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Sarasota Pergolas - Shading the Gulf Coast - By United States Awning, Est. 1870
Aluminum pergola components being powder coated
About us

A shade company since 1870.

Over 150 years of company heritage.

Sarasota Pergolas, backed by over 150 years of company heritage, designs and installs custom pergolas, carports and shade systems in Florida, delivering durable, high-end outdoor solutions with expert craftsmanship and reliable service.

We are the leading pergola builders serving the whole of Florida. With years of experience, we design and install premium motorized pergolas built to last Florida weather. From Sarasota and the majority of the west coast, we transform patios, pools and restaurants into shaded, stylish outdoor living spaces.

Our team manages everything from design and permits to fabrication and installation, giving our direct customers a stress-free experience from start to finish.

Raw American extruded aluminum billet
What makes us different

We are the manufacturer, not the middleman.

That one fact is behind almost everything else on this site: the pricing, the color range, the lead times, and the fact that we can open the line to dealers at all.

Direct manufacturer

No middlemen, better pricing, quality control, and a local Florida team.

150+ color options

Choose the perfect color for your home or business.

Full design-to-install process

On our own projects we manage everything, including permits, engineering, fabrication and installation.

Built for Florida weather

Strong American made louver blades withstand sun, salt and wind.

American made

100% made in America, with a long family heritage behind it.

Local experienced team

Responsive, reliable and hands-on.

LifetimeOn the aluminum structure. The pergola itself.
10 yearsOn the moving parts.
5 yearsOn the electronics.
A white pergola standing over a pool through heavy Florida weather
Built where the weather is

Engineered for the coast, because that is where we are.

We are not shipping a design drawn for a mild climate and hoping it holds. Our aluminum structures are engineered for coastal weather and high winds, in the same conditions our own shop sits in.

Come see it, or call and ask.

We are at 1933 18th St, Sarasota, FL 34234, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.