South Gate Community Association

South Gate Community Association Since 1956 South Gate now has over 2200 homes in our neighborhood and our Association exists to enhance our community.

In the mid-1950s, Sarasota developers Rolland King and Frank Smith purchased 1,240 acres of citrus groves that had originally been planted by Bertha Honore Potter, the Chicago socialite who purchased 80,000 acres of land in Sarasota County beginning with her arrival in 1910. When King and Smith began developing South Gate, the groves were being worked by Minute Maid. Some of the original citrus tr

ees are still growing in the back yards of some South Gate homes. King and Smith’s original purchase was bounded approximately by Bee Ridge Road, Tamiami Trail, Beneva Road and Hyde Park Street. Besides South Gate, some of the land became Forest Lakes Country Club Estates and some became Village Green. South Gate Manor was a separate subdivision that is now considered part of South Gate. Groundbreaking occurred in 1955 for the first South Gate homes near Siesta Drive and School Avenue. The first three model homes opened in March 1955. The first home sold was at 2207 Siesta Drive. The South Gate Post Office opened March 30, 1957. The South Gate Shopping Center, now Westfield SouthGate, opened that year, as did some of the shops in the South Gate Village along Siesta Drive east of the Post Office. The developers called a meeting to establish a community association on Jan. 1, 1956. On Feb. 13, 1956, 140 homeowners adopted the charter and bylaws of the South Gate Community Association. Soon thereafter, the developers began construction of the association hall and swimming pool on a five-acre site on Phillippi Creek at South Gate Circle. The South Gate Community Center was dedicated on Sept. 2, 1956, and the Association assumed management of the hall and pool, which continues to this day. The hall was designed by Sarasota school architect Victor Lundy. The building and pool have been designated as historic by Sarasota County.

🌟 Reminder: Member's Meeting Tonight! 🌟📅 When: Tonight at 6:30 PM📍 Where: South Gate Community CenterThis meeting is ope...
01/21/2025

🌟 Reminder: Member's Meeting Tonight! 🌟

📅 When: Tonight at 6:30 PM
📍 Where: South Gate Community Center

This meeting is open to all current members and anyone who held a membership in December 2024. If you're not a member yet, there's still time to join and be part of the discussion!

👉 Join or renew your membership here: https://www.southgatefl.com/membership/sgca-plus-pool-mbmership?fbclid=IwY2xjawH8k5FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHchoijklXFsvHCPdi4aPISgOaDDz05AgW1JreXXjCQC6-97u8EG2fWn6Pw_aem_w8eA2wrsnjIwUAIUZgxO8w

We look forward to seeing you there. Let’s come together to make a difference for our community! 💬💙

Your annual membership fee of $200 directly supports: Deed Restriction Enforcement : Preserving the integrity and value of our homes. Historic Community Center Maintenance : Safeguarding our iconic Victor Lundy-designed property. Community Renewal : Enhancing shared spa

01/20/2025

🌊 Flooding Concerns? Join the Stormwater Workshop! 🌧️

The 2024 storm season brought heavy rainfall and major flooding, especially along Phillippi Creek in our neighborhood. Sarasota County is hosting a Stormwater Workshop to discuss solutions, including stormwater management updates, regulatory changes, and lessons from this past season.

📍 Sarasota County Administration (North), 3rd Floor/Think Tank
1660 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236
📅 Tuesday, January 21, 2025
🕒 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Let’s make sure our community’s voice is heard! Join us and help shape future decisions to protect our homes.

🌟 It’s that time of year to sign up for the South Gate Community Association! 🌟Membership is voluntary but makes a HUGE ...
01/15/2025

🌟 It’s that time of year to sign up for the South Gate Community Association! 🌟

Membership is voluntary but makes a HUGE difference. Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to the area, your involvement matters. Together, we can achieve so much more! 🌱

Let’s make South Gate stronger together! 💪 Joining our Community Association is your opportunity to help maintain our neighborhood and historical building, meet new friends, and ensure we continue to thrive as a vibrant, welcoming place to live.

🔗 https://www.southgatefl.com/membership/sgca-plus-pool-mbmership

Let’s keep the spirit of community alive—join us now! ❤️

Your annual membership fee of $200 directly supports: Deed Restriction Enforcement : Preserving the integrity and value of our homes. Historic Community Center Maintenance : Safeguarding our iconic Victor Lundy-designed property. Community Renewal : Enhancing shared spa

Merry Christmas! Happy Chanukah! Happy Holidays to all! We had a fantastic time on our holiday light tour last Thursday....
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas! Happy Chanukah! Happy Holidays to all! We had a fantastic time on our holiday light tour last Thursday. Our driver, Siegfried, was a hoot.

Only one ticket left!  Join us tomorrow on our Holiday Light Tour Trolley!https://www.southgatefl.com/holiday-events/202...
12/17/2024

Only one ticket left! Join us tomorrow on our Holiday Light Tour Trolley!

https://www.southgatefl.com/holiday-events/2024-holiday-trolley-light-tour?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=673e9afc39d6975c5f1e85a4&ss_email_id=67408e7d4d0a825ca4a93e99&ss_campaign_name=Holiday+Light+Tour+with+SGCA%21&ss_campaign_sent_date=2024-11-22T14%3A00%3A57Z&fbclid=IwY2xjawHOo91leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHaa5-vfP3RmtGhkDTPLNoksB4AKBzehMYt7Gp5s7zYq3sLGmuTaW6fkIAQ_aem_n6vXgWwqObBCaMZ1Q9skgg

Join us for a festive evening of holiday magic! The South Gate Community Association is excited to present our 2024 Holiday Trolley Light Tour . Hop on board and enjoy a scenic ride through Sarasota’s most beautifully decorated neighborhoods. This is the perfect way to celebrate the season, relax,

Join us for the Holiday Trolley Light Tour on Dec 19th. Check in is at 5:30-5:45 at the community center.  The trolley l...
11/22/2024

Join us for the Holiday Trolley Light Tour on Dec 19th. Check in is at 5:30-5:45 at the community center. The trolley leaves promptly at 6:15 and returns at 7:45pm. Included in the cost is gratuity for the driver and a light refreshment. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased here.

Join us for a festive evening of holiday magic! The South Gate Community Association is excited to present our 2024 Holiday Trolley Light Tour . Hop on board and enjoy a scenic ride through Sarasota’s most beautifully decorated neighborhoods. This is the perfect way to celebrate the season, relax,

Update***. Tickets are live! Save the Date...Dec 19 Holiday Light Trolley from the South Gate Community Center. Meetup t...
11/19/2024

Update***. Tickets are live!

Save the Date...Dec 19 Holiday Light Trolley from the South Gate Community Center. Meetup time 5:30-5:45. Space for 32 people. More details to follow!!

Join us for a festive evening of holiday magic! The South Gate Community Association is excited to present our 2024 Holiday Trolley Light Tour . Hop on board and enjoy a scenic ride through Sarasota’s most beautifully decorated neighborhoods. This is the perfect way to celebrate the season, relax,

Our community center is the first stop on Architecture Sarasota's South Gate Self Driving Tour tomorrow (11/16) 12-4pm. ...
11/15/2024

Our community center is the first stop on Architecture Sarasota's South Gate Self Driving Tour tomorrow (11/16) 12-4pm. If you are interested tickets are still available.

We are also available to sign up new members as well as accept donations for the center. Stop by and come see us!

Tour some of Sarasota’s best examples of “Atomic Ranch” houses boasting breeze blocks, ornamental ironwork, and period interior features.

11/13/2024

Are you passionate about making our neighborhood a better place to live? The South Gate Community Association is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join the Board!

Whether you’re new to the area or a long-time resident, this is your chance to make a real difference. As a board member, you can:
✅ Help shape decisions that impact our community
✅ Advocate for neighbors’ needs and ideas
✅ Work on exciting projects to bring the community together

No prior experience? No problem! All that’s needed is a commitment to our neighborhood and a willingness to collaborate.

🗓 Mark your calendars: The Board Election will be held on December 10th
📍 Location: South Gate Community Center
📩 Have questions or interested in running? Message us or email [email protected]

Let’s work together to keep our community thriving! 💬✨

Victor Lundy, the designer of our community center passed away on Nov 4th. Our condolences to his family and friends. We...
11/08/2024

Victor Lundy, the designer of our community center passed away on Nov 4th. Our condolences to his family and friends. We will continue to honor his legacy and are grateful to have his beautiful building as our community center.

Lundy, who passed away on Nov. 4, 2024, at age 101, reveled in the unconventional, breaking the rules and not being limited by traditions of thinking.

Wondering why your trash wasn't picked up today.  They are pushing the pickup a day, for only this week!
10/21/2024

Wondering why your trash wasn't picked up today. They are pushing the pickup a day, for only this week!

Our teams have observed a large amount of regular garbage, recycling, and yard waste materials at the curb over the past week.

Our service provider, Waste Management, will be operating on a delayed schedule for the week of Oct. 21. Friday customers will be collected on Monday, and collections will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. Materials may be left at the curb over the weekend for next week’s collection.

To view the collection zone map, the modified schedule, or for answers to other storm-related questions, visit scgov.net or call 311. Thank you again for your patience and understanding as we work together to recover here in Sarasota County.

10/20/2024

Due to Hurricane Milton recovery, our Southgate Spooktacular is canceled for Saturday October 26.

Stay tuned for more fun events coming up soon...

10/19/2024

A big thank you to everyone who came out and helped clean today! What an amazing community we have!

If many of you don't know already, the Community Center was hit pretty hard after Hurricane Milton. The Center lost its ...
10/17/2024

If many of you don't know already, the Community Center was hit pretty hard after Hurricane Milton. The Center lost its roof and the drop ceiling fell down. And the property has a ton of vegetative debris. Luckily the windows survived! Now that the insurance adjuster has been out, we are planning a community cleanup for this Saturday Oct 19th at 9am. Please join us to help clean it up.

10/08/2024

Evacuation zone extended to Zone C. If you are within zones A, B, C please listen to officials! It's not worth risking your life and emergency crews will not come get you until after the storm. Go stay with friends and family and if you can't shelters are a last resort. Riverview HS is no longer a shelter.

Go here to know your zone: https://sarco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=0219841617274028b5bf5867fcf4c57b

Stay safe everyone and we will see you on the other side!

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3145 Southgate Cir
Sarasota, FL
34239

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Monday 10am - 12pm
Tuesday 10am - 12pm
Wednesday 10am - 12pm
Thursday 10am - 12pm
Friday 10am - 12pm

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