David Weekley Homes Breaks Ground on Amenity Center in Encore at Rye Ranch

Tampa, FL (June 17, 2026): Encore by David Weekley Homes, the 55+ lifestyle division of David Weekley Homes, has broken ground on a 4,465-square-foot amenity center for its upcoming gated 55+ community, Encore at Rye Ranch, within the master-planned community of Rye Ranch in Parrish, FL.

The new amenity center, The Wellhouse, will include a main gathering area, kitchen, meeting room, yoga room, fitness center, outdoor kitchen and lounge area, a 3,025-square-foot pool, pickleball court, a 1,646-square-foot covered porch, and a 5,055-square-foot deck. The facility is projected to open in early 2027.

Encore at Rye Ranch will offer three collections of low-maintenance homes situated on 35-, 45- and 55-foot homesites and a variety of personalization options. Select homesites will offer water and conservation views, and lawn maintenance will be included through homeowner association dues. The builder is scheduled to begin construction on three model homes in August 2026.

"We are very excited to begin building our second Encore by David Weekley Homes community in the Tampa area," said Kristina Lloyd, co-division president for David Weekley Homes in Tampa. "These homes are designed around the needs and lifestyles of today's 55+ buyers with gathering spaces and community amenities that encourage residents to connect with neighbors and enjoy a vibrant lifestyle."

Encore at Rye Ranch will also have a dedicated lifestyle director to plan community activities and social events. Located between Tampa, Bradenton and Sarasota, the community will offer convenient access to outdoor recreation at Lake Manatee State Park, Rye Preserve, Fort Hamer Park, Little Manatee River State Park, Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, Lido Key and Siesta Key. Residents will also be near Tampa International Airport, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, HCA Florida Blake Hospital, Manatee Memorial Hospital, PrimeHealth Urgent Care, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

For more information about Encore by David Weekley Homes in Encore at Rye Ranch, contact 813-774-4155.

About David Weekley Homes

David Weekley Homes, founded in 1976, operates in 19 markets across the United States and is headquartered in Houston. David Weekley Homes was the first builder in the United States to be awarded the Triple Crown of American Home Building, an honor which includes "America's Best Builder," "National Housing Quality Award" and "National Builder of the Year." Weekley Homes has been recognized 20 times by Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Since inception, David Weekley Homes has closed more than 130,000 homes. For more information about David Weekley Homes, visit the company's website https://www.davidweekleyhomes.com.