A New & Improved Southgate Plaza Is In The Works

Southgate Plaza in the early 1960s.



The shopping center in 2004.



Exciting changes are in store for Southgate Plaza, at the intersection of Florin Road and Franklin Boulevard!

Sandy Sigal, the president and CEO of the center’s landlord NewMark Merrill, told the Sacramento Business Journal this summer that, “Southgate Plaza has always had a great location, with great visibility to the community. After making a large investment in both the physical appearance of the center, as well as providing events to make the community feel very welcomed and to spend more time here, we believe that Southgate Plaza will be a long-term asset to Sacramento.” (source: SBJ, 07/28/14)

A $6 million revitalization of the shopping center is in progress, including parking and landscaping upgrades, new paint and signage, and improved security.

A Walmart Neighborhood Market plans to open at the plaza in the summer of 2015. The market will fill approximately 50,000 square feet in the former Walmart building. This building has been vacant since 2009 when the retailer relocated to a larger Walmart Supercenter at Florin Towne Centre, east of Highway 99. The remaining 80,000 square feet of the building will be marketed by the landlord to prospective tenants. This space may be subdivided to accommodate multiple tenants.

Ross Dress for Less will be a few doors down from the market. The 27,300 square foot store plans to open in the first quarter of 2015. Ross is returning to the center after leaving several years ago.

F&M Bank also plans to open on February 17, 2015 at Southgate Plaza. The bank will relocate from their Franklin Boulevard location and move into part of the former Blockbuster building.

Budget Mobile, a new arrival to the Florin Road corridor. opened in the center in October. Budget Mobile provides government assisted wireless service to low-income families and individuals.

Talk is Cheap at Southgate Plaza

Budget PrePay, Inc., doing business as Budget Mobile, held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Southgate Plaza on October 24, 2014. This is the company’s second Sacramento retail store.

Budget Mobile offers government-assisted wireless services to low income families and individuals under the California LifeLine Program. Budget provides LifeLine discounts to California customers who meet certain eligibility requirements such as government assistance or a household income 150% below the federal poverty level. Eligible applicants receive a free cell phone with unlimited talk and text capabilities under Budget’s California Connect Unlimited service plans.

As part of the grand opening ceremony, Budget Mobile presented nine new Lenova laptops, 20 new Android tablets and a $3,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Sacramento (BGCSAC). The donations will be dedicated to upgrading the nonprofit’s two local technology centers - the Teichert Branch at 5212 Lemon Hill Avenue and the Raley Teen Center at 1117 G Street. BGCSAC serves over 5,000 youth annually through Club membership and community outreach.

Rides - Food - Florin Road Fun!

Look What's New at Southgate Plaza!

Have you had a chance to shop at Southgate Plaza recently? There's been a lot of activity on the east side of the center. Anna's Linens and 99 Cents Only Stores opened a few months ago in the former OfficeMax space.

 

New to the plaza is Universal Security Academy in the former RadioShack space.  And opening soon right next to them will be My-Le's Beauty College.

Baby You Can Drive My Car

The 3rd Annual Family First Show-N-Shine rolled into Southgate Plaza on Sunday, September 1, 2013. This popular event featured both new and classic cars, bicycles and motorcycles along with vendors, entertainment, and kids' activities.

Have We Got A Show For You!

Florin Road Fun

September 2012 will be a busy – and fun – month in our district! 

Join us on Sunday, September 2 for the 2^nd Annual Family First Show-N-Shine Car/Bike/Motorcycle Show at Southgate Plaza (Florin Road and Franklin Boulevard, Sacramento).  This FREE family-friendly event will feature a live DJ, kids’ fun zone, Aztec dancers, vendors, raffle, and of course, all those cool cars, bikes, and motorcycles. 

The show is from 11 am to 5 pm.  The car entry is from 7 am to 11 am.  The fee to enter a car in the show is $20, with a portion of the proceeds going to local non-profit organizations.

The following weekend is the Big Fair in Little Saigon on Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9.  This event takes place from 9 am to 9 pm both days at the corner of Stockton Boulevard and Florin Road.  It’s hosted by the Greater Sacramento Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce (GSVACC).  Carnival rides, bounce houses, exhibits, food vendors, and a beer garden are just some of the fun awaiting you.  For more information, visit www.gsvacc.org, email contact@gsvacc.org, or call 916-627-5165 or 916-213-5831. 

Our affiliate, the Florin Road Foundation, is holding their 10^th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo fundraiser on Thursday, September 27 at Florin Road Bingo (2350 Florin Road, Sacramento).  Doors open at 5:30 pm, with the event running from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. 

This event is rapidly selling out with a special BOGO for BINGO deal available only through August 31!  A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door on a first come-first serve basis for $50.00 per person. 

All admissions include a BBQ Tri-tip and Thai Chicken dinner by Hannibal’s Catering, dessert, nonalcoholic beverages, goody bag, door prize entry, and cards and daubers for 8 bingo games.  There are over $3,000 in bingo, raffle, and door prizes!  All guests must be at least 18 years old.  The cash bar staffed by The Bolt Bar is open to guests ages 21+, with beer, wine and spirits available for $3 to $6 per serving.

Last year’s celebrity emcee Richard T. Jennings II returns again to call the games.  Rick is the CEO of The Center for Fathers and Families and the Oakland Raiders Super Bowl XI Champion.  Proceeds from this event benefit K-12 schools and nonprofits in the South Sacramento community.  For more information, visit http://www.florinroad.com/events/080512BingoFlyer.pdf

Giant Ferris Wheel Coming to Southgate Plaza!

What does a 7-story giant Ferris Wheel, Midway Games, 17 rides, and traditional carnival food have in common? It's not a trick question - the answer is Southgate Plaza! 

From Wednesday, April 4 through Sunday, April 8, 2012, you can enjoy rides, food, and fun (and do some shopping, too!)  The Carnival will be open from 4 pm to 10 pm, Wednesday through Friday, and from noon to 10 pm on Saturday & Sunday.

Bring your family & friends to Southgate Plaza, at the intersection of Florin & Franklin in Sacramento.

For more info about the carnival, visit California Carnival at http://www.californiacarnival.com/.  For more info about Southgate Plaza, including special coupon offers, visit http://www.southgate-plaza.com/.

Monster Bus Rolls Into Southgate Plaza

Going to school was never this cool! 

Take a wild ride in the Monster Bus at Southgate Plaza (Florin & Franklin). 

And if you need some Dramamine, be sure to visit the new pharmacy at the nearby 99 Ranch Market.

New Tenants Coming to Florin Towne Centre

Word on the street is that some exciting changes are coming to Florin Towne Centre (the former Florin Mall):

Sizzler plans to open by early Spring of this year. (Keep your fingers crossed that this dry weather holds!) 

A restaurant is interested in the space formerly occupied by Eatza Pizza.  We hear that it's a new concept out of the San Francisco Bay Area.  Any guesses? (hint:  It's NOT pizza.)

And another soon-to-be-disclosed restaurant is looking to open at Florin Towne Centre.  (Wow, good thing the centre is also home to 24 Hour Fitness!)

Chase Bank plans to expand their presence in our business district by opening a second branch. Don't worry, we're told that the Chase branch at Southgate Plaza is doing well and plans to stay open.

Interior and exterior renovations are in the works for the Sears building.  (We're hearing that easier access to and from the rest of the centre is part of the plan.)

Look for holiday and community events throughout the year to draw shoppers to Florin Towne Centre.  (Yup, that means photo ops with the Easter Bunny and Santa!) 

Free Coffee at Florin Road McDonald's Restaurants

Ring in the new year with a FREE cup of joe at Sacramento-area McDonald's restaurants!

Starting Monday, January 2, 2012 through Sunday, January 15, you can get a free, small cup of coffee during business hours with no purchase necessary. 

There are 3 McDonald's restaurants in our business district:

• 2335 Florin Road (near 24th Street)
• 4124 Florin Road (at Southgate Plaza)
• 6091 Florin Road (at Florin Towne Centre).

Get Some Sizzle with that Steak!

A Sizzler restaurant is scheduled to open later this year or in early 2012 at Florin Towne Centre.  It will be one of the first locations built with Sizzler’s latest design and will be in 7,200 square feet near Starbucks.  Long-time area residents may remember that Sizzler once had a restaurant at Southgate Plaza at Florin and Franklin.  The colorful new design includes an open kitchen and improved menu selections.  The new eatery is expected to employ 100 to 120 workers. 

MetroPCS Opening This Month in Southgate Plaza

MetroPCS plans to open a new location in January 2012 in Southgate Plaza,
at the corner of Florin Road and Franklin Boulevard in Sacramento. 

Fit to Fight Hunger!

Kudos to SUBWAY restaurants for their commitment to fighting hunger in the communities they serve by providing over 700,000 meals to area food banks this spring.   In the Sacramento area, this includes the California Emergency FoodLink and the Placer Food Bank. 

Be sure to try a SUBWAY FRESH FIT sandwich the next time you’re on Florin Road.  There are 8 varieties, all under 6 grams of fat.  SUBWAY has three restaurants to serve you in our business district: 

·         2400 Florin Road, Suite  A (at the intersection of 24^th Street)

·         4363 Florin Road (across from Southgate Plaza)

·         6530 Florin Road (near the intersection of Stockton Boulevard).

Sat 6/18 FREE Adventure Day to Support Local Schools

On Saturday, June 18, 2011, Southgate Plaza (Florin & Franklin) will host a FREE Adventure Day from 12 pm to 3 pm. 

Shop at any of the Southgate Plaza stores on Friday, June 17 or Saturday, June 18 and they’ll donate 5% of all store sales to a participating school of your choice.  (Receipts must be presented at the information booth during the event on June 18 from 12 pm to 3 pm to qualify.)  Participating schools include Parkway Elementary, Fern Bacon Middle School, and Luther Burbank High School.

Activities during the event will include a rock climbing wall, BMX demonstration, giant slide, merchant booths, extreme sports challenge, and more.  You can receive a FREE giveaway with any Southgate Plaza store receipt of $10 or more dated June 11-June 18, 2011. (Receipts must be presented at the information booth during the event on June 18 from 12 pm to 3 pm to qualify. One giveaway per person while supplies last.)

For event details and store offers, visit www.southgate-plaza.com or on Facebook to become a fan.

50-Year Anniversary Party for Southgate Plaza Planned

A 50-year anniversary party may be in the works

for Southgate Plaza

at the corner of Florin and Franklin in Sacramento.

The center's new property manager, Chris Porter, is interested in the history of the plaza and the date of its original opening.  If you have information you'd like to share, please email him at cporter@newmarkmerrill.com

Sweet Treats Support Fallen Fire Fighters

Today - and today only - from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm is the annual "31 Cent Scoop Night" at all Baskin-Robbins stores!  Satisfy your inner child (and maybe your real children, too!) with any 2.5 ounce scoop of ice cream for just 31 cents. 

As part of this event, Baskin-Robbins will donate $100,000 to the National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation.  Customers can also make a $5 donation to that foundation by texting 6333 (NFFF) to 50555.

And if you still need a reason to indulge your sweet tooth, you can try Baskin-Robbins' newest flavor, Firehouse #31, which features crunchy candy pieces.  YUM!

See you at Baskin-Robbins, 4500 Florin Road, Sacramento at Southgate Plaza (corner of Florin and Franklin).

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting!

Please join us on Saturday, December 11th

for the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
at 99 Ranch Market in Southgate Plaza

(corner of Florin & Franklin in Sacramento). 

The event runs from 12 pm to 3 pm, with a special holiday choir performance at 1:30pm.  A number of fun activities are planned, including a strolling Santa, horse drawn tours of the center, a giant slide, kids crafts, a live DJ, raffle prizes, and more!  Plus you can receive a free gift card with qualifying purchases. 

Don't miss the fun!  Visit www.southgate-plaza.com

for event details and special merchant offers.

Grand Opening of 99 Ranch Market!

You may have noticed some construction at Southgate Plaza in recent weeks. 

This Friday, November 12th you'll get to see the end result:
the grand opening of 99 Ranch Market!

Located at 4420 Florin Road (in the former Albertson's), this new store is the largest in the 99 Ranch chain and their 13th location in Northern California.  It will feature an expanded hot deli and bakery, hard-to-find imported produce, fresh and live seafood, and a wide selection of Asian grocery products.  Store hours are 9 am to 9 pm.

Enjoy!