Host Your Event at The
Victor Lundy South Gate Center

“Happiness, not in another place but this place, not for another hour but this hour.”                Walt Whitman              

We love special occasions! No matter what type of event you are planning we will help you host a memorable experience for you and up to 135 guests. 

Our Venue! Our “wall of windows” frame approximately four wooded acres along the banks of Phillippi Creek in Sarasota, Florida. Our unique, mid-century modern building provides a scenic backdrop for any event. Couples can exchange vows creek side beneath oak trees. Or, host your event inside our historical building in a relaxed mid-century modern atmosphere.  Let us show you around!

We do it all!  Look to the right for numerous types of events held at our venue. Your event is only limited by your imagination!

Host Today! Give us a call at 941-955-4597 or click here to contact us.

Weddings - (rehearsals, ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, etc.)

Parties - (birthday, cocktail, baby shower / 1st year, quinceañera, graduation event, anniversary, etc.)

Banquets - (sports, school reunions, family reunions, etc)

Holidays - (dinners, gatherings, etc.)

Religious - (christenings, celebrations of life, funerals, bat/bar mitzvah, worship services, etc.)

Corporate - (meetings, award ceremonies, workshops, etc.)

Why join SGCA?

The South Gate Community Association (SGCA) was founded and incorporated as a not-for-profit voluntary association in 1956. The association owns the historic Victor Lundy South Gate Center, which is a Sarasota area historically designated building. Our swimming pool is vintage and is the oldest continuously operated swimming pool in the Sarasota area. Our goal is to maintain and preserve these unique amenities for future generations. Help us!

Although we rent the Center for events, including weddings, parties, celebrations of life, and similar activities, these rentals only cover a portion of our costs. Your membership and ideas are needed. Please Get Involved!

We exist "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." A quote from our historical documents.

The funds raised through the voluntary memberships and event rentals go to support the (i) on-going preservation of our historic center, including the grounds and pool areas, (ii) deed restriction enforcement, and (iii) civic and social activities.  

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