Citrus trees surround Gulf Gate homes near Siesta Key
Gulf Gate is easy living just 2 miles from the white sand beaches of Siesta Key and surrounded by retail and dining options. Homes quickly started being built in the 1960s on this land that was dominated by citrus trees, with fruit ready for picking in almost every yard. Homes remain mostly the same today, with some renovations. “It’s the kind of neighborhood where you don’t have HOAs, but the homeowners here keep up their properties,” says Brandi Furlan, a Realtor and Broker with Keller Williams Classic Group, who’s been selling homes nearby for 20 years.
Solar panels are a common feature in Gulf Gate Estates homes.
There are a few quaint, updated original ranch homes in Gulf Gate Estates.
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Condos and retirement communities offer resort-style amenities
The typical single-family home in Gulf Gate is a ranch-style house with a large yard and private driveway. Palm trees dotting the neighborhood streets add to the community’s tropical aesthetic. Many of the homes incorporate Spanish-style architecture and terra cotta roofs. Single-family homes typically list in the $400,000 to $600,000 range. “They are mostly older homes,” says Furlan. “There are not a lot of teardowns and rebuilds, but many of them have been updated.” She notes that similar ranch-style homes in the neighboring planned community of Palmer Ranch can list for as much as $1 million. As for other housing in Gulf Gate, condominiums typically range between $200,000 and $300,000. These properties are concentrated at the neighborhood’s two amenities-filled retirement communities: The Fountain at Lake Pointe Woods, featuring a pool, dog park and spa/salon; and the privately owned Lakehouse West, a sprawling complex that includes a heated pool and spa and tropical landscaping. Both offer a variety of options for independent and assisted living, from studio spaces to floor plans with two bedrooms and a den.
This stunning ranch style home has a wood finish garage door in Gulf Gate Estates.
The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods in Gulf Gate Estates, has an amenity filled clubhouse area.
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Students attend a progression of highly rated Sarasota schools
Kids may start at Gulf Gate Elementary, which gets an A-minus from Niche, before transitioning to Brookside Middle, which also has an A-minus. Students may then attend Riverview High, which earns an A and offers a unique Marine Science program.
Gulf Gate Elementary has 700 students in grades PK, K-5.
Brookside Middle School in Sarasota sits on a private campus with multiple classroom buildings.
Riverview High School has a program for students interested in Marine Science.
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Multicultural restaurants and markets round out the dining scene
Sarasota Pavilion in the neighborhood's west end offers a Publix, PetSmart and Marshalls, and there’s an additional Publix along Clark Road. There are also small shops like Piccolo Italian Market and Deli, where the subs are a local favorite. Among the noteworthy nearby dining options are: Dutch Valley Restaurant, which has been around since 1972 and serves breakfast all day; Screaming Goat Taqueria, which offers quick-serve, Latin-infused favorites; and El Toro Bravo, a family-run, Southwest-style Mexican restaurant.
Gulf Gate Estates has two Publix stores to serve the entire community.
Gulf Gate Estates offers many shopping options that are within walking distance of one another.
Piccolo Italian Market and Deli located in Gulf Gate is a one stop shop for lunch and groceries.
The Screaming Goat Taqueria in Gulf Gate offers a variety of Latin infused eats.
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Residents are within easy reach of beaches, boating and bowling
Crescent Beach is just two miles west of the neighborhood. Phillippi Estate Park is a 60-acre, dog-friendly green space with nature trails, fishing piers, a kayak launch and a historic mansion. For those looking to escape the Florida heat, Bowlero Gulf Gate has 40 bowling lanes and is open late.
Siesta Key has several pristine white-sand beaches to choose from, including Crescent Beach.
Bowlero Gulf Gate is the perfect spot for Friday nights.
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A quick commute to major Gulf Coast cities
Gulf Gate is located between two major coastal cities, with St. Petersburg to the north and Fort Myers to the south. While the neighborhood is walkable for shopping and recreation, residents may still want a car to get to the area’s full amenities. The community sits along Highway 41, offering easy access to the rest of Florida’s Gulf Coast.
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