Pool Remodeling in Nokomis, FL
Nokomis sits between Osprey and Venice, with Casey Key just offshore. Here is what to know about local pools, permits and costs.
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About Nokomis
Nokomis is an unincorporated community in Sarasota County with about 3,200 residents at the 2020 census. The Knight family and at least three other families settled here in 1868, when the area, along with present-day Venice, was known as Horse and Chaise.
Alfred F. Wrede opened a post office under the name Nokomis in 1917. About 2.5 miles of the Legacy Trail run through the community, crossing Shakett Creek at Dona Bay, and Nokomis Beach on Casey Key is the area's Gulf access.
Pool Remodeling Sarasota connects Nokomis homeowners with independent, licensed local contractors. The contractor you choose handles the inspection, estimate, permits, work and warranty; we do not build pools ourselves. Call 941-280-5955 at any hour.
Waterfront and inland pools in Nokomis
Nokomis has established inland homes as well as waterfront properties along Dona Bay and near Casey Key. Waterfront pools here face salt air and storm exposure that wear on enclosures, fasteners and equipment.
Inland pools are more likely to need routine updates: a new finish, new tile and a more efficient pump.
Popular projects in Nokomis
These are the services Nokomis homeowners most often start with:
- Outdoor Living: enclosure repairs and corrosion-resistant frames on waterfront lots
- Pool Resurfacing: new finishes for inland pools
- Pool Equipment: efficient pumps and heaters
The services page covers all six, with options and questions to ask.
One thing to plan for in Nokomis
On waterfront lots, ask about corrosion-resistant enclosure frames, stainless fasteners and coastal-rated equipment. The extra cost is usually smaller than replacing rusted parts early.
Nokomis permit basics
Unincorporated Sarasota County addresses go through Sarasota County Planning and Development Services. Its permit centers are at 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd. in Sarasota and the R.L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Trail in Venice (contact details).
New pools, structural repairs, new electrical or gas lines, added equipment and many deck and enclosure projects commonly need permits, while like-for-like cosmetic work may not. Every new residential pool in Florida also needs at least one approved safety feature under the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act.
Your Nokomis checklist
- On the water, ask about coastal-rated fasteners and equipment.
- Check whether your lot is in a flood zone.
- Get an itemized written estimate and a written schedule.
- Ask what the warranty covers for the finish, the tile and the equipment, and for how long.
What projects cost
Screen enclosures wear out on their own schedule. HomeGuide says pool cages typically last 10 to 20 years before rescreening, with small repairs at about $200 to $600 and a full rescreen at $1,200 to $3,500; a new Florida enclosure runs about $6,000 to $12,000. An outdoor kitchen beside the pool averages about $16,533 nationally (Angi). Resurfacing is usually the biggest line. Angi puts the national average around $11,000, with most jobs between $6,000 and $15,000, and HomeGuide lists basic replastering at roughly $6,000 to $8,000. Pebble and quartz finishes cost more than plaster but tend to last longer. These are national figures, not Nokomis quotes; ask for an itemized estimate so you can compare bids line by line.
Next steps
Take a few photos of the pool, the deck and the equipment pad, jot down what bothers you about each, and then call 941-280-5955 or use the estimate form. With your consent, the request goes to a contractor who serves Nokomis when one is available. They follow up, look at the pool in person and put a written estimate together. Submitting does not book anything.
Nearby communities
Nokomis pool remodeling FAQ
Who issues pool permits in Nokomis?
Nokomis is unincorporated, so permits generally go through Sarasota County Planning and Development Services.
Is Casey Key part of Nokomis?
Casey Key is a barrier island northwest of Nokomis and is not part of any census-designated place, though it is often associated with Nokomis.
How much does a pool cage rescreen cost?
HomeGuide puts a full rescreen at about $1,200 to $3,500 nationally, depending on size.
Ready to talk about your Nokomis pool?
Share what you have in mind and a licensed local contractor can follow up when one is available. We are not the contractor; the contractor you choose provides the estimate, permits, construction and warranty.
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