News and Events

Gulf Gate Community Association – Special Meeting

The Gulf Gate Community Association will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, February 6 at 5:30 PM in the St. Andrew Church Sanctuary. This meeting has been scheduled promptly in response to growing community concern regarding the proposed development of the former Gulf Gate Golf Course. We are pleased to welcome Guest Speaker Jon Thaxton…

URGENT COMMUNITY NOTICE: Gulf Gate Golf Course at Risk — Your Voice Is Needed NOW

Dear Gulf Gate Neighbors, Sarasota County is currently reviewing a proposed development on the land formerly known as the Gulf Gate Golf Course—a property that plays a critical role in protecting our neighborhoods from flooding. As many of us experienced during Hurricanes Ian, Debbie, and Milton, our drainage systems are already overwhelmed. Some families are…

CONTACT SARASOTA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS – Gulf Gate Golf Course

The Gulf Gate Community Association, urges all residents to contact the Sarasota County Commissioners to encourage the county to acquire the Gulf Gate Golf Course property. Instructions for Use Subject: URGENT: Opposition to Gulf Gate Golf Course Development & Request for Public Acquisition To the Sarasota County Board of Commissioners, I am writing as a…

Gulf Gate Community Association General Membership Meeting – November 18, 2025

Dear Gulf Gate Community Members, We are excited to invite you to the Gulf Gate Community Association (GGCA) General Membership Meeting on: 📅 Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: St. Andrew Church Sanctuary Address: 6908 S. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34238 Please join us for the Gulf Gate Community Association General Membership Meeting. We will be holding elections for our 2026 Board Officers and…

Little Sarasota Bay Water Quality Workshop

Join us for a virtual Neighborhood Workshop by Zoom to learn about the 2025 update to the Little Sarasota Bay Watershed Management Plan. The Plan identifies flooding and water quality hotspots in the Little Sarasota Bay Watershed and develops a priority list of potential project concepts to improve flood protection, water quality, and natural systems in…

Gulf Gate Community Association General Membership Meeting – September 16, 2025

Dear Gulf Gate Community Members, We are excited to invite you to the Gulf Gate Community Association (GGCA) General Membership Meeting on: 📅 Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: St. Andrew Church Address: 6908 S. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34238 Please join us for the Gulf Gate Community Association General Membership Meeting. We are honored to introduce our new President, Carlo Marsano and new…

Contact County Commissioners

Dear Gulf Gate Resident: We have been informed by Commissioner Dr. Joe Neunder that the county commission needs to hear from more Gulf Gate Residents. Please copy and paste the following letter and send it to BCC@scgov.net or Commissioners@scgov.net. Respectfully submitted, Forest Balderson, PresidentGulf Gate Community Associationpresident@ggca.us _______________________         To: Sarasota County Commissioners From: YOUR…

County to Host Community Workshops on Stormwater Management, Hurricane Preparedness

The Sarasota County Stormwater Division of Public Works is hosting two community workshops and on-site at three hurricane expos in May to provide residents with important information on stormwater management, ongoing projects and hurricane preparedness. Each workshop will cover similar topics, giving residents in different watersheds an opportunity to learn about stormwater maintenance, current and upcoming projects and best…

Gulf Gate Community Association General Membership Meeting – April 15, 2025

Dear Gulf Gate Community Members, We are excited to invite you to the Gulf Gate Community Association (GGCA) General Membership Meeting on: 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: St. Andrew Church Address: 6908 S. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34238 Our featured guest speaker will be: Stephen M. Suau, P.E Please join us for the Gulf Gate Community Association General Membership Meeting. We are honored to…

Public Comment on Resilient SRQ Action Plan

Dear Gulf Gate Residents, Please consider attending this important community meeting regarding Resilient SRQ funding for the former golf course. It takes place Friday, March 14th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Sarasota County Administration Center, 1660 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota. For those wishing to speak during the meeting public speaker cards will be available. Speakers will…