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.

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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



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

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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  

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​Scan the Latest 
CITY NEWS

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Just added to our Meet Your Neighbors page:

Alan and Jennifer Sault on Datura:
Ornamentation to admire!
Affectionately known as the Lorax House - do not miss this exceptional property! Read more...

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

Future Events

Keep watch on this space for news about upcoming Neighborhood Events. We'll inform you through our neighborhood newsletter, and put details HERE. Stay Tuned

Event Details

Past Events

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

• Bylaws have been amended to reflect inclusion of non property owner residents as Association members. See the details in the Amended Bylaws. 
• Interested in the Many Public Art Features around the City? Scroll down this page & Click on the link for an invitation to take the tour
• ​Read about the Sault Family Garden on Datura Street - really something special!!
• Agenda for December Board Meeting
• ​November Board Meeting Minutes
• ​City News - New Mayor Debbie Trice​​
• ​Street Light Replacement October Commission Decision​

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• Want to know more about Florida Plants and Lawns?? See our Education Page.

Get Involved

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

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

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Past Events of interest?? Read our Community Page
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• ​Emergency Contacts​​​​

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Stroll Magazine articles about our neighbors. 

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

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

Membership Form

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

Donate

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.

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