With not one but 27 golf courses on your doorstep your days at the beach may well be numbered.
Life is good on the southwestern coast of Florida, where award-winning white sandy beaches provide the backdrop to the laid back lifestyle on the Gulf coast
With not one but 27 golf courses on your doorstep your days at the beach may well be numbered.
Life is good on the southwestern coast of Florida, where award-winning white sandy beaches provide the backdrop to the laid back lifestyle on the Gulf coast. If you are looking for a friendly community in which to put down roots then Gulf Gate Estates should be at the top of your list. Not only is it a convenient stone's throw from the beach, you'll also find a diverse selection of property rentals to suit a variety of tastes.
If you're looking to move out of the rat race and into a somewhat more relaxed way of living, then you've come to the right place. Some say it's the climate, others say it is the vibe, but there's no getting away from the fact that a move to this part of Florida will provide you with an altogether different way of life. Due in part to its proximity to downtown Sarasota, one of the most popular areas in Florida, with tourists from all over the world, your move to Gulf Gate Estates will take a modicum of planning.
The rental sector is just under 34% renter occupied, recording a seasonal vacancy status of 48%. In order to seek out the best rental apts, you'll have to time your move very carefully. Seasonal house rentals may be available in plentiful supply during the months from October until May. The sultry Sarasota climate is also a factor to consider when you are browsing rental condos, as your A/C will be on full blast from May till November. In Gulf Gate Estates, 85% of property rentals consider utilities as extra, a little something to bear in mind when working out your budget.
Plan of Action
Whether you desire a move to a one or two bedroom apartment home complete with resort-style amenities or prefer the privacy of a Mediterranean styled home, you'll want to investigate the best places to live which meet all of your requirements. Finding a studio for rent in Gulf Gate Estates requires you to have all of your paperwork prepared in advance. Once you have found a selection of rental condos to view, and have decided upon your perfect apartment complete with sea view, you'll need to prove your worth with the following: recent pay stubs, your latest credit report and maybe a letter of recommendation from your previous landlord. Bring all of these documents with you on contract day and you'll be guaranteed the opportunity to live in the apartment of your dreams.
From golfing to sailing to birdwatching or spending lazy days relaxing on award-winning Siesta Key Beach, residents of Golf Gate Estates get to enjoy a higher quality of life.
Gulf Gate: One of Sarasota's most sought after neighborhoods, Gulf Gate is a popular, well-established community surrounding the Gulf Gate 27-hole executive golf course. Here, you'll find an array of traditional Florida ranch homes, surrounded by native Oak trees and wide sidewalks. Gulf Gate is located just minutes from the world-famous Siesta Key Beach.
Gulf Gate Woods: Located just minutes away from Sarasota's white sandy beaches, residents of this community enjoy a lifestyle most of us can only dream about.
Gulf Gate Manor: Residents living in this neighborhood get to enjoy not only a golf course and library on property, there's the added world-class attraction of Siesta Key Beach on their doorstep. What more could you possibly ask for?
Now you have moved in and unpacked you might be wondering what else, apart from the obvious, this area has to offer. The cost of living in Gulf Gate Estates is 1.1% less than the Florida average which gallops in at a welcome 3.3% less than the national average. This equates to more money in your pocket to enjoy all of the amenities the area has to offer: from browsing the stores in Beneva Village Shoppes to enjoying a spot of sunbathing on the beautiful beaches of Siesta Key. You'll also discover a diverse selection of grocery stores, a library and a golf course. If you like to dine out, then you are in for a treat! From an array of tasty enchiladas and fajitas at La Malinche Mexican Restaurant to pizza and pasta at Papa Giorgio's Family Italian Restaurant, Gulf Gate Estates offers an eclectic selection of restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets.
Getting to Know the Region
The area surrounding Sarasota is a major tourist attraction to visitors from all around the world and it's easy to see why. The nearby proximity to the glittering Gulf Coast offers residents a plethora of 'backyard' activities like scuba diving, fishing, boating and swimming. Although bear in mind that alligators live in these parts too!
Inland you'll find a range of activities to suit all interests such as the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, The Asolo Repertory Theatre and the Red Barn Flea Market in Bradenton. Once you have settled in, take some time out to discover what else this diverse region has to offer.
To the north, Orlando and its attractions is a mere 2 hour drive via Tampa. To the south, you'll find the living becomes even more laid back in Florida Keys and Key West, where swinging on your hammock while sipping on a cold beer is perhaps the most strenuous activity you will get up to all day!
