New Phase of Downtown Wellen to Feature New Restaurants, Shops and Community Amenities
VENICE, Fla. — Downtown Wellen, the center of dining, shopping and entertainment in Wellen Park, is expanding with a new phase that will introduce restaurants, boutiques, wellness services and professional offices designed to serve residents and visitors alike.
“This next phase of Downtown Wellen reflects our commitment to creating vibrant, engaging spaces where people can connect and have conversations, whether they’re meeting for breakfast, enjoying a fitness class, browsing local shops or simply gathering with neighbors,” said Rick Severance, president of Wellen Park. “These new additions were curated with resident feedback in mind and are designed to enrich everyday life and strengthen the sense of community that makes Wellen Park so special.”
Merchant openings are expected in spring and summer 2026. The second phase of downtown also includes plans for a boutique hotel, new luxury apartments and a dog park. The newest retail phase is fully leased.
Restaurants and Cafes
Easy Does It Comfort Kitchen will serve comfort food with a creative twist, offering burgers, hearty sandwiches and “monstah” tater tots from Chef Spiros Stogiannis. La Maison, an authentic French patisserie, will offer breads, pastries and croissants. Agave Bandido, a Mexican-inspired restaurant and tequila bar, will feature artistic murals and contemporary cuisine. Grain & Berry, known for superfood bowls, toasts and smoothies, will round out the dining lineup.
Retail and Lifestyle
Seaside & Co. will combine coastal-inspired clothing, home décor and a wine bar and lounge. Hudson Square Boutique, founded by Wellen Park resident Danielle MacConel, will feature women’s resort wear and accessories. Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming will provide gourmet treats and grooming services for pets.
Health, Beauty and Wellness
James Griffith Salon will offer full-service styling and color treatments. Club Pilates will provide low-impact workouts for all skill levels. The Mattamy Homes Design Center will guide homebuyers through flooring, cabinetry, fixtures and finishes to personalize their homes.
Professional Offices
AvSKY, a private aviation brokerage, will join several new professional tenants, including Allstate Fisher Family Insurance, J&B Insurance Partners and Mattamy Homes’ Southwest Florida Division headquarters.
Phase II of Downtown Wellen includes two mixed-use, two-story buildings totaling 44,000 square feet, designed by Trapolin-Peer Architects of New Orleans. The ground floors will house restaurants and retail, with professional offices above.
The Wellmar Hotel, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio property, will also join downtown. The hotel will feature more than 120 rooms and a full-service rooftop bar. Future additions include new luxury apartments and a 2-acre fenced dog park with agility equipment, open space and shaded seating areas.
Wellen Park officials said the expansion continues their mission to foster community connections and provide spaces where residents can live, work and socialize in one place.
