Pictured: Grand Lake, shared by all of Wellen Park
Around Downtown Wellen and U.S. 41
Sarasota National
Single-family and multi-family homes (1,584 homes on 2,400 acres) by WCI Communities, Lennar.
Sarasota National at a glance
| Status | Established · resale. Marked sold out on the developer's June 2026 master plan map. |
|---|---|
| Builders | WCI Communities (original developer), Lennar (acquired WCI in 2017 and completed the community) |
| Home types | Single-family and multi-family homes (1,584 homes on 2,400 acres) |
| Age | Not listed by the developer as age-qualified |
| Gated | Not stated by the developer. Ask me and I’ll find out. |
| Where it sits | West end, on U.S. 41. The community fact sheet puts the main entrance about a mile and a half east of Jacaranda Boulevard. 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 lists a members-only golf club. Ask whether golf is included with the home or a separate membership, and what it costs, before you compare this with another golf neighborhood.
What the neighborhood has
- 18-hole championship golf course designed by Gordon Lewis
- 32,000-square-foot clubhouse campus
- Zero-entry pool with lap lanes and spa
- Fitness center and spa treatment rooms
- Six lighted Har-Tru tennis courts and four pickleball courts
- Dining room, lounge, and tiki bar
- Members-only golf club
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
- Developer neighborhood page
- Sarasota National community fact sheet (PDF)
- Developer master plan map, June 2026
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 Sarasota National?
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.