Florida’s only website for everything British
??? Are you a Florida Expat Brit? Or UK-based owner with Florida property? Stay in Florida’s British loop via our eBritnews: Email your name + city to britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com On subject line put: Receive Florida eBritnews.
1] SATURDAY DECEMBER 7, 2024 daytime. Join Fellow Brits for the BACC annual Christmas lunch in Ft. Lauderdale. Always immense camaraderie and sells out. Only 100 places capacity, so book now. For an invitation, email your name and city to britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com On subject line put ” Christmas Lunch.” 2] FRIDAY DECEMBER 13, 2024 from Noon to 4p.m. The BABC MIAMI holds its annual traditional English Christmas lunch. For INFO/TICKETS see www.babcmiami.org
£$£$ 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. [ I use Moneycorp myself–highly recommended–Publisher] 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.” Posted by the Florida Association of British Business [FABB]. Moneycorp have been trusted FABB members since 2005.
► 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.
Got a British-American query? Email it to britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com Our Florida-based team of British professionals will get you answers!
A BRITISH REALTOR UNDERSTANDS YOU BETTER! Looking to buy or rent in Florida? FABB’s British realtors network was established 25 years ago and we strongly advise UK buyers to use one from our team listed on the PROPERTY page of this website. Each is a qualified, Florida-licensed expat British real estate professional. They work closely with UK-based Brits and resident Florida expats to find them their ideal Florida home. Avoid the pitfalls of negotiations in a foreign land.
WANT TO MIX WITH OTHER EXPAT BRITS? See the BRITISH EVENTS, BRITISH CLUBS and BRITISH PUBS pages on this website.
UK GOVERNMENT IN FLORIDA, for UK visa matters, Emergency UK passports, UK Trade and more. Call the British Consulate-General [305] 400-6400 in downtown Miami. Also see the UK Government page on this website. NOTE: They do NOT handle US immigration matters.
Want to find out if you’re eligible for a UK pension? Read the UK PENSIONS page on this website.
ON THIS WEBSITE: Click on the side menus to find British events in Florida, British realtors here on our Property page, 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 and business Brokers, Soccer in Florida–where to watch locally with fellow Brits, 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.
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 TESTIMONIAL [Just one of hundreds on file] ” Your website is the best I have ever seen for expat Brits and I’ve been on lots!” –OLIVIA HILL in Gwent, Wales.
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.
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CAR INSURANCE FOR BRITS IN FLORIDA—FIRST STEP: CONTACT OUR INSURANCE AGENT TRAE WEST FOR THE CORRECT, CURRENT ANSWERS. FABB has worked with agent Trae West for over 20 years. We recommend him highly! West specializes in auto insurance for Florida Brits, newcomers and longtime residents. Phone office (954) 649-2310 and ask for Trae West. Or email: traew@john-galt.com On subject line put: TO TRAE–British driver query. Or call Trae’s British office colleague there Andrea, on [954] 491-1942 who can advise British drivers in Florida. West Insurance Group, based in Ft Lauderdale with a St. Augustine satellite office. NOTE: Many British newcomers to Florida over the years have used Trae to navigate through car insurance and get coverage. TRAE says “70% of my clients are Brits and FABB members and our agency will get you insured and advise you how to overcome problems. Many insurance agents will NOT be able to answer your questions on international car insurance. We can!” FYI: Once you’ve settled in Florida, West Insurance also offers homeowners, commercial property, business insurance and workers compensation–all useful for Brits living in Florida. FABB members since 2002.
► 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.
THIS WEBSITE CONCEPT CREATED 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.
