How do I sue a business that is located in another state? This would be a small claims court case.?

The amount is $5,000. The claimant (plaintiff) is located in Miami, Florida, while the defendant is located in New York City. The contract was made verbally, over the phone. The goods were shipped to New York and sold but never paid for. The plaintiff is a Corporation and the defendant is an individual who owns a business, but the business is not incorporated. I also need to know if I can serve the defendant in person, or since he is in another state, have the Sheriff of that county, serve him the papers. Do I file the claim here in Florida or in New York?