Southgate, Florida
Southgate is a community of 5,772 people in Sarasota County, Florida.
Why visit Southgate
Townapedia lists 52 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include CineBistro, John Ringling Causeway, Sarasota High School and American National Bank Building.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in Southgate
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Southgate
Southgate is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,287 at the 2020 census, down from 7,173 at the 2010 census. It is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Southgate, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
John Ringling Causeway
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Cinema and theater · 3.4 mi
Performing arts venue in Sarasota Florida
Museums and landmarks52
Sarasota High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
High school in Sarasota, Florida
2155 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota
American National Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Bank building in Sarasota, Florida
Appleby Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Commercial building in Sarasota, Florida
Atlantic Coast Line Passenger Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Railway station in Sarasota, the United States of America
Bacheller-Brewer Model Home Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Sarasota, Florida, NRHP-listed
Bacon and Tomlin Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Former building in Sarasota, Florida, USA
Bee Ridge Woman's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Florida, United States of America
Bispham-Wilson Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Burns Court Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Mixed-use area, predominately commercial, in Sarasota, Florida
Burns Realty Company–Karl Bickel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Chidsey Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic building in Sarasota, Florida
City Waterworks, Sarasota
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Florida, United States
40 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes31
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.3 mi
4000 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Mo,Tu 06:00-22:00; We-Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-22:00
Village Pizza by Emma
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
3350 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota
Su off; Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Postal 98 Cafe
Cafe · 1.3 mi
1240 Yoder Avenue, Sarasota
Su off; Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; May 20-Oct 31 Mo-Th 07:00-15:00; May...
Domino's
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 mi
3262 Webber Street, Sarasota
Mo-Su 10:30-00:00
Pinecraft Ice Cream Shoppe
Ice cream · 1.3 mi
3350 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota
Su off; Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
19 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping15
Total Tennis
Shop · 0.9 mi
2300 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239, Vereinigte Staaten
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Community Haven For Adults And Children With Disabilities
School · 5.8 mi
4405 Desoto Rd, Sarasota
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
School · 3.6 mi
2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota
Healthcare8
Map of Southgate
169 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 (7 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, 7 miles away.
- Ridge Wood Heights 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- South Gate Ridge 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Sarasota Springs 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- South Sarasota 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Sarasota 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Bee Ridge 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Siesta Key 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Gulf Gate 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Fruitville 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- North Sarasota 4 mi north, about 6 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
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- Sarasota FL Bee Ridge Womans Club01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- El Vernona Hotel-John Ringling Hotel, Michael Everson, Public domain
- Sarasota FL Chidsey Library03, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Bickel House Verona Hotel site02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bispham-Wilson HD02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Armistead House gate01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Selby Gardens Payne Mansion02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL old ACL depot site01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Laurel Park HD Kennedy House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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- Sarasota FL Keith Estate01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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- Sarasota FL Municipal Aud03, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Downtown HD Times Bldg01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Herald Bldg01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL William House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Leech House and School01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Crisp Bldg01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL El Verona Apts01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Appleby Bldg02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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