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August 11, 2026
New Construction Returns to Palmer Ranch
New construction has grown rare on Palmer Ranch. Stonebridge changes that — 27 homesites and three semi-custom plans, coming soon from Sam Rodgers Homes.
August 1, 2026
Is Wellen Park in Venice or North Port? Yes.
Wellen Park sits within North Port city limits while most of it carries Venice mailing addresses. Here is why both answers are right — and where Gran Place fits.
July 30, 2026
What Is a Sarasota Conservation Community?
Discover what makes a Sarasota conservation community different, how conservation subdivisions preserve natural beauty, and why Arbour Lake Preserve was designed around the land—not over it.
June 15, 2026
Minutes From Everything. Hidden From It All.
Why Sarasota's most exciting new address is taking shape behind a canopy road — welcome to Arbour Lakes Preserve, just 37 lakefront homesites off Fruitville Road.
September 16, 2021
Sam Rodgers Homes Breaks Ground On Gran Place’s Three Spectacular Models
Sam Rodgers Homes has broken ground on three spectacular models in its newest single-family community of Gran Place at Wellen Park.
September 29, 2020
Did You Know That the West Villages is Part of Wellen Park?
The fast-growing master-planned community in south Sarasota County has a new name and big plans — here's why Wellen Park is the 4th fastest-selling in the U.S.
September 3, 2020
Another Exceptional Community from Sam Rodgers Homes
Sam Rodgers Homes is breaking ground in GranPark, a brand new upscale gated neighborhood within the master-planned community of Wellen Park.
August 29, 2017
Last Chance for a New Construction Home in Pelican Pointe
Looking for a beautiful new home just minutes from the beach? This 2,796 sq. ft. Napoli B model is Sam Rodgers' newest gem in beautiful Pelican Pointe.
June 14, 2017
West Villages: The Not-so-Hidden Gem of Florida’s Gulf Coast
Sam Rodgers is proud to build in West Villages, one of Southwest Florida’s most prestigious communities and the 4th fastest-selling in the country.