Manufacturing
Sarasota County is home to over 450 manufacturing companies producing everything from hurricane impact-resistant windows to insulated drinkware. With a long history of manufacturing incentives and the easy ability to ship worldwide, we’re one of the first calls when it comes to relocating and growing a manufacturing business in Florida.
A Solid Base for Manufacturing
Florida is one of the nation’s top 10 states for manufacturing. Over 18,600 manufacturing companies employing over 321,000 people produce a range of goods to transport across the globe.
Sarasota County attracts many manufacturers. Its cost-competitive business market combined with international airports and the fastest-growing deepwater seaport in the state makes it one the best places to test, produce and distribute products. Over 450 manufacturing companies already call Sarasota County home.
Key Statistics
450 Manufacturing Companies
Jobs
$56,433 Average Salary
Industry Graduates
Key Manufacturing Sectors

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Key Jobs
Engineers
1,587 Jobs
$80,600 Avg. Salary
663 5-Year New Job Demand
Construction Trades
364 Jobs
$36,500 Avg. Salary
53 5-Year New Job Demand
Drafters, Engineering Techs, Mapping Techs
206 Jobs
$52,200 Avg. Salary
22 5-Year New Job Demand
Invest in Sarasota County
The EDC of Sarasota County diversifies our local economy and helps create jobs for Floridians. Investing in the EDC empowers us to grow our economy and attract more business to our region.
Manufacturing News
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Opens Branch in Sarasota
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union has announced the opening of its Sarasota branch located at 544 S....
Finalists for the 2022 Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Awards Announced
The Sterling Council and FloridaMakes announced today the 23 manufacturing companies in a field of...
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (“IPG”) Enters into Arrangement Agreement to be Acquired by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. in a US $2.6 Billion Transaction
• IPG shareholders to receive CDN$40.50 per share in cash • Transaction provides immediate...