Beyond the Beach: Venice, Florida's Best-Kept Secret

Stepping Back in Time: A Guide to Venice, Florida's Historic District Most people come to Venice, Florida for the beaches, the shark teeth, and the famously laid-back Gulf Coast pace. But tucked into the heart of the city is something far rarer: one of the most carefully planned, beautifully preserv

The Florida Tax Change Everyone Is Talking About

Florida's Proposed Homestead Exemption Changes: Why 2026 Could Be One of the Best Times to Buy or Sell By Scott Swonger, HomeSmart Florida homeowners may soon see one of the biggest property tax changes in state history. If approved by voters this November, the proposed constitutional amendment woul

Your Guide to This Weekend in Wellen Park (June 26–28)

Your Guide to This Weekend in Wellen Park (June 26–28) Summer in Wellen Park has a rhythm all its own. The days are warm, the evenings stretch long and golden over Grand Lake, and Downtown Wellen turns into the kind of place where neighbors actually run into each other. If you're looking for somethi

Dining, Shopping, and Local Events: Discovering the Lifestyle in Wellen Park, Venice, Florida

Dining, Shopping, and Local Events: Discovering the Lifestyle in Wellen Park, Venice, Florida Wellen Park in Venice, Florida, isn’t just a place to live—it’s a destination for those who crave a vibrant, connected lifestyle. Nestled along Florida’s Gulf Coast, this master-planned community is quickly