Florida Firms

With two Florida facilities, Trojan Powder Coating provides industrial finishing services for commercial, institutional, and hospitality projects along the East Coast. In Florida the company operates a location in Sarasota at 1300 Hardin Ave. (941-351-0500) and another in Pompano Beach at 601 NW 12th Ave. (954-366-5319), alongside a third facility in Bay Shore, New York. The firm describes its plants as state-of-the-art operations handling a range of coating and finishing work.

Core capabilities include powder coating, water-based vinyl coatings, specialty coatings, and faux finishing processes such as woodgrain, marble, and other decorative effects. Additional services cover electrical fittings and conduit coating, Kynar liquid coatings, lamination, and chrome pretreatment. The company maintains color charts, holds architectural certifications, and offers warranties on its work while emphasizing green processing methods across its finishing lines.

Trojan’s portfolio highlights large-scale and institutional projects, including work referenced for the Liberty Bell Museum in Allentown, Pennsylvania, along with various commercial installations. The website features a “recent work” section spanning institutional, commercial, and hospitality sectors, illustrating the firm’s experience with sizable finishing jobs. The company also notes participation in industry events such as the International Builders’ Show.

Each location maintains its own phone and fax service, with the Sarasota fax at 941-355-8283 and the Pompano Beach fax at 954-532-6487. The site includes a blog and a portfolio section where visitors can review additional project information and examples of completed finishes.

The two Florida plants give the company a presence on both the Gulf and Atlantic sides of the state, serving clients in the Sarasota and Pompano Beach areas as well as the broader regions those facilities reach. Specific pricing, an establishment date, and detailed operating hours are not listed on the homepage, with the company instead directing inquiries to its individual facility contacts.

https://trojanpowder.com/

Housing Solutions of Florida is a residential real estate services provider operating throughout Florida, with rental properties concentrated in Gainesville and Ocala. The firm offers three primary service lines: rental property management, home sales facilitation, and consultation services. It describes its rental units as clean, updated, safe, pet-friendly, and maintenance free, with a portfolio that includes varying sizes and amenities across multiple locations and listings that note immediate occupancy options.

For prospective renters, the company processes applications online through a tenant portal and accepts rent payments via integration with the TenantCloud platform. One listing in Ocala highlights free online application processing. The firm provides free consultations to prospective clients, stating it will take time to understand each situation and work toward solutions together, an approach it applies to renters, sellers, and others seeking housing guidance.

On the sales side, Housing Solutions partners with Tropic Shores Realty, a brokerage based in Spring Hill, Florida, working under a licensed Broker Associate. This relationship allows clients to list and sell properties across the state through a licensed channel. The company maintains active rental listings and an online platform for inquiries and applications.

Consumer protection is a stated priority. The firm publicly warns visitors to beware of scams, noting it will not send a text asking for money for application fees or deposits. It also maintains engagement through Facebook, where it connects with current and prospective tenants and clients.

Contact is available by phone at (352) 358-7140 or by email at housingsolutionsofflorida@gmail.com. The website carries a copyright notice dated 2023 and serves as the main point of access for property inquiries, rental applications, and consultation requests. Operating in the Gainesville and Ocala areas of North Central Florida, the company combines rental management with sales support for residents across the region.

https://housingsolutionsofflorida.com/

Specializing in confidence-boosting portraits for high school seniors, Alyssa Chappell Photography serves northeast Florida, including the Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Gainesville areas. The studio focuses on capturing each senior’s personality and individual style through personalized sessions rather than generic school photos, aiming to give clients an empowering experience where they feel like the star of their own shoot.

Session offerings include senior girl portraits, teen photography, senior guy portraits, and destination sessions. Shoots emphasize natural movement, laughter, and authentic moments across a range of settings, from urban streets to outdoor fields and meadows. Photography locations are tailored to each client’s preferences, and the process includes an initial consultation along with a selection step for choosing favorite images. The business positions itself as offering a luxury experience intended to turn moments into lasting memories.

Alyssa Chappell has received recognition within the senior portrait industry. She was named to the Senior Style Guide Hot 100 photographers list for four of five years, was included in Modern Teen Style’s top 25 teen photographers, and was listed among the twelfth year top 50 established photographers. Her work has been featured in Senior Year Magazine, Inspiring Teens Magazine, Beauty Revived, Senior Muse, Senior Inspire, Seniorologie, and additional publications, reflecting an ongoing presence in editorial and styled photography circles.

The website showcases an active portfolio of senior portrait work and includes a blog with related content for prospective clients. Visitors can use a Work With Alyssa contact option to submit inquiries and arrange bookings. The studio’s approach centers on creating a relaxed, celebratory atmosphere for seniors marking a milestone year, with sessions built around the client’s chosen locations, wardrobe, and style preferences throughout the northeast Florida region it serves.

https://alyssachappellphotography.com/

A family-owned model train retailer established in 1989, Roundhouse South Electric Trains operates from 4611 S Ridgewood Ave in Port Orange, Florida. The shop specializes in O-gauge and HO-scale model trains and accessories from major manufacturers including Lionel, MTH, Atlas, Bachmann, Walthers, and Woodland Scenics, serving collectors and hobbyists across Florida and nationally.

The company functions as an MTH Mega Store and holds MTH National Authorized Service Center status, providing repair and maintenance work in addition to retail sales. Its inventory includes over 1,500 items on sale, with roughly 473 O-gauge products and 231 HO-scale items in stock. Product categories cover diesel and steam locomotives, rolling stock, passenger cars, operating cars, complete train sets, track systems, power transformers, and scenery materials, along with collectibles such as vintage Star Wars action figures and Breyer horses.

Ready-to-run train sets marketed as gifts range from approximately $360 to $575. A notable exclusive offering is a Jack Daniels-branded Big Boy locomotive available for pre-order with a $200 deposit, priced at $1,899.95 and scheduled to ship in December 2026. The retailer ships daily from its Florida location and accepts multiple payment methods.

Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with the store closed on Sundays. The business reports a 4.9 out of 5 Google rating based on 144 reviews. Contact options include telephone at (386) 304-7002 and email at info@roundhousesouth.com.

The shop notes that its products are intended for ages 14 and older and are not designed for children under 14. With more than three decades in operation, the Port Orange location combines a broad in-stock catalog with authorized MTH service for area model railroad enthusiasts.

https://roundhousesouth.com/

Reed Orthodontics is a family-friendly orthodontic practice located at 2550 Northbrooke Plaza Dr. #100 in Naples, Florida, serving Southwest Florida communities including Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Estero, and Immokalee. The practice describes 20-plus years of providing orthodontic care in the region and treats patients of all ages, from adolescents through adults.

Care is led by Dr. Barbra J. Reed (DMD, MS, PA) and Dr. Madison L. Hobbs (DDS, MSD), supported by a highly trained and experienced team. Treatment options include metal braces, champagne-colored braces, lightwire braces, and Angel Clear Aligners, giving patients a range of visible and discreet correction choices. The practice uses advanced technology such as 3D CBCT imaging to support efficient and comfortable treatment planning.

The office emphasizes affordable treatment with financial flexibility for families and offers complimentary consultations for prospective patients. It maintains professional associations with orthodontic organizations and presents itself as a state-of-the-art facility. Patient reviews consistently award five stars, citing professional service, attention to detail, kindness of the staff, and availability during emergencies, points the practice highlights as central to its approach.

Beyond standard braces and aligner therapy, the practice positions itself as a comprehensive resource for orthodontic needs across the Naples and broader Collier County area, drawing patients from surrounding Southwest Florida towns. Its combination of multiple braces styles and clear aligner treatment is intended to accommodate different ages, budgets, and aesthetic preferences within a single office.

The practice can be reached at 239-596-2255 and maintains an active social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. With two doctors, modern imaging, and a stated focus on accessible, family-oriented care, Reed Orthodontics serves residents seeking braces and aligner treatment throughout the Naples region and nearby Southwest Florida communities.

https://www.reedorthodonticsnaples.com/