Pictured: Grand Lake, shared by all of Wellen Park
Central, between Playmore Road and Manasota Beach Road
Brightmore
Villas and single-family homes by Mattamy Homes.
Brightmore at a glance
| Status | Now selling. Listed on the developer's Neighborhoods page as of November 10, 2026. |
|---|---|
| Builder | Mattamy Homes |
| Home types | Villas and single-family homes |
| Age | 55+ (age-qualified) |
| Gated | Not stated by the developer. Ask me and I’ll find out. |
| Where it sits | Central-east part of the community, next to CoolToday Park. Approximate, from the developer’s June 2026 master plan map, which isn’t to scale. |
| Mailing city vs. jurisdiction | Builder sales centers here use Venice, Florida or Englewood, Florida mailing addresses. Depending on the parcel, Wellen Park, Florida falls in the City of North Port, Florida or unincorporated Sarasota County, so I check each address. |
Heidi’s take
The developer calls Brightmore Wellen Park's first 55+ neighborhood and the only age-qualified neighborhood with new homes for sale. Ask when the clubhouse is scheduled to open, and what the association charges before it does.
What the neighborhood has
- Clubhouse of more than 21,000 square feet, under construction per the developer
- Resort-style pool and lap pool
- Eight pickleball courts plus a stadium court
- Fitness center, group fitness studio, and yoga lawn
- Paw parks for small and large dogs
- Trail connection
Amenity names are as the developer or builder describes them. Hours, access, and whether an amenity is included or a separate membership come from the association documents.
Before you write an offer
- Get the documents
Ask for the current association documents and budget for this neighborhood, plus any sub-association.
- Look up the parcel
The Sarasota County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector sites show any West Villages Improvement District line. District vs. HOA.
- Check flood and insurance
Look up the flood zone and get an insurance quote on the specific address.
- Check schools
Verify the school assignment with Sarasota County Schools.
- New construction?
Register your agent on your very first visit, and read the builder’s own contract.
Nearby on the map
Sources
Checked November 10, 2026. I leave builder prices out on purpose, because they change often and rarely match what a finished home costs. Ask me and I’ll pull the real numbers for the specific home.
Ask Heidi
Curious about Brightmore?
Call or text me. I’ll tell you what I’d tell my best friend: what’s great, what to watch for, and which homes are worth your Saturday.