Florida Firms

Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Lauro Restaurant Equipment supplies commercial kitchen equipment and foodservice supplies and has been serving the food service industry for over 25 years. The company operates a 25,000 square foot showroom at 1224 NE Seventh Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, open Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, alongside an e-commerce platform available around the clock every day of the year.

Its product range covers the full commercial kitchen. Refrigeration includes walk-in coolers, freezers, and display cases. Cooking equipment spans fryers, ovens, ranges, and broilers, while food preparation machinery includes slicers, mixers, and dough equipment. The catalog also carries warewashing systems, stainless steel work tables and shelving, restaurant furniture, point-of-sale systems, and used equipment. Brands offered include Atosa, Royal Range, Hoshizaki, Globe, Vulcan, Hobart, and numerous other manufacturers across these categories.

Beyond product sales, Lauro provides equipment leasing and financing through its SmartBuy program, which the company describes as offering no upfront costs and fully tax-deductible options. Logistics and support services include crating, LTL and FTL freight shipping, installation of gas hoses and casters, and a range of delivery options from curbside to inside delivery. The firm also runs a professional auction service for used restaurant equipment through Lauro Auctioneers, operated at lauroauction.com.

The company serves restaurants, bars, pizzerias, bakeries, delis, catering facilities, and other foodservice operations throughout Florida, with its showroom anchored in the Fort Lauderdale market. Customers can reach the business by phone at (888) 917-7355 or (954) 760-9333, by email at info@lauroequipment.com, or through online contact forms. The combination of a large showroom, an extensive brand lineup, financing, and freight and installation services positions Lauro as a single source for outfitting and supplying commercial kitchens across the region.

https://lauroequipment.com/

Pivot CPAs describes itself as the largest locally-owned certified public accounting and business consulting firm in Northeast Florida. The firm operates as an independent member of BDO Alliance USA, drawing on the alliance’s policies, procedures, training programs, and national resources to support its quality standards while remaining locally owned. It serves the Northeast Florida region, including the Jacksonville and St. Augustine areas, from two offices: one in Ponte Vedra Beach at 238 Ponte Vedra Park Dr. Suite 201, and one in Gainesville at 2555 SW 76th Street, Suite 120.

The firm’s services span assurance, tax, outsourced accounting, employee benefit plan audits, family office services, and business advisory work. It positions itself as a business partner rather than a vendor, framing its approach as going beyond accounting and beyond compare, and describing clients as relying on the firm for guidance and leadership across tax, audit, assurance, and business advice.

Pivot CPAs works across a range of industries, including construction, manufacturing and distribution, real estate, transportation and logistics, professional services, nonprofit organizations, and healthcare. This industry focus allows the firm to tailor accounting and advisory work to sector-specific needs rather than offering generic services.

The firm has earned several recognitions, including AccountingToday Best Firms to Work For in 2021 and 2022, Best Firms For Women, a 2023 Best Places to Work designation, and a 2025 Best of the Beaches award. These awards reflect both workplace and regional recognition within its market.

Clients can manage their accounts and pay bills online through a dedicated client portal. The firm can be reached by phone at 904-280-2053 and maintains a presence on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram. With its dual-office footprint, BDO Alliance membership, and broad service and industry coverage, Pivot CPAs serves businesses and organizations across the Northeast Florida market.

https://www.pivotcpas.com/

GoFly Academy is an FAA Part 141 certified flight school based in Miami at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF), located at 14850 NW 44th Court, Suite 204, Opa-Locka, FL 33054. The academy provides pilot training programs that progress from private pilot licensing through commercial certification and toward airline transport pilot tracks. Its stated philosophy emphasizes individualized training paths rather than a pilot factory model, with instruction delivered by Certified Flight Instructors the academy describes as professionals who are genuinely passionate.

Training offerings and listed starting prices include Private Pilot License training from $11,450, Instrument Rating at $10,598, Commercial Single Engine at $25,778, Commercial Multi-Engine at $6,705, and Certified Flight Instructor certification at $6,900. An accelerated Zero to Hero program toward commercial pilot certification starts from $68,333. The academy also offers foreign pilot license convalidation services and ATP CTP training through its partner, Air Vegas Services. The quoted figures reflect member-only rates based on FAA minimum requirements, with actual costs varying by each student’s progress.

A distinctive feature is the academy’s FAA self-examining authority for its Part 141 Private Pilot and Instrument courses, which allows checkrides to be administered in-house for a flat $300 administrative processing fee and reduces typical delays tied to scheduling external examiners. The training fleet consists of FAA-compliant aircraft and is supported by a Redbird FMX full-motion simulator for ground-based practice.

Prospective students can book discovery flights to experience controlled flight under instructor guidance before committing to a program. Contact information includes phone at (305) 399-7353 and email at info@goflyacademy.com. The academy maintains social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok under the handle @goflyacademymia. Operating from the Opa-Locka airport in the Miami metro area, GoFly Academy combines structured Part 141 courses, financing-relevant published pricing, simulator training, and in-house testing for pilots at various stages.

https://www.goflyacademy.com/

Florida Electrical Solutions is a family-owned electrical contracting company serving Central Florida with over a decade of experience. The firm works with both residential and commercial clients across several counties and cities, including Orange County, Osceola County, Polk County, and Seminole County, along with municipalities such as Orlando, Lakeland, Daytona Beach, and Kissimmee. Its physical address is 739 Volusia Ave., Orange City, FL 32763.

The company’s services include 24/7 emergency electrical work, circuit breaker repair, electrical installation, maintenance, repairs, wiring, lighting installation, and electrical panel upgrades, all carried out by licensed electricians. For residential clients, specialists handle fixture installation, system overhauls, full rewiring, and energy-efficiency improvements. Commercial offerings include service panel upgrades, control installations, and pumping control panels, with attention to regulatory compliance throughout each project.

Florida Electrical Solutions emphasizes safety, precision, and professional service. The firm conducts electrical panel assessments and provides honest recommendations before beginning work, and it states that it uses only the highest quality, NEC-approved equipment for panel replacements and upgrades. This focus on assessment and code-approved materials is presented as central to how the company approaches both repairs and larger installations.

To make projects more accessible, the company offers financing through Wisetack, intended to help clients manage unexpected repairs and larger jobs. Free estimates are available through an online form on the company website. The business is BBB Accredited.

Contact information includes phone number 386-218-4195 and email service@floridaes.com. The company maintains an active presence across Facebook, Yelp, and Google Maps. With a base in Orange City and coverage extending across the Orlando metro and surrounding Central Florida counties, Florida Electrical Solutions provides a full slate of residential and commercial electrical services backed by emergency availability and financing options.

https://www.flelectricalsolutions.com/

Infinite Pest Solutions is a pest control company operating across Florida with locations in Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Orlando, Windermere, Clermont, and Apopka. The firm provides residential and commercial pest management and frames its overall approach around a stated philosophy of maximum effectiveness with minimal toxicity.

The company’s services address a wide variety of common pests, including general pest control along with targeted treatment for ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, mosquitoes, rodents, spiders, and termites. Free pest inspections and quotes are available through the website, and the firm maintains separate contact pathways for new and existing customers. Pricing details are presented on a dedicated plans and pricing page rather than the homepage, where specific rates are not listed.

Infinite Pest Solutions emphasizes hands-on involvement from its management, noting that leadership stays directly engaged in field operations and continuously researches current products and techniques. The company describes its hiring as selective, stating that it brings on personnel it considers among the best, and it points to client retention with customers reporting consistent care teams year after year. The firm reports more than 1,000 five-star reviews.

Customer testimonials referenced on the site highlight technician professionalism and the quality of service, and they mention named technicians including Tony, Rafael, Brandon, Branden, and Jason’s team, which the company presents as evidence of staff continuity. This continuity is positioned as a benefit for customers who value working with familiar service providers over time.

The business can be reached by phone at (239) 208-9918 or by email at office@infinitepest.com, and it maintains an active presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. With offices spanning Southwest and Central Florida, a full menu of pest treatments, and an emphasis on low-toxicity methods and consistent service teams, Infinite Pest Solutions presents itself as a regional option for ongoing pest management across the communities it serves.

https://infinitepest.com/