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Completed custom gunite pool with spa and LED lighting at twilight in Sarasota , designed and built by Swim Inc.

Updated April 2026 · 8 min read

Inground Pool Cost in Sarasota: 2026 Price Guide

A custom inground pool in Sarasota typically costs between $55,000 and $125,000+, depending on size, features, and finish material. That range is wide for a reason - no two custom pools are the same, and what's included in that number varies dramatically between builders.

Custom gunite vanishing edge pool contrasted against a simpler standard pool , gunite vs fiberglass comparison, Florida

Updated April 2026 · 9 min read

Gunite vs. Fiberglass Pools: Which Is Right for Your Florida Home?

For a custom pool designed specifically for your property - your lot shape, your feature list, your lifestyle - gunite is the right choice. Fiberglass pools are manufactured in factory-set shapes and sizes; gunite is engineered on-site to your exact specifications. The deciding factor is how much customization you actually need.

Pool renovation before and after , chalky plaster transformed to pebble finish with new coping and deck , Sarasota, FL

Updated April 2026 · 7 min read

Pool Remodel vs. New Build: Which Makes More Sense for Your Sarasota Home?

For most Sarasota homeowners with an aging pool, renovation is cheaper than new construction - by $30,000 to $60,000 in most cases. But that savings disappears quickly if the pool has structural damage, is significantly mis-sized for how you actually use your backyard, or is old enough that a new build would deliver meaningfully better long-term value.

Screened pool cage over a custom pool and paver deck in Sarasota, Florida

October 2026 · 6 min read

Do You Really Need a Screen Enclosure on Your Sarasota Pool?

The short answer is that for most Sarasota homes, yes. A cage keeps the leaves, bugs, and wildlife out of your water, and it can count as the safety barrier Florida requires on every new pool. In our area, cages have pretty much always been a must, and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

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