Sarasota County, Florida
Websites for Sarasota service businesses
Websites for Sarasota service businesses, with the local paperwork and storm-season details that matter here.
About doing business in Sarasota
The City of Sarasota includes downtown, St. Armands Circle and Lido Key. Plenty of places people call Sarasota, like Siesta Key, are in unincorporated Sarasota County, and the difference matters for paperwork.
Sarasota County repealed its county business tax in 2024. Inside city limits, the City's Local Business Tax is the one you need. In the unincorporated county there's no county business tax (the tax on attorneys continues).
Trades that do well in Sarasota
- Roofing After Hurricane Milton came ashore near Siesta Key in October 2024, roof repair became a common search.
- Landscaping Sarasota County bans nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer from June 1 to September 30, so crews who know the rules stand out.
- Pool service Homes and condos across the area keep pool companies busy.
- Cleaning Condo, vacation rental and seasonal home cleaning near the keys.
Designs that fit Sarasota businesses
Ridgeline RoofingStrong roofline photos, inspection and repair paths, and a clear quote request.
Canopy LandscapeEarthy and calm, built around before-and-after outdoor work.
Coastal PremiumBright and airy, with room for large outdoor and pool photos.
Luxury ServiceEditorial type and generous spacing for high-end service work.Design previews use fictional businesses. Your site uses your own name, photos and details.
Areas we cover around Sarasota
Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle and Lido Key, plus Siesta Key and the unincorporated areas customers also call Sarasota.
Storm season and your website
Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key on October 9, 2024. If you do storm repair or post-storm checks, be clear about what you handle and where.
Local licensing and paperwork
Your website should match your paperwork: the same business name, and license numbers where they apply. These are the official offices for Sarasota.
- Business tax
- Inside city limits, apply for the City of Sarasota Local Business Tax. Sarasota County repealed its county business tax in 2024. City of Sarasota · Sarasota County Tax Collector
- Building permits
- The City handles permits inside city limits. Sarasota County handles the unincorporated areas. City of Sarasota · Sarasota County
- Contractor licensing
- Sarasota County's licensing office registers state-certified contractors. Sarasota County
- State license lookup
- Check any state license on the DBPR search. Florida DBPR
Requirements change. Always confirm with the office before you apply.
Local business groups
We're not affiliated with these groups. They're good places to meet other Sarasota owners.
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Pick a design and tell us about your business
We build it, host it and keep it running. Questions first? Email [email protected].