The first hole chosen was from a course at The Forrest Country Club in Ft Myers, Florida. A 4MB high resolution image was provided that the digital production department of Gulf Coast Signs sized, ripped and printed for the client.

This service can be utilized by designers for unique images in boutique hotels and inns as well as artists to produce limited edition or artist proofs.

Once all the logistical and operational elements of merging the company were completed, attention was turned to re-branding the Lakewood Ranch office.

Gulf Coast Signs was brought on board to help develop a three dimensional version of the newly designed logo and replace the existing reverse channel style identity with a similar design for the building’s facade. The solution was flush mounted non-illuminated channel letters with a twist. The corporate logo and the “Mills” copy were created as standard fabricated aluminum dimensional letters as was the letter “G” the balance of the identity was created as open style aluminum letters that were then welded to a routed aluminum rectangle giving a finished appearance of lettering excised from a solid mass.

The re-branded building has met with resounding praise from all who have seen it and mark yet another successful custom signage project executed by the Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota, Inc. team this year.

The answer was large format digital imaging. The design department created a graphics package to propose neutralizing the bland appearance of a structural pillar with a continuous image wrapped around all four sides running from floor to ceiling to draw attention to the retail merchandising units positioned there. An additional set of pillars that were located close together were treated to a graphic printed on a banner like material to be suspended between them and designed to be changed as seasonal or promotional needs occur thus creating a specialized merchandising area within the store. And finally additional images were presented to enhance a portable iced beverage unit and to provide the finished bridging of a void between a display wall and the storefront windows.

Working in harmony with both Westfield’s design director and the store owner, Mike Blunt the designer at Gulf Coast Signs obtained multiple high resolution photographs that were deconstructed, edited and then brought together as unique images. With approvals in hand Cos Colegrove provided the final color corrections and enhanced editing prior to overseeing the output of these images.

With the installation of these images Gulf Coast Signs has helped create a very unique environment within this GNC Live Well store, has obtained another exceptionally satisfied customer and continues to produce the highest quality results that Westfield demands at all their centers.

Recommended by Gulfcoast Consulting Group for this project Gulf Coast Signs developed the signage design based on extensive consultation with ownership. The chosen identity package consisted of laser cut, flush mounted non illuminated acrylic letters and a pin mounted aluminum logo panels decorated with a laminated digital image on two elevations of the building and a distinctive internally illuminated monument sign with routed copy. The primary body of the sign features copy that displays as black letters in the day and lights white at night, this effect was achieved by utilizing a 3M dual film technique.

Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota, Inc. was brought on board to help a client convert a logo illustration and translate this into a eye-catching storefront entry sign. The design team worked with the mall management team and business owners to develop the look they envisioned. We used our laser to cut half inch clear acrylic sheet into 11″ copy letters with 2” legs. The copy faces were treated to digitally printed color overlays leaving the legs clear. Letters were mounted to interlocking acrylic bases and installed on the ledge in front of the storefront transom. LED cove lighting elements were installed behind the copy to provide an uplight wash.

“This sign looks fantastic, so many compliments. Your execution flawless” commented Jim Needham of Westfield, sentiments shared by our client.

Additionally, the units installed at Westfield Sarasota Square and Southgate Malls employ solar panels to provide their power which as a Sarasota Green Business partner we applaud.

The Tampa, Florida Hard Rock Casino is now opening a new Hard Rock Café which will become an entertainment destination for over 3 million visitors annually. Working through Kraft Construction, Hard Rock has empowered Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota, Inc. to assist in development, manufacturing and installation of one of their most detailed thematic features.

The main, eye catching feature in the Hard Rocks expansion is the new “Wall of Lyrics” for entry wall as well as Gaming Wall. These features consist of an entire wall constructed of decorative laminates clad with thousands of dimensional letters. The strategically positioned lettering spells out more than 500 lyrics from world’s most famous rock songs.

Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota, Inc. was tasked with creating this exciting feature, which involved the production of more than 3300 individual, dimensional letters. The letters were laser cut from various thicknesses of clear acrylic and each letter was finished with a jewel polished edge. The dimensional letters were individually adhered to decorative acrylic substrates. The letter panels were then treated with a special blend of translucent, chromatic paints to create the three dimensional artistic effect requested by the Hard Rock design consultants.

The project, scheduled for completion in early December, is led by John Hose, Executive VP of Sales & Marketing, and previous owner of Images Graphics Specialties, a Fort Myers based company well known for their innovation and high-end ADA applications. Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota’s owner, Mr. Hidayet Kutat commends his team “We welcome unique design challenge and I’m proud of my company’s fabrication capabilities and solutions!”

The Hard Rock Café “Wall of Lyrics” is a prime example of Gulf Coast Signs resourcefulness and use of creative ingenuity. The beauty of this feature is a crucial part of the café’s visual success.

Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota, Inc. – “The Best Sign Company Anywhere”…. bringing a design concept into tangible reality!

The brand is reinforced by a second identity element in the lobby that again utilized custom CNC cut aluminum plate with the corporate logo excised from the material. After applying the same meticulous finish the reverse side perimeter of the plate and logo were surrounded by low profile LED modules. The sinished piece mounted with a custom designed stand off system now exhibits a soft halo of light surrounding the piece while allowing the logo to remain the focal point.

In order to create a dramatic element at their Waller, Texas showroom and warehouse and to create visual interest utilizing the wall space bridging the showroom signs and supercenter signs Rooms To Go chose to create a series of simple easily recognizable furniture icons to enhance their building. Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota fabricated these aluminum channel elements and utilized LED lighting modules to illuminate the translucent plastic faces of these icons which will be featured on a number of Supercenters throughout the country.