Sarasota is America’s Best Town to Visit in 2026, per CNN

This west central Gulf coast city in Florida has a lot going for it, and now it has some national recognition too. Sarasota is the top-ranked locale on CNN’s third annual “America’s Best Towns to Visit” list, which dropped in early July. We at ICI Homes aren’t surprised! The Sarasota …

Escape from Screens in a Master-Planned Community

When it’s time to unplug, today’s master-planned communities offer myriad reasons to log off and shut down — even from ever-present phones. In today’s digital-first world, taking breaks from phone, tablet or computer screens can be hugely beneficial for our minds and bodies. While these devices are crucial to 21st-century …

Wellen Park’s Beach Ranked Among Florida’s Best Quiet Beach Towns

Before you ask, no, Wellen Park isn’t beachside. But its nearest sand and surf destination — Manasota Key — recently made a list of the best quiet Florida beach towns on Travel + Leisure magazine’s website. As the saying goes, that’s not nothing. Located in the North Port/Venice area of …

ICI Homes Wins Seven Silver Awards at the 2026 Aurora Awards

ICI Homes is proud to announce that the company received seven Silver Awards at the 2026 Aurora Awards, earning recognition for excellence in home design, interior merchandising, kitchen and bath design, sales, and digital marketing. Presented during the Southeast Building Conference in Orlando, the Aurora Awards recognize outstanding achievements in …

Two New Model Homes Coming to Westlake at Wellen Park

Exciting news is coming to Wellen Park. ICI Homes has announced plans to build two new professionally designed model homes in its newest luxury neighborhood, Westlake at Wellen Park.

How to Do Coastal Living with ICI Homes

Summer fun calls year round in Florida thanks to the Sunshine State’s temperate climate. And while the calendar may say June or January when you read this, living a coastal lifestyle is possible every day of the year when you build a new custom Florida home with ICI Homes. Whether …

Discover Two New Award-Winning Model Homes at Oakbend in Wellen Park

ICI Homes has officially opened two new award-winning model homes at Oakbend in Wellen Park, giving homebuyers a fresh opportunity to explore customizable living in one of Southwest Florida’s most sought-after master-planned communities. The newly unveiled Costa Mesa and Brooklyn models were recently recognized in the Parade of Homes for …

Windows as Features in Your New Custom Florida Home

Windows are a critical feature in any new residential construction, vital in their placement, installation and quality for the long-term enjoyment of any new custom Florida home. Cruise through an ICI Homes floor plan on our website or in person at one of our master-planned communities and you’ll likely notice …

Florida Cities Lead U-Haul’s 2025 Growth Index

Need proof that Florida’s recent population growth is going strong? There’s nothing like a moving van to confirm it. U-Haul’s annual Growth Index is out, revealing eight Florida cities among the top 10 for growth locations in 2025, and 12 cities among the top 25. It also featured Ocala as …

New-Construction Buyers Keen on Walkable Communities

Whether it’s an evening stroll or daily run, stepping out one’s front door onto miles of trails and sidewalks is a must-have for many people searching for their new custom Florida home. That’s not an observation solely from us at ICI Homes. A recent study by Homes.com revealed that buyers …

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