition court, and a 21,000 square foot clubhouse with gathering areas, bar/grill, fitness center, paw park and much more. The 11 acres of amenities will foster a lifestyle centered around well-being, new adventures, and a sense of community.  A full activities and events calendar provides fun and social connections, planned by a friendly full-time Lifestyle Director.

Choose from 11 thoughtfully designed home plans, including villas and single-family residences.

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  1. Brian Lowther says

    December 24, 2024 at 1:34 pm

    I bought one this week in Brightmore!!!!
    Looking forward to moving in April.

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    • Ryan Erisman says

      December 24, 2024 at 1:36 pm

      That’s awesome, congrats Brian!

      Reply

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