Nutter in the Press

A Sarasota native well known among his peers for bringing a distinctive British West Indies design influence to the area, TJ and his wife Angela lead a team known for its unique design aesthetic, attention to sustainability and true concierge approach to custom building, recognized with honors including Gulf Coast Top 500 and Best of Houzz for Service and Design.

A three-bedroom private estate of nearly 3,700 square feet under air, with a study, piano room and a great room opening to a covered veranda, outdoor kitchen and oversized pool deck, in one of the area's few true custom-build communities.

T.J. Nutter grew up in Sarasota's construction industry, with a father and grandfather who owned roofing companies, and now brings more than 20 years of experience to his family-run firm specializing in custom luxury waterfront homes.

Nutter Custom Construction was chosen to build six single-family foster homes on the All Star Children's Foundation campus in Sarasota, a 5-acre setting with play areas, a community garden and an outdoor theater for children who have entered foster care.

A 4,007-square-foot coastal-zen model home with polished white terrazzo, a sunken living area in aged driftwood flooring, a custom metal range hood and a spa-like master bath that opens to a custom wall mural.

From an early interest in finance to lunches spent watching job sites, the cover story follows how T.J. Nutter found his true passion in building and went on to launch his own custom home company.