On May 22, 2018 SGCA members were invited to participate in a discussion revealing the findings of the Building Committee and discuss the next steps forward. A survey was passed out to all in attendance to help better guide the board of directors in the months ahead.
Survey Results
The majority of members would prefer to see the board work to retain the building by means of a special taxing district or pursue the sale of the property to Sarasota County.
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.