WESLEY CHAPEL – PulteGroup’s Vida’s Way community held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 1 to celebrate the grand opening of Fudge & Rusty’s Dog Park.
The park is named for beloved pets of the DePue family, whose ranch once occupied the land. The community itself honors Vida Barnes DePue, who ran the ranch solo for over 50 years after her husband’s death in 1954.
The DePue family transferred 350 acres of the ranch to Pulte Homes, which developed Vida’s Way with a deliberate focus on preserving that history.
From the dog park’s name to the community’s street names and overall design, Pulte built the neighborhood to reflect the land’s ranching roots with an emphasis on nature, gathering spaces and outdoor life.
DePue Ranch remains an active cattle operation today, and residents turned out for the celebration, which marked the start of many years of dog park visits and community gatherings to come.
Learn more about Vida’s Way at pulte.com/homes/florida/tampa/wesley-chapel/vidas-way-211210.
