Florida Firms

The Flat Roof Specialist is a roofing service provider operating in Miami-Dade County and Broward County, Florida, with more than 15 years serving the South Florida community. Owner Luca Carroli leads the operation, which handles both commercial and residential properties across the two-county region.

The firm specializes in 100% silicone roof coating applications for flat and sloped roofs, applying coatings to carports, garages, sunrooms, patios, and mobile homes. Its approach centers on sealing existing roofs rather than replacing them, an approach the company says extends roof lifespan while avoiding costly tear-offs. Highlighted product features include no primer required for most surfaces, permanent flexibility, resistance to ponding water, UV protection, 88% reflectivity for energy efficiency, and a 50-year limited material warranty. The company states the coating outperforms acrylic, urethane, asphalt, and Hypalon alternatives.

A customer testimonial from Mark and Claudia reports that the team resolved persistent leak problems that three other companies had failed to fix, at roughly half the cost of competing solutions. This emphasis on addressing chronic leaks and offering a lower-cost alternative to full replacement is a recurring theme in how the business presents its work. Free estimates are offered to property owners considering the silicone coating system.

By concentrating on a single coating method across both residential and commercial roofs, the company positions itself as a focused specialist rather than a general roofing contractor. Its service area specifically covers Miami-Dade County and Broward County in South Florida, where flat and low-slope roofs are common. Contact is available by phone at 786-878-3528 and by email at lucacarolli.lc@gmail.com, and the company can be reached for scheduling estimates. Social media presence includes a Facebook page at facebook.com/theflatroofs.info, where the firm shares project examples and information about its coating services.

https://www.theflatroofs.com/

GPS Pool Store is a locally owned pool supply and service company serving the Tampa Bay area from two Florida locations: a store in Lutz at 23022 State Road 54 and a store in Land O’ Lakes at 7844 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. The company describes itself as bringing high-quality equipment, knowledgeable staff, and professional service together under one roof.

The retail side stocks pool equipment and parts, including automatic pool cleaners, pumps, motors, heaters in gas, propane, and electric heat pump configurations, filters, salt systems, automation systems, and outdoor kitchens. Products come from major manufacturers such as Jandy, Hayward, Pentair, Maytronics, Rheem, Raypak, and Polaris. An online shop supports shipping and in-store pickup options, and the company publishes a blog with pool maintenance guides and product information.

Professional services include weekly pool maintenance and cleaning, equipment repair and installation, and pool resurfacing with finishes such as Pebble Tec, Stonescape, and Diamond Brite. The firm also handles deck remodeling using travertine stone pavers and concrete resurfacing, pool lighting installation, deck drain systems, handrail installation, and water feature enhancements. Pool financing options are available for larger projects.

Staff include Certified Pool and Spa Operators along with technicians the company describes as having more than 20 years of experience. Credentials cited include HomeAdvisor Top Rated and Elite Service designations, an Energy Star partnership, and HomeAdvisor Screened and Approved certification. Store hours run Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM. The Lutz location can be reached at 813-948-9091 and the Land O’ Lakes location at 813-345-8596. Serving Tampa Bay residents through retail sales, ongoing service, and renovation work, GPS Pool Store positions itself as a comprehensive resource for pool owners across the region.

https://www.gpspoolstore.com/

Fl Gardening is a Florida-based vegetable gardening seed store that focuses on seeds and supplies selected specifically for Florida growers. The company offers curated seed packs tailored to the state’s growing zones, including Fall and Spring vegetable packs, herb packs, pepper packs, leafy greens packs, tomato packs, and flower packs, alongside individual seed varieties. Its lineup features non-GMO seeds for vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

The business operates an online store at flgardening.com and provides a Garden Planner tool that draws on the 2023 USDA plant hardiness zones to help gardeners decide what to plant based on their zip code and region, whether North, Central, or South Florida. Customers can sign up for monthly planting reminders and receive a free vegetable garden planner, resources aimed at helping local gardeners time their plantings to Florida’s climate.

In addition to seeds, the company manufactures and sells hand-crafted cedar planters built locally in the Tampa Bay area. These planters are made from rot-resistant cedar with UV-protected finishes and epoxy-sealed legs, intended to hold up in Florida’s outdoor conditions. Fl Gardening maintains an active blog and a social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube under the handle flgardening813.

Seed pack pricing ranges from roughly $11.99 to $19.99, and a promotional offer provides five seed packets for $10, excluding certain hot pepper varieties. The store accepts multiple payment methods, including major credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, with shipping calculated at checkout. Policies covering refunds, privacy, terms of service, and shipping are published on the website for customer review. By combining region-specific seed selections, planning tools, and locally built planters, the company positions itself as a dedicated resource for Florida home gardeners across the state’s distinct growing regions.

https://www.flgardening.com/

South Florida IT Staffing, also doing business as South Florida Staffing Group, is a specialized staffing agency providing recruitment and placement services throughout Florida. With 18 years in operation, the firm offers temporary, contract, and permanent staffing solutions for IT and engineering roles ranging from helpdesk positions to executive-level placements.

Its services include direct placement, hourly consulting, HR and HRIS payroll services, and technology recruitment solutions. The company covers clients across Florida and emphasizes what it describes as unparalleled turnaround time in delivering well-matched candidates. It states that its recruiting methods go beyond internet recruiting to reach qualified professionals who may not be active on job boards, and it also indicates availability of military staffing services.

The agency operates candidate and employer dashboards and provides video conferencing, job posting tools, and timesheet management platforms to support both job seekers and hiring companies. Job seekers can submit resumes, search open positions, and access candidate resources, while employers can post jobs, review candidate pools, and establish staffing agreements through the website.

Named clients listed on the site include First American Corporation, US MED, MasTec, Bacardi, and BrandsMart USA, among others. The founder and primary recruiter is Keith Grant, who is frequently mentioned in client testimonials. The firm promotes both candidate and client referral programs and, at the time of the page, advertised discounted holiday pricing with prepaid retainer fee discounts of 10 percent.

Contact is available through the website’s contact form. With nearly two decades of experience, statewide coverage, and a focus on IT and engineering talent for established Florida employers, South Florida IT Staffing connects technology professionals with contract, temporary, and permanent opportunities across the region while offering supporting HR and payroll services to client companies.

https://southfloridaitstaffinggroup.com/

Tunisian Sweet is a Mediterranean bakery specializing in handmade Tunisian sweets and pastries, operating from a storefront in Land Mark Plaza near the intersection of N 56th Street and Busch in Tampa. The shop sits roughly five minutes from Masjid Omar, Busch Gardens, and Yuengling Brewing Company, placing it within easy reach of that part of the city.

The bakery offers coffee and croissants as all-day staples, complemented by a specials menu that changes every day and features authentic Tunisian food items rotating throughout the week. Its products are prepared by a Tunisian chef who holds a French Cuisine diploma and creates items infused with traditional Tunisian flavors and culinary techniques. Offerings span both savory and sweet pastries, including items such as Alpha topped with hazelnut, pistachio, or almond coverings finished with pine nuts.

The company centers its mission on providing customers with authentic, handmade Mediterranean treats from Tunisia while promoting Tunisian culinary culture in the Tampa area. In addition to in-store sales, the bakery ships pastries from its Tampa location, extending its reach to customers who cannot visit in person. The emphasis throughout is on handcrafted preparation following traditional Mediterranean recipes.

Tunisian Sweet accepts a wide range of payment methods, including American Express, Apple Pay, Discover, Google Pay, Mastercard, PayPal, Shop Pay, and Visa, supporting both in-person and online transactions. Customers can contact the establishment at (813) 820-2298.

The business maintains an active presence on Facebook, Google, Instagram, and Yelp, and offers an email newsletter for promotions and product updates. With a French-trained Tunisian chef, a daily-changing specials menu, and shipping available from its Tampa base, the bakery serves customers seeking authentic North African and Mediterranean pastries in the Tampa Bay area of Florida.

https://tunisiansweet.com/