Pictured: Grand Lake, shared by all of Wellen Park
Central, between Playmore Road and Manasota Beach Road
Palmera
Single-family homes, townhomes, and condos by David Weekley Homes, Homes by Towne, ICI Homes, M/I Homes, Mattamy Homes, Neal Communities.
Palmera at a glance
| Status | Now selling. Listed on the developer's Neighborhoods page as of November 10, 2026. |
|---|---|
| Builders | David Weekley Homes, Homes by Towne, ICI Homes, M/I Homes, Mattamy Homes, Neal Communities |
| Home types | Single-family homes, townhomes, and condos |
| Age | All ages |
| Gated | Not stated by the developer. Ask me and I’ll find out. |
| Where it sits | West side of the central area, near Manasota Beach Road. 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
Six builders in one neighborhood. That is useful if you want to compare plans side by side, and it also means the build quality, warranty, and contract terms differ by builder, not by street. Read the builder's own contract, not the brochure.
What the neighborhood has
- Clubhouse
- Resort-style pool with lap lanes
- Fitness center
- Pickleball
- Golf simulator
- On-site grill
- Splash pad and playground
- Gathering lawn
- Fireside lounge
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 Palmera?
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.