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Contents 6Business

Sarasota; not just a pretty place!

From Culture to business, Brits have a love affair with the City

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Lifestyle Blown away …. by lost document from

Hurricane Andrew An account of Hurricane Andrew , which has recently been published by the Miami Herald after the current consul-general , Kevin McGurgan, discovered the letter buried in an old file.

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The Consul Corner

Florida Governor visited the UK to meet British Prime Minister and boost trade HM Consul General accompanied the Governor on his recent trade mission

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Where to go and who to contact

What has been Orlando’s hottest sports event of 2012 The Brazil V’s Britain friendly soccer game where both communities came together in Windermere.

Editorial Team Publisher Justine Assal Assistant Editor Sarah Wilkinson Chief Columnist Laura McLoughlin Contributing Columnists Her Majesty’s Consul General Kevin McGurgan Simon Plumb James Donovan Dominic Forth Contributors Carol Dudley Richard Charman Advertising info@floridalinkcorp.com 407-401-9690 News Justine Assal Q&A Justine Assal Submissions editor@floridalinkcorp.com

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British events through-out the State

Miami, Central Florida, Sarasota, South West FL Tampa Bay/ St. Pete

The Florida Standard Magazine – The Official British Expat magazine of Florida is a publication of Floridalink LLC. & ORB Marketing Solutions

The Delicious Side of Disney Dining Orlando’s attractions step it up with fabulous restaurants

30 British Resources 34 Cooking by Carol Where to go and who to contact

Champagne jellies & syllabub

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EDITORIAL

Words from the Publisher Beaming with Pride!

In this issue, we have attempted to really illustrate how Brits through-out the State have been celebrating this summer and I think you will all agree, there’s a lot of British pride these days.

What a summer to be a Brit although I’d guess that many expats are feeling a bit homesick with all of the celebrations from the Queen’s Jubilee to the Olympics – just incredible and I for one am very proud!

In this issue, we have attempted to really illustrate how Brits through-out the State have been celebrating this summer and I think you will all agree, there’s a lot of British pride these days.

I was fortunate enough to happen upon a contest advertised on facebook by Virgin Atlantic for “A Right Royal Knees Up” street party for The Queen’s Jubilee. There was 48 hours left to illustrate why I was the Queen of throwing British parties and social media… Really? They should have just called me by phone as this contest couldn’t possibly have been more tailor made for anyone.

Long story short, I won and had 1 week to put a party together with the fabulous marketing department of Virgin Atlantic.

The hardest part was truly paring the list down to 100 attendees but in the end, we certainly had a truly British street party in the heart of downtown Orlando and the fun, not to mention the Pimms, flowed for 6 hours. Had it not been 95 degrees, you might have forgotten where we were.

What fun and what a privilege it was so a big thanks to Virgin Atlantic and our local Mayors for pulling off such a fabulous party in so little time. Virgin please call me anytime you decide to throw a party, Florida has no shortage of fun Brits!

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Sarasota not just a

pretty place!

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BUSINESS

I think it’s fair to say that many people’s impression of Sarasota is that it is a lovely place to live when you retire with great beaches and of course, Florida sunshine. This may be true but that would be doing Sarasota an injustice.

In addition to the unquestionable beautiful beach life it offers, Sarasota is considered one of Florida’s premier cultural centers. There are dozens of performing arts venues, renowned opera, theater and ballet companies, as well as numerous art festivals that attract people from across America and indeed, the world. John Ringling, who became one of the wealthiest men in America through his famous circus, was based in Sarasota and he and his brothers were instrumental in the development of modern Sarasota.

It is not surprising that many British Expatriates have made Sarasota their home and have found it a good place to do business.

Steve and Diane Adams moved to the US in 2005. Originally landing in New York they relocated to the Sarasota area after three years.

Steve, who has spent most of his working life in insurance, set up his own business in 2009.

Steve offers a full range of insurance services and has built himself a great reputation in the area.

Year on year his business is growing, mainly coming from referrals from happy clients, and he has a retention rate of over 90%, which is an incredible achievement. Steve finds there is plenty of opportunity to grow his business in the area as there are numerous networking groups and Chambers of Commerce facilitating business and it seems that there is no stopping him.

David Counter, originally from Exeter, moved to Florida twelve years ago. Three years ago he and his wife moved to Sarasota and for the last year he has been a Financial Professional Associate for Prudential. Being a Brit, David finds himself uniquely positioned to assist fellow Expats with their retirement planning and general financial needs.

Away from work, David and his wife find Sarasota a safe and convenient place to live and at only an hours drive away from Tampa International Airport there is plenty of opportunity to explore. David has noticed a very healthy flow of investment into the area from across the globe. Main Street is home to many

major international companys offices and both the City and private companies are investing heavily in ventures.

The Sarasota British Club has been established since 2000 and has over 200 members who meet regularly at the clubs very popular and diverse social events. Although the British Club is a social group, members can list their business on the clubs website for no additional fee. Sue Ford, who hails from North London, is serving her second term as the Clubs president and has been on the board for nine years.

The club is in a very healthy financial position and continues to attract new members who are looking to mix with fellow Brits and make friends. Sue and her colleagues at the club are working hard to attract some younger members to the club and to keep it moving forward.

It seems Sarasota has a lot more to offer than just sunshine and beaches!

Simon Plumb Simon is originally from North London and has lived in Florida since 2010. He works in the finance industry specializing in helping British Expats transfer their UK Pension, Simon is also on the Board of Directors for the British American Chamber of Commerce. simon@ simonplumb.com

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aving been a Florida resident for nearly 8 years, I am now used to the crazy weather we experience. I remember the first time I got stranded in a summer storm, I was in a supermarket car park and the heavens opened, I ran to my car and was convinced that the giant hailstones would break through the windscreen, the noise was terrifying and I had never seen the sky light up with so much lightening. Now officially in the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1st to November 30th, I have to say I have become extremely complacent about Florida’s extreme weather conditions, having missed Charley in 2004 and being back in the UK when Wilma hit Cape Romano in 2005. Reading through a recent blog post on the British Consuls Facebook page (UKinUSA Miami), my blasÊ attitude diminished as I read a harrowing account of Hurricane Andrew, by Philip Grice, who 8 | Florida Standard

was the British consul-general in Miami in 1992, when Andrew hit. We often forget that more storms hit Florida than any other US States; since 1851 only 18 hurricane seasons have passed without a known storm impacting the State. Andrew made landfall on August 24th as a category 5 hurricane, with a landfall intensity of 145 knots. It first hit Homestead and then made its way through Miami-Dade County. At the time Andrew was the most costly tropical cyclone to hit the States, and is now still the second.

But these are the black and white facts, something that we read and process without actually thinking about; on reading Grace’s report, you find yourself first enthralled by the vivid descriptions of events, and are then transported as though were in fact living through the horrors of Andrew yourself

and the true impact of severe weather really comes crashing home.

The account, which has recently been published by the Miami Herald after the current consul-general , Kevin McGurgan, discovered the letter buried in an old file, is written a week after Andrew, and is addressed to the British Consulate in Washington D.C. The report begins in a very official way, in third person, documenting the preparations made as news emerged that a storm was in fact heading towards Florida and was likely to hit the Miami area. As time progresses, and the news about the storm builds, the formal tone turns very informal, the third person is replaced by the first and a mere interest is replaced by sheer incredulity.

After receiving a hurricane warning

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on the morning of August 23rd, Grice and his family find themselves in the evacuation zone. After sorting out all necessary Consulate business and securing the office, Grice and family decided to observe the compulsory evacuation order, and equipped with radios, torches, candles, food, drink,

strong clothing duvets and heavy bedding and ‘everything that a well prepared family ought to be taking to a hurricane evacuation centre’ they made their way to a friend’s house, who resided outside of the predicted path. From about 1am onwards, things start going from bad to worse.

First the deafening noise, frightened children, then absolute fear. After barricading themselves into an enclosed corridor of what was considered to be a strong, brick built house, which was by that time roofless and windowless, the family could do nothing but try and get through the rest of the night. In Grice’s own words ‘the next three hours take on nightmarish proportions’. Later they learn that a nearby man, grandfather to friends of Grice’s children, was sucked out of his kitchen though a window and thrown onto the road outside. It was probably around this time that many of the 37 victims of the disaster were killed. The report continues to describe the many horrors experienced by the family and the manic craziness of the entire situation becomes fully apparent to the reader. Even more so is the description of the aftermath; the total destruction of people’s homes, the loss of possessions and loved ones and the total disregard for society as shooting and looting break out across the county with the very real threat of martial law close at hand.

Grice, who is now the Mayor of Carmarthen in South Wales, states he wrote the report because he needed people to understand the true devastation of a hurricane, and the real threat of severe weather. For me, this account really did open my eyes, and even though I will not start panicking and shouting about the impending danger of a hurricane hitting, it did make me realize that like everything, preparation is key, and although you can never really be prepared for the unknown, some basic precautions now can really make a huge difference should the worst happen. I am also going to make a conscious effort not to ‘tut’ when I have to go a flick the fuse switch or reset the internet router when a storm takes out the power or roll my eyes when visiting family jump at the sound of the nearby thunder.

For a full account of Philip Grice’s report as recorded by BABC Miami Executive Director Justin Jones – click here , and then can you please add this link http://www.thefloridastandard.com/florida_standard_audio/flstd_august_2012_interview_full.mp3

Laura McLoughlin Originally from Wigan in the North West of England, Laura relocated to Florida in 2005.

Laura now considers herself a true Floridian as an avid golfer and has no intention of moving anywhere else.

Laura is Country Manager of Moneycorp Inc.

The Consul Corner

Her Majesty's Consul General

Kevin McGurgan

Florida Governor visits UK to meet British Prime Minister and boost trade A new year provides new opportunities. This new online journal is a great example of that and I am very honoured to be offered a “corner” of that to write a few words about the year ahead.

Time is already flying by – Hard to believe January is gone. It’s worth setting out the major opportunities taking place across Britain and the US in 2012. We’re thinking about how we in Florida have already contributed to these opportunities, and what else we can do.

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2012 promises much. For this year Britain will be at the centre of world sporting and pageantry events and the US at the centre of the political world with the November Presidential elections.

First. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI. Her Diamond Jubilee –only the second in British history – will be celebrated from 2 – 4

June (the dates of her formal coronation) - in Britain, the Commonwealth and the world. This will be a huge occasion on a par with last year’s wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in May last year.

Second. The London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. Stretching through July and August, the world’s premier sporting event will ensure two months of global attention on Britain and the British people. This represents a unique

and exciting opportunity for Britain to showcase herself and remind the US and the world about ourselves: the world’s 7th largest economy.

Third and finally, the US Presidential elections. Whatever your political persuasion, the razzmatazz and buzz that a Presidential election generates is a sight to behold. Florida will be front and centre. She has always been a battleground state but this year she will host – in Tampa – the Republican National Convention where the Republican Party will choose their nominee for President.

All three events provide a GREAT backdrop for the work of the Orlando and Miami Consulates in 2012. Why is GREAT in capitals? The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games and Diamond Jubilee represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to promote the UK abroad and help deliver long-term trade and tourism benefits at home in Britain.

GREAT was announced by Prime Minister David Cameron in New York on 21 September 2011, and invites to the world to take a fresh look at everything Britain has to offer. It centres on areas of British excellence focusing on reasons to invest in and visit the UK. These areas are Technology and Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Knowledge, Green, Heritage, Sport, Shopping, Music and Countryside. We want to send out a clear message that Britain is one

of the very best places in the world to visit, live, work, study, invest and do business.

We have already started this campaign in Florida. Last year I hosted Aaron Cook, the UK’s Tae Kwon Do Gold medal prospect at an event. Earlier this month, the Miami Consulate organised a fundraiser for the UK’s Olympic and Paralympics sailing teams who spent the week training in Miami. And later this year, we hope to have Tessa Sanderson, the UK Gold Medal javelin winner visit to help us promote the Games and the UK. But you don’t need to be a sporting superstar to do your bit and have fun. Somewhat inspired by this summer’s London Olympics and the opportunity to promote US-UK excellence in scientific research, I will be running 12 races in 2012 to raise funds for the Diabetes Research Institute and profile for the UK. You can read more – and maybe sponsor me – at www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/KevinMcGurgan/Run-a-Month2012.

Orlando has a key role to play here. It has a unique place in the UK/US relationship: for many Britons, visiting the theme parks, it is where their perceptions of the US are formed and vice versa for the many Americans who meet Britons here. I will be talking to the British-American Chamber of Commerce about their plans this year, and participating as much as possible. I hope you’ll speak to them as well, and share your thoughts on how they can best promote Britain with this year’s backdrop.

Kevin McGurgan took up his appointment as Her Majesty’s Consul-General in Miami in December 2009.

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1971, Kevin joined the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) in 1990. He came to Florida from southern Afghanistan where he spent 2008/9 as Deputy Head of the NATO Provincial Reconstruction Team in Helmand province.

He worked there with Afghan political and tribal leaders to improve security and prepare the ground for the arrival of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade of the US Marine Corps in spring 2009. He was made an Officer of the British Empire (OBE) for this work in the 2010 Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Kevin is accompanied by his wife Vicki (also from Scotland), and his two sons, Alexander and Michael

What has been

Orlandos hotte sports event of

This hot ticket event for all the family had been born as an idea to bring respective ex-pats living in Orlando together to represent their native countries in a football match. Build up to the event attracted the usual banter you would expect when pitting two rival countries together in the beautiful game. Thanks to a Facebook page that promoted the event, potential players and their supporters, made it clear that this game was being treated as perhaps more than a friendly and that all members of the each team had better bring their A game. It was getting serious...

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I was lucky enough to be part of the team and upon arrival at the park was met by the other players, many I had met through my different social and business circles in Orlando, as well as some new faces. The British team wore custom made British shirts, tailored especially for the event. The Scots and Welsh players feigned disgust at having to wear Englands famous Three Lions but once over this shock, they soon focused on a match that had to be won. The British team was made up of players with a wide range of ages and abilities, but all wanted to have a fun day out and of

course, all wanted to win. Unfortunately, I think we underestimated how organized the Brazilian team would be. It turned out that most of their team had played for a Sunday league in Orlando so were more accustomed to playing together than our thrown together team, but with a typical stiff upper lip, we took to the field undaunted.

The game started with end to end action, however it was not long before the Brazilian team opened the scoring and continued to do so with ease and more than a little skill. With the large British team making regular substitutions from the bench

Sport

I am expecting the ‘friendly’ billing to be removed from the posters next year though, as I suspect the British team will be bringing in more experienced players with months of trials and practices. Next year we will be better organized and Brazil should prepare themselves because Britain will be looking to lift that trophy.

With the heat being what it was, refreshments were essential and more then enough were kindly provided by the sponsors. I would like to thank XXX XXX XXX & XXX for sponsoring this event and very much look forward to the next.

est f 2012? (four to five players at a time) it did mean everyone saw a good amount of action on the field and all the players got to show their respective skills. Admittedly, some had slightly more energy resources than others, but as a family fun day, everyone got a turn.

Half time was enjoyed in true British style with orange slices and refreshments served, as well as an encouraging team talk. We knew then that we had to take it slightly more seriously and tactical changes were put in place, reshaping the team based on the players preferred positions. The second half was more positive than the first and

when Britains first goal went in, you would have thought the team had just scored an extra time winner in the World Cup final.

As the game continued, both teams and their fans comically jeered the opposition, however it was all taken in the manner it was meant and the referee had very little to do except cash his check after the game.

The game was finally won by the Brazilians. After the match photographs were taken and the trophy presented, the British players congratulated the Brazilian team on their well deserved win. Brazil retains the trophy until next years rematch.

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Jubilee

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The Queens Diamond Jubilee Celebration Friday, June 8th at The Citrus Club

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Virgin’s Orlando Jubilee

Orlando resident and expat Justine Assal (and The Florida Standard publisher) won a “Right Royal Knees Up” street party for herself and 100 of her closest friends for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Thanks to Virgin Atlantic, a fabulous time was had by all, right in the center of Downtown Orlando thanks to help from Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs offices assisting with the last minute arrangements.

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BABC Miami

South Florida's British community celebrated the Diamond Jubilee at a special Jubilee Evensong service at the historic Trinity Cathedral, in Miami. British Consul General Kevin McGurgan lead the service, which also raised funds for the church's restoration.

All photos supplied by photographer Daniel Bock for the Miami Herald.

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Southwest Florida Brits

We hope everyone enjoyed our Jubilee Day celebration at the United Cafe Bar & Bistro. We had a major turnout and cannot find the words to thank our hosts Caroline and Stephen Steadmen. The food was terrific and the decorations were smashing! Everyone felt like they were transported to a street party back in England. Well done!!

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Tampa Bay Brits

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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee British Invasion Party

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Tampa Bay Brits celebrated

2012 London Olympics Kick Off Party

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Sarasota Brits Club

Sarasota Jubilee Party

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Out & About

The Delicious Side of Disney Dining When most people think of Disney Dining, they think of burgers, fries and churros, but scratch below the surface and step away from fast food and you will find a whole array of dining experiences that would excite even the most hard to please foodie.

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nd we’ll start with the best…

As a tourist destination, Orlando does have it’s fair share of great restaurants, but according to Trip Advisor, out of 1,489 restaurants reviewed, Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa ranks number 1. The restaurant invites diners (aged 10 and up only) to enjoy the renowned, 6-course prix fixe menu, crafted each day with ingredients brought in fresh from the 28 | Florida Standard

world market. A 13-year recipient of the prestigious AAA Five Diamond award, Victoria & Albert’s is more of an event than merely just ‘dinner’.

Being so highly rated does, however, come with a hefty price tag and Victoria & Albert’s wouldn’t necessarily be your average date night destination. But with Disneyworld at your feet, you can still find delectable dining experiences that go easier on

the wallet. Jiko – The Cooking Place, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, fuses traditional African, Indian and Mediterranean cuisine and would fall in the same price range as most non Disney quality restaurants in Orlando.

Diners sit surrounded by the colors of an African sunset with twin wood-burning ovens roaring in the stunning open showcase kitchen while they enjoy such dishes as Grilled Wild Boar Tenderloin and Maize-crusted Lake Victoria Perch.

For dessert, The Chocolate and Tea Safari (Vanilla Rooibos-Tanzanian Chocolate Cake, Free Form “Kit Kat”, and Green Tea Ice Cream) is my personal idea of heaven!

The Cooking Place also features one of the largest selections of South African wine in North American and has won multiple awards for its list, including the Orlando Sentinel Foodie Best Wine List Award and the Wine Spectator Excellence Award for Most Outstanding Wine List.

If you’re looking for more international cuisine, and if you are brave enough to face the crowds in the parks, Epcot offers dining from all around the world.

11 different ‘countries’ sit around World Showcase Lagoon and provide a wide range of world cuisine from sushi in Japan to kringles in Norway . If you’re a Disney fan, you will be fully aware of these ‘countries’ and all they have to offer. But once a year, Disney ups the stakes and the International Food & Wine festival not only doubles, but triples the amount of ‘countries’ with even more delicacies waiting to be discovered.

On top of that, the festival offers the opportunity to gain access to exclusive seminars and tastings hosted by world renowned chefs.

Over the 45 day festival, 100,000 miniature desserts and 3,000 gallons of soup will be enjoyed, 1,200 beer and wine

seminars will take place on over 100 topics and 33,000 bottles of wine and champagne will drunk.

The beauty of Disney Dining is that there really is a whole world out there to discover. So next time someone mentions Disney Dining to you, try not to think of standing in a crowd, in the blistering Florida heat, surrounded by ‘why aren’t you happy, you’re on vacation?’ kids, tackling a giant turkey leg, and think more of a relaxing evening full of new sights, sounds, smells and, most importantly, tastes, in unique surroundings with the kind of service only Disney can offer.

Reservations at required to dine at Victoria & Albert’s and are recommended to dine at Jiko – The Cooking Place.

Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival runs 28th September 2012 through 11th November 2012. Park admission is required and special events require an additional ticket.

Sarah wilkinson Originally from Grimsby in Lincolnshire, England, Sarah completed a one year program with Walt Disney World in 2004, where she met her husband. They made the permanent move to the United States in 2010. Sarah graduated from The Open University, obtaining a BA (Hons) in Humanities and Business Studies as part of an Open degree.

Sarah has spent the last four years in retail management and customer service and as such, is the liaison for overseas private clients prior to their account opening.

Sarah is also responsible for office management and carries out a wide variety of tasks. These include, but are not limited to, accounting, audits, expenses and local administration. In addition to this, Sarah provides administrative support to the Account Management and Business Development teams in the US office.

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resources

Online resources for British expats www.britsinamerica.us the essential online resource for Brits who live in, are visiting or are interested in moving to America. Hundreds of pages of information including Real Estate glossary, guides for Health Insurance, US Visas, Living in and travelling to America plus all the businesses and services that can assist you. www.britsinamericanetwork.us the social network for British expats living in America. www.ukinusa.fco.gov.uk the British Consulate in the USA. www.stateofflorida.com contains information for new and prospective Florida residents. www.myflorida.com has information about living/moving to Florida. www.city-data.com has local information on crime rates etc. www.greatschools.net is full of information on schools in the USA. www.dmvflorida.org gives you details on how to get your Florida driving license. www.sunbiz.org all the paperwork and forms needed for registering businesses in Florida and electronic filing. www.scoreflorida.org small business advice and assistance. www.ssa.gov where to get your social security number / card. www.fco.gov.uk/travel packed with essential travel advice and tips. www.uscis.gov contains all the immigration forms and information. www.usembassy.org.uk the website of the US Embassy in London. www.mls.com search available property for sale in America. www.meetup.com/orlando-touch-rugby/ play touch rugby in Orlando. www.orlandocitysoccer.com the official website of Orlando City Soccer club. www.strikersocceracademy.com soccer coaching in Central Florida. www.t20ca.com T20 cricket. www.snookerusa.com the official website of the United States Snooker Association. www.flscottishgames.com the Florida Scottish Highland Games. www.swflabrits.com the British American Club of Southwest Florida www.britamclub.com British American Social Club of Citrus County. www.meetup.com/brit-309 the Tampa Bay British Expats Meet-up group. www.e2visareform.org petitioning for E2 Visa reform. www.telegraph.co.uk/expat news, features and advice for British expats. www.ujnews.com America's only British newspaper.

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business dierectory

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Sarasota Area Immigration Attorneys Sarasota Anthony Olsen PA Anthony Olsen Tel: 941 362 7100 Email: info@immigrationvisausa.com www.immigrationvisausa.com Statewide service Pubs Sarasota The White Horse Pub Fay Lawrence Tel: 941 358 1353 Email: contact@the-white-horsepub.com www.the-white-horse-pub.com Real Estate Coldwell Banker Patricia Tan Tel: 941 504 9232 Pat@PatriciaTan.com www.PatriciaTan.com

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Central Florida Pubs Devenney’s Irish Pub - Davenport Jay Creighton Tel: 352 432 3825 Email: devenneyirishpub@gmail.com www.devenneyirishpub.com Shops The British Shoppe Jon Hanson Tel: 407 898 1634 gourmet@theBritishShoppe.com www.TheBritishShoppe.com Statewide service The Villages The UK Shoppe Maureen Amengual Tel: 352 391 5788 Email: Maureen@ukshoppe.com www.theukshoppe.com Real Estate MainStreet Realtors John McLoughlin Tel: 407 666 3279 Email: John@bcflorida.com www.jmfla.com Buy Florida Realty Denise Assersohn Tel: 407 709 6174 Denise@OrlandoHomesWorldwide.com www.OrlandoHomesWorldwide.com Team Donovan James Donovan Tel: 407 705 2616 James@TDOrlando.com www.TDFlorida.com Printing Services Performance Business Solutions Simon Aspery Tel: 321 304 8011 SAspery@PPIprints.com www.PPIprints.com Statewide service Pensions Kestrel International Simon Plumb Tel: 407 704 6207 Simon.Plumb@Kestrelint.com www.Kestrelint.com Statewide service Business Solutions AUE Staffing Solutions Terry Wiseman Tel: 407 666 7381 twiseman@achcorp.com www.achcorp.com Statewide service

Property Management GoldKey Property Management Valerie Brown Tel: 407 396 9090 info@goldkeypm.com www.goldkeypm.com Mortgages ACM Financial Robin Stacey Tel: 407 397 7300 info@acmhomeloans.com www.acmhomeloans.com Statewide service Marketing/ Advertising/ Design & Websites ORB Marketing Solutions / Floridalink Justine Assal Tel: 407 401 9690 Justine@OrbMarketingSolutions. com www.OrbMarketingSolutions.com Sports Winter Park Tennis Centre Anzela Zguna Tel: 407 599 3445 Winterparktenniscenter@gmail.com www.winterparktenniscenter.com Financial & Investment Services Edwards Financial Services Jason Edwards Tel: 407 678 9400 JEdwards@EFS-Advisors.com www.EdwardsFinancialAdvisorsinc.com Statewide service

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Naples & Fort Myers

Pubs Naples Ballyorney Irish Pub Brad Malloney Tel: 239 628 1444 Email: brad@ballyorney.com www.ballorney.com Real Estate Realty World Top Producers Kathy Rainford Tel: 239 430 1700 Kathy.Rainford@RealtyWorld.com www.RealtyWorldTopProducers.com

Miami Area Pubs Miami Churchill’s Pub David Daniels Tel: 305 757 1807 Email: david@churchilllspub.com www.churchillspub.com Tea Rooms/ Restaurants Miami The Copper Kettle Celtic Pamela Edwards Tel: 305 255 1515 ckceltic@mindspring.com www.copperkettleceltic.com

Furniture packages/ game rooms Florida Villa Services Paul Dudley Tel: 407 238 2389 PaulDudley@earthlink.net www.FloridaVillaServices.com

Merchandise Ready4 Best of Britain Justin Jones Tel: 786 457 9353 Justin@ready4.com www.Ready4.com Statewide service

Worldwide moving companies UPakWeShip Mark Nash 843 225 7217 mark@eurousa.us www.eurousa.us Statewide Service

Accountancy Andrews Accountancy LLC Jimmy Andrews Tel: 305 323 1278 Jand592040@aol.com www.andrewsaccountancy.com Statewide service

UPakWeShip Mark Nash 1 866 868 6386 mark@eurousa.us www.upakweship.com Statewide Service Miami area Andrews Accountancy LLC

North West

Tea Rooms/ Restaurants Willows Tea Room Linda Smith Tel: 850 747 1004 Email: willows@knology.net www.willowstea.com

Remember, Remember th the 5 of November

Is now booking Sponsors and Vendors for November 5th, 2012 For 400 years, bonfires have burned on November 5th to mark the failed Gunpowder Plot...Kissimmee, Florida now hosts the biggest “Bonfire Night” outside the UK

with over 3000 attendees in 2011 "BRILLIANT,STUNNING,FANTASTIC, SUPERB and the BEST EVER. It was so good it was like being back at Guy Fawkes Night back in the UK." Carol Anne Dudley

November 5th, 2012 from 6:30-10pm Sponsorship Packages from $750 to $3500 Vendors from $100 Food vendors - please contact us for pricing (limited number- authentic British foods only)

WWW.GUYFAWKESKISSIMMEE.COM

407-650-3443

justine@floridalinkcorp.com

Cooking with Carol

Prawn and Avocado Salad First chop the celery heart and put in a large bowl, add the cubed avocados and the peeled shrimp.

In a smaller bowl put the salad cream and tomato ketchup and mix together. Add a squeeze of lemon juice the Worcestershire sauce and pepper and sauce to taste. If it tastes a little sharp add a little more salad cream or mayonnaise, and leave to rest for 10 minutes.

On a large serving plate put the finely sliced lettuce in the centre, taking it about an inch from the edge.

Arrange the sliced tomatoes around the edge of the plate, over lapping the tomatoes slightly. Drizzle a little olive oil over the tomatoes and season with pepper and salt.

Now add the sauce to the pawn mixture and stir gently until all the

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Ingredients

 Half of an Iceberg lettuce, finely sliced  1lb Cooked prawns/ shrimp out of shells  2 Avocados. ( Hass) sliced in to cubes. When you buy the avocados test they are ripe by gently squeezing with your fingure and thumb mixture is covered in the sauce. Put the prawn mixture in the middle of the dressed serving plate covering most of the lettuce. Put in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes and serve cool.

If you like you can sprinkle a little

 1 fresh celery heart  3 tomatoes sliced  6 tbsp Salad cream or Hellman’s Mayonnaise if salad cream is not available  3 tbsp tomato ketchup  Half a lemon  1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce  Olive oil  Black pepper  Salt parmesan cheese on the tomatoes and reserve a few prawns and place them nicely on the tomatoes to add some f lavour and presentation to your dish.

If you adore avocado you can add a few slices around the edge of the plate with the prawns

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