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Sarasota County is preparing to vote on a proposal for the removal of the Phillippi Creek dam, a long-awaited project that directly impacts flood risks in South Gate. But we’ve recently learned the county may only partially remove the dam — a major departure from the plan our community was promised and the one that received over $1.1 million in FEMA and HUD funding.

 
 

Support the future of our south gate community

Since its founding in 1956, SGCA has worked to protect South Gate’s 2,000+ homes, bordered by Beneva Road, Tamiami Trail, Hyde Park, and Bee Ridge. As a deed-restricted community, we are committed to maintaining property values, upholding aesthetic standards, and fostering a sense of shared identity among neighbors.

Your voluntary 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 spaces for future generations.

Membership also provides access to exclusive events such as the Easter Celebration, Fourth of July Festivities, Food Truck Fridays, Sarasota MOD Week, and the Holiday Trolley, as well as seasonal pool privileges.

Pool fundraiser

South Gate Pool has been our community’s go-to spot for 68 years, but it now needs some repairs.

We’re asking for your help to raise at least half of the funds needed. Every contribution counts!

Click here to donate todayy!

Volunteers Wanted

Are you ready to share your time & talent? Volunteers are welcome & needed! The membership, social/events, building & grounds, and neighborhood beautification committees all would love your help. It is fun & takes just a few hours each month but makes a big difference to our community.

Let’s keep South Gate one of the best neighborhoods in Sarasota…volunteer today!

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CREATING CONNECTIon

To each other

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Stay connected with each other at South Gate’s community garden, paw park, and community events.

To nature

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South Gate’s community grounds offer a picturesque setting for outdoor activities.

To community

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Connect with your neighbors at one of our many community amenities.

Why join?

South Gate is a community of 2000+ homes with borders of Beneva Road and Tamaimi Trail (East and West), and Hyde Park and Bee Ridge (North and South).

The South Gate Community Association (SGCA) was founded and incorporated as a not-for-profit voluntary association in 1956. Community assets include a beautiful property on the circle at Tuttle Avenue and Siesta Drive.  The five acre property is on the shore of Phillippi Creek and includes a historic Victor Lundy Community Center and swimming pool.  The Community Center uses include: South Gate Community Sponsored Events and a public rental venue for: Weddings and Receptions, Anniversary Parties, Celebrations, Meetings and Worship Services.  The pool is open during Spring through Fall and available to South Gate Community Association members at a nominal seasonal fee.

All monies raised by the South Gate Community Association go back into the community "to beautify said South Gate, and for the purpose of promoting social and recreational gatherings for its members, their families and friends, and toward the end of cementing a good fellowship and a social cooperative spirit in this community."

The above quote from our 1956 community charter drives our mission at the South Gate Community Association and the allocation of funds raised.  The funds raised through the voluntary memberships, pool memberships and event rentals go to maintain the assets (building, property and pool) maintaining community value (deed restriction enforcement and community beautification) and social activities.