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The stories repeat themselves across Sarasota. A homeowner returns to Perrone Construction( Perrone) for a second project. Then a third. An architect recommends the firm again. A subcontractor stays involved for decades. Clients who have built multiple homes describe the experience as their easiest. Others recall riding out hurricanes in Perronebuilt houses, confident in the construction beneath them. The details vary, but the message remains consistent: relationships endure long after construction ends.
Trust sits at the center of Perrone, the Sarasota-based custom builder Richard Perrone founded in 1980. More than four decades later, the firm continues to focus on architect-led waterfront residences along Florida’ s Gulf Coast. Today, Ricky Perrone, Perrone’ s President, builds on that trust by balancing continuity with a steady focus on process, technology, and the evolving demands of custom homebuilding, specializing in luxury waterfront construction.
Ricky’ s perspective comes from learning every stage of the business firsthand. He started as a laborer, then worked as a framer, trim carpenter, superintendent, and project manager. This hands-on experience gave him a bird’ s-eye view of the leadership principles that built Perrone’ s reputation.“ There’ s no doubt the success of our company came from my father’ s vision and his incredible commitment to our clients. I’ ve never seen anyone as dedicated to a client as he is. He’ s always thinking about how to benefit a project, whether that’ s a cost benefit, a design benefit, or simply something the client might enjoy.”
Preserving that culture is one responsibility. Preparing Perrone for its next chapter is another.“ What’ s really special about my father 60