Gulf Gate, Florida
Gulf Gate is a community of 7,998 people in Sarasota County, Florida.
Why visit Gulf Gate
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Siesta Beach, Bee Ridge Woman's Club and Bispham-Wilson Historic District.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in Gulf Gate
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gulf Gate
Gulf Gate Estates is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,118 at the 2020 census, up from 10,911 at the 2010 census. It is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Gulf Gate Estates, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Bee Ridge Woman's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in Florida, United States of America
Bispham-Wilson Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Dr. C. B. Wilson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Sarasota, Florida, NRHP-listed
Edson Keith Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Field Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Maine Colony Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
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Sanderling Beach Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic building in Sarasota, Florida, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes29
Ham Heaven & Devil Dogs
Restaurant · International · 0.8 mi
Voted Best Reuben in FL and 7th Best Reuben in the USA
3131 Clark Road, Sarasota
Mo-Sa 08:30-21:00
Coast To Coast Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
2328 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota
Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 08:00-13:00
Tijuana Flats
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
3404 Clark Road, Sarasota
Su 10:30-21:00; Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00
Yokoso Ramen
Restaurant · Ramen · 0.9 mi
3422 Clark Road, Sarasota
Mo,We,Th 11:00-14:00,16:30-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-14:00, 16:30-21:00;...
Flo's Bakery & Gifts
Bakery · 1.0 mi
7642 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Tu 10:00-17:30; We-Su 11:00-16:30
Toasted Mango Cafe
Cafe · American · 1.6 mi
Amazing food! Worth it.
6621 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota
Mo-Su 07:00-03:00
Abel's Ice Cream
Ice cream · 1.0 mi
1886 Stickney Point Road
Mo-Su 12:00-21:30
Sub Zero
Ice cream · 1.5 mi
4065 Clark Road, Sarasota
Su 12:00-21:00; Mo-Th 13:00-21:00; Fr 13:00-22:00; Sa 13:00-22:00
17 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries30
Healthcare4
Map of Gulf Gate
92 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 52°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 55°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 58°F | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 63°F | 2.5 in |
| May | 88°F | 68°F | 2.6 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 75°F | 7.4 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 9.1 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 6.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 68°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 60°F | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 75°F | 55°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sarasota Bradenton Ap (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sarasota County has had 34 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- South Gate Ridge 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Ridge Wood Heights 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- South Sarasota 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Bee Ridge 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Vamo 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Siesta Key 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Palmer Ranch 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Southgate 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Sarasota Springs 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Osprey 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sarasota FL Maine Colony HD01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Wilson House new loc02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Field Estate01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Bee Ridge Womans Club01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bispham-Wilson HD02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Sanderling Beach Club01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Keith Estate01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Siesta Key Beach. Sarasota - panoramio - 4net (3), 4net, CC BY 3.0
- Sarasota - St. Andrew Church Interior, Roger W, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sarasota - St. Andrew Church, Roger W, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hugo Duarte e sua primeira Faixa Preta feminina, Usalutalivre, CC0
- Gentile Bros. Philly Cheesesteak, larryjh1234, CC BY 2.0
- Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale, Mbar1017, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aedes tormentor, mpoinat, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sarasota Memorial-4635, Mr. Johnson, often nefarious, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sarasota Memorial-4632-2, Mr. Johnson, often nefarious, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Crotalaria pallida 109145085, Mike Ostrowski, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sarasota Memorial-4627, Mr. Johnson, often nefarious, CC BY-SA 2.0
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