Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program

FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING™ CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

Individuals who have successfully completed the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Certified Professional (FFLCP) training are listed below by county. The information contained on this website does not constitute endorsement by UF/IFAS or FFL.

To find a Florida-Friendly Certified Professional in your area, look under your county heading for a title and company that could perform the work you need. Information is listed in the following order: Last name, first name – title, company, city, date certified. When you locate a prospect, do a web search to get contact information and details.

Alachua County

Boenker, Alexis - Landscape Designer, EDA Consultants, Inc. (Gainesville) 1/15/2021
Cash, Elisha - Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program (Gainesville) 8/14/2020
Clem, Taylor - UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County (Gainesville) 9/24/2020 (Instructor)
Greer, Hollie - Senior Environmental Specialist, Alachua County Environmental Protection Department (Gainesville) 7/12/2022
Lewis, Claire - Florida-Friendly Communities Statewide Coordinator, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program (Gainesville) 4/5/2022 (Instructor)
Marvin, Jennifer - Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program (Gainesville) 8/17/2020 (Instructor)
Sanchez, Tatiana - Commercial Horticulture Agent, UF/IFAS Extension (Gainesville) 4/30/2021 (Instructor)
Sekula, Luke - Environmental Specialist, Alachua County Environmental Protection Department (Gainesville) 8/4/2023
Swider, Marsha - Landscape Architect, EDA Consultants, inc. (Gainesville) 1/15/2021
Wait, Tammi - Landscape Designer, SkyFrog Landscape (Gainesville) 1/15/2021
Wichman, Tom - Asst. Dir. and Statewide GI-BMP Program Coor., Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program (Gainesville) 4/5/2022 (Instructor)

Bay County

Harrell, Katy - President, ASLA, LICM, Southeastern Outdoor Mgmt (Panama City) 12/15/2020
Smith, Tracy (Panama City) 12/3/2021

Brevard County

Johnson, Gabriel - Owner, Exteriors Done Right (Satellite Beach) 2/24/2022
Wells, Bonnie - UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County (Cocoa) 8/17/2020 (Instructor)

Broward County

Ackermann, Fred (Fort Lauderdale) 8/6/2021
Ambrosio, Michael - Parks Supervisor, City of Plantation (Plantation) 1/15/2021
Arredondo, Michael - President, Integrated Turf Care (Coral Springs) 4/5/2023
Bonilla-Roman, Miguel - Supervisor II Custodial & Grounds, Broward County Public Schools (Oakland Park) 7/12/2022
Boughton, Shauna (Fort Lauderdale) 12/15/2020
Bravo, Lorna - UF/IFAS Extension Broward County (Davie) 8/14/2020 (Instructor)
Britton Jr, Carl - Turf Health Specialist, Turf Gains, LLC (Miramar) 12/3/2021
Canahualpa, Ayrton - Owner, A.C.’s Landscape and Lawn Maintenance (Coral Springs) 4/28/2023
Cheeseman, Tyler - Owner/Landscape Director, TJC Landscapes and More LLC (Davie) 4/28/2023
Cole, Jeff (Fort Lauderdale) 1/15/2021
Griffiths, Janine - Landscape Designer, Green Thumb, Inc. (Fort Lauderdale) 12/15/2020
Gross, Anthony (Davie) 12/15/2020
Jones, Alea - Office Manager, Eric's Lawn Service & Pressure Cleaning Inc. (Hollywood) 8/23/2022
Jones, Elisa - Owner, Consultant, Engaging Nature, LLC (Coral Springs) 4/28/2023
Maler, Chris - Horticultural Consultant, Tropical Garden Design (Sunrise) 2/12/2021
OHara, Kathleen (Plantation) 1/15/2021
Rielly, Amy (Plantation) 8/6/2021
Sirop, Jennifer (Plantation) 12/15/2020
Stryker, Gerritt (Hollywood) 12/15/2020
Thompson, Matthew - Superintendent of Parks, City of Plantation (Plantation) 10/4/2021
Torrey, Donna - UF/IFAS Extension Broward County (Davie) 9/14/2020 (Instructor)
Wheeler, Karen (Plantation) 12/15/2020

Charlotte County

Cook, Scout - Florida Landscape Management Companies, Inc. (Punta Gorda) 12/3/2021
Ernst, Carla (Punta Gorda) 12/3/2021
Shafron, Michelle - Owner, Colorscapes Landscape Designs and Gardening (Englewood) 1/10/2022
Weber, Sara - UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County (Port Charlotte) 8/14/2020 (Instructor)

Citrus County

Curtiss, William - Lawn and Ornamental Training Director, Florida Pest Control (Citrus Springs) 8/6/2021
Hobson, Chris - President , Luxe Landscapes (Lecanto) 3/28/2023
Lozito, Sarah - Vice President, Evergreen Professional Landscaping Inc (Citrus Springs) 4/30/2021

Clay County

Olsen, Samantha - Planner 1, Clay County Board of County Commissioners (Green Cove Springs) 3/28/2023

Collier County

Becker, Thomas - UF/IFAS Extension Collier County (Naples) 9/24/2020 (Instructor)
Cary, Mary Jane (Naples) 8/6/2021
Cicogna, Patricia (Naples) 5/24/2023
Higgins, Elaine - Property and Maintenance Manager, The Glades Golf and Country Club (Naples) 5/24/2023
Landert, Leslie (Naples) 12/15/2020
Monti, Pete (Naples) 10/4/2021
Natell, Barbara - Chair, Glades Landscape Committee, Glades Golf and CC (Naples) 5/24/2023
Peralta, Cesar - Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program (Naples) 4/28/2023 (Instructor)
Williams, Beth - President, Greenery Wizard (Naples) 12/15/2020

Duval County

Ashworth, Tonya - UF/IFAS Extension Duval County (Jacksonville) 12/3/2021 (Instructor)
Bryant, William (Jacksonville) 1/15/2021
Chesser, Robert - Field Operations Auditor, Franklin Energy (Jacksonville) 4/5/2022
Means, Stephanie - UF/IFAS Extension Duval County (Jacksonville) 8/4/2023 (Instructor)
Philips, Sarah (Jacksonville) 2/12/2021
Rajak, Kristen - Head Gardener, Owner, Friendly Flora Garden Care, LLC (Jacksonville) 3/28/2023
Richardson, George - UF/IFAS Extension Duval County (Jacksonville) 8/4/2023 (Instructor)
Rosenberg, Joshua - Founder/President, NativeJax (Jacksonville) 10/4/2021
Sanchez, Salina - Owner, Landscape Designer, River City Roots, LLC. (Jacksonville) 4/28/2022
Traver, Nancy - Duval County Master Gardener (Jacksonville) 3/28/2023

Gadsden County

Cattell, Jenny - Project Manager, Bloom Garden Co. (Havana) 8/4/2023
Taylor, David - Environmental Specialist III, Department of Environmental Protection (Havana) 3/10/2023

Hernando County

Browning, Lilly - UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County (Brooksville) 8/6/2021 (Instructor)
Lester, William - UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County (Brooksville) 8/6/2021 (Instructor)

Hillsborough County

Barber, Lynn - UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County (Seffner) 8/17/2020 (Instructor)
Cavalli, Peter - Trainer/Instructor, Tampa Bay Training, LLC (Tampa) 8/23/2022
Crowley, Heather - Urban Horticultural Assistant, UF/IFAS Hillsborough County Extension (Mango) 8/23/2023
Greeley, Tyler - Owner/Operator, Greeley Greenscapes (Tampa) 8/23/2022
Haddock, Susan - UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County (Seffner) 5/24/2022 (Instructor)
Hall, Trevor - Vice President, The Whole 9 Yards (Valrico) 4/12/2021
Jackson, Wayne - Project Manager, Jacobs Engineering (Plant City) 12/3/2021
Lungo, Teresa - Horticulture specialist and landscaping professional, City of Plant City Parks Department (Plant City) 8/4/2022
Masucci, Michael - Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program Coordinator, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County (Seffner) 8/23/2023
Mayer, James - President, JFM Landscape Services, Inc. (Tampa) 1/15/2021
Ollivierre, Clinton - Landscaper, Terra Bonita LLC (Lutz) 12/3/2021
Palaschak, Julia - Environmental Specialist, City of Tampa Water Department (Tampa) 8/6/2021
Pinson, Nicole - UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County (Seffner) 10/4/2021 (Instructor)
Silvasy, Tia - UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County (Seffner) 8/17/2020 (Instructor)
Stone, William - Program Assistant, UF/IFAS Hillsborough County Extension (Lutz) 8/23/2023
Tew, Mollie - 4-H/Urban Horticulture Assistant, UF/IFAS Hillsborough County Extension (Seffner) 8/23/2023
Thomas, Jenny (Tampa) 8/6/2021
Usewick, Sarah - Senior Environmental Specialist, Hillsborough County (Tampa) 8/23/2023
Winn, Justin - Environmental Specialist, Tampa Water Department (Tampa) 4/13/2023

Indian River County

Chandler, Josh - Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, City of Vero Beach (Vero Beach) 1/15/2021
Haynes, Nanette - Grounds Maintenance Manager, City of Vero Beach (Vero Beach) 2/12/2021
Siplak, Rebecca - Owner, Treasure Coast Naturescaping (Vero Beach) 10/13/2022

Lake County

Aranda Cabrera, Jorge - Lawn Technician, Home Paramount Pest Control (Groveland) 3/31/2023
Causey, Brian - General Manager, Exquisite Lawn Care (Clermont) 8/6/2021
Cento, John - Managing Member, Highlands Valuation LLC (Clermont) 4/30/2021

Lee County

Ailon, Francisco - General Landscaping Group (Bonita Springs) 5/24/2023
Andres, Francisco - Manager, L&G Lawn Care of SWFL LLC (Bonita Springs) 10/4/2021
Boyd, Robert - Business Development Manager, Down To Earth Landscape & Irrigation (Fort Myers) 8/6/2021
Fideli, John - President, John Fideli Landscapes LLC (North Fort Myers) 5/24/2022
Grannis, Chad - Superintendent, Royal Poinciana Golf Club (Fort Myers) 1/15/2021
Grover, Steven - Owner, Green Thumb Grover Landscaping LLC (Cape Coral) 8/23/2022
Henao, Jesus - Owner, orpocoaching (Fort Myers) 8/6/2021
Houghtaling, Denise - Vice President, MW Horticulture Recycling Facility, Inc. (Fort Myers) 1/15/2021
Larkee, Joann - Owner, Designer, Beneficial Landscapes LLC (North Fort Myers) 5/24/2023
McFall, Brian - Landscape Architect, Juniper Landscaping (Fort Myers) 4/30/2021
Mejia, Enrique - Owner, Lawn Service Group LLC (Fort Myers) 5/24/2023
Osborn, William (Estero) 1/15/2021
Psaras, Andrea (Bonita Springs) 8/6/2021
Raymundo-Gallego, Sebastian - Manager, Raymundo Brothers Landscaping (Fort Myers) 12/3/2021
Rossi, Tahlia - Recreation Center Specialist, Lee County Parks & Recreation (Lehigh Acres) 5/24/2023
Sandoval, Javier - Sandoval Irrigation & Landscape (Bonita Springs) 5/24/2023
Santiago, Miguel - Saint John Pro Irrigation and Landscaping (Bonita Springs) 5/24/2023
Schell II, John J. - Landscape Designer, Vision Landscape Services (Fort Myers) 12/15/2020
Smith, Scott - Landscape Architect, Juniper Landscaping (Fort Myers) 4/30/2021
Tomas, Rigoberto - Owner, Rigo Landscaping Group LLC (Fort Myers) 5/24/2023
Turner, Frances - Landscape Architect, Juniper Landscaping (Fort Myers) 4/30/2021
Watkins, Timothy - Manager, Ecovision LLC (North Fort Myers) 8/23/2023

Leon County

Abellera, Richmond - Environmental Specialist III, Department of Environmental Protection (Tallahassee) 3/10/2023
Becker, Connie - Environmental Specialist III, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Tallahassee) 10/4/2021
Brown, Emily - Environmental Specialist, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Tallahassee) 1/15/2021
Mastrocola, Alexandra - Grant Manager, Water Restoration Assistance - Nonpoint Source, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Tallahassee) 10/4/2021
Peck, Amanda - Nonpoint Source Management Program Administrator, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Tallahassee) 10/4/2021
Waddy, Kamaria - Ms. (OPS ES3), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Tallahassee) 3/10/2023
Williams, Chris - Environmental Specialist III, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Tallahassee) 10/4/2021

Manatee County

Atkinson, Michelle - UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County (Palmetto) 9/2/2020 (Instructor)
Griffith, Susan - UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County (Palmetto) 8/14/2020 (Instructor)
Kovar, Tammy - Biological Tree Services (Sarasota/Bradenton) 9/29/2020
McCarthy, Brigitte - Owner, Ivy Porch, LLC (Bradenton) 5/24/2022
Riegelman, Laura - Owner, Lawnmasters of Manasota Inc. (Bradenton) 4/20/2023
Walrath, Thomas - HOA Committee Chair; Facilities, Ponds & Landscaping, Central Park NAI (Lakewood Ranch) 2/24/2022

Marion County

Ashour, Hatem - Maintenance Tech Lead, Cove Communities (Ocala) 10/4/2021
Johnson, Linda - Landscape designer, Beautiful Yards (Ocala) 8/4/2023
Longacre, Parker (Ocala) 8/4/2023
Marek, Amanda - UF/IFAS Extension Marion County (Ocala) 10/4/2021 (Instructor)
Richell, Eva (Ocala) 8/4/2023
Tull, Claudia (Ocala) 4/30/2021

Martin County

Batts, Carly - Horticulturist, Martin County Board of County Commissioners (Stuart) 10/4/2021
Goodiel, Yvette - Sustainability & Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent III, UF/IFAS Extension Martin County (Stuart) 10/4/2021 (Instructor)

Miami-Dade County

Asencio, Ruben - Owner, Pipo Sunshine Landscaping LLC (Miami) 10/4/2021
Barbara, McAdam - UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County (Homestead) 2/8/2021 (Instructor)
Charpentier, Veronica - UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County (Miami) 12/3/2021 (Instructor)
Gonzalez, Mauricio - Principal, NaMa Native Landscapes (Miami) 12/3/2021
Goolsby, Dalton - UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County (Homestead) 12/3/2021 (Instructor)
Guedes, Omayra - Founder & Chief Administrative Officer, Rock & Rose Lawn Care (Miami) 2/12/2021
Jimenez, Simone - Landscape Designer, Savino and Miller Design Studio (Miami Beach) 8/23/2023
Lomeli, Jesus - UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County (Homestead) 1/25/2021 (Instructor)
Piccione, Daniele - Client Relations Manager, VisualScape Inc. (Miami) 1/15/2021
Ramirez, Romy - President, Jireh Landscaping Corp (Miami) 4/28/2023
Rodriguez, Anthony - Urban Horticultural Program Specialist, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County (Homestead) 4/30/2021 (Instructor)
Vasquez, Laura - UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County (Homestead) 1/25/2021 (Instructor)
Vila, Ivan - President, VisualScape (Miami) 1/15/2021

Nassau County

Hearn, Joey - Field Operations Manager, Franklin Energy (Callahan) 4/5/2022

Okaloosa County

Buchanan, Thomas - Owner, Greenview Services LLC (Crestview) 2/12/2021
Dunning, Sheila - UF/IFAS Extension Okaloosa County (Crestview) 8/14/2020 (Instructor)
Melton, David - Operations Manager, Greenview Services LLC (Crestview) 2/12/2021

Orange County

Albano, Christopher - Crew Lead, Orange County Public Schools (Orlando) 10/4/2021
Capriglione, Angelo - Project Manager, Ferrovial Services (Orlando) 10/4/2021
Feliciano, Eileen - Urban Designer, City of Ocoee (Ocoee) 3/28/2023
Justice, Miranda - Planning Technician, City of Ocoee (Ocoee) 3/28/2023
Long, Pamela - Landscape Supervisor, Orange County Public Schools (Orlando) 1/15/2021
Magyar, Csaba - Owner, Native Nature Landscaping (Windermere) 10/13/2022
McCann, James - Horticulturalist/ Arborist, McCann Inc. Landscape Maintenance (Orlando) 12/15/2020
Pitilon, Robin (Orlando) 12/3/2021
Riehm, April (Orlando) 12/15/2020
Short, Anthony - Trade Tech II, Orange County Public Schools (Orlando) 4/30/2021
Watkins, Teresa - Owner, Sustainable Horticultural Environments (Orlando) 2/12/2021
Wooten, Hannah - UF/IFAS Extension Orange County (Orlando) 12/3/2021 (Instructor)
Zimmerman, Rex - Exotic Designs Landscape Services (Orlando) 12/20/2019

Osceola County

Diaz Morales, Hector Xavier - Production Manager, BrightView Landscape Services (Kissimmee) 8/6/2021

Palm Beach County

Layton, Andrew - Technical Consultant, Masuen Consulting (Lake Worth) 11/29/2022
Limbourg, Luc - Owner - Designer, Green Team Solutions, LLC (Wellington) 1/15/2021
Lowe, Shelby - Owner, Shelby L Lowe and Associates, LLC (Lake Park) 2/12/2021
Pnaife, John (West Palm Beach) 1/15/2021

Pasco County

Elmore, Whitney - UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County (Dade City) 8/17/2020 (Instructor)
Galdo, Francis - UF/IFAS Extension Paso County (Land O' Lakes) 8/14/2020 (Instructor)
Ortiz, Alex - Supervisor, LMP Landscape Maintenance Professionals (Spring Hill) 4/30/2021

Pinellas County

Alvarez, Douglas - Foreman, City of Clearwater (Clearwater) 1/15/2021
DeLeon, Anthony - Service Crew Supervisor, City of Tampa (Madeira Beach) 10/4/2021
Dembinski, Robert - Owner, Local Roots Landscaping (Clearwater) 10/13/2022
Hancock, Andrew (Saint Petersburg) 4/5/2023
Huggins, Amanda - Landscape Specialist, Local Roots Landscaping (Clearwater) 10/13/2022
Kasey, Kristopher - Owner, Waking Native Nursery (St. Petersburg) 5/24/2022
Kuras, Michael - Landscape Designer, KURAS Design (St. Petersburg) 8/6/2021
McLemore III, Joe - Parks Maintenance Crew Leader, City of Dunedin (Dunedin) 8/4/2022
Melching, Russell - Parks Maintenance Crew Leader, City of Dunedin (Dunedin) 8/4/2022
Monahan, Sheila (St. Petersburg) 12/15/2020
Pridemore, Tyler - Gardener, Living Roots Eco Design (Gulfport) 5/24/2022
Prieto, Jonathan - UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County (Largo) 8/21/2020
Streets, Amanda - Owner, Living Roots Eco Design (Clearwater) 1/15/2021
Wells, Peter - Parks Maintenance Supervisor, City of Dunedin (Dunedin) 8/4/2022
Wilson, Craig - City Arborist, City of Dunedin (Dunedin) 8/4/2022
Wrobel, Monica - City of Dunedin Parks & Recreation (Dunedin) 8/4/2022

Polk County

Carver, Maria - Greenhouse Manager, Florida Southern College (Lakeland) 10/4/2021
Cassidy, Barbara (Lake Wales) 4/5/2023
Cooke, Marshall - Horticulture Technician, Bonnet Springs Park (Lakeland) 4/5/2023
Hernandez, Humberto - President, RideMowCowboys Lawn Palm and Tree Service LLC. (Frostproof) 3/29/2023
Moreno, Joseph - Owner, Blooming Temple Gardens, LLC (Davenport) 1/15/2021
Vargas, Joshua - Owner, JCV Lawn Maintenance (Lakeland) 12/15/2020
Vidal, Rafael - Landscape Project Superintendent , Ferrovial Services (Polk City) 12/3/2021

Santa Rosa County

Palomino, Kyle - Owner, Gulf Landscape LLC (Pace) 10/4/2021 (Instructor)

Sarasota County

Dixon Pawlus, Tenille - Owner, Butterflies and Blossoms FL (Sarasota) 4/5/2023
Hecker, Forest - UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County (Venice) 4/5/2023 (Instructor)
Robinson, Eric - Landscape Designer (Osprey) 12/3/2021
Sznurkowski, Krystyna - Project Manager, Ball Construction, Inc (Sarasota) 12/3/2021

Seminole County

Cato, Matthew Brian - Owner, Cato Environmental Services (Lake Mary) 10/4/2021
Glenn, Brayahna - Lead Maintenance, City of Sanford (Sanford) 4/28/2022

St. Johns County

Timmons, Crystal - Founder/ Executive Director, Veteran Garden Project of St. Augustine Fl. (St. Augustine) 4/30/2021

St. Lucie County

Morales, Jamie - Asst. Public Works Director, St. Lucie County (Ft. Pierce) 5/4/2023
Murphy, Michael - Horticultural Technician Assistant, Martin County (Port St. Lucie) 2/24/2022

Sumter County

Hill, Steven - Director, SSC Service Select (Bushnell) 2/12/2021

Volusia County

Calabro, Mariellen - City Forester, City of DeLand (DeLand) 12/3/2021
Council-Morton, Brittany - UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County (DeLand) 10/4/2021 (Instructor)
Jackson, Christopher - Arborist Inspector Technician, City of DeLand (Deland) 12/3/2021

Walton County

Scheinkman, Michael - Environmental Specialist III, Department of Environmental Protection (Santa Rosa Beach) 3/10/2023

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