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Gulf Gate Shops
DISCOVER GULF GATE’S SHOPPING VILLAGE
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With our map, located below, you’ll be able to navigate your way to our featured shops with ease.
The Shop SRQ (G-2) offers flattops, fades, tapers, blowouts, razor cuts, and straight razor shaves. Owners, Erick and Dawn use a back to basics approach to grooming with a precise attention to personal detail. Their commitment to excellence has provided them with many loyal customers. They welcome the opportunity to earn your trust. Hours: Tues. – Fri. 8:30am – 6pm, Sat., 8:30am – 3pm. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Sarasota Brewing Co. (G-4)
Sarasota’s first micro brew pub always has something new to offer. From over 20 seasonal beers that rotate throughout the year, the Brewing Company always has at least five unique brews online as well as several favorites from around the world. Established in 1989, their menu has been a winner in the Reader’s Choice Awards of the Sarasota Herald Tribune featuring their mouth-watering burgers, Chicago style pizzas, and Chicago beef sandwiches. With dozens of televisions, it’s a great place to catch a game with friends and family.
Gulf Gate Barber Shop (G-11):
has been an institution in the community for years, owned by Kyle Flannery. The super-clean barbershop’s clientele is comprised of primarily men, but the shop services children as well. Scott Reich, formerly of the Siesta Key Village Barber Shop has relocated to this location.
West End Pub (G-49) Where else can you watch your favorite game with a great selection of beers, wines and liquors served by a friendly staff AND where you’re allowed to bring your own restaurant or deli food? Right here. 6500 Gateway Ave. – 941-554-8905.
Tony’s Chicago Beef Company
(S-16) is owned and operated by true Chicagoans. Dedicated to deliver Chicago’s best food - Chicago style Hot Dogs wit’ the works...dragged through the garden on poppy seed buns with fresh cut fries, Italian Beef Sandwiches anyway you like, dipped or dry, sweet or hot. All served in true Authentic Chicago Style.
Solórzano’s Late Night Pizzeria (S-32): At every Solórzano’s, they offer an experience familiar to those who understand the importance of family and dedication. Their recipes and techniques have been perfected through three long generations based on the traditional simplicity of the methods used by their Italian ancestors. Dine inside, outside, pick up, or DELIVERY anywhere on Siesta Key, or in Sarasota until 3:30 a.m. 6574 Superior Ave., 941-924-5800.
Gulf Gate Food + Beer (S-51): Sarasota’s late-night hot spot for the service industry, night owls, and midnight snackers. It’s not your typical sports bar, offering unique menu selections for carnivores and vegetarians. Be sure to check out their menu online at: eatfooddrinkbeer.com. Hours: 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. (Sun. - Thurs.) open until 2 a.m. (Fri & Sat.).
ROBERTS REALTY, Inc. (M-5)
John Garner, Broker Assoc. & Diane Shane, Broker Assoc. have a combined 40 years’ experience in Sarasota of making dreams come true for our clients. FOR BUYERS, we have had great success in finding the right property for our clients because we listen closely to their wants and needs and matching that as close as possible. FOR SELLERS, over the years we have successfully listed and sold many, many properties throughout Sarasota County. OUR
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Only Eyes, Optical (S-24) brings a new, exotic, eclectic, eccentric, unique collection of vintage, hipster, contemporary eyeglasses and sunglasses to the community. Licensed and experienced optician available to fill your prescriptions. Only Eyes Optical has a large assortment of free frames with the purchase of new lenses. Call 941444-7984 to set up an appointment with their licensed optician.
Mellow Mushroom serves a one-of-a-kind pizza pie. The flavors and ingredients are just as unique and special as the restaurant’s design. Try a Mellow Mushroom stone-baked pizza, munchies, calzone, salad, hoagie, or even a burger. Pick from our selection of 24 draft beers or tasty, handcrafted cocktails. And, many of our pizzas can be made gluten-free or vegan. Located at 6727 S. Tamiami Trail. 941-388-7504.
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The Highs and Lows of Properties Sold on Siesta Key
Provided by William Raveis Real Estate / www.raveis.com
The following are properties sold on Siesta Key in the last 60 days, providing a snapshot of home values on the Key for both single-family homes and condominiums.
HIGHEST PRICED SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE 117 COLUMBUS BLVD. $3.297 MILLION These Siesta Key Village townhouses are rarely available due to exceptional location and fantastic versatility.
List price includes both 113 & 117 Columbus Blvd.
Built in 2008, EACH SIDE has 2, 817 under air with three bedrooms, three full baths two half-baths, four-stop elevator, two-car garage, five terraces including an oversized roof-top deck with gorgeous beach, plus Gulf and Village views.
High-end finishes throughout include impact windows, granite, stainless appliances, crown molding, high ceilings, recessed lighting, tile and wood flooring.
Local property management company projects gross income for both sides at $278,615 per year with 25% vacancy.
Property zoning allows for daily bookings.
They aren’t many properties that can accommodate a large family gathering and have everyone stay in the same place!
Also, perfect to use one side for your personal home and collect passive income from the other side. Property also has the ability to become condominiums with preliminary paperwork established.
Courtesy of Re/Max Alliance
LOWEST PRICED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE 6185 SANDY BEACH AVE.. $602,000
Great lot and location on Siesta Key. Walk or bike to all shops, restaurants and beaches. Property being sold as-is to investors or new build. Seller makes no claim as to condition of the property.
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker
HIGHEST-PRICED CONDO 548 BEACH RD. $1.525 MILLION
Savor stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico and Siesta Beach every day and amazing sunsets each evening from this rarely available, end-unit townhouse condominium with private guest quarters.
Enjoy balmy sea breezes and the salt air while relaxing on one of the multiple beachfront balconies.
The main level features an island kitchen open to the airy dining and living rooms and half bath.
Upstairs, the large Gulf-front master bedroom suite offers gorgeous Gulf and beach views, a private covered balcony and a fabulous renovated ensuite master bath featuring a soaking tub and shower. On this floor are two additional guest bedrooms, one with a private balcony and a renovated bath with shower.
The first floor legally, nonconforming living area offers a beachside efficiency suite which includes a kitchenette, study, full bath and covered patio.
Two-zone HVAC units were replaced in 2020, exterior is lowmaintenance Hardie board siding.
Courtesy of Premier Sothebys
LOWEST-PRICED CONDO 6711 MIDNIGHT PASS RD., #13 $259,000
One-bedroom, second-floor unit close to beach access and trolley.
Casa Siesta is just south of the Stickney markets, shops and restaurants. The parking lot was sealed in 2019. The buildings’ main plumbing lines were replaced in 2019. The building was painted in 2020 and the fence was installed in 2020. Opportunity is knocking. Please note, no pets allowed and there is no pool in this complex.
Courtesy of Waterside Realty
“My wife and I would like to thank Al Nemore for all the work he put into this process of buying a home. Al’s seemingly endless availability and exceptional follow-through has been nothing but stellar! We sincerely appreciate that because buying a house online, sight unseen, was definitely a new experience for us. Al made that experience a positive one, and now we are excited to
”be Sarasota homeowners!
— Lisa and Dave
Al Nemore
NMLS #1783476
Marty Remillard
NMLS#343653
No Lender Fees 941. 223.9416
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A Gulf & Bay Club presentation to county leaders showed the trespass issues it has when no beach signage is present. The condo complex abuts the public beach. (submitted image)
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“We use sandwich boards and flags,” Peters said. “Each of our flags are 2x3 feet, and the sandwich boards are 6 square feet, the same dimensions as county signs on the public beach. The Gulf & Bay signs and flags are put up in the morning and taken down in the evening.”
Peters asked the commissioners to include flags in the sign ordinance. “Flags are easy to put up, they’re easy to take down, they’re not offensive and they’re effective,” he said.
Peters also requested that the signage be allowed to be a maximum of 6 square feet per sign, instead of 4 square feet.
Peters then showed commissioners a photo of the five flags and three sandwich board signs that Gulf & Bay sets up each morning along the approximately 300-foot-wide property line abutting the public beach. Even at 6 square feet, he said, the signage tends to get lost in the visual background clutter.
The county commissioners appeared impressed with Peters’ cogent presentation, essentially adapting his two suggestions into the proposed ordinance language. But the larger subject matter at hand left at least one commissioner cold. “Because of what happened in the panhandle, our natural resources no longer belong to everyone,” said County Commissioner Nancy Detert, referencing a 2017 federal court decision that limits how municipalities can restrict signage on private property. “People do not get to walk on a beach just because the beach is there, anymore. They’re supposed to walk in the water. And it’s a sad day, I think. Now everybody’s staking out their territory, and we get to decide how big those signs will be ... No matter what we do, there’s going to be people that don’t keep the rules. And then the other side is going to want more signs and … I don’t see it stopping, quite frankly.” The proposed ordinance will increase the aggregate maximum sign area to 24 square feet and its area perimeter boundary to 6 square feet. Further, a sandwich board sign must be 2 feet wide by 3 feet high, and a flag must be equal to or less than 3 feet high.
Commissioners tasked staff with bringing back the revisions by the Sept. 28 board meeting.
Jerry and Jill Williams, owners of Abel’s Ice Cream
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Happiness is…Carrot Cake
Carrot cake? Is that a typo? Of course not! Nothing says delicious happiness like a good slice of carrot cake. And, as many regular customers at Abel’s Ice Cream would tell you, October starts off one of the most anticipated, flavorful seasons of the year. The transition to Fall isn’t always obvious in Florida and because of that, we Floridians often look for signs other than changing leaves or falling temps. And there are several to choose from at Abel’s. Not only does October mean delicious seasonal Pumpkin Ice Cream (Our scrumptious Pumpkin ice cream. It’s better than homemade pumpkin pie!), it also means perennial favorite, Carrot Cake (You can stop baking, this is the ultimate Carrot Cake recipe…Carrot Cake ice cream with fresh walnuts and a thick ribbon of cream cheese frosting) will be there as well, for a limited time only. According to Jerry Williams, owner of Abel’s Ice Cream, “Carrot Cake is one of the go-to ice cream flavors for many of our regulars. It’s the sweet taste of the season on a spoon.” Come in and enjoy a cup or cone today. If you don’t already know, Abel’s Ice Cream is located at 1886 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota in the South Bridge Plaza. Open Sunday through Thursday from Noon-9:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday from Noon-10 pm. Learn more online at our website, www.abelsicecream. com or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.
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The parking spots will include two handicap-accessible spots and one for the county’s OnDemand transportation service.
Siesta Key Association members voiced their relief that no public parking would be allowed at the site, noting that homeowners across the street on the Gulf of Mexico feared that visitors would be cutting through their lawns to get to the beach. The nearest public beach access is north of the area, across from Captain Curt’s. • The county is close to starting the process of establishing the 22 angled parking slots along Ocean Boulevard (four near the Old Salty Dog on the south side and 18 near Whispering Sands condos on the north side) Anderson said, with the south side of the road being the starting point. The slots will include one handicap-accessible spot and an electric bike charging station.
• The roundabout earmarked for the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Beach Road is wrapping up its design process, featuring a dedicated lane for beachfront drivers planning to turn eastbound where Midnight Pass Road veers inland.
The roundabout, which is being paid for by the FDOT, will likely take one year to build, Anderson said. • A FEMA grant is helping with a couple of drainage projects, Anderson said, including the area where water accumulates at Ocean Boulevard and Higel Avenue.
Beginning in the spring, a system will be put in place that sends the water into the island’s canal system, causing Siesta Key Association members to voice concern about dirty runoff water entering the canals they’ve been working to protect. Anderson noted that a filtration system will be part of the project, lessening any negative impacts.
Similar measures in the spring will be used to move standing water at the Ocean Boulevard curve near Givens Street.
Meanwhile, stormwater drainage work has been scheduled for Beach Road at Columbus Boulevard where standing water often complicates beach access. • At long last, the creation of several safety measures is underway at the dangerous intersection at Higel Avenue and Siesta Drive. Among the additions: signage, striping, flashing arrows, illuminated pavement markers, a guard rail, and the delineation of where bicyclists are supposed to travel.
The work, which Anderson said will be done at night, is expected to take between 30 and 60 days. FDOT is paying for it.
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HOMES FOR SALE
GULF-FRONT UNIT Rarely available, spacious three-bedroom, three-bath. On the beach in The TERRACE building. The location is second to none, directly on the beach and just steps away from the heart of the village. This fabulous beachfront corner unit has five oversized balconies with stunning sunsets. The swimming pool is fantastic; over-sized, extremely deep, heated, saltwater with full gulf-front views. If you enjoy sunsets and walking the beach you have found paradise. The award-winning white sugar sand of Siesta Key, the finest white sand in America is at your doorstep. Dreams do come true and this can be yours. 5400 OCEAN BLVD, #2-1, SARASOTA, FL 34242, MLS# A4472758, $2,599,999, William Raveis Real Estate, 941-894-1255 PRICE DROP IDEAL ISLAND LIVING Oversized one bedroom, one bathroom condo in The Terrace building. A few steps from the beach to the village. To the east views of mature trees overhanging a tennis court with Siesta Village in the background. To the southwest peekaboo views of the beach. Sit back on the oversized balconies relaxing to background music from the village. Walk out your front door to the deep heated saltwater pool overlooking the beach. This is the lowest priced condo in the building and with interest rates at an all-time low this will go fast. 5400 OCEAN BLVD, #1-4, SARASOTA, FL 34242 MLS# A4486578, $774,900, William Raveis Real Estate, 941-894-1255 PERFECT INVESTMENT PROPERTY. NO minimum stays and NO pet restrictions. The premier location of Sandy Toes is one of the most desirable spots on Siesta Key within close walking distance to everything that is needed for a memorable worldclass island vacation experience. Park the cars in your two-car garage and walk to shops, restaurants, boutiques, and the newest most popular nightlife and live music on the island or jump on the Siesta Key Breeze Trolley to experience Siesta Village. 6810 MIDNIGHT PASS RD, SARASOTA, FL 34242, MLS# A4507853, $1,350,000, William Raveis Real Estate, 941-894-1255 PRICE DROP STUNNING VIEWS from three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom beach condo. The views are stunning, and the sunsets never disappoint. The total square footage is 2,245 with 1,845 square feet of air-conditioned space with five private balconies, three of which are oversized. This flowing open floor plan is perfect for beachside living and elegant entertaining. A walker’s paradise on the white sands of Siesta Beach to the heart of the village, restaurants, boutiques, and nightlife. 5400 OCEAN BLVD, #1-3, SARASOTA, FL 34242, MLS# A4486556, $1,599,999, William Raveis Real Estate, 941-894-1255
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