When I first moved to Central Florida in 2021, I didn’t know a guy.
Need someone to help with the house? I texted a friend. Looking for someone for an event? Asked around. Needed an insurance agent, photographer, financial planner or a professional for something I had absolutely no idea how to handle?
Straight to the group chat.
Because sometimes Google just doesn’t cut it. You want someone to say, “Oh, I know a guy.”
Fast-forward a few years, and one of the best parts of living, working and getting involved in the Horizon West community has been getting to know the people behind so many of our local businesses.
So instead of waiting until you desperately need a recommendation, we rounded up a few local pros you should have on your radar.
Whatever you need, there’s a good chance we know a guy.
Need Help With a Rental Property? We Know Francisco.
Francisco Nieves-Taranto | RentCare Property Management
Owning a rental property sounds great until you remember there are tenants to find, leases to manage, maintenance calls to coordinate and about 100 other things that come with being a landlord.
That’s where Francisco Nieves-Taranto and RentCare Property Management come in.
RentCare has been serving Central Florida landlords and residents since 1993, providing residential property management throughout Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Polk and Lake counties. Their team helps property owners handle the many moving pieces that come with managing a rental property.
Need someone to manage your rental? We know a guy.
Need to Upgrade Your Home? We Know John.
John Reid | Viewpoint Design & Installation
New kitchen? Bathroom renovation? Flooring? Outdoor kitchen?
Viewpoint Design & Installation works with homeowners on kitchen and bathroom renovations along with interior upgrades including flooring, laundry rooms, bars and outdoor kitchens.
Their approach brings design guidance, product selections and installation together, which means fewer moving pieces for homeowners trying to bring a project to life.
Basically, when your Pinterest board gets a little too ambitious to DIY, you know who to call.
Need a home design and installation guy? We know a guy.
Need Event Supplies? We Know Shane.
Shane | Event Vendor Supplies
Planning an event means realizing very quickly just how many things an event actually needs.
Tents? Branded tablecloths? Promotional products? Event supplies?
That’s where Shane and Event Vendor Supplies come in.
Event Vendor Supplies provides everything from tents and event essentials to custom branded tablecloths, displays, signage and promotional products, helping businesses and event organizers get everything they need to show up professionally.
Whether you’re putting together a community event, corporate activation, festival, trade show or something in between, Shane is a good contact to have saved.
Need event supplies? We know a guy.
Need Photos or Video? We Know Nick.
Nick Cepeda | Studio 22 Productions
If you’re going to do something worth talking about, you might as well have great content to prove it happened.
Nick Cepeda and Studio 22 Productions specialize in photography, videography and visual content for businesses, events and individuals.
From headshots and brand photography to event coverage and video production, Nick has also become a familiar face behind the camera at events throughout our Horizon West community.
Need a photographer or videographer? We know a guy.
Need Help With Insurance? We Know Roger.
Roger Masterson | Masterful Solutions
Health insurance can feel like its own language.
Deductibles. Networks. Medicare. Marketplace plans. Sometimes you just want an actual person to help you understand what you’re looking at.
Roger Masterson and Masterful Solutions help individuals and families navigate their insurance options. Masterful Solutions is an independent insurance brokerage offering assistance with individual and family health insurance, Medicare, dental, vision, supplemental coverage and life insurance.
Need an insurance guy? We know a guy.
Need a Financial Plan? We Know Andy.
Andy Ortiz | IQ Portfolios
Whether retirement feels like it’s right around the corner or very, very far away, having a plan for your money matters.
Andy Ortiz is a financial planner with IQ Portfolios, a boutique financial planning and investment advisory firm serving clients from right here in the Windermere area.
Their process focuses on understanding each client’s goals and priorities, creating a customized financial plan and continuing to monitor that plan as life changes.
Need a financial planning guy? We know a guy.
Need Security for Your Home or Business? We Know Jerry.
Jerry | Orlando Emergency Signal
Security is one of those things you hope you never actually need, but you definitely want it working if you do.
Jerry with Orlando Emergency Signal, better known as OES, is a local professional to know when it comes to security for your home or business.
OES provides professionally installed and monitored security solutions throughout Central Florida, including residential and commercial security systems, monitored life-safety solutions and personal emergency response options.
Need a security guy? We know a guy.
Need an Injury Attorney? We Know Greg.
Greg Zele | Zele Injury Law Firm
Hopefully this is one number you never need to use.
But accidents happen, and when they do, having the name of an attorney before you need one can make one less thing feel overwhelming.
Greg Zele of Zele Injury Law Firm is a Florida attorney whose practice focuses on personal injury matters. Greg is also a familiar face in our Horizon West community, so this is another name worth keeping in your contacts.
Need an injury attorney? We know a guy.
Need to Turn the Party Up a Few Notches? We Know DJ Bubbles.
DJ Bubbles | Florida Foam Factory
This one is less “I have a problem” and more “I want everyone talking about this party.”
Florida Foam Factory brings foam parties, bubbles, snow experiences, music and entertainment directly to events throughout Central Florida.
Their foam party experiences combine the foam, music and entertainment to create something that works for birthdays, school events, community celebrations and plenty of other reasons to throw a party.
Need a party guy? We know a guy.
The Best Recommendations Usually Start With “I Know a Guy”
One of our favorite things about Horizon West is that even as our community continues to grow, it can still feel like a small town.
You ask a question in a group chat. You text a neighbor. You call a friend.
“Do you know somebody who does this?”
And more often than not, somebody responds:
“I know a guy.”
Consider this your Horizon West Happenings version of that text message.
Bookmark this page. Send it to the neighbor who just moved here. Save a few names in your phone now instead of frantically searching later.
Because whether you need help with your home, rental property, finances, insurance, security, an event or one of those completely random situations life throws your way…
We know a guy.
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