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Stainless Steel Door Manufacturer – Stainless Doors

Stainless Doors manufactures custom-fabricated stainless steel doors, frames, windows, storefronts, and entrance systems from a 90,000-square-foot facility in Hialeah, Florida. The company designs solutions across multiple sectors, including medical, government, commercial, hospitality, industrial, leisure, educational, and research facilities.

The firm began as a specialty provider to food service establishments, drawing on metal fabrication expertise developed for demanding kitchen environments. It now serves clients globally, reporting more than 20,000 completed projects across over 1,000 clients. Stainless Doors operates under the EMJAC Industries parent company, which marks 50 years of American manufacturing.

Products include fire-rated and fire-resistant doors, entrance systems with side lights, and custom designs built to exact specifications. Manufacturing complies with Warnock Hersey criteria and testing protocols, and the company holds certifications from NFPA, Intertek, and NSF International. Notable completed projects include custom doors for the Dallas Stars, LACMA, and NHL Store locations, demonstrating capability in high-traffic institutional and retail settings.

Services encompass custom design consultation, engineering recommendations, specification refinement, and order fulfillment. The company emphasizes rapid response to quote requests and accurate manufacturing with minimal errors, supporting architects, contractors, and facility operators who require durable stainless steel openings. Its sector range, from hospitals and laboratories to government buildings and hospitality venues, reflects a focus on corrosion-resistant, code-compliant entrance systems.

The Hialeah facility is located at 1075 Hialeah Drive, Hialeah, FL 33010, with phone at 888.605.DOOR (3667) and fax at 888.605.3539. Email contacts include Information@stainlessdoors.com, quotes@stainlessdoors.com, and orders@stainlessdoors.com. The firm maintains additional brands including TIECO for commercial kitchen equipment, Harmonic Wine Displays, and Harmonic Water Features, rounding out a manufacturing operation centered in South Florida that supplies custom stainless steel doors and entrances to clients across many industries.

https://stainlessdoors.com/

Boat Rental Service – Abe’s Boat Rentals

Abe’s Boat Rentals operates from Cape Haze Marina in Englewood, Florida, offering pontoon boats and center console fishing boats for rent along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Half-day rentals start at $325 and full-day rentals begin at $400, with discounted weekly and monthly options available. Pricing excludes 7 percent sales tax and fuel charges and requires a $300 refundable damage deposit.

The business runs two rental slots each day: half-day sessions from 8am to 12pm or 12:30pm to 4:30pm, and full days from 8:30am to 4:30pm. For rentals of three days or longer, the company provides complimentary delivery to docks in Englewood, Manasota Key, Palm Island, Little Gasparilla, and Boca Grande, extending access across the surrounding barrier islands and waterways.

Cape Haze Marina, located at 6950 Placida Road, Englewood, FL 34224, offers amenities including a pool and spa, beverages and ice, restrooms, showers, internet access, fish cleaning areas, and fuel services. The marina operates seven days a week from 8am to 4:30pm. The company emphasizes access to Florida’s marine environment, including opportunities to view dolphins and visit barrier islands and unspoiled beaches.

Abe’s Boat Rentals has won Best Boat Rental honors from the Best of Englewood Reader’s Choice in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Reservations require advance notice by 4:30pm the day before a rental, and multi-day rentals require daily check-ins at 4:30pm for insurance purposes.

Customers can make reservations by phone at 941-662-9639 or by email at info@abesboatrentals.com. With its Englewood marina base, pontoon and center console fleet, delivery to nearby islands, and multiple local awards, the company serves visitors and residents seeking boat rentals for fishing, sightseeing, and recreation along the Charlotte County coast.

https://www.abesboatrentals.com/

Marine Repair & Trailer Service – 2 Gauge Marine & Trailer LLC

2 Gauge Marine & Trailer LLC handles boat repair, trailer service, and marine sales from its shop at 7980 Hwy 87 in Milton, Florida (32570), in the Florida Panhandle. The business is staffed by a certified boat mechanic named Jaime, who brings more than 18 years of experience and holds certifications for Mercury, Yamaha, Volvo-Penta, and Rotax engines. Work covered includes boat repair and maintenance, marine electronic installation, and trailer service addressing bearings, axles, springs, and lights. The company states plainly that it does not provide heavy trailer repair or fabrication.

The shop is an authorized service center for Minn Kota and Cannon Products, handling repairs both within and outside warranty coverage. It also serves as an authorized sales provider for Com-Fab Trailers, offering galvanized frame options built for pontoons, jet skis, and jon boats. Customers can buy pontoon trailers, Minn Kota equipment, Wet Sounds products, and Power-Pole items through the website shop, giving boaters a single source for repairs, trailers, and accessories.

The company frames its purpose around getting boats ready for the water, keeping trailers running on the road, and supplying summer gear in one location, with an emphasis on what it calls top-notch service. Its combination of engine certifications and authorized dealer status positions it to address both routine maintenance and warranty work for several major marine brands in the Milton area.

Business hours run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The shop invites customers to visit in person or to reach out by phone at (850) 665-4088 or by email at 2GaugeMT@gmail.com. Serving boat owners across the Milton region of northwest Florida, 2 Gauge Marine & Trailer LLC pairs hands-on engine and electronics work with trailer maintenance and a stocked retail selection aimed at seasonal watercraft use.

https://2gaugemt.com/

Transmission Repair Shop – Shifter’s Transmissions

Shifter’s Transmissions has operated as a full-service transmission and general auto repair business serving Jacksonville, Florida and the surrounding region for more than 32 years. The company runs three locations: two in Jacksonville, at 1333 N Main St and 1564 Dunn Ave, plus a third in Brunswick, Georgia, at 160 Scranton Rd. Its core focus is transmission work, including automatic and manual transmission repair, transmission replacement, rebuilds, and fluid exchanges, alongside clutch replacement, 4×4 transfer case repair, and drivetrain repair.

Beyond transmissions, the shop handles a broad range of general maintenance and repair. Listed services include oil changes, brake service, air conditioning repair, battery service, engine diagnostics, check engine light diagnostics, fuel system repair, and tire rotation. Technicians are ASE-certified, with combined experience the company describes as exceeding 85 years, and leadership cited at more than 35 years in the industry. The business notes ASE certification and membership in ATSG, the Automatic Transmission Service Group.

Shifter’s services all major vehicle brands, naming Ford, Honda, Toyota, Chevrolet, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen among others. The company offers free towing with major repairs and provides warranties on its work, with transmission rebuild service backed by a 12 month, 12,000 mile warranty. Customer testimonials on the site highlight quality workmanship and personable staff.

Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the shop closed on weekends. The Main Street location can be reached at 904-353-3007 and the Dunn Avenue location at 904-551-7837. The company maintains an online presence through Google reviews and social accounts. With three shops anchored in the Jacksonville market, Shifter’s Transmissions combines specialized drivetrain expertise with routine auto repair for drivers across northeast Florida and the nearby Georgia coast.

https://shifterstransmissions.com/

Screen and Awning Company – Cutting Edge Window & Screen, Inc.

Palm Coast-based Cutting Edge Window & Screen, Inc. specializes in retractable screens, motorized awnings, garage screens, and glass replacement. The company emphasizes products that are made and sourced in the USA rather than merely assembled, distinguishing itself by avoiding foreign components and lower-quality materials.

The product range includes ClearView Retractable Screens, Motorized Retractable Screens, Retractable Motorized Awnings, Lifestyle Garage Screens, VistaView Screens for large openings, BetterView Retractable Screens, Screen Rooms, Custom Screen Doors, and Samson Sliding Screens. Services extend to pool and patio rescreening, screen repair, sliding glass door repair, window repair, and window screen installation. The awning division features Sunbrella fabric options and configurations including standard, semi-cassette, full cassette, and roof mount installations, marketed with industry-leading warranties and advanced electronics.

The firm also handles glass replacement for broken and fogged window glass. Service areas span Flagler, Saint Johns, Volusia, and Duval counties, covering Palm Coast, Bunnell, Flagler Beach, Saint Augustine, the Jacksonville area, Daytona Beach, and surrounding communities, with a note that not all services are available in all areas. Financing is available through a third-party provider for customers seeking monthly payment plans, and free estimates can be requested online.

The home office is located at 1504 Old Moody Boulevard Suite 9, Bunnell, FL 32110. The company lists two regional phone numbers: (386) 437-1280 for Flagler and Volusia counties, and (904) 204-2979 for Saint Johns and the Jacksonville area, along with email at office@cuttingedgescreen.com.

By combining retractable screen and awning systems with repair and glass replacement work across northeast Florida, the company offers homeowners options for shading patios, screening garages and pool cages, and replacing damaged window glass, supported by US-sourced materials and coverage of multiple coastal counties.

https://www.cuttingedgescreen.com/