Marriott-branded hotel headed to Wellen Park

A 44,000-square-foot expansion is coming to Downtown Wellen in the form of two mixed-use buildings. A hotel, dog park and apartments are also planned.
A 44,000-square-foot expansion is coming to Downtown Wellen in the form of two mixed-use buildings. A hotel, dog park and apartments are also planned.
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A master-planned community in South Sarasota County is growing, with the second phase of its downtown district now in development. Wellen Park recently broke ground on phase two of its downtown — called Downtown Wellen — a project that will bring shops, restaurants and office space to Wellen Park Boulevard. A 120-room hotel and 2-acre dog park are also part of the plans.

 

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