Many providers allow you to apply for service on-line in addition to (800) numbers.

FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT (FPL)  (800) 226-3545

COMCAST  CABLE  (800) 266-2278   (Cable TV and Internet Service Provider)

VERIZON PHONE SERVICE (800) 483-4000  (Phone and Fiber Optic Internet Service)

SARASOTA COUNTY UTILITIES (941) 861-5000  Water and/or Sewer, Same for Trash Collection/Recycling

CITY OF VENICE UTILITIES  (941) 486-2626

CITY OF NORTH PORT UTILITIES (941) 426-9500

FARR INSURANCE GROUP , responsive and helpful, ask for Meg Wolf

INSURANCE SERVICES OF SARASOTA , large company but good personal service

AAA AUTO CLUB  , good property insurance department, not just auto

 Gary Gilcrist, State Farm,  Like a good neighbor