Phillippi Creek Dredging Plan Information

In the aftermath of the 2024 storm season, Sarasota County we need to make sure South Gate and the “oxbow” canals, which create the islands on Mineola and River Ridge, in their proposed plans to dredge Phillippi Creek. As many residents already know, the main channel and oxbow canals have become heavily silted in over the past few years. These areas both provide crucial storm water runoff for all of South Gate and surrounding areas and their maintenance MUST be a priority to prevent the devastating flooding we all witnessed during last year’s hurricane season.

For the first time funding is available for dredging and if we do not take action our community will be overlooked. South Gate residents must show our numbers and speak up to make sure our interests are prioritized.

How You Can Help

    • Where: Sarasota County Administration Center – 1660 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236

    • When: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

      This is another opportunity to voice comments to ensure South Gate is included in the plan.

  • This is the first time in our community’s history that there are funds available for dredging, and we must take action to ensure that South Gate will be included in the plan. 

    If we don’t speak up now, South Gate WILL be left behind. 

  • This is a NEW single question survey that is different than the earlier one this year.

    1. What to Say: Emphasize that Phillippi Creek needs to be dredged to Pinecraft, including South Gate and the oxbow canals.

    2. Even though the deadline is April 3, we need to submit our responses now to make the biggest impact.

    Click Here to Fill Out the Survey

    1. Easy Option: If you are short on time, you can use a pre-written letter that will be directly emailed to the commissioners (your email will be sent a copy of the letter and email): https://southgatefl.com/creek

    2. You may also send your own letter to: commissioners@scgov.net

    3. Or you can send individual letters to each commissioner (remember, it is very important to contact all of them) jneunder@scgov.net, tmast@scgov.net, rcutsinger@scgov.net, tknight@scgov.net, mhsmith@scgov.net

    4. Make sure to mention:

      • Your name, address, and telephone number.

      • That South Gate and the oxbow canals MUST be included in the dredging plan.

      • If you’ve incurred storm damage from the creek or came to close last year –– tell your story! 

More Information

Why join?

South Gate is a community of 2000+ homes with borders of Beneva Road and Tamaimi Trail (East and West), and Hyde Park and Bee Ridge (North and South).

The South Gate Community Association (SGCA) was founded and incorporated as a not-for-profit voluntary association in 1956. Community assets include a beautiful property on the circle at Tuttle Avenue and Siesta Drive.  The five acre property is on the shore of Phillippi Creek and includes a historic Victor Lundy Community Center and swimming pool.  The Community Center uses include: South Gate Community Sponsored Events and a public rental venue for: Weddings and Receptions, Anniversary Parties, Celebrations, Meetings and Worship Services.  The pool is open during Spring through Fall and available to South Gate Community Association members at a nominal seasonal fee.

All monies raised by the South Gate Community Association go back into the community "to beautify said South Gate, and for the purpose of promoting social and recreational gatherings for its members, their families and friends, and toward the end of cementing a good fellowship and a social cooperative spirit in this community."

The above quote from our 1956 community charter drives our mission at the South Gate Community Association and the allocation of funds raised.  The funds raised through the voluntary memberships, pool memberships and event rentals go to maintain the assets (building, property and pool) maintaining community value (deed restriction enforcement and community beautification) and social activities.