Protecting Southwest Florida’s Growing Construction Projects
The Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota County areas are booming with construction and development. From residential neighborhoods to large-scale commercial builds, this rapid growth brings an increase in valuable materials, heavy equipment, and overnight risks.
Gulf Coast Protection provides professional, reliable Construction Site Security solutions designed specifically for job sites across Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota County, and Southwest Florida. With years of proven success, our team helps contractors, project managers, and developers safeguard their assets, reduce liability, and maintain uninterrupted progress.
Founded in 2010 by Mario Vitali, Gulf Coast Protection is a fully licensed, bonded, and insured security guard company located at 9040 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202.
We are proud members of both the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, standing as the leading security guard company in Sarasota County.
Our Mission
“To provide high-quality and professional security guard services to commercial and residential clients throughout the Sarasota area — delivering the highest level of protection our customers can rely on.”
Our Vision
“To earn the trust of our clients by delivering unmatched security guard and firewatch services tailored to each client’s specific needs — ensuring their complete satisfaction.”
Construction sites are frequent targets for theft, vandalism, and trespassing. Expensive tools, materials, and machinery often remain unattended overnight, creating vulnerabilities that can lead to:
With the region’s rapid expansion — particularly across Lakewood Ranch and greater Sarasota — construction companies face growing security challenges. Gulf Coast Protection provides dependable solutions that prevent incidents before they occur.
Every member of our security team is handpicked and rigorously trained to handle the complex environment of active construction zones.
Our guards understand the unique safety protocols, traffic control needs, and equipment procedures found on modern Florida job sites.
Our Expertise Includes:
Whether you need armed or unarmed security guards, we provide flexible coverage — from short-term projects to multi-month contracts spanning your entire construction timeline.
Gulf Coast Protection offers customized job site security services that match the specific risks, layout, and schedule of your construction project.
Our Job Site Security Services Include:
We work directly with contractors, project managers, and site supervisors to ensure all site-specific requirements are met with precision and professionalism.
When Christopher Knight needed overnight security for a months-long construction project, he turned to Gulf Coast Protection — and the results were immediate.
“Gulf Coast Protection provided us outstanding overnight service for months. We went from vandalism and criminal activity to a safe and secure site with no further issues under their protection. Any time we need security at future projects, Gulf Coast Protection would be sought after again.”
— Christopher Knight
That’s the measurable difference of working with a security team committed to prevention, not reaction.
Our guards have eliminated 100% of theft and vandalism incidents for multiple clients across Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
We perform detailed evaluations before every deployment to understand layout, vulnerabilities, and logistical challenges.
We focus on preventing project interruptions caused by theft or damage — ensuring you stay on schedule and within budget.
Our security personnel blend into your construction operations without disrupting workflows or delaying progress.
As project needs evolve, we adjust hours, coverage, and contracts quickly to match your changing requirements.
Company founder Mario Vitali remains personally involved in client relationships, ensuring service quality and accountability unmatched by larger firms.
We’re always on call — ready to respond, adapt, and secure your site at a moment’s notice.
Our high retention rate and strong team morale reflect our company’s culture of integrity and commitment.
Each guard receives extensive instruction in:
Both male and female guards are available to meet specific site or client preferences.
From Sarasota County to Manatee County and beyond, Gulf Coast Protection has built a trusted reputation among contractors, developers, and builders.
We understand local construction environments — from the strict building codes to the unpredictable weather patterns that can leave sites vulnerable after hours.
Our local presence means fast response times, community familiarity, and an unmatched commitment to the continued growth and safety of the Lakewood Ranch area.
Your project deserves a security partner as dependable as your crew.
Let Gulf Coast Protection deliver the peace of mind, professionalism, and protection your site requires — from groundbreaking to ribbon cutting.
📞 Call (941) 685-4001
📧 Email info@gcprotection.com
Gulf Coast Protection — YOUR SECURITY IS OUR CONCERN.