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Developer seeks annexation of nearly 3,000 acres into North Port; planning board recommends approval
Summary
On April 16, 2026 the City of North Port Planning and Zoning Advisory Board unanimously recommended that the City Commission consider a voluntary annexation of about 2,967.331 acres owned by Winchester Florida Ranch LLP to consolidate services with the adjacent Welland Park master‑planned community.
On April 16, 2026 the City of North Port Planning and Zoning Advisory Board voted unanimously to recommend that the City Commission consider a voluntary annexation petition for roughly 2,967.331 acres owned by Winchester Florida Ranch LLP.
The application, filed under petition PAXDash25Dash01290, would add land south and west of the City along South River Road near Winchester Boulevard to North Port’s municipal boundary. John Wazinski, senior vice president with Welland Park, told the board the move would consolidate governance and services with the existing master‑planned community and its community development district. “With this annexation, the projection is we will generate $44,000,000 a year positive to the city of North Port,” Wazinski said.
Staff emphasized the annexation request is a boundary change only and…
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