Florida Firms

T&T CNC Design Studio is a veteran-owned CNC shop in Groveland, Florida that produces custom-designed, weatherproof signs and yard art. The business is operated by Mark Thibodeau, a former U.S. Air Force Pararescue Specialist with a mechanical engineering degree and lifelong woodworking and metalworking experience, together with his wife Elaine, an artist.

The studio’s product range covers custom signage, Bigfoot yard art and silhouettes, general yard art, poly tables, pool, patio, and porch decor, seasonal items for Easter, Halloween, and Christmas, home decor, wedding and special occasion pieces, and party and photo booth props. The shop also takes on custom fabrication for personal projects and ongoing business arrangements. Listed as coming soon are wedding sign rentals and digital cut files for owners of CNC machines.

Products are marketed as all-weather and weatherproof, built from durable materials. The firm emphasizes personalized design and works with customers through multiple rounds of revisions to reach a final design. Customer testimonials cited on the site highlight quick response times and quality craftsmanship, including one note that a 7-foot-2-inch wooden Sasquatch held up through rain, snow, and cold conditions. The current turnaround time is listed as one to two weeks.

Business hours run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the shop closed on Sundays. Contact is available by phone at (352) 255-7131 or by email at tandtcnc@yahoo.com. The studio maintains an active presence across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube, and it accepts multiple payment methods including major credit cards, digital wallets, and PayPal. Based in Groveland in central Florida’s Lake County, T&T CNC Design Studio offers locally made custom signs and yard art for residential and business customers.

https://tandtcncdesign.com/

General Caulking & Coatings Company, also known as GCC, provides professional waterproofing services for Florida building structures across both new construction and restoration markets. The firm states it has delivered waterproofing services for Florida buildings for more than six decades under long-term ownership, and it maintains branches in Miami, West Palm Beach, Orlando, and Tampa with a combined staff of over one hundred skilled professionals.

The company works on a wide range of structure types, including schools, parking garages, hospitals, office buildings, condominiums, courthouses, stadiums, and shopping malls. Its services encompass caulking, waterproofing membranes, sealant application, coating systems, and related restoration work. The firm uses products from major manufacturers such as Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing, NeoGard Coatings, and Ghostshield sealers.

Project examples illustrate the scope of GCC’s work. The company recaulked the Miami International Airport Control Tower using Tremco Spectrem 1 silicone sealant. At the Waterford Business District Parking Garage, the firm handled 80,000 square feet of membrane removal and 16,200 linear feet of joint recaulking. In Orlando, it completed parking deck joint recaulking with protective coatings. Additional referenced projects include Akoya Boca West, The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, and Esplanade Aventura, the last of which featured Tremco’s TWS triple waterproofing system described as the first of its kind in South Florida.

GCC emphasizes long-term experience and professionalism and positions itself as “The Performance Company.” It offers both manufacturer warranties and its own warranties, and states that no project is too large or complex. The company addresses concerns ranging from mildew to deluge-level water intrusion.

Serving major Florida metros through its four branch locations, GCC presents itself as a large-scale waterproofing specialist for institutional, commercial, and high-profile structures. Contact is available through the firm’s website contact form.

https://generalcaulking.com/

Founded by Oscar Perez in 2012, El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant operates in Orlando, Florida, at 13400 S Orange Blossom Trail, serving authentic Mexican cuisine. The kitchen emphasizes fresh ingredients and signature preparation methods, with meats marinated overnight in house spices before cooking.

The food menu spans appetizers, soups, salads, antojitos, and vegetarian options, along with specialties such as molcajetes, fajitas, and various grilled meat preparations. Seafood offerings include ceviches, shrimp cocktails, and fish dishes, while traditional Mexican dinners feature enchiladas, chimichangas, burritos, and tamales. A kids menu and a dessert selection round out the choices for families and larger groups.

The beverage program is extensive, with a tequila selection covering blancos, anejos, and reposados, plus specialty tequilas and mezcal. Margarita options range from house and top-shelf versions to specialty drinks such as the Avocado Margarita and the Margarita Oaxaquena. Additional cocktails include Micheladas, Pina Coladas, Daiquiris, and Long Island Iced Teas, and the restaurant also serves Mexican Jarritos, aguas frescas, and both domestic and imported beer.

Operating hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 11 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM to 10 PM. Lunch specials run Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM, giving weekday diners a midday option.

Live entertainment is part of the experience, with Marimba performances and Mariachi bands appearing Friday evenings from 7 to 10 PM and Sunday afternoons from 2 to 4 PM. The restaurant can be reached at 407-942-7500, offers online ordering through the Toast Tab platform, and maintains a presence on Facebook and Yelp for menus, hours, and updates.

https://eltapatioorlando.com/

Whites ACE Towing provides towing and roadside assistance across Pensacola, Milton, and surrounding Florida communities, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The firm maintains multiple locations to improve response times throughout its service area, which extends to communities such as Gulf Breeze, Cantonment, and DeFuniak Springs.

Towing is offered across light duty, medium duty, and heavy duty levels. The company handles specialized transport for motorcycles, boats, RVs, and tractor-trailers, along with heavy equipment hauling. Its heavy duty services include tractor-trailer towing, heavy recovery, off-road recovery, and crane service for demanding recovery situations.

Roadside assistance is available around the clock and covers tire changes, jumpstarts, lockouts, and fuel delivery. Beyond towing and roadside help, Whites ACE provides hazardous materials cleanup, spill cleanup, accident cleanup, and oil and fuel removal services, allowing it to manage the aftermath of collisions and spills as well as the vehicle recovery itself.

The company highlights experienced tow truck drivers operating updated equipment suited to a wide range of vehicle types and recovery scenarios. It emphasizes community trust and features customer testimonials on its website, including one recent review that praised a dispatcher named Tim as kind and professional while explaining vehicle storage services.

Customers can reach the firm at 850-469-1234 or request service online for immediate assistance. The website also provides vehicle release information, career opportunities, and details on locations and hours, and supports feedback and service ratings through its online platform. The business maintains a presence on Facebook and Instagram under the handle whitesacetowing. With 24/7 availability and a range from light roadside help to heavy recovery and cleanup, the company serves the western Florida Panhandle around Pensacola and Milton.

https://www.whitesacetowing.com/

Templeton Advisors is an independent CPA and advisory firm delivering audit, tax, and valuation services from two Florida locations. The firm’s West Palm Beach office sits at 222 Lakeview Avenue, Suite 1200, in the Esperante Building and can be reached at 561-798-9988, while its Fort Lauderdale office is at 201 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1650, in The Main, reachable at 954-333-0001.

Service offerings include Audit & Assurance, Tax Strategy & Compliance, Transaction & Valuation Advisory, Risk & Internal Controls Advisory, and Family Office & Wealth Advisory. The firm specializes in serving Construction & Real Estate, Manufacturing & Distribution, Nonprofit Organizations, Employee Benefit Plans, Family Office Clients, and Private Equity Firms, applying its services across these sectors.

According to the firm, it supports complex organizations with expertise spanning construction, nonprofits, employee benefit plans, and corporations. It describes its tax work as proactive planning and compliance support, and its transaction services as business valuation and transaction support for growth, transition, and ownership changes. Several differentiators are highlighted, including senior advisor involvement throughout engagements, quick decision-making as an independent firm, consistency through long-term client relationships, direct accountability, and large-scale experience combined with the accessibility of a smaller firm.

The firm publishes an Insights section offering guidance on audit readiness, regulatory changes, and financial decisions, with recent content addressing employer-sponsored programs, estate planning, and nonprofit analytics. Clients can access a payment portal to pay bills online and can contact the firm for initial consultations through the website contact form.

With offices in both West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Templeton Advisors covers the South Florida market, pairing audit, tax, valuation, risk advisory, and family office services for businesses, nonprofits, and private equity clients across the region.

https://templetonco.com/