Florida’s only website for everything British
ATTENTION BRITS!! [1] Stay in Florida’s British loop. Email your name + city to britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com We’ll send you local eBritnews + invitations to British events near you.
On subject line put: Send the eBritnews. [2] Got a British-American query? Email it to britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com Our Florida-based team of British experts will get you answers! Have done so for 30 years, fellow Brits! We even advised the BBC on setting up its Miami office in 1995.
£$£$ TIP: WHEN TRANSFERRING OVER UK CURRENCY, DON’T USE YOUR BANK! USE MONEYCORP. At lower rates than any bank. Expat Brits here have used this currency service for years and report savings and satisfaction. It’s a UK company with a Florida office. TO FIND OUT MORE: Call Moneycorp’s USA Senior Country Manager Kelly Cutchin on cell [863] 207-6616 in Orlando. OR email your query to kelly.cutchin@moneycorp.com On subject line put ” TO KELLY–FABB query.” [Moneycorp have been trusted FABB members since 2005. I use Moneycorp myself–highly recommended–PK, website publisher]
► LEGAL ADVICE FOR EXPAT BRITS: 1] ATTORNEY DENISE TESSIER, whose husband is British, can handle Estate Planning for property in Florida and other US assets owned by Brits. The Tessier Law Firm, PA. helps clients “Take Charge of Life’s Transitions!” through Estate Planning and Elder law, exclusively handling U.S. revocable living Trusts and Wills. The firm partners with UK-based lawyers, and cross-border financial and tax advisors to keep homes, vacation properties, businesses and other assets out of the expensive and time-consuming Probate process. Their office is in Winter Haven, Florida. Contact Attorney Denise at her office [863] 220-7927 to discuss your legal needs. Or email query to denisetessier@tessierlawfirm.com On subject line put: “Query from FABB”. 2] BRITISH-BORN GAVIN TUDOR ELLIOT is the founder of the Elliot Legal Group and has his office in Ft. Lauderdale. Licensed to practice in England and Wales, Florida, and Washington D.C. he can handle UK-USA legal services to expat Brits in Florida, including making your will. He offers representation in business and real estate transactions and litigation. Mr. Elliot is a recipient of numerous legal awards and accolades. He has unique international and domestic experience earned in and out of the courtroom on behalf of small businesses and Fortune 500 companies in complex business and real estate matters. Contact Gavin to discuss your Legal needs directly on [754] 332-2101 or gelliot@elliotlegalcom FABB member since 2016.
► NEWCOMER BRITS—NEED CAR INSURANCE? See the DRIVING IN FLORIDA page on this website and contact our agent Trae West.
WANT TO SHIP SOMETHING from ANYWHERE in FLORIDA to anywhere in UK or abroad? Contact our British agent Steve Winters
on the SHIPPING page on this website.
►SOUTHWEST FLORIDA—-BUYING /RENTING/SELLING PROPERTY? BRITISH REALTORS UNDERSTAND YOU BETTER! Do you have a UK relative/friend/client seeking property over here? Or are you looking to buy yourself and prefer working with a fellow British professional? We recommend you contact FABB’s member licenced, fulltime British realtors 1] Donna Mitchell in Naples who handles Ft. Myers/Naples environs. Cell [239] 297-0517 dmitchell@winrealty.org 2] Kathy Rainford who handles Naples + Bonita Springs Cell [239] 601-7731 Email britishnaples@hotmail.com
► SEEKING TO BUY A FLORIDA BUSINESS FOR YOUR E2 VISA? We recommend our FABB member fellow Brit Richard Veale. Through his Business Brokers of Florida MLS site he can search all businesses FOR YOU in any Florida city. Originally from Essex, he is is an experienced licenced business broker [and real estate broker] with Profiles International Realty. He has helped UK clients find the ideal business. Contact fellow Brit Richard to see the list of current businesses for sale in the Central Florida area–also Ft. Myers. Based in Orlando, with a Ft. Myers branch office, reach him on his cell [321] 297-8161 or email richard@profilesrealty.com WEBSITE www.profilesrealty.com Richard was voted Business Brokers of Florida Top Five, won Deal Maker Award 2009, Business Brokers of Florida Million Dollar Award 2008 and 2009, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. FABB member since 2007.
► Do you have a dream to live and work in Florida? The Royal & Regal Maid Service have been offering E2 franchise opportunities since 1995 and continue to grow within the United States. This is an E2 qualifying business with a low initial investment that meets E2 investment requirements. Many UK immigrants have bought one over the years. We currently have franchises in Florida, Georgia & Virginia and have opportunities available in other States within the US. With a relatively low investment and franchise fees this business is easy to operate and grow. We have a robust training plan and support from fellow E2 visaholders from across the world. So, not only can we advise you on the business, we can also help you start your new life in the US. The Royal & Regal Maid Service have been members of FABB since 2003. For further information contact franchise@regalmaidservicecom or call 407-865-6243.
► HOW TO USE THIS RESOURCE WEBSITE: Click on the side menus to find British events in Florida, British realtors, Financial advice for expats, UK-USA Tax accountants, British-owned businesses and professionals, British shops, British Pubs, British Clubs here, the British Government in Florida, Scottish Festivals, E2 qualifying Businesses for Sale, Soccer in Florida, Jobs for Brits, UK pensions, Immigration attorney we recommend, FABB’S UK-Florida relocation services, UK-USA Currency exchange by Moneycorp, British solicitors/attorneys, Shipping to/from UK, How to Renew Your UK passport and more.
TO REACH THE BRITISH CONSULATE OFFICE IN MIAMI: Call [305] 400-6400. For their services see the UK GOVERNMENT page on this website.
NOTE: They do NOT handle USA immigration matters.
Need a Job in Florida? See the JOBS FOR BRITS page on this website.
► FABB [Florida Association of British Business] was voted the Best British Business Group in the USA in 2010 by the UK Weekly Telegraph, reaching expatriate readers in 49 countries. If you are are a British business-owner or professional in Florida, join FABB to showcase and market your business/service to the resident British community in all parts of Florida. Find FABB’s member British businesses and professionals in Florida listed on left menu of this website. To ask how membership can bring YOU more customers + help your business grow, email your query to britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com On subject line put “FABB Membership query.” Or call [305] 450-1755 during Florida business hours.
TESTIMONIAL [Just one of hundreds on file] ” Your website is the best I’ve ever seen for expat Brits and I’ve been on lots!” –OLIVIA HILL in Gwent, Wales.
FIND A BRITISH EVENT NEAR YOU listed on the British Events Florida page on this website.
WANT TO MIX WITH OTHER EXPAT BRITS NEAR YOU? See the BRITISH CLUBS and BRITISH PUBS pages on this website.
► IN MIAMI—THE ANGLICAN CHORALE of Southeast Florida sings at Trinity Cathedral downtown Miami. Uplifting and joyous! See all the performance dates on www.trinitymiami.org
► WANT TO MOVE TO FLORIDA? CLICK ON THE GREEN EMIGRATE page on left menu.
Want to find out if you’re eligible for a UK pension? Read the UK PENSIONS page on this website.
USE A BRITISH ACCENT FOR YOUR PROJECT. Add class and influence to your message. IDEAS: Come to your Miami location and record a British accent greeting on your business phone system. OR record something for you in a British accent. OR read stories to your group of Miami children in a clear British accent. OR teach Hispanic accent reduction via British accent. Ask for what you need! These days a British accent is a superb marketing asset: persuasive, authoritative, classy, always in style, trendy and alluring–a great sales tool. Offered by ex-Londoner and professional, experienced British voiceover actress and Miami resident. Many satisfied local clients. Call the British Bureau on [305] 450-1755 in downtown Miami to discuss your needs or email query to britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com Fees negotiable, hourly or by project.
► NEED TO BUY AN E2 QUALIFYING BUSINESS for your Florida move? Find them on the BUSINESSES FOR SALE page on this website.
For current Royal news and photos, view their OFFICIAL website www.royal.uk
I recommend a Virgin Voyages cruise from Port Miami. Owned by Brilliant Brit Sir Richard Branson, who comes often to Miami and owns a home here. [I was invited media inaugural guest onboard the ship Scarlet Lady in September 2021 and sailed as passenger on their December 2022 Christmas cruise to Mexico. Had a super experience in every way—–PK, publisher] For info/to book a cruise an any of their ships see www.virginvoyages.com
For current UK daily news always consult the BBC website www.bbc.co.uk BRITISH BUSINESSES + PROFESSIONALS IN FLORIDA ARE LISTED ON THE Brilliant Brits page on the left menu of this website. The British Bureau maintains the only statewide database of resident Britons and British businesses in every Florida zip code. Compiled since 1991 and updated daily.
This website, to serve Florida’s large ex-pat British community, was launched 1996 by publisher Patricia Kawaja, ex-Londoner.
Miami Office : The British Bureau of Florida [305] 450-1755. Email queries to: britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com
Publisher Patricia Kawaja.
