Southgate, Sarasota Real Estate
The Southgate Community of Sarasota, Florida, located just South of Downtown and East of Tamiami Trail is a popular and buzzing portal-to-the-key neighborhood off of the North Bridge to Siesta Key. Within Southgate are The Crossings at Siesta Key (formerly the Southgate Mall), The Village Green Golf Club, The Palms Golf Club at Forest Lakes, and part the Phillippi Creek which runs right through the middle of the neighborhood and provides waterfront views to many homes. Southgate contains several single-family classic Florida homes on larger lots which were mostly built in the 1950s, and newer modern homes as well. Because the mid-century homes in this area have been so well built, well kept, and cared for, they are considered highly desirable "classic retro Florida bungalows" and "mid-century modern atomic ranch style homes". Find more information below to discover shopping, dining, and recreation near the Southgate community of Sarasota, Florida.
Homes for Sale in the Southgate Community of Sarasota, FL
Shopping, Dining, & More in Southgate, Sarasota
Conveniently located just off of the North Bridge to Siesta Key, near The Crossings at Siesta Key mall, just South of Downtown, and near the Tuttlebee Shopping Plaza, while containing The Village Green Golf Club and The Palms Golf Club at Forest Lakes, the neighborhood of Southgate provides its residents with no shortage of fun and local shopping, dining, and recreation opportunities. Jump right across US-41 from Siesta Drive or Bee Ridge Road/Bay Road to get on the South Bridge and enjoy some fresh local seafood at The Old Salty Dog or grab an ice cream at Olaf's Siesta Village (who have been serving locally made ice cream for over 40 years here) and enjoy a breathtaking sunset. Just before the bridge you can also find a Publix grocery store and an amazing burger or authentic British pasties at Shakespeare's British Pub -serving indulgent and local-favorite food for after a long day with your toes in the sand.
The Crossings at Siesta Key shopping mall within Southgate contains CMX CineBistro Siesta Key for a meal and a movie, Connors Steak & Seafood - regularly voted "Best Steakhouse" by Sarasota Magazine and a great spot for a Happy Hour wine or cocktail with a paired plate, The Sarasota Players Theatre Performance Venue & Box Office, an LA Fitness, The Rise Above Performing Arts Centre, Art Avenue Gallery, and an Aldi super market. Across Siesta Drive from The Crossings mall you can find the decadent Rendez-Vous French Bakery - family-owned and serving authentic French cuisine, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Baker & Wife - fresh high quality artisan cuisine crafted by multi-nationally trained and highly skilled chef Isaac Correa, Rick's French Bistro, Prime Strength Gym, Vino Vino for authentic and traditional Italian cuisine, and several salons, spas, and barber shops conveniently located right within the neighborhood.
The Village Green Golf Club in Southgate provides an 18-hole, par 58 Golf course designed for every level of Golf player to enjoy and improve their game. Village Green also has multi-level leagues (including Junior Golf), access to lessons by 3 staff PGA Professionals, club-fitting, club repair, a Pro Shop, and a clubhouse serving lunch and libations. This historic course was originally built upon an orange grove in 1960's Sarasota and has been kept in great condition for Golf lovers ever since.
The Palms Golf Club at Forest Lakes, located in the North-East corner of the Southgate neighborhood, contains an 18-hole, par 64 (back 9, par 29 speed play course) Golf course offering "championship-caliber Golf, built for pace and play" designed by acclaimed Golf course architect Gordy Lewis and maintained to the highest standards. The Palms provides a practice facility with an aquatic range, an elevated green, a bunker setup, a large putting green, and a Golf Academy for Adults or Junior Golf with PGA Professional lessons to perfect every part of your game. You can also host a tournament at The Palms and truly make this beautiful neighborhood Golf Club your own.
