Season Is Back: Your Week in Venice, Wellen Park & Gran Paradiso (Nov. 2–8)

You can tell season is back in Venice without looking at a calendar. There are more out-of-state plates on Venice Avenue, restaurants are filling up earlier in the evening, and the neighbors who spend summers up north are back and waving from their lanais. November is when our corner of Florida wake

Gran Paradiso vs. IslandWalk: Which Wellen Park Community Is Right for You?

Gran Paradiso vs. IslandWalk: Which Wellen Park Community Is Right for You? If you're looking for a home in Wellen Park, there's a good chance Gran Paradiso and IslandWalk will both end up on your list. They're two of the area's best-known established communities, and buyers often ask me: "Scott, wh

Gran Paradiso Coach Homes: Upstairs vs. Downstairs — Which Is Right for You?

If you're considering a coach home in Gran Paradiso at Wellen Park, one of the first decisions you'll probably face is whether to buy an upstairs or downstairs unit. I've lived in Gran Paradiso for years, and I also work here as a Realtor, so this is a question I hear regularly from buyers. The answ

Why I've Called Wellen Park Home Since 2017 — and How to Find Your Place Here

Why I've Called Wellen Park Home Since 2017 — and How to Find Your Place Here By Scott Swonger, HomeSmart Realtor I've saved the most personal post for last. After a week of sharing the restaurants, trails, events, beaches, and history that make our area so wonderful, I want to step back and tell yo