Hello Gulf Gate Community, Life is disrupted, and it’s not a hurricane. Remember those times you heard me talk about preparedness and response, looking for volunteers, with a blurb, ‘during a pandemic, you will be asked to stay home instead’? Well, here we are, asked to stay home and to practice ‘Social Distancing’ (see links… Continue Reading
Sarasota County is negotiating with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to take over River Road in North Port in exchange for the County taking jurisdiction of Stickney Point Road from Siesta Key to Rt. 41 and portions of Midnight Pass, Higel and Siesta Drive on Siesta Key. In anticipation of this planned FDOT/Sarasota County… Continue Reading
This Saturday October 5th from 8 a.m. to noon! For the convenience of Gulf Gate area residents there will be a collection dumpster in the parking area of the former Gulf Gate Golf Course (2550 Bispham Road) for general debris. However, televisions, electronics, tires and large appliances will ONLY be accepted at the dumpster located at US… Continue Reading
Join the Gulf Gate Community Association Officers, Directors and Committee Chairs at our Fall Community Meeting at: FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7750 S. Beneva Road (on the right, just past the big Menorah.) Representatives from Florida Power & Light will join us to discuss the “Line Under-grounding” project happening this fall in portions of Gulf Gate.… Continue Reading
In advance of Hurricane Dorian the GGCA Board has coordinated with Sarasota County Public Works to clear reported storm drain blockages in the hopes of avoiding excessive flooding. Crews are scheduled for Friday, August 30th. If you experience flooding or notice storm drain blockage after the upcoming storm, please report the specific location and upload… Continue Reading
The GGCA Board has received quite a few emails asking about the stakes and spray-painted markings on Markridge, Gulf Gate Drive and other streets as well as about the FPL request to authorize a modification to the electric meters of some of our residents. Turns out, those things are related. FPL is planning a project… Continue Reading
While rumors fly and the grass grows, members of the Gulf Gate Community Association board have been working to address the current poor state of maintenance of the land. At this point, both Carlos Beruff of Medallion Homes and the previous owner, Leslie Gray, are claiming that they don’t have responsibility for the property. While… Continue Reading
Traffic Sign Meeting Meeting Monday June 3rd, 2:00 – 4:00 PM 1660 Ringling Blvd, Commissioners’ Chambers Curtiss, Markridge and Post Road drivers….Interested in managing the traffic on your streets? In response to resident concerns, the Gulf Gate Community Association’s Traffic Safety Committee has met with the County Traffic Engineering Department to plan calming measures on… Continue Reading
When: Wednesday March 27, 2019 – 6:30PM – 7:30PM Where: Gulf Gate Library, 7112 Curtiss Avenue What: Sarasota County Public Meeting Regarding Relocation of Lift Station Sarasota County is hosting an open-house style public meeting for property owners along a portion of Gulf Gate Drive and the surrounding area to provide information and gather input… Continue Reading
This is it!! FINAL DECISION to be made by the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at 9:00 am, at the County Administration Center, 1660 Ringling Blvd. The Benderson project slated for the 24 acres on the northwest corner of Route 41 and Stickney Point Road, consisting of 140,000 sq. ft of retail,… Continue Reading
Sarasota County Planning Commission will hear the rezone request of Benderson Development “Siesta Promenade” project on: Thursday, November 15th during the 5:00 pm meeting at the Sarasota County Administration Center Commission Chamber, 1660 Ringling Blvd. The Gulf Gate Community Association unanimously passed a resolution on March 26, 2018 against the intensity and disregard for traffic and… Continue Reading
Hi Neighbors, Great news! Our Grant for new entrance signage was approved by the County Commissioners! Thank so much for signing the support petition. We will now move forward with our volunteer projects which will help to fund our part of the grant. The first project will be a hands-only CPR class and a discussion… Continue Reading
This Saturday October 6th from 8 a.m. to noon! For the convenience of Gulf Gate area residents there will be a collection dumpster at 2250 Bispham Road (located between Breakwater Circle and Route 41) for general debris. However, televisions, electronics, tires and large appliances will ONLY be accepted at the dumpster located at US 41 and… Continue Reading
Sarasota County is holding a free Community Cleanup in the Laurel area on Saturday October 6th from 8 a.m. to noon. Start the fall with a clean garage! You can take non-hazardous discarded household items, appliances, TVs and electronics, automotive parts, yard waste, tree trimmings and other debris to the drop-off dumpster provided at US… Continue Reading
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Siesta Promenade Neighborhood Workshop has been scheduled for Thursday, August 23rd at 6pm at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church 6116 Crestwood Ave., Sarasota FL 34231. The project, proposed by Benderson Development, would occupy the 24-acre property on the northwestern corner of Stickney Point Road and U.S. Route 41, opposite Carrabba’s Italian Grill… Continue Reading
If you haven’t already signed Please Support our efforts to receive a Sarasota County Neighborhood Grant for renovation of our Entrance Signs. Please Sign the Petition We made it super simple: Click Here Already Signed? Share this Post with a GGCA resident! Continue Reading
Support our efforts to receive a Sarasota County Neighborhoo Grant for renovation of our Entrance Signs. Please Sign the Petition We made it super simple: Click Here Continue Reading
If you have been restricting water usage please note that all Gulf Gate area sewage lift stations are now operational. Side Note: There is a GGCA Community Meeting at the Gulf Gate Library Today (Tuesday 9/19/2017) at 6:30pm. There will be Cookies. Continue Reading
Editor’s Note: Many Areas of Gulf Gate are without power. This includes the SEWAGE lift station. This can result in sewage backing up into your house or your neighbor’s house (EVEN IF You have Power) Please use water sparingly Flush toilets only when absolutely necessary Take short showers or skip showers when you can Turn… Continue Reading
Public Meeting Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. 2015-G 2050 Village / Open Space Resource Management Area (RMA) System Date: June 26, 2017 Location: Gulf Gate Library, 7112 Curtiss Ave., Meeting Room A, Sarasota, FL Time: 5:30 p.m., or soon thereafter Sarasota County will hold a public meeting regarding proposed amendments to the County’s 2050 Village… Continue Reading