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5001 LAKEWOOD RANCH BLVD, Sarasota, FL, 34240
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Willis A Smith Construction of Sarasota

Specializing in commercial construction across Sarasota and the surrounding Southwest Florida region, Willis A. Smith Construction brings over three decades of experience to a wide spectrum of projects. Founded in 1972, the firm’s portfolio includes educational facilities, performing arts centers, museums, hospitality spaces, healthcare buildings, and office and industrial developments. The company has completed projects for clients such as public and private schools, arts organizations, and local businesses. Its method emphasizes a collaborative approach throughout the planning and building processes, offering pre-construction guidance, construction management, and general contracting services. Willis A. Smith Construction is based in Sarasota and serves clients throughout Southwest Florida, including projects in nearby communities. The company is known for its work on complex and large-scale commercial projects, with a focus on sustainable building practices as showcased in several LEED-certified developments.

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Willis A Smith Construction of Sarasota Contact Information

Phone: (941) 366-3116 Edit
Address: 5001 LAKEWOOD RANCH BLVD, Sarasota, FL 34240 Edit

Willis A Smith Construction of Sarasota Sarasota

Quality

108
95th percentile
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Willis A Smith Construction of Sarasota has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 191,428 contractors in Florida.

Activity

59 projects
2025
50 projects
2024
27 projects
2023
Our building permit records indicate that Willis A Smith Construction of Sarasota has worked on at least 136.0 projects over the past 3 years.

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Experience

52 projects
New Constructions
8 projects
Commercial Renovations
5 projects
Fences
5 projects
Home Additions
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Willis A Smith Construction of Sarasota mostly works on new construction and commercial renovation projects.

Pricing

9 projects
< $5k
15 projects
$5k-$20k
15 projects
$20k-$50k
8 projects
$50k-$100k
16 projects
$100k-$250k
11 projects
$250k-$500k
12 projects
$500k-$1mil
30 projects
$1mil+
Value Not Public: 55.0 projects
The typical size of their permits is approximately $197,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Willis A Smith Construction of Sarasota

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Alterations/repairs - commercial
2025-08-12
***the work involves the replacement of 2 existing jail elevators with new hydraulic elevator systems. no other work is involved and there is no alteration of the existing elevator shaft or building plans
Valuation:
$466,733
Permit #:
2025-002106
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial new construction permit
2025-02-18
New 2-story structure. building g (class a residential burn building simulated residential structure with fire-protective lining. combustible fuel sources (straw/wooden pallets) will be utilized for training. building will not be occupied except during training exercises.)
Valuation:
$1,629,598
Permit #:
COM-NEW-23-000066
Status:
complete
Fee:
$10,690
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial new construction permit
2025-02-24
* new 4-story structure. building e (no burn cold tower that provides training opportunities for multi-story structures. no class a or class b fuels will be used within the structure. building not to be occupied except during training exercises.) *** plans change - threshold inspection plan***
Valuation:
$1,135,782
Permit #:
COM-NEW-23-000067
Status:
complete
Fee:
$9,171
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial new construction permit
2025-09-04
Cip - main building for fleet facility to include vehicle maintenance and office space
Valuation:
$36,244,065
Permit #:
COM-NEW-25-000015
Status:
complete
Fee:
$465,303
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed generator and fuel tanks will be supported on mat foundations (slabs) on the order of 60 by 30 feet in footprint plan dimensions
Valuation:
$3,362,000
Permit #:
BLD2501-1351
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial new construction permit
2024-10-17
Building o - confined space training and trench rescue prop. (mound structure incorporating training elements for confined space and trench rescue. the structure will include a small storage space.)
Valuation:
$812,667
Permit #:
COM-NEW-23-000073
Status:
complete
Fee:
$6,274
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial accessory structure permit
2025-07-30
Free standing wash bay on site of sarasota county fleet facility
Valuation:
$665,000
Permit #:
COM-ACC-25-000014
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$1,813
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial new construction permit
2025-03-05
Building i (outdoor classroom restroom storage building that provides general storage and shade/rehab area. includes two single occupancy restrooms and a conditioned it space)
Valuation:
$677,166
Permit #:
COM-NEW-23-000071
Status:
complete
Fee:
$35,834
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial renovation/alteration
2025-08-13
James griffith salon - tenant buildout wp b7 north - provide hair salon tenant space within existing shell building 7 this scope includes all new mechanical plumbing and electrical systems
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
BCREM-25-00020
Status:
schedule inspection
Fee:
$5,943
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial accessory structure permit
2025-09-05
Fencing and electronic gates for sarasota county fleet facility
Valuation:
$280,000
Permit #:
COM-ACC-25-000016
Status:
complete
Fee:
$705
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Alterations/repairs - commercial
2025-08-07
Interior renovation of vacated dining facility into sculpture and metal fabrication studios and classroom. renovation of rear service area including a open air canopy
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
2024-009625
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Freestanding illuminated monument : sign for new ems station pln2206-0010 commercial bld2304-2492 south edge of prop sign copy: logo + ems station 22 manatee county ems station
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
BLD2501-3622
Status:
issued
Fee:
$238
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial accessory structure permit
2025-05-30
Generator for sarasota county fleet facility
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
COM-ACC-25-000017
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,199
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial new construction permit
2025-03-05
Building j (outdoor classroom restroom storage building that provides general storage and shade/rehab area. includes two single occupancy restrooms)
Valuation:
$509,482
Permit #:
COM-NEW-23-000072
Status:
complete
Fee:
$35,182
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial alteration permit
2025-08-12
South lawn usability improvement including synthetic turf lighting fencing curbs and gutters
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-25-001903
Status:
triage
Fee:
$1,545
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial new construction permit
2025-02-18
* new 5-story structure. building d (class b drill tower that simulates various building functional arrangements and includes propane-fired props) *** plans change - threshold inspection plan***
Valuation:
$5,777,655
Permit #:
COM-NEW-23-000065
Status:
complete
Fee:
$22,295
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
**cbpp** proposed generator located to the se of the newly constructed lakewood ranch library pln2408-0137 fence bld2501-6310 deisel underbelly premier aquatics and racquet campus north - manatee county - generator
Valuation:
$3,362,000
Permit #:
BLD2501-6310
Status:
triage
Fee:
$195
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial new construction permit
2024-11-01
New 1-story structure. building c (class b strip shopping center that simulates a typical strip mall setting and includes propane-fired props)
Valuation:
$1,544,330
Permit #:
COM-NEW-23-000063
Status:
complete
Fee:
$11,599
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial new
2025-03-20
Palmera-community club house
Valuation:
$1,378,952
Permit #:
23-00022054
Status:
schedule inspection
Fee:
$21,506
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant shell building
Valuation:
$45,000,000
Permit #:
BCNEW-25-00005
Status:
schedule inspection
Fee:
$126,188
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A

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