In Sarasota can the homeowner act as his own general contractor?

When I lived in Indiana I was able to. Can I also do it here?

Although not recommended, it is allowable, providing you are on-site to supervise all work, and you use only licensed sub-contractors for all trades. The building department has the necessary forms.

Really hope you think it through before committing. A state certified contractor knows the Florida Uniform Building Code and is familiar with the permitting and inspection processes. Additionally, local builders usually have accounts with lumber yards and other suppliers who provide trade discounts, which can save you money.

Over the last decade or so, I have unfortunately had to bail out several ambitiously naïve DIY-ers. Trust a professional, it is a lot more work than you are prepared for, and the Building Inspectors don’t make special concessions for “homeowner-contractors”.