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We’ve recently completed installation of a 26′ x 32′ mural located on the side of The Sarasota Modern hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel that is part Marriott International, Inc. on Boulevard of the Arts here in Sarasota. Created by the renowned Canadian artist Claire Desjardins the 32 piece mural elements affixed to a vertical wall […]

We are pleased to have been part of the team that enabled completion of the Mangrove Walkway portion of The Bay Sarasota that officially opened for public access on April 10. Working with the team at Jon F. Swift Construction sections of the walkway were laid out, cut and numbered. These board sections were bundled […]

Gulf Coast Signs has begun producing a portable Sneeze Shield for businesses looking to add this as personal protection for their staffs and guests during the phased reopening of businesses across the region. These laser cut clear acrylic pieces are offered in two (2) standard sizes 29″ x 23½” or 23½” x 29″ but custom […]

We’ve recently completed re-branding the existing wall sign at the Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences just in time for the new school year. The project consisted of creating three distinct aluminum overlay panels for an existing projecting sign incorporating both dimensional and painted elements using the school colors and updated mascot. Parents and visitors […]

Signs of the Times, an industry trade publication have included a small feature in their April issue of a renovation undertaken last fall. The ST Update summarizes how Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota, Inc. (GCS) was tasked to fully refurbish the 35-foot tall iconic Guitar Sign at the Tampa Seminole Hard Rock Casino & Hotel. […]

Thanks to the continued focus on Safety and Environmental responsibility by each and every member of the team, this summer saw Gulf Coast Signs reach another safety milestone, ten years (3650 days) of work performed without Loss Time Injury. The Business Observer, a weekly newspaper for business leaders on the Gulf Coast of Florida also took […]

The City of Sarasota recently contracted Gulf Coast Signs to produce a Welcome Sign from their Gateway Project design set. The 10 foot tall monolith features an architectural aluminum support structure with custom fabricated clips & trim. Aluminum sheet sandwiches a perforated aluminum core and holds pin mounted laser cut acrylic copy enhanced with first surface […]

We have recently completed the fabrication and installation of a portion of the master planned vehicle directional monuments for Benderson Development. These directional signs assist motorists in locating specific tenants, centers and office campuses that make up part of the greater University Town Center development. The signs are all aluminum fabrication. filled and finished with […]

This weekend marked the nine year (3285 days) milestone of work performed without Loss Time Injury at Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota, Inc. (GCS). This outstanding accomplishment is the direct result of our focus on Safety and Environmental responsibility by every single member of GCS team. As the owner, I believe in providing safe work […]

Shriner’s International established in 1870 is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and is well known for it’s charitable Hospitals for Children, a network of twenty-two hospitals in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The entrance to the Tampa headquarters features a statue fountain and commemorative plaza including a pair of semi-circular walls adorned with the names of […]