Large global builder sets sights on Sarasota

SARASOTA — One of the largest builders in Southwest Florida, Gates Construction, has opened an office in Sarasota.

The new Sarasota office for Bonita Springs-based Gates is at 2 North Tamiami Trail, Suite 204. The office will “allow the firm to better serve the Southwest and Central Florida areas,” company officials say in a statement.

A full service general contracting firm that provides construction management and design-build services, Gates also has offices in North Carolina and the Republic of Panama.