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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/

Bar Defense Law Firm – Smith, Tozian, Daniel & Davis P.A.

Smith, Tozian, Daniel & Davis P.A. is a specialized legal firm representing Florida lawyers, judges, and bar applicants. Based in Tampa, Florida at 109 N. Brush Street, Suite 200, the firm describes more than 130 years of combined experience in legal ethics, bar defense, and bar admission matters, and it advises clients across the state.

The firm was founded in 1983 by Donald A. Smith, Jr. and Scott K. Tozian, both former Florida Bar prosecutors, and has operated for roughly four decades. The partnership expanded when Gwendolyn H. Daniel joined in 1998 and became a partner in 2005, followed by Debra J. Davis, a certified public accountant and former Florida Bar trust account auditor and prosecutor, who joined in 2005 and became a partner in 2013. Timothy P. Chinaris serves as Of Counsel, with Lindsey M. Guinand as an associate.

Services include defending lawyers and judges throughout disciplinary proceedings, defending bar applicants through character and fitness investigations, drafting ethics opinions, conducting trust account audits and compliance reviews, and reviewing lawyer marketing and advertising for compliance. The firm assists with law school and bar application reviews and represents clients at grievance committee investigations, referee trials, and Florida Supreme Court review. It also advises lawyers outside Florida on multi-jurisdictional practice issues.

The firm presents itself as providing experienced, knowledgeable, and empathetic defense, offering private ethics counsel with practical and tailored solutions, and teaching risk management practices to help lawyers avoid problems before they arise. Its concentration on legal ethics and bar discipline positions it as a resource for attorneys facing complaints, applicants under review, and firms seeking compliance guidance.

Contact information includes phone at (813) 273-0063, fax at (813) 221-8832, and email at email@smithtozian.com. From its Tampa office, Smith, Tozian, Daniel & Davis P.A. serves attorneys, judges, and bar applicants throughout Florida and beyond.

https://www.floridabardefense.com/

Civil and Site Contractor – Southeast Site & Underground LLC

Southeast Site & Underground, known as SESU, is a civil and site construction contractor based in Freeport, Florida, serving public and private clients across northwest Florida. The company provides a full range of civil and site work, including underground utilities, site development, and stormwater management for projects throughout the region.

The firm was founded by owners Robert Spears and Mike Ison, who together bring more than 39 years of experience in civil construction. SESU operates with a core team of 20 skilled employees and specializes in underground utilities, site work, business management, value engineering, project management, and field crew supervision. Its stated mission is to provide superior site construction services to private and public clients with integrity and skill, delivering projects on time and within budget.

The company holds multiple certifications reflecting its scope of work, including State of Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC1519816), Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector (NPDES #6961), Advanced Maintenance of Traffic, Florida Certified Pile Burner, OSHA Confined Spaces Entry certifications, and NUCA Competent Person Certification. These credentials support the firm’s capacity to manage utility installation, traffic control, land clearing, and regulated stormwater work on commercial and infrastructure sites.

SESU emphasizes a commitment to excellence, quality workmanship, timeliness, and cost efficiency in project delivery. Its combination of underground utility expertise and broader site development services positions it to handle the foundational phases of construction projects, from earthwork and utilities through stormwater systems, for clients in the Freeport area and surrounding northwest Florida communities.

The company is located at 415 Highway 20, Freeport, FL 32439, and can be reached at office phone (850) 835-1064. SESU actively recruits staff through its careers page, reflecting ongoing growth as it serves the regional construction market with certified civil and underground contracting services.

https://sesunderground.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/