Wellen Park favorites,
neighbor approved

It depends on the night. Close to home, Wellen Park neighbors like Fuji Sushi Hibachi in the West Villages Marketplace plaza on Mercado Drive, Mama Maria’s Pizzeria and Subs in Galleria Plaza and Fins at Sharky’s overlooking the Venice Fishing Pier. In Downtown Wellen itself, Eric and Ali’s usual evening is coffee or ice cream at Foxtail Coffee, a drink on the Oak & Stone rooftop and dinner at The Banyan House. See all 22 neighbor-favorite restaurants, grouped by drive time.

The Wellen Park home services list has 10 picks a neighbor uses for their own home, including Peekaboo Home Watch, Neptune Pool Services, Bowersox Air Conditioning & Heating, Stars and Stripes Plumbing and Seal My Pavers. Most are family-owned or locally owned in Venice and North Port. Always check licenses and insurance and get written estimates before hiring.

A few things make the first months easier: line up a home watch service if you’ll be away in summer, meet a pool service if you have a pool, and keep a trusted A/C company in your phone. Get homeowners (and, if needed, flood) insurance quotes early, since Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, and confirm your school zone with Sarasota County Schools. Our Living in Wellen Park guide covers the rest.

Both, in a way. Wellen Park homes have a Venice, FL 34293 mailing address, but the community isn’t part of the City of Venice. Depending on location, a home is in the City of North Port or in unincorporated Sarasota County, which decides things like permits and which city taxes appear on your bill.

No. Every listing is a personal recommendation from Wellen Park residents, and nobody pays to be listed. A spot in the guide is earned by good work and happy neighbors.

An easy way to send recommendations is coming soon. In the meantime, see how recommendations work or mention your favorite the next time you see us around Wellen Park.