Do I Need a Pool Screen Enclosure in Venice?

Venice: A Planned City on the Gulf

Venice was planned from the start. In 1925, orthopedic surgeon Fred Albee hired city planner John Nolen to lay out a new town, then sold the land to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, which kept Nolen on and built the first streets and buildings in 1925 and 1926. The union required buildings in the Northern Italian Renaissance style, and Nolen’s plan of palm-lined boulevards and pocket parks was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

Venice has its own circus history, too: the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey winter quarters moved here from Sarasota in 1960 and stayed until 1992, and the Circus Bridge is named for the animals that crossed it each year. Today the city of 25,463 residents (2020 census) calls itself the Shark Tooth Capital of the World for the fossilized teeth that wash up on its beaches. Older homes near the historic downtown and newer communities farther inland share the same Gulf Coast exposure.

• Keeps mosquitoes and biting insects off the pool deck.
• Blocks sand, leaves, and storm debris from the water.
• Serves as a code-compliant pool safety barrier.
• Cuts cleaning time and chemical costs.
• Filters direct Gulf Coast sun on the lanai.
• Adds year-round screened living space.

CRA’s Headquarters in North Venice

Commercial Residential Aluminum is headquartered at 156 Triple Diamond Blvd. in North Venice, where the company’s corporate office sits alongside its Tampa-area office in Valrico and its Fort Myers branch. CRA’s ChannelLock beam was patented by the Venice company in 2010, and CRA remains a member of the Venice Chamber of Commerce.

In 2025, CRA partnered with Garden City Equity to support its continued growth, and later that year it brought Sarasota-based American Lightscapes into the company to add outdoor lighting. The company employs more than 200 team members.

• Corporate office: 156 Triple Diamond Blvd., North Venice, FL 34275.
• Direct: 941-486-9104. Toll free: 855-272-2243.
• Venice Chamber of Commerce member.

Licensing, Patents, and Product Approvals

CRA holds Florida State contractor licenses SCC056736, CGC058897, and CBC1270440. The ChannelLock Self-Mating Beam, with nine U.S. patents, was engineered to address a critical failure point that third-party testing exposed in the industry-standard lap beam, and it is tested and approved as 40% stronger. It carries Florida Product Approval FL#19700 and is the only beam currently carrying that seal. CRA’s ScenicView screening system holds four more patents, and all CRA products carry either a Florida Building Approval certification or a Miami-Dade NOA.

• Florida State Licensed Contractor, Lic. SCC056736, CGC058897, and CBC1270440.
• Nine ChannelLock patents plus four ScenicView patents.
• Florida Product Approval FL#19700; Florida approval or Miami-Dade NOA on all products.

Awards and Industry Recognition

CRA won a Building of America Gold Medal in 2010 for customer service and production quality on walkway covers built for the Jordan School Restoration Project. The company is an Accredited Better Business Bureau member with an A+ rating and belongs to the Florida Aluminum Association, the National Association of Home Builders (Sales and Marketing Council), the Community Associations Institute (Membership Committee), and the Young Builders Network. It also holds memberships in the Venice, Sarasota, Greater Brandon, and Riverview chambers of commerce.

• Building of America Gold Medal Winner, 2010.
• BBB Accredited with an A+ rating.
• Florida Aluminum Association, NAHB, CAI, and Young Builders Network member.
• Venice, Sarasota, Greater Brandon, and Riverview chamber member.

Everything CRA Builds for Venice Homes

For homeowners with an existing cage, CRA also converts standard pool cages to ScenicView screening, which uses wider panels and slimmer framing to open up the view.

Commercial Projects Across Sarasota County

CRA’s management team has more than 80 years of combined commercial aluminum experience and has been involved in more than two million square feet of projects on more than 500 private and government properties. Commercial products include screen enclosures, walkway covers, bus stop shelters, Bahama shutter awnings, sunshades, carports, and aluminum fencing.

Conclusion

Venice was built to a plan a century ago, and CRA has built its own company here. From the North Venice headquarters, CRA brings patented framing, a long list of credentials, and a full aluminum product line to Venice homes and businesses. Request a free quote, or call 941-486-9104.

FAQs

1: Can I visit CRA’s office in Venice? 

CRA’s corporate office is at 156 Triple Diamond Blvd. in North Venice. Calling ahead at 941-486-9104 is the best way to set up a consultation or confirm office hours before visiting.

2: Who owns CRA today? 

CRA partnered with Garden City Equity in 2025. Doug Sorantino serves as chief executive officer, and the company continues to operate from its North Venice headquarters with offices in Valrico and Fort Myers.

3: Can CRA convert my existing Venice pool cage to ScenicView? 

Yes. CRA offers ScenicView conversions for existing pool cages. The site visit confirms whether the current frame can support the conversion or whether a new ChannelLock-framed enclosure is the better choice.

4: Does CRA install hurricane screens in Venice? 

Yes. Venice is on CRA’s MagnaTrack installation list. The Defender System is rated for Category 5 hurricane protection and comes with a 15-year fabric warranty, and the same housings can hold solar, insect, or clear vinyl screens.

5: What does CRA’s warranty cover? 

CRA backs its enclosures with a written warranty. Repairs or modifications made by anyone other than CRA void coverage on the affected section, so keeping service with CRA preserves the warranty.

6: Does CRA offer financing in Venice? 

Yes. CRA offers flexible financing through Synchrony, and Venice homeowners can pre-qualify or apply before starting a project. Terms depend on Synchrony’s approval.