South Gate Ridge Travel Guide
Sarasota


Visit South Gate Ridge
Things to do

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Top hotels in South Gate Ridge

Kompose Boutique Hotel
"Great amenities and beautiful decor- Convenient and affordable."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"The hotel is on a great location. Staff members are nice. Restaurant and bar service is great!"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
"AC wasn’t really working, the condensation from the AC unit was leaking in the room."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
"I like that I could walk out of my room and go on a trail (not far at all) that was private access to the beach. The beach is beyond beautiful. The photos are accurate of what the rooms look like."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
"Todo fue terrible tienen una manager que ladra más que los mismos perros que tienen en la póliza que admiten que es para robarle al cliente porque necesitan tener perros mudo yo tuve una atención crítica, esa mujer me atacó la manager de ahí me botó de la instalación a la primera noche, por supuesta ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Lido Beach Resort
"We just left from the resort and we will be back! There was not one complaint the entire week everything was beautiful and perfect!"
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Where to stay in South Gate Ridge

Lido Key
Traverse a winding woodland path and spend the afternoon on this island’s secluded beaches before ending at a beachside bar to enjoy a spectacular sunset.

South Sarasota
While visiting South Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like The Landings and Coconuts Family Entertainment Center.

Central Sarasota
Gardens, art galleries and theatres highlight some of the noteworthy features of Central Sarasota. Make a stop by Sarasota Opera House or Marina Jack while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Florida Studio Theatre.

Palmer Ranch
While there might not be top attractions in Palmer Ranch, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club and Sarasota Square.



















