Notaries & Wedding Officiants, dress & wedding gown boutiques, photographers & a videographer, notary, a musician on piano & DJs, a caterer, jewelry, wedding planners, wedding cup cakes for tasting and wine tasting ~Brides & grooms met with Sarasota’s best wedding vendors in person!  A mock wedding with dove release was at 5:00 p.m. Over a dozen doves were released to fly over Sarasota. It was beautiful!

The beautiful South Gate’s social hall, designed by Sarasota School architect Victor A. Lundy, sits on five private acres on the shady banks of Philippi Creek, just off South Gate Circle at Tuttle Avenue and Siesta Drive. The hall is available for rent for your important occasion. Mature oak trees & wildlife can be viewed through large glass window/walls. It can easily hold 140 guests seated at eight-foot banquet tables, with room left over for a spacious dance floor. Tables and chairs are set up for you according to your personal floor plan. There is a large, well-equipped kitchen available for catering use. South Gate Community Association members receive a generous discount. It’s open to the public this Sunday, and I’m looking forward to seeing you there. I’ll be giving away Door Prizes and Gift Certificates to go towards your Wedding Video Package.

To inquire about hall rentals, call 941-955-4597 — or better yet, see for yourself why South Gate Center is Sarasota’s best-kept secret! The office is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Or for an appointment, just call Dan at 941-955-4597.