About Us

Paul Gaetano, President

As of Gaetano Pools Inc. of Sarasota, Florida and founder of Coast To Coast Pools which I sold 7 years ago. I would like to share with you our family's experience and commitment to the pool industry. In 1976, I started as a laborer for Anthony Pools in Phoenix, Arizona who is and was the largest pool company in the country. I trained in all phases of pool construction and customer relations. This experience began at the end of a shovel, to a 90lb. jackhammer and eventually to the sales presentation to customers. I believe that by being involved physically in every aspect of construction gives you the best experience in the world. Refining my skills in the industry helped me learn two very important lessons… how to work with the best home builders in the area and more importantly, how to listen to what the customer really wants and expects of our company. 

After working for 10 years in the field in Arizona, I moved to south Florida to join my mother and sister, where I became a sub-contractor. My mother and my entire family have been a major support factor in fulfilling my dream. 

My sister and brother in law still own and operate Coast To Coast Pools in Phoenix Arizona. I am currently a Florida state certified pool builder and recipient of many national and local awards. I previously built my previous company from a tiny office in my closet into the best and largest pool builder not only in Sarasota but the whole west coast of Florida. We built pools for all the nations largest home builders such as: U.S. Homes, Lennar Homes, Ryland Homes, Cen- tex Homes, Nohl Crest Homes, Rutenberg Homes, Tivoli Homes, Westfield Homes, John Cannon Homes, Todd Johnston Homes, Kimball Hill Homes and several thousand private homeowners as well. I achieved both a goal and a dream. 

I am committed to build the best pools in the area at a fair value. I currently build for a select few home builders that I believe share the same commitment. I personally will design and supervise each and every pool. This time around, I do not want to be the biggest; I just want to maintain a personal commitment to my customers and select builders that I will do everything possible to merit their trust. I look forward to the new friendships and continuing the dream and family tradition. 

Ed Cote, VP

Eddy has been in the pool industry over 35 yrs. He is a true Sarasota native. He has an enormous amount of swimming pool knowledge. He also is well versed with the engineering side as well as construction. Whenever any pool builders and or home builders have an issue, he is the go to guy! Gaetano Pools is fortunate to have Eddy on their team. Aside from all the knowledge he brings to the table, he is one of the most honorable men you will ever meet. Eddy loves being with his family and grandkids. He is an accomplished artist and has a passion for the outdoors.