Modern white custom home with covered lanai, pool steps and tropical landscaping
French Provincial custom home with paver motor court at sunset
Bayshore Contemporary open kitchen and living area
The Seaside coastal custom home with circular paver drive
The Windward custom home interior with dining area
30+
Years of Building
3rd
Generation Family Builder
2025
Parade of Homes · Best Overall
Gulf
Coast · Sarasota & Barrier Islands
Who are we?
About Nutter Construction
Sarasota's trusted luxury custom home builder. Nutter Custom Construction specializes in high-end waterfront homes, coastal estates, and upscale remodels, serving Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lakewood Ranch, and the greater Sarasota area for over 30 years.
Backed by 30+ years of combined high-end residential experience, our team is committed to craftsmanship, creative grandeur, and delivering your dream home on time.
Sarasota Awards
Selected Work
Homes We’ve Built
Waterfront modern, French Provincial, island contemporary. Every Nutter home starts with how our clients want to live.
Sarasota
The Point
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Longboat Key
Longboat Modern
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Sarasota
French Provincial
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Siesta Key
Melaleuca
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Sarasota
The Binnacle
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Showcase Homes
Discover Our Showcase Homes: Explore a curated collection of exceptional custom residences designed and built by Nutter Custom Construction, your premier luxury home builder. Each showcase home highlights our commitment to innovative architectural design, meticulous craftsmanship, and high-end finishes that define upscale Sarasota and coastal living. From modern waterfront estates to timeless traditional residences, these projects reflect our ability to bring unique client visions to life with precision and style.
Where We Build
Rooted in Sarasota
A third-generation Sarasota builder working on the barrier islands and across the mainland. Every site has its own rules; we know them before you buy.
5 Featured Projects
The Barrier Islands
Siesta Key · Lido Key · Longboat Key
Flood elevation, the Coastal Construction Control Line and barrier-island permitting shape every plan. We evaluate them before you commit to a lot.
16 Featured Projects
Mainland Sarasota
Downtown · Bayfront · Lakewood Ranch
From downtown modern to bayfront estates and established neighborhoods, we build across greater Sarasota with the same team under one roof.
Now Available
Featured Listings
Own a Nutter-built home. Explore our current custom homes for sale in Sarasota’s most sought-after communities.
Pre-Construction
Under Construction
Why Choose Nutter Construction
Luxury isn't just in the details of the home; it's in how effortless the build feels.
- All-Under-One-Roof Team: From site evaluation to final finishes, every expert works in unified collaboration to eliminate middleman delays and friction.
- Direct Founder Accessibility: No client-service runarounds. T.J. Nutter remains hands-on and personally accessible throughout your build.
- Concierge Support Beyond Handover: Our relationship doesn't end at the keys. Ongoing property care, seasonal hurricane prep, and maintenance are available as an optional added service through our sister company, NCC Property Services.
Built for the Gulf Coast
Engineered for Where You Live
A coastal home has to perform in salt air, storm season and flood zones for decades. Explore what goes into every Nutter build, from the lot line to the roofline.
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Hurricane-Rated Roof Systems
Roofing systems are built to Florida Building Code high-velocity hurricane zone standards, and roof-to-wall connections and sheathing fastening patterns are inspected and documented.
How We Work
Our Process
From the first conversation to years after the keys, every step is guided by one team under one roof.
Before You Buy Land
Found a Lot? Talk to Us First.
Bringing our team in before you close is one of the most valuable decisions a Sarasota land buyer can make. Buyers who wait sometimes discover the lot can’t support the home they envisioned.
Our management consulting service evaluates the parcel against your design goals, budget and regulatory requirements before any financial commitment is made.
What We Evaluate
- FEMA flood zone and base flood elevation
- Coastal Construction Control Line position
- Setbacks, easements and impervious surface limits
- Soil conditions and foundation implications
- Utility access and construction logistics
- View corridors, prevailing breezes and sun angles
What Clients Say
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Doug
This company builds a fine home!
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Debbie Turner
I've worked with several excellent builders over the years but if I was building a waterfront home on Siesta Key the only choice would be Nutter Custom Construction. From the land prep (especially the seawall) and then the careful construction of your custom home this team offers world class service. The job sites are always pristine and secure.
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Greg Buchanan
Awesome consultation with Mr. Nutter!
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Custom Home Builders in Longboat Key, FL: What to Know Before You Build
Planning to build on Longboat Key? Learn what to expect from elevation, coastal wind standards, and lot evaluation with Nutter Custom Construction.
What to Ask a Custom Home Builder Before You Sign: The Questions That Protect Your Investment
Choosing a Sarasota builder? Learn what to ask a custom home builder before signing, from contract terms and red flags to pre-construction checks.
Waterfront Custom Home Builder in Sarasota, FL: What to Know Before You Buy on the Water
Buying waterfront land in Sarasota? Learn what to know before you build, from seawalls to flood zones, with Nutter Custom Construction's expert guidance
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