Ryan Bates recently opened Sarasota's first Window Genie, a national franchise that specializes in residential and light commercial window cleaning, window tinting, pressure washing, gutter cleaning and more. Window Genie of Sarasota will service homeowners and small business owners throughout Sarasota, Longboat Key, Bradenton and the surrounding areas. Before purchasing a Window Genie franchise, Bates worked in construction for over 20 years. After moving to Florida to be closer to family while pursuing a degree in finance, he took a job as a limo driver and learned about Window Genie through FranNet, a franchise consulting firm.