More Than a Builder,
A Partner You Can Trust

 

Where Your Story Meets Timeless Design

At Caithness Construction, we believe that building a home should feel just as exceptional as living in one. Since 1996, we’ve partnered with families across Sarasota, Venice, Nokomis, and Osprey to create homes that reflect their lifestyle, values, and vision.

Every project is grounded in thoughtful design, clear communication, and a process built on trust. Whether you’re building from the ground up or starting with one of our curated plans, our team is here to guide you through each step with confidence and care.

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WHAT SETS US APART

Built on Craftsmanship, Backed by Trust

 

Built to Last

We use premium materials and proven methods to create homes that stand strong, inside and out

 

Personalized Process

You’ll work with a hands-on team that listens, communicates, and guides you every step of the way

 

Designed For You

Your home is tailored to your lifestyle—from flow to finishes, nothing is one-size-fits-all

 

Locally Rooted

With three decades of experience in Southwest Florida communities, we know what homes need to thrive

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MEET THE FOUNDER

Building a Legacy, One Home at a Time

Mark Caithness has led Caithness Construction with hands-on dedication since 1996. What began as a passion for building homes rooted in integrity has grown into a legacy of trusted craftsmanship throughout Sarasota, Venice, Osprey, and Nokomis.

With over 30 years of experience and a deep understanding of Florida’s coastal lifestyle, Mark brings more than technical expertise. He brings vision, leadership, and a personal commitment to getting every detail right. His approach is collaborative, his standards are exacting, and his reputation is built on relationships as much as results.

For Mark, building a home is not just about the final product. It is about creating an experience that feels clear, personal, and exceptional from start to finish.

A Team Built on Trust and Expertise

Our team brings decades of combined experience across design, construction, and project management. Each member plays a hands-on role in delivering a smooth, transparent building experience from start to finish.

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Mark Caithness

BUILDER, DESIGNER, SALES

Caithness Construction, LLC was founded by Mark I. Caithness in 1996. As a resident of Sarasota for over 40 years, Mark has been an active part of this area’s real estate market growth and development. Before graduating from Florida Southern College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business, he completed multiple real estate courses as well as remodeled homes. He always had a vision and passion for enhancing homes and properties across Sarasota. Mark’s initial days in the home building business started on the sales side, but quickly moved over to the construction side. Within six months in the building industry, he began his own custom home construction company and built it from the ground up. He has over 30 years of experience building and designing custom homes as well as developing neighborhoods all around the Sarasota area.

Mark is a leading expert with creative home design solutions specifically crafted to fit your lifestyle from start to finish. He is not only committed to building beautiful homes with high quality construction standards, but also ensuring every customer receives superior service and satisfaction

Alicia Natale Caithness

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Alicia has over 25 years of experience with strategic planning, market analysis and business development. She also brings consulting skills in quality management and operations improvement. At Caithness Construction, she specializes in new home and land sales, marketing of homes, model-home interior/exterior design selections as well as staging of new construction homes. Since 2014, she has been a licensed Realtor with RE/MAX Platinum/Palm Realty with expertise in residential waterfront, land and luxury home sales.  In addition to a GRI Real Estate Designation, she has a Master Degree of Healthcare Administration (MHA) and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Science from the University of South Florida.  

Sean McCoy

SUPERINTENDENT

Sean has been in the construction industry for over 11 years with skills in commercial construction, residential building, new construction, demolition and remodeling.  Most recently, he was a Superintendent and Director of Field Operations for a Design/Build Firm in Santa Fe, New Mexico where his team was awarded the winner of "Best Craftsmanship" in the Parade of Homes.  Sean brings strong management and communication skills out in the field, with project management, and office management.  He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Vincent Weed

SUPERINTENDENT

Vince has over 35 years of construction experience, with a deep foundation in skilled trades including electrical, plumbing, roofing, and pump mechanics. He has over 8 years of experience as a senior construction manager, leading residential home builds, scheduling projects and mentoring team members. At Lennar Homes, he finished in the top 50 homes completed in Southwest Florida in a quarter. Vince is organized, detailed driven and brings a strong work ethic to every custom home project. 

Michelle Gossett

PROJECT MANAGER

Michelle has over 34 years of experience in the construction business and brings an extensive knowledge of building methods, construction practices, bidding and purchasing. She has 15 years of project management and customer liaison skills from First Communities Corporation (an Arthur Rutenburg Franchise) and Tangerine Development. She was a lead project engineer and customer liaison with Dooley and Mack Construction for 10 years before joining the Caithness Construction team in 2006.

Pam Jaillet

OFFICE ACCOUNTANT

With over 25 years of experience in accounting, Pam brings a strong background in accounting, business administration and management.  She has an extensive knowledge of Quickbooks, General Ledger reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing and invoicing.  Pam's strong financial and analytical skills have allowed her to perform accounting functions and duties for a variety of companies as well as private clients.

Ashley Cherilla

HOME DESIGN 

Ashley brings over 20 years of interior design and consulting experience, with expertise in new custom homes for both exterior and interior selections.  She brings a fresh design perspective to her home design projects with careful attention to detail and overall home design coordination.  She also has experience as a design consultant with Ralph Interiors in Venice and Bee Ridge Lighting in Sarasota.

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OUR PROCESS

A Seamless Experience From Start to Finish

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Schedule a
Call

We'll learn what you're envisioning, your timeline, and how we can help.

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Design & Build With Confidence

From early planning to final walkthrough, we manage every detail.

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Step Into Your Dream Home

Enter your home, thoughtfully crafted to mirror your distinct style and vision.

Recognized for Excellence in Custom Homebuilding

Our commitment to quality, integrity, and personalized service has earned us consistent recognition as one of Venice’s top custom home builders. These awards reflect the trust we’ve built with our clients—and the craftsmanship we bring to every home.

2015 Best of Venice Ribbon
2017 Best of Venice Ribbon
2018 BOV Ribbon
2019 BOV_Winner Badge
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BOV 2023 Winner
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“We had heard many unsolicited compliments about Caithness Construction.  So when we decided to build a custom home in Nokomis, we contacted Mark Caithness.  The quality of the construction far exceeds that of our previous home, constructed by another builder.  Mark worked with us and the architect to design our dream home.  Our new home is exactly what we wanted, and even more because of the wonderful design elements Mark suggested we include. Building a custom home is a challenging and, by its nature, stressful endeavor.  We really appreciated knowing that Mark is a highly reliable builder whose word and quality we could trust.”

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Chris and Ed Lewis

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"From the very first meeting with Mark from Caithness Construction, we knew we had found the perfect partner for building our custom home in Sarasota... The communication from their team was exceptional from start to finish. Our project manager, Michelle, was phenomenal... This level of transparency built a trust that is simply unmatched... They weren't just building a house; they were crafting a home with meticulous attention to detail... We were continuously impressed by their team's professionalism and the quality of their subcontractors... Building a custom home is a significant investment, and we can say with confidence that Caithness Construction provided incredible value. "

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Mike Rebbecchi

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“Thank you again for the truly excellent job you and your people did on the construction of our house. We observed a high quality of workmanship throughout the construction process, and we are continuing to appreciate the care and attention to detail put into the building of the house. We are extremely grateful to you for your honesty, integrity, and commitment to your business and clients. In our house, you provided all that was asked, and more, while enabling us to realize our dream within the budget we had established, and within the time frame we had anticipated.”

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John and Monika Salt

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"Once we met Mark and saw the houses he builds, we knew we wanted to buy a Caithness home.  After discussing several options, we purchased a home already under construction in Venice.  We got to make the fun decisions as to color, granite, cabinetry etc. and Mark and his team took care of the rest.  We moved in on closing day to a perfect house – nothing for a punch list.  When small problems did arise later, they were addressed promptly.  Everything is top quality at Caithness Construction, especially Mark and his team.”

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Bob and Sharon Bush

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“Our Caithness home turned out exactly as we dreamed it and we couldn’t be happier.  Mark made it apparent during the entire process that he wanted us to be happy and never let us down.  It was a pleasure to work with him and his very competent and responsive office staff.  And we will always be grateful to Mark for getting us in on schedule!

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Degen and Dave Sayer

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“Thank you for a remarkable home! All of our expectations have been met and surpassed and we are extremely pleased with the dollar value of our purchase.  We would like to compliment you on your choice of referrals for contractors of products and services.  It was a favorable experience working with people who care enough to indulge extra time in helping to achieve customer satisfaction.  The highest form of praise is referral and we certainly would and do recommend Caithness Construction for quality, value and satisfaction.”

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Mary Lou and Bill Kissel

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“The Beach home built by Caithness Construction is one of the most beautiful homes we have ever had the pleasure of representing in our 30 years in the real estate industry in Sarasota. Buyers fall in love with the obvious quality and attention to detail. This home truly rises above the rest.”

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Kim Ogilvie, Michael Saunders & Company

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TESTIMONIALS

Craftsmanship That

Speaks for Itself

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Elevated Living Starts with a 

Powerful Conversation

We’ll guide you through a personalized process to plan, design, and build a custom home that’s crafted to the highest standards and built to last.

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