Esplanade at Wellen Park is a Taylor Morrison community. Taylor Morrison has earned 'America's Most Trusted® Home Builder' recognition from Lifestory Research for multiple consecutive years — a designation based on customer satisfaction tracking across the homebuilding industry. The company's Esplanade brand represents its resort-style and active adult communities, offering golf, resort amenities, and lifestyle programming within gated environments.
Taylor Morrison's design studios offer meaningful structural and finish customization, and the company's Florida-heavy footprint means local division teams are experienced with Florida-specific permit processes, site challenges, and HOA formation. Buyers who prioritize the purchase experience alongside the end product find Taylor Morrison's process more attentive than high-volume production competitors.
Esplanade at Wellen Park is located in Venice, Sarasota County — I-75 handles Sarasota County commuters heading to Tampa (~60 min north) or Fort Myers (~70 min south). US-41 is the local commercial spine running through Venice, Osprey, and Sarasota. Within the county, Venice to Sarasota runs 20–30 min via US-41 or I-75. The area's employment and lifestyle context makes Venice a practical choice for buyers who want Sarasota proximity at more competitive new construction pricing.
Builder Incentives & Current Offerings
Taylor Morrison offers mortgage incentives through their preferred lender, periodic closing cost assistance, and design credit programs on spec inventory. Current incentive packages vary by community and market conditions — confirm with a specialist before visiting the sales office.
Important: Register your buyer's agent before visiting the sales office — this step protects your right to professional representation at no cost to you.
How Paradise Realty FLA Serves Sarasota County Buyers: Paradise Realty FLA connects you with a vetted Sarasota County specialist who knows Esplanade at Wellen Park and the local market — while our team handles the dually licensed intake consultation (real estate and financing together) and coordinates every document, deadline, and detail through closing.
Community Amenities
Esplanade at Wellen Park — Venice, Sarasota County
Resort-style amenity center
Community pool and spa
Walking trails and parks
Design studio customization
Energy-efficient construction
Smart home features
Taylor Morrison Mortgage preferred financing
Gated entry (select communities)
Why Choose Esplanade at Wellen Park?
Key reasons buyers are choosing this Sarasota County community
Taylor Morrison in Sarasota County
Taylor Morrison brings its production infrastructure and warranty programs to Sarasota County at pricing that reflects the county's land cost advantages. Buyers comparing Sarasota to more expensive Florida markets typically find meaningful savings per square foot at a similar quality level.
Access to Sarasota
Venice is 5–25 min from Sarasota — close enough for daily commuters who work in the region's employment centers, while offering new construction prices that reflect Sarasota County's more accessible land market.
Register Before You Visit
The builder's on-site sales team represents the builder — not you. Registering a buyer's agent before your first visit costs nothing and takes five minutes. It preserves your right to independent representation through the contract, design studio, and closing process — where having an advocate matters most.
Location & Area
City: Venice, Sarasota County, Florida. Sarasota County's new construction market is anchored by Wellen Park — one of the fastest-selling master-planned communities in the United States, located in Venice along US-41. Wellen Park's multi-builder structure lets buyers compare Mattamy Homes, Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers, Lennar, and others within the same master plan infrastructure, with pricing spanning the mid-$300s to well above $500,000 depending on builder and tier.
Commute: I-75 handles Sarasota County commuters heading to Tampa (~60 min north) or Fort Myers (~70 min south). US-41 is the local commercial spine running through Venice, Osprey, and Sarasota. Within the county, Venice to Sarasota runs 20–30 min via US-41 or I-75.
Major Employers Within Commuting Distance
Key employment centers accessible from Sarasota
Sarasota Memorial HospitalSarasota ~20 min
Venice Regional Bayfront HealthVenice ~5 min
Sarasota County School DistrictSarasota ~20 min
HCA Florida Sarasota DoctorsSarasota ~20 min
PGT InnovationsVenice / North Port ~10 min
Sarasota County GovernmentSarasota ~20 min
Manatee Memorial HospitalBradenton ~40 min
FCCI Insurance GroupSarasota ~20 min
Places of Interest
Beaches
Venice Beach & Shark Teeth~10 min
Siesta Key Beach~25 min
Nokomis Beach~10 min
Culture & Arts
Venice Art Center~10 min
Ringling Museum of Art~25 min
Sarasota Opera House~20 min
Nature & Parks
Legacy Trail (cycling)~10 min
Oscar Scherer State Park~15 min
Myakka River State Park~30 min
Shopping & Dining
Downtown Venice (Historic)~10 min
Wellen Park Downtown~5 min
Downtown Sarasota~25 min
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Esplanade at Wellen Park and buying in Sarasota County
What is Esplanade at Wellen Park in Venice?
Esplanade at Wellen Park is a new construction community by Taylor Morrison in Venice, Sarasota County, Florida. Homes are priced with Upper Mid-Range pricing and offer resort-style amenity center and community pool and spa, along with the full suite of Taylor Morrison's standard features. Paradise Realty FLA connects buyers with a vetted local specialist who knows this community.
What are the prices at Esplanade at Wellen Park?
Esplanade at Wellen Park is priced with Upper Mid-Range pricing. Final pricing depends on the floor plan, lot selection, elevation, and any structural or design studio upgrades selected at contract. Builder incentives — rate buydowns, closing cost contributions, design studio credits — vary by market conditions. A specialist can confirm what Taylor Morrison is currently offering before your visit.
Does Esplanade at Wellen Park have an HOA or CDD fee?
HOA and CDD details for Esplanade at Wellen Park should be verified at contract — fees, included services, and CDD assessment amounts change as communities phase. A local specialist can walk you through current dues and what they include before you visit Taylor Morrison's sales office, so you can compare total monthly carrying costs across Sarasota County communities.
How far is Esplanade at Wellen Park from Sarasota?
Esplanade at Wellen Park in Venice is 5–25 min from Sarasota. I-75 handles Sarasota County commuters heading to Tampa (~60 min north) or Fort Myers (~70 min south). US-41 is the local commercial spine running through Venice, Osprey, and Sarasota. Within the county, Venice to Sarasota runs 20–30 min via US-41 or I-75. Most buyers commuting outside Sarasota County use Sarasota as the primary employment destination.
How does Paradise Realty FLA help Esplanade at Wellen Park buyers?
Paradise Realty FLA connects Esplanade at Wellen Park buyers with a vetted Sarasota County specialist who handles buyer representation through Taylor Morrison's sales process — while our team coordinates the intake consultation (real estate and financing together), documents, and deadlines through closing. Register a buyer's agent before visiting Taylor Morrison's sales office — it costs nothing and protects your right to independent representation.
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