New Movies In The Office Include Men In Black 3, The Vow, Moonrise Kingdom

We have some new movies in the office at Gulf Gate, stop on by and peruse the new selections! We recently received The Vow, Men in Black 3, Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, and Moonrise Kingdom for new releases, plus we have some other great titles from many genres.

Happy Birthday, Vanessa!

Vanessa's birthday was yesterday, January 27th. Vanessa is our leasing agent here at Gulf Gate Apartments and she is also a wonderful artist.  She likes to paint pretty abstractions of Siesta Key Beach. She has had a few gallery shows already. She is always willing to show her art so don't hesitate to ask her. If you see Vanessa around this week make sure you wish her a warm HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 

Happy Birthday, Vanessa!

Time For Your New Years Resolution Check-Up

With a few weeks into the new year it's time for us to assess our progress on our new years resolutions; that's if you made any! They key to success with any resolution is having a plan and sticking to it. If you've resolved to be more physically active and to get in better shape but are struggling to find ways to do so, check out the local opportunities we've detailed below.

Yoga on Siesta Key Beach 

Practicing yoga in a natural environment enriches your experience and your senses as you strengthen, energize and realign your body. This is a spiritual and uplifting workout for all fitness levels. These free classes are available every Monday ,Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Classes are held on Siesta Key Beach between the green and blue lifeguard stands. For further information visit yogaonsiestakey.com.

Bootcamp on the Beach

For the more ambitious, some fitness professionals offer boot camps on the beach. Check out sarasotabootcamp.com or http://www.trainingwithty.com/beach-boot-camp.

Walking, Running, Biking

If you like to exercise outdoors,walking and biking on the key are great ideas for individuals of all fitness levels. Not too far from Sarasota you can find Myakka Park which offers 38 miles of hiking trails. Plus you can take advantage of Sarasota's Legacy Trail. This 10 mile trail is great for biking or running. The trail starts just off of McIntosh Road at Palmer Ranch Parkway and ends at the Venice Train Depo. The trail has over a dozen areas to rest and relax.

Gulf Gate Apartments Fitness Center

And if time is short and you don't want to leave home to get a workout we have a 24 hour fitness center right here on site. Get your desired workout right here in our community any time you want.

Good luck keeping up with your resolution to get in better shape and remember, planning and persistence are key!

Early Bird Winner Is A Giver

Our early bird winner this month is Frank. He has been a Gulf Gate resident for 16 years. He likes to volunteer at the Friendship Center and has received many awards for his services. Frank has donated over 10 Gallons of blood through out his life. Thank you Frank for all the lives you not only touched, but saved!

We do this drawing every month and you have a chance to be the winner if you pay your rent on or before the 1st of the month. Everyone who pays their rent on or before the 1st of the month gets their name put into the Early Bird Drawing. Out of that pool of entrants a random name is selected and the lucky winner gets $50 off of rent for the following month.

So when February's rent comes around don't forget the Early Bird Drawing, get your rent payment in early. We all know what the Early Bird gets... that's right, a chance to get $50 off of rent the next month!

Frank displays the lucky entry form that made him a winner in the Early Bird Drawing.

January Holidays Include Birthdays For Elvis And Martin Luther King Jr.

January is the start of the New Year and new beginnings. For most of us it starts with our resolutions. Let’s start the year with a look at what holidays we can look forward to celebrating this month.

January 1st New Year’s Day: 
The first day of the year is traditionally a time to make resolutions to better yourself in the coming year.  It may be quitting a bad habit or beginning a good habit. Most resolutions take some perseverance, so if you do slip, keep with it and keep your focus on your goals.

January 8th Elvis Presley’s Birthday:
Born on this day in 1935 the King of rock and roll would have been 78 years old. Elvis’s legacy has transcended generations and he is still one of the most influential musicians of all time. He wasn’t just about rock and roll, he was also a legend with country music fans; but his true passion was with gospel music. In honor of the King listen to one of his songs today.

January 21st Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday: 
Although Dr. King was born on January 15th, 1929, we celebrate the civil rights leaders’ birthday on the 3rd Monday of January. It is more than celebrating his birth; we are celebrating his life and his legacy. Dr. King was one of the greatest social activists of all time, in fact he won the Nobel Peace Prize at age 35, making him the youngest winner of the prize. Most Americans have heard excerpts from Dr. King’s famous “I have a dream” speech. His family recommends that his birthday be celebrated by giving back to the community.

January 23rd National Handwriting Day:
If you have had just about enough "lol, idk, brb," and emoticons, there's a holiday for you! National Handwriting day pays homage to the dying art of the handwritten note. A thoughtful text or email can be nice to receive, but if you take the time to craft a handwritten note it makes it that much more special.

January 25th Opposite Day: 
Don’t celebrate this holiday. It is no fun. It is not confusing or frustrating at all.  I think you get the idea of how this holiday works. But seriously, who didn't love playing opposite day as a kid? With as fun as it is, it is also frustrating, up is down, left is right, no is yes, good is bad… oh boy, if your kids get wind of this one, watch out!

January 31st Inspire Your Heart With Art Day:
This is a great day to take the time to enjoy the things that make life beautiful. Great art can make us reflect our own lives; it can challenge us emotionally, or just bring a smile to our face. So visit a museum, or listen to music today. And remember that art come in many forms such as paintings, sculptures, photography, music, stage-acting, screen-play, and even in food.