Porter Lake Dr · Sarasota
Tint, PPF & Ceramic on Porter Lake Dr. Sarasota.
Gulf Coast Auto Studio is at 2341 Porter Lake Dr #106, Sarasota, FL 34240, off Porter Road in east Sarasota, just east of I-75 between the Fruitville Road (exit 210) and Bee Ridge Road (exit 207) interchanges. 3M ceramic tint, Pure PPF, Gtechniq ceramic coating, detailing and vinyl wraps, all done here.
Starting at $249.99
- 5.0 ★ Google
- 3M Lifetime tint warranty
- Pure PPF 12-yr warranty
The short answer
Where to find us.
Gulf Coast Auto Studio is at 2341 Porter Lake Dr #106, Sarasota, FL 34240. Porter Lake Drive is off Porter Road in east Sarasota, just east of I-75 between the Fruitville Road (exit 210) and Bee Ridge Road (exit 207) interchanges, south of Palmer Boulevard. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, and weekends by appointment. Call (941) 413-6568.
Directions
Getting to Porter Lake Drive.
From I-75 northbound or southbound at exit 210 (Fruitville Road): go west on Fruitville Road, turn left (south) on Cattlemen Road, left (east) on Palmer Boulevard over I-75, then right onto Porter Road and right onto Porter Lake Drive. About 3 miles from the exit.
From I-75 at exit 207 (Bee Ridge Road): go west on Bee Ridge Road, turn right (north) on Cattlemen Road, right (east) on Palmer Boulevard over I-75, then right onto Porter Road and right onto Porter Lake Drive.
From downtown Sarasota: head east on Fruitville Road, turn right (south) on Cattlemen Road just before I-75, then left on Palmer Boulevard, right on Porter Road and right onto Porter Lake Drive. Get directions from downtown Sarasota →
From Siesta Key: see directions from the islands. From Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton or Venice: see the Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton and Venice pages.
Arriving
Unit #106, and where to park.
We’re unit #106 at 2341 Porter Lake Dr. If you’re not sure which door or where to park when you pull in, call us at (941) 413-6568 and we’ll guide you in. You can drop the car off for the day or relax in the client lounge while we work.
What’s nearby
Close to everything east of I-75.
| Place | Distance by road | Typical drive, no traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer Boulevard | about 1 mile | North on Porter Road |
| I-75 exit 210 (Fruitville Road) | about 3 miles | Around 10 minutes |
| Celery Fields | about 2 miles | East along Palmer Boulevard, under 10 minutes |
| Nathan Benderson Park | about 5 miles | Around 15–20 minutes |
| Downtown Sarasota (Main Street) | about 7–8 miles | Around 20 minutes |
| University Town Center (UTC) | about 7–8 miles | Around 20 minutes |
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital | about 7 miles | Around 20 minutes |
| Lakewood Ranch Main Street | about 8 miles | Around 20 minutes |
| Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) | about 13 miles | Around 30 minutes |
| Siesta Key Village | about 12–13 miles | Around 30 minutes |
| Venice | about 19 miles | Around 35 minutes |
| Downtown Bradenton | about 20 miles | Around 35 minutes |
Estimates without traffic. Rush hour, season and bridge traffic add time.
Every service, one studio
Everything we do for Sarasota drivers.
Window tint
3M Ceramic IR window film from an authorized 3M installer: up to 64% of total solar energy rejected, 99.9% UV blocked, non-metallized so phones and GPS work normally, and a lifetime warranty. Most cars are done in a day. Two front windows from $249.99; full vehicle from $575 (coupe), $650 (sedan), $700 (SUV) and $750 (truck); clear heat-rejection windshield film from $300. Window tint details →
Paint protection film
Pure PPF from a Pure PPF authorized installer: 8-mil, self-healing film with a 12-year manufacturer warranty on Crystal gloss and Frost satin-matte. Full Front from $2,400 (typically 1–3 days); Full Body from $6,000 for a coupe and $6,500 for a sedan (typically 3–5 days). PPF details →
Ceramic coating
Our 5-year package uses Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light with paint correction included: from $1,000 (coupe), $1,350 (sedan), $1,500 (SUV) and $1,750 (truck). Ceramic coating details →
Detailing
Packages for cars, trucks and SUVs, from a quick wash and vacuum to a full vehicle reset, with interior steam cleaning, pet hair extraction, clay bar decontamination, and trim and metal restoration. Quoted per vehicle. Detailing details →
Vinyl wraps
Avery Dennison vinyl with a 5-year wrap warranty: chrome deletes, roof wraps and custom accents from $250, and full color changes from $4,000. Wrap details → · what wraps cost
Bundle & save: book any PPF package with our 5-year ceramic coating and save $500, or add full-car window tint as well and save $1,000 in total. Build your package to see your starting price.
Price guides
PPF cost in Sarasota · window tint cost · ceramic coating cost · car wrap cost · Florida tint law · install times & aftercare
Brands we install
Premium film. Real warranties.
Authorized installer
Authorized 3M window film installer
Paint protection film
Ceramic coating
Wrap film
Pure PPF and 3M: authorized installer. Other logos are brands we install; no endorsement or certification implied.
FAQ
Good questions.
Where is Gulf Coast Auto Studio?
At 2341 Porter Lake Dr #106, Sarasota, FL 34240. Porter Lake Drive is off Porter Road in east Sarasota, just east of I-75 between the Fruitville Road (exit 210) and Bee Ridge Road (exit 207) interchanges. From exit 210 it’s about 3 miles: west on Fruitville Road, south on Cattlemen Road, east on Palmer Boulevard over I-75, then right onto Porter Road and right onto Porter Lake Drive.
How do I find unit #106, and where do I park?
We’re unit #106 at 2341 Porter Lake Dr. If you’re not sure which door or where to park when you pull in, call us at (941) 413-6568 and we’ll guide you in.
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Saturday and Sunday by appointment only.
How long is the drive to the studio?
Approximate road distances and times without traffic: Celery Fields about 2 miles (under 10 minutes), downtown Sarasota and University Town Center about 7–8 miles (around 20 minutes), Lakewood Ranch Main Street about 8 miles (around 20 minutes), Siesta Key Village about 12–13 miles (around 30 minutes), Venice about 19 miles and downtown Bradenton about 20 miles (around 35 minutes). Rush hour and season add time.
Can I wait at the studio?
Yes. You can relax in our client lounge, or drop the car off for the day. Longer jobs like Full Body PPF (3–5 days) are drop-off jobs.
Do you offer bundle pricing?
Yes. Book any PPF package together with our 5-year ceramic coating and save $500. Add full-car window tint as well and save $1,000 in total (the two savings don’t stack). Bundle savings apply to packages booked together and come off starting prices; Full Body PPF bundles on SUVs and trucks are confirmed with your quote, since those are quoted per vehicle.
Planning a visit?
Tell us the year, make and model and what you want done. We’ll confirm the price and a drop-off time.