SOUTH POINSETTIA PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION (SPPNA)

Southside Elementary School

The South Poinsettia Park neighborhood spans 19 streets nestled between Sarasota Memorial Hospital, US-41 and Siesta Key, completely within Sarasota's city limits. It is bordered on the north by Hyde Park Street, the east by US-41 (Tamiami Trail), the south by Jasmine Drive and the west by Osprey Avenue. Last count in early 2024 listed 380 residences and about 50 businesses. See our About Us page for a map, more pictures and information.

Stay Informed

These are the projects we are currently working on to enhance our neighborhood

New, modernized Street Lights providing improved visibility & safety and beautifying our neighborhood

Little Lending Library installed in a prominent neighborhood location for all to swap gently-read books

We will be distributing “Slow Down” signs for selected streets with significant numbers of children.

Updated and consistent parking signs to replace current faded, missing or hard to understand signage

New Neighbor Welcome Package for all new to the neighborhood residents
Winter Educational Event
May 2026 Social Event/Neighborhood Business & Election Meeting

Updated & Revised Bylaws

Click the Pic to read the latest City News
(1/30/2026)

Do you have any other suggestions comments?? Please contact us!!

Want to know more about Florida Plants and Lawns?? See our Education Page.
Read about the Sault Family Garden on Datura Street - really something special!!

Please Join the SPPNA. You can complete the Membership Information Form on line. Just click on the Membership Link Below.

Membership Form

Future Events

Our Annual Business Meeting / Social Event is planned for May 13, from 5 - 7 PM at a local restaurant. Details to follow.

Speed gun

We are planning an Educational Event March 18 with a City speaker addressing efforts to mange speeds on local streets via various traffic calming efforts

Past Events

Want to know about the many businesses that have supported our association?? Please look over our sponsor page and please tell them you saw their sponsorship on our Site!!

New Postings

Street Light Replacement - January City Staff meeting results
SPPNA wins the SAHP Heritage Award for the 2025 Centennial Celebration
For the latest Board SPPNA Board Meeting Agenda and Minutes, Navigate to our Governance Page
City News - Lido Beach Nourishment Project
Bylaws have been amended to reflect inclusion of non property owner residents as Association members. See a summary in Amended Bylaws.

Siesta Key beach walks resume
Our neighborhood is a short drive from famous Siesta Key beach. Read more, see pictures at Sarasota Herald-Tribune.com

Sarasota School of Art new mural. Click the Pic.

Want More Information?? Here's where to look!!

Want to know more about your neighborhood and the SPPNA that represents your interest with City Government??? Read through the About Us page

Want to know about your Association's governance and important Documents? Read through our Governance Page.

Past Events of interest?? Read our Community Page

Click here for Emergency Contacts

Stroll Magazine articles about our neighbors.

Interest in the Many Public Art Features around the City? Click HERE

If you wish to consider donating to support your SPPNA, click on the Donate Link.

Donate

Sponsors

Click the ad to learn more. Go to Our Sponsors page to become a sponsor.

Real Estate Advisors

Landscape

Senior Friendship Centers

Tra Raines, Compass Realty

IRU PHOTOS and Bohemian Sarasota blog

Flowers, Gifts & Home Accessories

Funding for the South Poinsettia Park Neighborhood Association is collected solely from the donations of residents, local businesses and City of Sarasota grants. These funds are solely used to benefit the residents of our neighborhood.

Our mission is to :

Foster the improvement and preservation of the South Poinsettia Park neighborhood
Create a high quality of life for all residents by building a sense of community,
Educate residents about the decisions and decision-making processes of our local government, and
Work towards greater neighborhood involvement and influence on city issues that affect the quality of life in the South Poinsettia Park neighborhood.

Our Sponsors
A community of corporations and organizations who truly support our community and specifically South Poinsettia Park. Click here if you are interested in becoming an SPPNA sponsor.
For more information about a sponsor, click the logo or go to Our Sponsors page.