Wellen Park is a master-planned community in south Sarasota County consisting of almost 10,000 acres. Rick Severance, former CEO of Seaside Development (Seaside was the backdrop for the Truman Show), is leading the project. Severance is directing the efforts of Mattamy Homes to develop Wellen Park. The 20,000 home community’s core will be Downtown Wellen Park, featuring 52,000 square feet of retail. Construction of Downtown Wellen Park is scheduled for Q4 2020.