Central Florida
Yours to enjoy. Ours to protect.
Owner-led marine contractor. We handle the shoreline, the permits, and the build — so you get a waterfront that works and a process that makes sense.
State-Certified Marine Contractor · Owner-Led · Permits Handled · License #SCC131154313
What We Do
Shoreline problems usually start quietly. The right answer starts with knowing what is cosmetic, what is structural, and what to do next.
A dock should feel like an extension of your home — and hold up like it belongs on the water.
Not every bank needs a seawall. We help you choose the right solution for the whole edge of the property.
Shared waterfront requires clear proposals, strong communication, and a contractor boards can stand behind.
Recent Work
Lakeside Shoreline at Sunset — South Lakeland
Seawall Timber Facing Hardware Detail — Florida
Dock Piling Installation — Florida Waterfront
Lakeside Shoreline at Sunset — South Lakeland
Seawall Timber Facing Hardware Detail — Florida
Dock Piling Installation — Florida Waterfront
How It Works
We walk the property, read the shoreline, and talk through what the waterfront actually needs. No pressure — just a straight conversation.
We explain what makes sense, what doesn't, and whether the right answer is repair, replacement, stabilization, or a larger build.
DEP, SWFWMD, USACE, county setbacks — we handle every agency, every form, every call. Most of our clients never speak to a government office.
Built for long-term performance, not just to pass inspection. We hold every build to the same standard regardless of who swings the hammer.
We review the finished work with you and stand behind it. Every build carries a written workmanship warranty. Zero failures on record.
Who We Are
When you hire Horizon, you are not hiring a logo. You are hiring people who stay connected to the outcome. Vince Strawbridge and Dustin Kirby lead every project from first conversation through final inspection.
Every project has a licensed contractor on the line and an owner reachable by phone. That's not standard in this industry. It is here.
See our workVince Strawbridge
Owner · CBC · Marine Specialty Contractor
Vince is a third-generation contractor in Central Florida. He holds a state-certified marine contractor license and a Certified Building Contractor license.
Dustin Kirby
Co-Owner · Permitting & Compliance
Dustin handles every agency detail — DEP, SWFWMD, USACE, EPC. Permitting is complicated in Florida; Dustin makes it invisible to you.
Allen Kent
Field Operations
Allen's priority is your satisfaction. He stays on the job until the work meets your expectations — and doesn't consider it done until you do.
Credentials
Notes from the Horizon
Hydrostatic pressure, broken braces, short-sheeting, and toe scour — the four reasons most seawalls in Central Florida don't make it.
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The story of how Lakeland's largest lake — sitting in the shadow of a power plant for most of a century — became measurably cleaner water
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My cousin Oliver had a very bad afternoon. Holly Anderson wrote it up for Grantland. What I can tell you is that she got the place right.
Read moreTalk to an Owner
Tell us what you're working with. We'll give you a straight answer on what it takes — scope, timeline, and permits included.
(863) 934-6218License #SCC131154313
Lakeland, FL · Serving 5 counties
