Cold Storage and Temporary Facilities in Sarasota
Sarasota sits at about 27.34° N, 82.54° W in Sarasota County, part of Florida's Southwest Florida region. As the city of Sarasota with about 54,842 residents at the 2020 census, it covers about 14.7 square miles of land. Because Sarasota is close to the water, restaurants, docks and hotels there plan around hurricane surge, king tides and heavy summer rain.
That is where portable commercial refrigeration trailer leasing in Sarasota becomes practical: a self-contained, insulated unit arrives on a truck, is plugged in or powered on site, and starts holding product temperature the same day it is set. RMA Refrigeration Systems dispatches from Brandon, Hillsborough County, and reaches Sarasota roughly 55 road miles, about 1 hour by truck away, in the south direction. We answer the phone day and night at (656) 261-5179, because mobile walk-in freezers for lease in Sarasota is often needed at night, on weekends and after storms.
| Place type | City |
|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County |
| Region | Southwest Florida |
| Population (2020 census) | 54,842 |
| Land area | 14.7 sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.338° N, 82.544° W |
| Distance to RMA base in Brandon | ~55 road miles (44 straight-line, south) |
| Setting | Coastal or near-coastal |
| Nearest listed communities | Longboat Key, Bradenton, Bradenton Beach |
| Weather office | NWS Tampa Bay / Miami |
How Far Is Sarasota From Florida's Major Cities?
Distance drives delivery time and cost, so here is how far Sarasota sits from the state's major cities. Tampa is the closest of the major hubs at roughly 44 miles north, while Pensacola is the farthest on the list at about 353 miles northwest. If a refrigeration repair part must travel from one of those cities, a rented trailer in Sarasota protects inventory while it arrives.
| City | Direction | Straight-line | Est. road miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | north | 44 mi | ~54 mi |
| Fort Myers | southeast | 66 mi | ~83 mi |
| Orlando | northeast | 108 mi | ~135 mi |
| West Palm Beach | east | 154 mi | ~193 mi |
| Daytona Beach | northeast | 155 mi | ~194 mi |
| Gainesville | north | 162 mi | ~203 mi |
| Miami | southeast | 180 mi | ~225 mi |
| Jacksonville | north | 214 mi | ~267 mi |
| Tallahassee | northwest | 239 mi | ~298 mi |
| Pensacola | northwest | 353 mi | ~442 mi |
Weather, Storms and Recovery Needs in Sarasota
Sarasota is shaped by hurricane surge on the Gulf and Charlotte Harbor, flat terrain that floods after tropical rain, summer heat and a dry-season wildfire risk. Florida's official hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and the forecasters at NWS Tampa Bay / Miami issue the watches and warnings that trigger most emergency rental calls for Sarasota County.
Notable weather events documented for Sarasota County, the county where Sarasota is located, include:
- Hurricane Debby (August 5, 2024): came ashore in the Big Bend and then stalled over the Southeast, bringing flooding rain to Gulf Coast communities. Restaurants, grocers and care facilities around Sarasota had to plan for product loss and backup refrigeration.
- Hurricane Helene (September 26, 2024): made landfall in the Big Bend as a Category 4 hurricane after generating storm surge along the whole Gulf Coast. Cold-storage operators in Sarasota County saw the effect of that storm through outages and delayed deliveries.
- Hurricane Milton (October 9, 2024): made landfall near Siesta Key and brought wind, surge and a tornado outbreak across the peninsula, followed by widespread outages. Sarasota and nearby communities felt the effects through power loss and supply disruption.
- Hurricane Ian (September 28, 2022): came ashore in Southwest Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, then dumped inland flooding across the central peninsula, closing restaurants, grocers and care facilities for weeks. Cold-storage operators in Sarasota County saw the effect of that storm through outages and delayed deliveries.
- Hurricane Irma (September 10–11, 2017): made landfall in the Florida Keys and again at Marco Island and then swept up the peninsula, producing one of the largest evacuations and power outages in state history. Cold-storage operators in Sarasota County saw the effect of that storm through outages and delayed deliveries.
Planning ahead matters in Sarasota: a standing relationship for commercial commercial refrigeration trailer rentals in Sarasota can shorten the time between a failure and a working cooler. These are historical references for planning, not a prediction for this year, and they do not suggest RMA Refrigeration Systems served any particular event.
The Cost of Waiting: A Simple Sarasota Example
Here is a worked example for Sarasota: a walk-in loaded with $12,000 of perishable inventory stops cooling. A 1–6 day rental of our 12 ft refrigerated trailer costs about $1,495 plus an estimated $315 delivery to Sarasota, or roughly $1,810 in total. That is about 15% of the product at risk, before counting lost sales, spoilage disposal and rushed purchases. The numbers are an illustration only, not an average and not a promise; your insurer and your own records decide what a loss really costs.
The comparison is why many food-service teams in Sarasota County treat a rental as insurance they only pay for when needed.
Sarasota County Context for Sarasota Rentals
Sarasota County contains 5 cities, towns and communities we serve, and Sarasota is one of them. The others are Englewood, Longboat Key, North Port, and Venice. County lines matter for permits and inspections, so we check the rules for Sarasota and for neighboring places before delivery.
The county has a recorded history of significant weather events that affected commercial cold storage, including Hurricane Debby (2024), Hurricane Helene (2024), Hurricane Milton (2024), Hurricane Ian (2022), Hurricane Irma (September 10–11, 2017). Years with several storms are the years when emergency rental inventory is stretched thinnest.
Construction Activity Around Sarasota
Sarasota sees steady commercial building, road work and public-works projects typical of Sarasota County. On a job like that, the schedule can leave a food-service tenant in Sarasota without cold storage; a rented unit keeps the business open.
These are planning scenarios rather than claims about past jobs. To see actual projects, look at permit portals for Sarasota and Sarasota County, plus Florida Department of Transportation work-program pages. If your project needs crews housed nearby, we also supply remote workforce housing, shower trailers and laundry trailers.
Renovation Downtime in Sarasota
Renovation is the second planning case. When a hospital cafeteria in Sarasota is demolished, rebuilt or brought up to code, the walk-in cooler and freezer often go offline first. Onsite portable refrigerated trailer leasing in Sarasota plugs that gap, and a mobile kitchen plus a dishwashing trailer can keep meal service running during the work.
Most renovation rentals near Sarasota are planned in advance, with delivery coordinated against the contractor's schedule. Because this is a planned use, you can request availability and a quote ahead of time instead of waiting for an emergency.
Emergency Equipment Access to Sarasota
From Brandon, Sarasota lies south at a straight-line distance of 44 miles, or roughly 55 road miles, about 1 hour by truck on the road. Before every dispatch we look at closures, bridge status and storm flooding.
Official evacuation routes and shelter lists for Sarasota County are published by the county emergency management office and the Florida Division of Emergency Management; forecasts and warnings come from NWS Tampa Bay / Miami. We have not published a staging-to-hub route for Sarasota. If an agency designates a drop point, we verify it by phone first and deliver only where access is allowed.
How a Rental Works in Sarasota
- Contact us by phone at (656) 261-5179 or by form with your Sarasota location and what you are trying to protect.
- We match a unit. A 12 ft trailer, 20 ft trailer, 20 ft container or 40 ft container is selected for your volume, setpoint and the space available at your Sarasota site.
- Before dispatch we check the electrical supply, the pad, the turning radius and any gate or HOA rules in Sarasota.
- We deliver and set up. The route from Brandon to Sarasota is about 55 road miles; refrigeration setup usually takes around an hour once the unit is placed.
- Keep it as long as you need, from one week to many months, and call to extend; pickup is scheduled when the work is finished.
This is the same process we use anywhere in Florida; only the delivery distance from Brandon changes for Sarasota. You can add a mobile kitchen trailer, a dishwashing trailer or a restroom trailer to the same delivery.
Local Situations and Events in Sarasota
Weather and climate in Sarasota
Afternoon highs in the 90s run refrigeration systems near their limits in Sarasota. Condensers that struggle on a hot day can trip, freeze up or fail outright, and a failed system in Sarasota County can warm past the safe range in a few hours. The Southwest part of Florida is also known for hurricane surge on the Gulf and Charlotte Harbor.
Short-term walk-in freezers for rent in Sarasota is therefore as much a heat-season tool as a hurricane tool.
Events and seasons in Sarasota
Sarasota was near the landfall of Hurricane Milton on October 9, 2024. Sarasota also is home to the Ringling museum complex and was the Ringling Bros. circus winter quarters for decades.
Large gatherings and busy seasons are exactly when a kitchen or caterer in Sarasota needs extra cold storage, so refrigerated trailer leasing in Sarasota often goes on a work order weeks ahead. Because Sarasota is in Sarasota County, event planners can also pair the unit with a mobile kitchen, a dishwashing trailer or a restroom trailer in the same delivery.
Disaster recovery near Sarasota
Hurricane Milton (October 9, 2024) made landfall near Siesta Key and brought wind, surge and a tornado outbreak across the peninsula, followed by widespread outages. Hurricane Debby (August 5, 2024) came ashore in the Big Bend and then stalled over the Southeast, bringing flooding rain to Gulf Coast communities. For Sarasota, that history is a reminder that disaster recovery starts with basic needs: cold food, safe water and a place to cook. 24/7 walk-in freezers for lease in Sarasota gives county emergency managers, restaurants and relief kitchens a way to restore cold storage while permanent utilities are repaired. Relief agencies often ask for a kitchen, dish and refrigeration package together.
Who rents in Sarasota
Sarasota demand comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens, grocery stores and convenience stores, hospitals, clinics and medical labs, municipal, county and state agencies, and disaster-response teams and emergency feeding operations. They are all commercial or industrial operations, which is the only customer base RMA Refrigeration Systems serves.
A walk-in at one of these sites may hold tens of thousands of dollars of product, so the case for short-term walk-in coolers for lease in Sarasota is easy to measure.
Food Safety Temperatures and Power Outages
The numbers explain the urgency. The FDA Food Code sets 41°F or colder for cold-held foods, so a warming walk-in in Sarasota quickly becomes a food-safety problem.
Federal food-safety guidance says a refrigerator keeps food safe for about four hours in a power outage if the door stays closed, and a full freezer holds temperature for about 48 hours (24 hours if half full). A refrigerated trailer beats those windows. Read the details at FoodSafety.gov and the FDA Food Code. Health-department rules apply to your operation; ask your inspector what is required for a temporary unit in Sarasota County.
All Rental Services Available in Sarasota
Refrigeration Trailer
Refrigeration trailer leasing in Sarasota. Sizes from 12 ft to 40 ft with cooler and freezer setpoints. Walk-in coolers and freezers on wheels or at ground level.
Mobile Kitchen Trailer / Container
Mobile kitchen trailer rentals for lease in Sarasota. Power, gas, water and drain hookups are confirmed before delivery. 24 ft to 40 ft layouts with commercial cooking lines.
Dishwashing Trailer
Dishwashing trailer rental in Sarasota. Sized for schools, hospitals, hotels and camps. Restores dish capacity when a dish room is down.
Shower and Restroom Combination
Shower and restroom combination rentals in Sarasota. ADA-stall layouts are available on select units. Three to ten individual stalls with hot and cold water.
Shower Trailer
Shower trailer leasing in Sarasota. Pairs with restroom and laundry trailers. Private stalls for crews, responders and events.
Restroom Trailer
Handwashing sink trailer leasing in Sarasota. Handwashing sink trailers for food service and events. Delivery and setup usually take about an hour.
Laundry Trailer
Portable laundry leasing in Sarasota. 240V single-phase power; hookups are confirmed at quote. Works for camps, care facilities and response teams.
Sleeper / Bunk Bed
Sleeper / bunk bed leasing in Sarasota. Contractor and VIP grades are available. Bunk bed sleeper trailers and 20 ft accommodation units.
Remote Man Camp / Basecamp / Workforce Housing
Remote man camp / basecamp / workforce housing for rent in Sarasota. Planned as one Life Support Service package. Phased delivery for fast-moving projects.
Which Customers Rent Cold Storage in Sarasota?
Different customers lean on rentals for different reasons. In Sarasota, these are the groups we expect to need us most.
- Restaurants and caterers lose a night of sales and a walk-in of prep when a cooler quits, so a rented trailer or container parked beside the kitchen door keeps the line running.
- Grocery and convenience stores run thin margins on dairy, produce and frozen food, which makes a failed case or walk-in an urgent cold-storage problem.
- Hospitals, clinics and labs must hold food, specimens and medications within set temperature ranges, so backup refrigeration protects both patients and compliance.
- Municipal, county and state agencies use rentals for emergency feeding, points of distribution and facility downtime, and often need to book on short notice.
- Disaster-response teams and relief agencies need refrigeration, kitchens and sanitation deployed within hours and moved as the response shifts.
- Seafood dealers, fish houses and docks need constant cold to protect catch, and a rented refrigeration container can serve as overflow storage during stone crab, shrimp or grouper seasons.
- Hotels, resorts and banquet halls swing between slow weeks and sold-out events, and a rented unit adds cold capacity exactly when a convention or wedding season peaks.
- Festival, concert and sports-event operators need temporary cold storage for drinks and food that disappears the moment the event ends.
All of these are commercial or industrial users. Your industry affects the temperature, inspection and permit questions we ask, so mention it when you call about Sarasota.
Preferred Services for Sarasota
Based on Sarasota's size, setting and economy, these are the rentals we expect to be the most useful here. Every service on our list can be delivered to the same address.
- Refrigeration Trailer Cold storage is the first call in Sarasota after outages, remodels and busy seasons.
- Mobile Kitchen Trailer / Container A mobile kitchen keeps meals going for schools, care facilities and caterers while a permanent kitchen is closed.
- Dishwashing Trailer Dish capacity usually runs out right after cooking capacity, and a dedicated trailer fixes that.
- Laundry Trailer Linens, uniforms and work clothes keep moving when a laundry room is out or a camp is far from town.
Nearest Towns and Communities Near Sarasota
For small towns, villages and quieter communities, the places where a cold-storage trailer, kitchen or camp is most likely to be needed near Sarasota include Longboat Key, Bradenton Beach, Palmetto, Holmes Beach, and Anna Maria. RMA Refrigeration Systems serves more than Sarasota. Our dispatch map covers the 24 closest communities listed below, so one call can reach the right neighbor.
To the northwest, Longboat Key is a town about 7.5 miles from Sarasota (population 7,505), also in Sarasota County, which simplifies delivery logistics. Longboat Key is a long barrier-island town spanning Manatee and Sarasota counties with resort kitchens and condominium dining. Expect calls from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores in Longboat Key. The run from Longboat Key to Sarasota is about 9 road miles. Laundry trailers are available there too. Bradenton, a city in Manatee County, is about 11 miles north of Sarasota (population 55,698), a short hop across the border into Manatee County. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Sarasota from Bradenton in roughly 13 road miles. Remote man camp & basecamp are available there too. Bradenton Beach (Manatee County) lies 13 miles northwest of Sarasota (population 908), across the county line, where local permits may differ. Bradenton Beach customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Bradenton Beach to Sarasota is about 16 road miles. Remote man camp & basecamp are available there too. Roughly 13 miles to the north is Palmetto, a city in Manatee County (population 13,323), across the county line, where local permits may differ. Demand in Palmetto usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Sarasota from Palmetto in roughly 16 road miles. Dishwashing trailers are available there too. Roughly 16 miles to the northwest is Holmes Beach, a city in Manatee County (population 3,010), across the county line, where local permits may differ. Holmes Beach is a central Anna Maria Island city that took Gulf surge in the 2024 hurricane season. Demand in Holmes Beach usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Sarasota from Holmes Beach in roughly 20 road miles. Sleeper / bunk bed are available there too. Roughly 17 miles to the southeast is Venice, a city in Sarasota County (population 25,463), in the same county, so one dispatch can cover both. Demand in Venice usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Sarasota from Venice in roughly 22 road miles. Laundry trailers are available there too. Anna Maria, a city in Manatee County, is about 18 miles northwest of Sarasota (population 968), across the county line, where local permits may differ. Anna Maria is a small barrier-island city at the north end of Anna Maria Island, hit by surge during Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Sarasota from Anna Maria in roughly 22 road miles. Restroom trailers are available there too. Roughly 27 miles to the north is Ruskin, a unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, across the county line, where local permits may differ. Demand in Ruskin usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Expect about 33 road miles between Ruskin and Sarasota. Laundry trailers are available there too.
Wimauma, a unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, is about 27 miles northeast of Sarasota, a short hop across the border into Hillsborough County. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Sarasota from Wimauma in roughly 34 road miles. Refrigeration trailers are available there too. Roughly 28 miles to the southeast is Englewood, a unincorporated community in Sarasota County, in the same county, so one dispatch can cover both. Demand in Englewood usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Expect about 35 road miles between Englewood and Sarasota. Shower & restroom combos are available there too. To the northeast, Sun City Center is a unincorporated community about 28 miles from Sarasota, a short hop across the border into Hillsborough County. Sun City Center is a large age-restricted retirement community with its own hospital, so care facilities and kitchens are a core local need. Expect calls from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores in Sun City Center. Crews can reach Sarasota from Sun City Center in roughly 36 road miles. Dishwashing trailers are available there too. North Port, a city in Sarasota County, is about 29 miles southeast of Sarasota (population 74,793), also in Sarasota County, which simplifies delivery logistics. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Sarasota from North Port in roughly 36 road miles. Refrigeration trailers are available there too. To the northwest, St. Pete Beach is a city about 29 miles from Sarasota (population 8,879), across the county line, where local permits may differ. St. Pete Beach is a barrier-island resort city known for the historic Don CeSar hotel. Expect calls from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores in St. Pete Beach. The run from St. Pete Beach to Sarasota is about 36 road miles. Sleeper / bunk bed are available there too. St. Petersburg, a city in Pinellas County, is about 30 miles north of Sarasota (population 258,308), across the county line, where local permits may differ. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Expect about 37 road miles between St. Petersburg and Sarasota. Restroom trailers are available there too. Gulfport, a city in Pinellas County, is about 30 miles north of Sarasota (population 11,783), served from the same Brandon base with a longer run. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Gulfport to Sarasota is about 37 road miles. Refrigeration trailers are available there too. Apollo Beach, a unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, is about 31 miles north of Sarasota, served from the same Brandon base with a longer run. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Apollo Beach to Sarasota is about 38 road miles. Sleeper / bunk bed are available there too.
South Pasadena, a city in Pinellas County, is about 31 miles northwest of Sarasota (population 5,353), served from the same Brandon base with a longer run. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Sarasota from South Pasadena in roughly 39 road miles. Shower trailers are available there too. Treasure Island (Pinellas County) lies 33 miles northwest of Sarasota (population 6,584), served from the same Brandon base with a longer run. Treasure Island customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Sarasota from Treasure Island in roughly 41 road miles. Mobile kitchen trailers are available there too. Kenneth City, a town in Pinellas County, is about 35 miles north of Sarasota (population 5,047), across the county line, where local permits may differ. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Sarasota from Kenneth City in roughly 43 road miles. Shower & restroom combos are available there too. Madeira Beach, a city in Pinellas County, is about 35 miles northwest of Sarasota (population 3,895), across the county line, where local permits may differ. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Expect about 44 road miles between Madeira Beach and Sarasota. Dishwashing trailers are available there too. Gibsonton, a unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, is about 35 miles north of Sarasota, a short hop across the border into Hillsborough County. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Gibsonton to Sarasota is about 44 road miles. Shower trailers are available there too. To the northwest, Redington Beach is a town about 36 miles from Sarasota (population 1,376), served from the same Brandon base with a longer run. Expect calls from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores in Redington Beach. Expect about 46 road miles between Redington Beach and Sarasota. Dishwashing trailers are available there too. Riverview, a unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, is about 37 miles northeast of Sarasota, served from the same Brandon base with a longer run. Riverview has grown quickly along the Alafia River and US 301 corridor, with new grocery, restaurant and healthcare construction. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Riverview to Sarasota is about 46 road miles. Laundry trailers are available there too. Pinellas Park (Pinellas County) lies 37 miles north of Sarasota (population 53,093), across the county line, where local permits may differ. Pinellas Park customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Pinellas Park to Sarasota is about 47 road miles. Sleeper / bunk bed are available there too.
Browse the full Florida service-area directory to find another town, or call (656) 261-5179 and tell us the address.
Service Reach Around Sarasota by Direction
Emergencies spread outward from Sarasota, so it helps to see who is close in each direction. These are the nearest places we serve within about 70 miles.
- North: Bradenton (11 mi), Palmetto (13 mi), Ruskin (27 mi), and St. Petersburg (30 mi).
- Northeast: Wimauma (27 mi), Sun City Center (28 mi), Riverview (37 mi), and Valrico (44 mi).
- East: Arcadia (43 mi), Wauchula (47 mi), Zolfo Springs (48 mi), and Avon Park (66 mi).
- Southeast: Venice (17 mi), Englewood (28 mi), North Port (29 mi), and Punta Gorda (42 mi).
- South: no listed community within 70 miles, so deliveries in that direction rely on our Brandon base.
- Southwest: very little within 70 miles that we list, such as coastline or rural land.
- West: open water, wetlands or sparsely settled land; the nearest listed community in that direction is farther than 70 miles away.
- Northwest: Longboat Key (8 mi), Bradenton Beach (13 mi), Holmes Beach (16 mi), and Anna Maria (18 mi).
Sarasota Rental Pricing Estimate
Planning prices for Sarasota, based on a delivery distance of about 55 road miles from Brandon (an estimated $315 delivery allowance). Refrigeration rows use our Tier 1 emergency rates for each rental period.
| Equipment | 1–6 days | 8–14 days | 15 days–1 month | 3+ months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 ft Refrigerated Trailer | $1,495+ $315 delivery est. = $1,810 | $1,695+ $315 delivery est. = $2,010 | $1,995+ $315 delivery est. = $2,310 | $2,195+ $315 delivery est. = $2,510 |
| 20 ft Refrigerated Trailer | $1,595+ $315 delivery est. = $1,910 | $1,895+ $315 delivery est. = $2,210 | $1,995+ $315 delivery est. = $2,310 | $1,895+ $315 delivery est. = $2,210 |
| 20 ft Refrigerated Container | $2,495+ $315 delivery est. = $2,810 | $2,495+ $315 delivery est. = $2,810 | $2,995+ $315 delivery est. = $3,310 | $2,995+ $315 delivery est. = $3,310 |
| 40 ft Refrigerated Container | $3,495+ $315 delivery est. = $3,810 | $3,495+ $315 delivery est. = $3,810 | $3,995+ $315 delivery est. = $4,310 | $3,995+ $315 delivery est. = $4,310 |
| Equipment | Starting price | Estimated with delivery to Sarasota |
|---|---|---|
| 24 ft Mobile Kitchen | from $4,995 | $5,310 with delivery est. |
| 22–26 ft Low-Temp Dish Trailer | from $4,995 | $5,310 with delivery est. |
| 13 ft Luxury Shower-Restroom Combo (3 stalls) | from $2,995 | $3,310 with delivery est. |
| 20 ft Shower Container (5 stalls) | from $3,995 | $4,310 with delivery est. |
| 20 ft Laundry Container | from $3,995 | $4,310 with delivery est. |
| 20 ft Accommodation (Contractor) | from $2,995 | $3,310 with delivery est. |
Here is what typical Sarasota rentals might cost using our planning rates.
- Overnight outage (12 ft refrigerated trailer, 1–6 days). A Sarasota restaurant loses its walk-in on a weekend. Equipment $1,495 plus an estimated $315 delivery is about $1,810 before taxes and site-specific charges.
- Two-week remodel (20 ft refrigerated trailer, 8–14 days). A Sarasota grocery or care facility closes a cooler for repairs. Equipment $1,895 plus about $315 delivery is roughly $2,210.
- Long project (20 ft refrigerated container, 3+ months). A Sarasota packing house or relief operation needs ground-level storage. The 3+ month starting rate of $2,995 plus about $315 delivery is roughly $3,310, depending on how rental periods are billed on your quote.
Pricing disclaimer. Figures are preliminary planning estimates, not a quote or a contract. Equipment rates are RMA Refrigeration Systems starting prices for the listed rental period; the delivery figure is an estimate that grows with distance from our Brandon, Florida base (about 55 road miles to this location). Final pricing depends on the exact unit and tier, rental length, customer type, site access, power and water connections, setup, pickup, taxes, any fuel or after-hours charges, and availability. Call (656) 261-5179 or send the quote form for an exact written price.
Why Choose RMA Refrigeration Systems in Sarasota
Reliable infrastructure matters most when conditions are hardest, whether that is a renovation in Sarasota, a remote project or an emergency after a storm. RMA Refrigeration Systems focuses on commercial and industrial rentals and stays reachable around the clock.
- Accelerated Deployment. Once the unit and site are confirmed, our trucks head for Sarasota without waiting on a long approval chain.
- 24/7 Emergency Service. Call (656) 261-5179 at any hour: nights, weekends and holidays are normal working time for us.
- End-to-End Project Support. From unit selection to setup and pickup, one team handles the project for your Sarasota location.
- Flexible Rental Solutions. Rent for a week, a season or longer, and extend if your project in Sarasota runs late.
- Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment. Our trailers and containers are built for commercial use in Florida's heat and humidity.
- Experienced Logistics Coordination. We plan routes, power, placement and access so your Sarasota unit arrives ready to run.
Why Clients Trust Us
Trust starts with facts you can check: a Florida base in Brandon, a published phone number that is answered 24/7, written estimates with the delivery shown, and equipment details listed on every service page. We serve commercial and industrial customers only and do not publish reviews or ratings until we have approved customer feedback to share.
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Sources and Notes
- Sarasota, Florida (reference article); coordinates, area and place boundaries from the U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer Files; population from the 2020 Census.
- NOAA National Hurricane Center and NWS Tampa Bay / Miami for weather background.
- Florida Division of Emergency Management for evacuation and shelter information.
- Hurricane Debby, August 5, 2024 (storm background)
- Hurricane Helene, September 26, 2024 (storm background)
- Hurricane Milton, October 9, 2024 (storm background)
- Hurricane Ian, September 28, 2022 (storm background)
Local facts are drawn from public sources; check current conditions and project status with official county and city sources before relying on them for planning.