Florida’s only website for everything British

Publisher Patricia Kawaja, ex-Londoner.        ARE YOU A FLORIDA EXPAT BRIT? Or UK-based with property here? Stay in Florida’s British loop via our eBritnews:     Email your name + city to britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com  On subject line put:  Receive Florida eBritnews.  

► SATURDAY APRIL 20, 2024 at 8p.m BRITFLOYD  30th Anniversary of the Division Bell. VENUE Fillmore Miami Beach. INFO/TICKETS www.fillmoremb.com BOX OFFICE [305] 673-7300  

► Do you have a dream to live and work in the US? 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. 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 visa holders from across the world. So, not only can we can advice you on the business we can also help you start your new life in the US.  British owned and operated, the Royal & Regal Maid Service have been members of FABB since 2003. For further information contact franchise@regalmaidservice.com or call 703-975-8728.

£$£$ 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.

   Got a British-American query?  Email it to britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com    Our 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.   

!!! IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:  EFFECTIVE JANUARY 16, 2024 Expat Brits abroad can vote in UK elections. The 15 year rule/ law has just been changed after decades of attempts by the Conservative Party.   HOW TO VOTE FROM USA—go to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

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.  

Are you a UK Brit wanting to move to Florida? Click on the green HOW TO EMIGRATE box on this website.   

FOR SALE BRITISH FLAGS  5ft. wide x 3ft. with 2 brass grommets for hanging anywhere. Washable nylon fabric. $19.50 each, free S&H.  TO ORDER:  Email your query to  britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com 

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.

► NEED A US WORK VISA? Call Legal Immigration Services [LI.S.] we work with for a FREE CONSULTATION:  If you’re in the UK call 0207 558 8064 and first ask for Matt Selby, the British office manager.  If you’re in the USA, reach him on his cell [954] 603-7769.  He’ll explain ALL your options for getting a US visa.     

For current Royal news and photos,  view their OFFICIAL website www.royal.uk

  SOCCER:  To watch Premier League with local Brits,  consult the PUBS page on this website. Then call your nearest one for current information.  Also see the Soccer in Florida page on this website.  There you’ll find latest  on DAVID BECKHAM’S MLS Miami team INTER MIAMI CF, local Florida soccer teams and where to watch English Premier League matches live in Florida.

 The preferred way to move your beloved pets to/from the UK. www.airanimal.com See Air Animal services on the SHIPPING page of this website.  

 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     

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 on this website. 

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   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

   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 zipcode. Compiled since 1991 and updated daily.   

►   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 BY THE BRITISH BUREAU OF FLORIDA, established 1991.  Miami office  [305] 450-1755.
Email queries to:  britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com