Florida’s only website for everything British

THIS IS THE ONLY STATEWIDE REFERENCE WEBSITE FOR FLORIDA’S LARGE RESIDENT BRITISH POPULATION.  CONCEIVED AND LAUNCHED IN 1996 BY CURRENT PUBLISHER PATRICIA KAWAJA, EX-LONDONER AND FLORIDA EDITOR OF  “UNION JACK NEWSPAPER ”  FOR 24 YEARS. [UJ News was the USA’s only national publication for expat Brits].  FOR QUERIES OR ADRATES  email the publisher :   britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com     Include your city + contact phone.  Ask any relevant questions and our professional British team guarantees to get you sorted, as we Brits say!   OR phone the British Bureau office [305] 371-9340 DURING FLORIDA OFFICE HOURS.    

► MAY 2020.  JOB-HUNTING?   Now interviewing in Orlando.  A new private, upscale  British Club from the UK is opening September 2020 in Orlando. They want to hire local British staff in many positions.  Interviews are being conducted now, Corona or not!  For complete job details,  email your Name + City  to  british5@bellsouth.net.  On subject line put  “Orlando Job query.”  

► MAY 2020 SAD NEWS!  Your local British shop and tearoom is closing after 18 years in business.
The British Marketplace and Tearoom in Davie [west. Ft. Lauderdale].  I did the PR for its Grand Opening back in 2002. Charming and popular British owner David Williams and I have been pals and business associates ever since. David is retiring.  “Tell fellow Brits to come in BEFORE MAY 31  for closing bargains, “ he told me.  Doors close forever May 31.  Everything must go: all stock, British foods and chocccies you love, soccer shirts/items, English books like Harry Potter + Dr. Who.  Also tables and chairs + fixtures/fittings and lovely English china and items from the tearoom. BARGAINS!!  Call the shop [954] 584-8888 before you set off–ask for opening hours and what they have to sell. 

►► ££$$  Corona or not, you still need access to your money!  Moneycorp’s Florida office is still functioning.    TIP:   WANT TO SAVE WHEN TRANSFERRING UK CURRENCY?  Or dollars over to UK ? DON’T USE YOUR BANK!  Use Moneycorp.  [I use Moneycorp myself-PK] TO FIND OUT MORE:    Phone Moneycorp’s Kelly Cutchin on  [863] 207-6616 at their HQ in Orlando to ask all your questions.  Or email your query to kelly.cutchin@moneycorp.com for details.  Moneycorp’s HQ is in London.  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.  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.  At lower rates than any bank   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.   Sent by the Florida Association of British Business [FABB.  Moneycorp have been trusted members since 2005. 

    YOUR UK PENSION:  ARE YOU OVER 55?  DID YOU PAY INTO A UK COMPANY/PRIVATE PENSION?    Do you know whether and how you can access your lump sum and bring it over to the USA?    For a FREE review of your UK pension contact Mark Solomons in Florida with Florin Pensions direct on [561] 793-1311 or via email  msolomons@florinpensions.com  On Subject line put:  “To Mark Solomons—UK pension query”.    Include your name + city + phone + a sentence about the type of company/private pension you paid into. Mark is a longtime member of the Florida Association of British Business.  As FABB’s UK pensions expert he has unfrozen many pensions for USA expats over the years.   

► BRITISH BUSINESSES + PROFESSIONALS IN FLORIDA ARE LISTED ON THE FABB MEMBERS PAGE on the top left menu of this website.   

► VIRGIN VOYAGES plans to start cruises out of Port Miami in August 2020.
To book and see photos of their first beautiful ship the Scarlet Lady and current news go to the dedicated VIRGIN VOYAGES page on this website. Sign up to get Virgin Voyages enewsletter. 

► FOR UK BRITS WISHING TO MOVE to FLORIDA :    Since 1997,  FABB has helped more Brits get established in Florida than anyone else.  Avoid being conned!  We strongly recommend you join,  to use our trusted, expert team and advice custom to YOU.  To apply send an email to  britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com  with “JOIN FABB  from UK” on the subject line. Include:  Current city + age + occupation + single/married/children?   Below one of the many testimonials from our UK members who used FABB for their move :   “We made it to Florida–thanks to FABB!  We used FABB’s trusted, experienced team : FABBs businessbroker to find us an E2 business to buy, their Immigration attorney to handle our visa application,  FABB’s accountant to do the due diligence before buying, FABB’s shipping company and more.  FABB gave us peace of mind and oiled the works for this major step in our lives. The small membership fee saved us worry, precious time and possible fraud by others. “—OLWEN STUBBS,  who moved to Central Florida from Wales in 2007.  THE ULTIMATE TESTIMONIAL:   “All UK Britons planning to emigrate to Florida are recommended to join FABB.” —Her Majesty’s British Consul-General for Florida stated at a public function in 2002.  

► ► The British Bureau has the only statewide database of resident Britons and British businesses in every Florida zipcode, compiled since 1

►   NEED SOMETHING SHIPPED FROM or TO THE UK from anywhere in Florida?  Don’t risk your precious possessions! Use one of the companies on the SHIPPING page on this website. 

     FOR SALE IN ARCADIA, CENTRAL FLORIDA. Charming English Tearoom/Restaurant.
Arcadia is an hour east of Sarasota, an hour north of Ft. Myers.  About the business:  located in historic downtown Antique district.  Tea room/Restaurant has been in place for over 10 years. Turn key operation. Known for authentic High Teas and Afternoon Teas.  Restaurant also has a beer and wine license. Gross Sales $220,000.  Website  www.Marymargaretsteaandbiscuit.com  REASON FOR SALE: Family.  ASKING PRICE:  $75,000  Interested buyers should contact current British owner Helen Cooke on cell [941] 408-3291 or email to helenmc2010@live.com   

 ► Kickoff finally…almost 7 years later. DAVID BECKHAM’S MLS Miami team INTER MIAMI CF officially launched January 29, 2018 at the Miami press conference I attended, with Beckham present.  See details on the SOCCER IN FLORIDA page on this website.  The team’s first home match scheduled for March 14, 2020 has been postponed. See team website for updates.  Home matches will be in their new Ft. Lauderdale training facility until the Miami stadium is built.  INFO/TICKETS on  www.intermiamicf.com

 ► NEED IMMIGRATION ADVICE?  Go to the page called “Immigration Attorney We Recommend” on this website.

  HIRE A BRITISH ACCENT FOR YOUR PROJECT.  Persuasive, authoritative, attractive, always in style, trendy and alluring–a great sales tool. For commercials, radio, your company phone system or any other purpose.  Call the British Bureau office [305] 371-9340 to discuss your needs. 

 JOIN OUR BRITS IN FLORIDA EMAIL LIST!  Email your name and current
city to  britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com 

 ARE YOU A BRIT LIVING IN FLORIDA?  OR A UK BRIT WITH PROPERTY THERE?  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:  Include your city + contact phone.  

 ►   UK-USA FACT:  Each country is the biggest investor in the other. That has been the case for decades, before the UK joined the European Union,  so unlikely to change after Brexit.  Trade in UK and US totalled an estimated $235.9 billion in 2017, according to the US Trade Department.  Every day more than a million Brits go to work for American companies and vice versa.       

►    Single?  Want to date, marry maybe, a brilliant, suave Brit?  Even an ordinary Brit still beats the rest!! Male or female in any part of the USA. |Click on the display ad below.  Add your profile.   www.datebritishguys.com

  ► COUPON!!!  Get 20% off your bill at the ROYAL INDIA RESTAURANT 3801 Griffin Road, west Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312. [954] 964-0071.  Best Indian food in Florida, beloved by curry-loving Brits.  Just show this ad to your server.  [Dine-in after 5p.m. only].  It’s MY favourite Indian restaurant—Patricia Kawaja, publisher of  www.britishflorida.com  

► THE ROYAL FAMILY, all their members:  Always find the latest, accurate [!]  info
on their official website  www.royal.gov.uk   

►  FOR ALL UK  NEWS, including Brexit latest, consult the BBC website  www.bbc.com

♦♦♦ ARE YOU JOB-HUNTING ? FABB [Florida Assocation of British Business] compiles a unique list of all job websites in Florida. This leads you to every employment vacancy in all professions in the Sunshine  State. Our list includes British headhunters and recruiters who take an extra interest in British job-seekers.  Nobody else has this complete list.  Our work saves YOU days of research time.  Small one time fee of $99 to cover staff time.  Pre-pay by VISA/Mastercard then we email you the information within 24 hours. Email your query with name + city+ contact phone to  britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com On subject line put:  FABB’s Jobs List.  FABB office in Miami [305] 371-9340  

►   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 A BRITISH-RUN BUSINESS IN FLORIDA,  JOIN TO SHOWCASE AND MARKET YOUR BUSINESS to the resident British community in all parts of Florida.  Find  FABB’s member British businesses and professionals in Florida listed on 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 Florida Business.  Or call FABB office [305] 371-9340 during Florida business hours.

►  A BRITISH REALTOR UNDERSTANDS YOU BETTER! Looking to buy/rent in Florida?  FABB’s realtors network was  established in 1997 and we strongly advise UK buyers to use one from our team listed on this website –See Property page.  FABB has the only statewide network of qualified, Florida-licensed expat British real estate professionals.  They work closely with UK-based Brits and resident Florida expats to find them a holiday home, permanent residence or commercial property.   A fellow Brit understands you better.  Avoid the pitfalls of negotiations in a foreign land.   IMPORTANT :   Only select a realtor operating in the LOCAL Florida area you wish to live.   

► FOR CHEAPEST FLIGHTS TO UK and European cities:  Use code 9340.  BEFORE YOU BOOK ELSEWHERE :  Contact the British travel whizz we Florida Brits all use for a farequote:  Richard Hubbard  [786] 552-6214.  NOTE:  Give Richard reference code 9340 for best deal on any airline.  Miami-based Richard has served British and American clients across Florida for 2 decades—-anybody who wants to fly to Europe.   Great personal service from a fellow Brit!  Or email Richard your travel query with your phone number to rih@continentaltravelgroup.com   In email give him reference code 9340. NOTE:  Richard handles flights FROM the UK too–maybe you want to buy a ticket for family to come over to visit you?  Ask Richard for a quote.  

►  FLORIDA IS THE USA’S TOP DESTINATION TO RELOCATE said a 2018 study published by national mortgage company Lending Tree.  The company analysed loan requests by destination across the USA.  Overall Florida ranked first.     991 and updated weekly.  To access our British database in your marketing, send query to britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com      

DO YOU NEED TO BUY AN E2 QUALIFYING BUSINESS for your Florida move?
Find them on the BUSINESSES FOR SALE PAGE on this website.

 ► ► Do you own a vacation home in Orlando/Kissimmee?  Need peace of mind while you’re away?
Use our experts from the Property Management page. 

 WATCH UK TV RIGHT HERE IN THE USA! Go to website www.mytvabroad.tv  

WATCH UK TV RIGHT HERE IN THE USA! Go to website www.mytvabroad.tv

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NOTE ABOUT THE PUBLISHER OF THIS WEBSITE:   For 24 years, publisher Patricia Kawaja also chronicled the activities and business successes of Florida’s British community, as Florida columnist for Union Jack British Newspaper, until it ceased publication in 2016.  It was the USA’s only national publication for the expat British community.  Contact her via email to:   britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com