Shopping in Lauderdale Lakes

Bfit Wear’s online emporium of stylish fitness gear readies women of all ages for workouts with activewear from labels such as Ion, Booty Wrap, T-Party, and Bfit’s own line of apparel. Like the high-speed treadmill runways of Milan and Paris, Bfit Wear fuses high fashion and fitness, clothing women and girls in breathable, comfy threads of yoga and Pilates wear. Cozy capris and yoga pants from brands such as Sugarlips and Hard Tail form-fit to legs during feathered-peacock or couch-potato poses. Eco-friendly garments from Ivee gird forms in snug stitches made from renewable bamboo, and an ample selection of accessories fully equips customers for exercise.

The certified professional mechanics of B & J Bicycle Shop, Inc., in business since 1985, put cyclists on the road, trail, or mountain atop bikes from names such as Giant, MirraCo, and Trek. Staffers assemble, tune, and test each steed onsite, and can custom-fit components for rider comfort. To keep up on cycling trends and tech, crew members train with factory service technicians several times per year, ensuring up-to-date knowledge guides all maintenance services and ride-smoothing tune-ups. The shop also stocks a selection of gear and accessories, preventing riders from having to craft protective gear out of bubble wrap.

Fabric gurus at Tiffany Fabrics draw upon 37 years of textile savvy to transform interiors with more than 7,500 bolts of imported fabrics. The vast selection ranges from classic oriental and paisley patterns to modern-day animal prints and binary codes. Staff happily consult with customers to discern the best fabrics for their home-accessorizing needs, and match fabrics with thousands of trimmings, tassels and tiebacks. Once clients home in on their ideal fabric, Tiffany Fabrics' carpentry crew can fit it to furniture of all sizes.

Since 1968, Jerry’s Artarama has stocked shelves with multitudes of tools and supplies and helped artists show off finished work with custom framing. The comprehensive inventory fulfills artists’ every need, featuring everything from acid-free blank stretched canvases to Lukas oil colors, which have been transmitting images to paper since 1862. Custom framing services can protect and showcase a diploma, favorite 8”x10,” or beloved box of cereal.

Since 1991, board-certified optometrist Gary Enker has performed more than 20,000 eye exams and 10,000 contact-lens fittings. He has also trained in emergency and pediatric treatment, as well as the fitting of specialty contact lenses and has been commended for his dedication to the field. Dr. Enker draws on that expertise at his eye-care center, where he and a skilled staff test patients' vision with advanced technology and old-fashioned care.

The technicians at the clinic’s onsite eyeglass lab outfit guests with contacts or glasses in about an hour. Clients choose from more than 3,000 pairs of designer frames, which staffers then fill with the proper lenses to suit their needs. The team also offers free routine adjustments for the life of the glasses, from tweaking the fit to adding miniature telescopes.

Since 1980, Propane USA has been distributing its gaseous inventory for a wide range of applications, along with the appliances that harness the fuel's stockpiles of potential energy. Their team of technicians refills everything from 20-pound grill tanks to household units, travelling within Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach counties to service and maintain under- and above-ground tanks, oversee new construction projects, and preach the propane gospel over their truck's loudspeakers. At their storefront, a collection of propane-burning appliances transform the gas into a means to cook raw meat, heat homes, generate electricity, or light outdoor spaces.