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 …CRICKET…..CRICKET….CRICKET 

CricketCPLlogo2016 FACT:  Cricket was invented in England, but the first competitive International match was played
between the USA and Canada in 1844 in Manhattan, NYC.  Canada won.

►    For next CPLT20 matches in Florida:  See  www.cplt20.com   Questions:     Phone James Wynne with CPL on his cell [876] 899-1951. 

►  EVERY NOVEMBER:  CRICKET WEEKEND!  See current details on www.sarasotacricket.org   For players and spectatators.  Lots of expat Brits from Florida attend this.  This club founded by Sarasota-based  cricket aficionado Englishman Laurence Parry.     Get ready for a weekend full of fun.  Sarasota International Cricket Club hosts its Annual Six-a-Side Cricket Festival, usually a three day event, Friday through Sunday.  This fun-filled 3 day event is open to players (aged 18 and up) of all skill levels. Includes Friday evening social, Saturday night dinner and lunch on Sunday.  For more information send email to  info@sarasotacricket.org   On subject line put:   “Sarasota Cricket query.”   

►   MIAMI  BRANCH  of South Florida  Cricket League  [305] 621-5800

►    South Florida Cricket Alliance [954] 805-2922   www.southfloridacricket.com

►  CRICKET MATCHES AROUND SOUTH FLORIDA from Palm Beach to Miami: Call organisers Vashi Kemlani [305] 338-7775 and Vinod Gulati [561] 445-4293.

THE CRICKET COUNCIL USA (CCUSA), a sports and entertainment management company based in Boca Raton, organises professional cricket matches, including MAQ20, in South Florida. They play primarily in Ft.Lauderdale at Florida‘s only Cricket Stadium in Central Broward Regional Park, LauderhillINFO for latest cricket event phone Jeff Miller [561] 361-1700

CRICKET PLAYERS WANTED    Brit Nick Phillips is the President of  the Space Coast Cricket Club in Titusville and plays in the Central Florida Cricket League.  He’s seeking English, Australian, New Zealand, South African players to get involved in Florida cricket.  “We are fortunate to have contacts in England and around the world that allow us to host teams from New Zealand,  the English Lord’s Taveners among many others, “ he told me. ”I know there are many Florida expats who would like to play again. We welcome anybody over 15 who loves cricket.”   Phone Nick for details [407] 709-3552.

► Got an email from Isaac Solson a Jewish man in Tampa, who played in London with the Israeli national team against a UK team and is Chairman of Cricket for Maccabiah USA.  He is not British and seeks specifically Jewish cricket players resident in Florida. For complete details contact him direct isolson592@gmail.com or call [813] 817-1595     [PK-Publisher]

►  SARASOTA CRICKET The Sarasota Cricket Club [mainly English players] has been established for years and is considered the leading English cricket team in Florida. Founded decades ago by cricket luminary Englishman Laurence Parry.  Reach him on [941] 232-9956  laurenceparry@verizon.net   Every November they hold a major 3 day cricket tournament with teams flying in from the UK and all parts of Florida to play, with various related social evening and daytime events over that same weekend.  See website for current details. They will know of other English cricket teams around Florida.  Email your query to sarasotacricket@gmail.com     WEBSITE:  www.sarasotacricket.org

► WEST FLORIDA CRICKETThe Cape Coral Crusaders are a bunch of Brits and Anglophiles who hold cricket matches in the Naples area.  INFO and date of next match call Danny Jackson at  (239) 549-5900.

► ARE YOU A BRIT LIVING IN FLORIDA?  OR UK BRIT WITH PROPERTY THERE?  LOOKING FOR A JOB IN FLORIDA?  Sign up for our eBritnews email—invitations to local British events and info relevant to expats.  Send email to britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com  On subject line put:  Receive Florida eBritnews. IMPORTANT:   Must include your Florida city + contact phone.   

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£$  TIP:  WANT TO SAVE WHEN TRANSFERRING over UK CURRENCY?   DON’T USE YOUR BANK!  Use Moneycorp.  [ I use Moneycorp myself–FABB President.]   The pound is shaky.  That affects all expats in Florida who still have UK dealings. To transfer your precious funds, we highly recommend you use the services of Moneycorp.  At lower rates than any bank!  This will save you fees and grief, as we Londoners say!  What your own bank won’t do is save considerable  exchange fees, like Moneycorp.   NOW is an advantageous time for you to transfer any funds you have.  THE BEST WAY:   Moneycorp, the UK company with an office in Florida and droves of satisfied Florida clients. It is the only UK currency exchange company licenced to deal in 50 states.   Many expat Brits here have used this currency service for years and report huge savings and satisfaction.   TO FIND OUT MORE:    Phone Moneycorp’s Kelly Cutchin on  [863] 207-6616 at their USA HQ in Orlando to ask all your questions.  Or email your query to Kelly Cutchin  kelly.cutchin@moneycorp.com for details.  Moneycorp’s HQ is in England.   Posted by the Florida Association of British Business [FABB].  Moneycorp have been trusted members since 2005.