Inverrary Waterfall, at the intersection of Inverrary Blvd. and Oakland Park Blvd., became the first designated historic landmark in the City of Lauderhill on May 8, 2017. Legend has it, the feature was built by the developer of Walt Disney World at the request of Lauderhill's most famed former resident, actor and comedian Jackie Gleason.
As the Mayor of this phenomenal City, I send you all wishes for an awesome, healthy and prosperous 2021! We look for ward to this year with great expectation and excitement for the many opportunities and resources that are available to our residents. Congratulations to Denise D. Grant, who was selected Vice Mayor and our three new Commissioners, Sarai “Ray” Martin, Melissa P. Dunn and Lawrence “Jabbow” Martin. We look forward to their contributions and ideas.
During these challenging times, the City of Lauderhill has done an excellent job of continuing to assist its residents in alternate ways that are accessible to everyone, while keeping us as safe as possible and in compliance with all county, state, and federal or ders. As a member of the Broward League of Cities Task Force, I continue to use my voice to ensure Lauderhill receives all the funds that we are eligible for from the County to battle COVID-19. Please be assured that we are working hard to ensure that our citi zens have access to all the resources and the most recent infor mation we can possibly provide. I commend all the City of Lauder hill essential workers, health care workers, and first responders for their sacrifice and commitment to the safety and protection of this community. We appreciate all you do!
As we look to the months ahead, my office has begun planning to resume some of our most popular programs for residents to participate in and enjoy. Pending the country’s progress with the pandemic, we are tentatively slated to relaunch our programs in June and July. Ever-popular programs such as the “Green Series” for our garden enthusiasts, “Grant Writing 101” for our entrepre neurs and community leaders, and the “Jazz in the Park” for our music lovers are all in the lineup. We are also happy to announce “Moving With the Mayor,” which is a new health and fitness initia tive that incorporates healthy eating education. For more infor mation on these programs and many more the City of Lauderhill has to offer, be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram at Ken Thurston Mayor of Lauderhill, or on the City’s website, www. lauderhill-fl.gov, and in the City e-newsletter.
This past year has revealed much about the issues we all face. I am impressed by the resilience, innovation and concern for com munity demonstrated by many of our residents and communi ty leaders. Let us all continue to do our part to thrive and forge ahead to keep Lauderhill a top destination to live, work and relax for many years to come!
Email: kthurston@lauderhill-fl.gov
Contact Numbers Office: 954-730-3018 Fax: 954-730-3062
Greetings, fellow residents of our wonderful City of Lauderhill.
Mayor Ken Thurston’s Welcome 1
A Message from Vice Mayor Denise D. Grant 4
A Message from Commissioner Sarai “Ray” Martin 5
A Message from Commissioner Melissa P. Dunn 6
A Message from Commissioner Lawrence “Jabbow” Martin 7
A Message from City Manager Desorae Giles-Smith 8
Lauderhill Living e-Newsletter 9
City Services 10 City Adjacent Resources (Civic Services) 13
COVID-19 Protocols You Should Know 16
COVID-19 Testing Sites 19 Vaccine Information 20
PERSONAL SERVICES 23
Alteration/Tailor/Dress Making 24 Auto Repair/ Service 24 Auto Sales/ Service 25 Barber Shop 25 Barber Shop & Salon 25 Beauty Salon 26 Chiropractor 26 Counseling 26
Credit Repair 27
Dentist/ Dental Service 27
Doctor/ Medical Service 27 Event Planning 29 Fitness Training 29
Funeral Home 30 Healthcare Services 30 Laundromat 31
Life & Health Insurance 31
Moving & Storage Service 31 Spa/Massage/ Wellness Center 31 Tattoo/Piercing 31 Travel Services 31
HOME SERVICES 32
A/C Sales & Services 32 Appliance Sales / Repairs 32 Assisted Living Facility 32
Flooring 32 Cleaning Services 32 Electric Company 32
Furniture, Cabinets & Installations 32 Group Home 32 Handyman 32 Home Healthcare 33 Home Rental 33 Homeownership Counseling 33 Home Improvement Services 33 Janitorial Service 33 Landscaping 33 Mortgage Service 33 Moving & Storage Service 33 Painting Service 33
Pest Control 34 Pressure Cleaning 34 Property Management 34 Real Estate/ Brokerage 34 Remodeling (Kitchen, Floor, Bath) 34 Security/ Alarm Services 34 Veterinarian Service 34 Waste Disposal 34
BUSINESS SERVICES 35
Lauderhill CRA: Transforming the City for the Better 36 Financial Assistance and Other Resources for Small Businesses 38
Lauderhill Shines 41
Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce 42
Career Source Broward 44 Accounting/ Tax Prep/ Bookkeeping 46 Advertising Marketing 47 Attorney/ Law Office 47 Attorney/ Mediator 47 Bank/ Financial Services 47 Bookkeeping/ Payroll 47 Business to Business 47 Cleaning Service 48 Collection/ Billing Agency 48 Commercial Leasing/ Landlord 48 Consulting 48 Delivery/ Courier Service 50 Engineering Consultant 50 Equipment Repair/ Recycling 50 Insurance 50
Printing/ Graphic Design/ Creative Service 50 Service/ Mechanical Systems 51 Service Hauling 51 Shipping/ Export 51
Staffing/ Employment Agency 51 Warehouse/ Storage 51 RESOURCES,
RETAIL & ENTERTAINMENT 52
Arts Expression/ Activity 52
Audio/ Video Production 52
Auto Tags 52
Bakery 52
Banquet Hall 52
Bar/ Lounge/ Liquor Store 52
Beauty Supply Store 52 Child Care/ Day Care 52
Church 52
Clothing Boutique 53 Comics & Memorabilia 54
Convenience Store 54
Education/ Training 54 Electronics Sales/ Service/ Installation 54 Entertainment 54 Flower Shop 54 Gas Station/ Convenience Store 54
Grocery Store 55
Ice Cream Store 55
Jewelry Store 55 Retail/ Merchant 55
Notary Service 55 Pet Products 55 Pharmacy 55
Repair Services 55 Restaurant 56 Retail Store 58 Social Service 60 Tanning 60 Thrift Store 60
Translation Services 60 Transportation 60 Travel Agency 60 Wholesale Store 60
Photo Galleries 61
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Iam honored to serve as your Vice Mayor and to take an active role in setting the vision for our residents, businesses, and dedicated mu nicipal leaders and employees. Lauderhill, our All-America City, is a wonderful community of which I am proud to be a dedicated resident. As your Vice Mayor, I will continue to set the bar high and lead by ex ample. The cornerstone of our City will be transparent government that inspires community involvement.
As I engage with our diverse residents at community events, in local businesses, on virtual forums, and during Commission meetings and workshops, I hear your aspirations for Lauderhill. We want smart, ef ficient economic development that will transform the local business community. We want a peaceful, unified community that is safe for all residents. We want to provide resources to assist in all aspects of combating the COVID-19 pandemic, as it has affected each and every member of our community.
The success of local businesses during this trying time is paramount to the continuing economic development of our City. To promote the success of our retail shops and eateries, I have partnered with the Lau derhill Chamber of Commerce to champion the Safe & Clean initia tive for Lauderhill businesses. We are encouraging business owners to take the Safe and Clean Pledge at www.sunny.org/pledge, which in cludes a commitment to following CDC cleaning protocols, wearing masks, providing hand sanitizer, practicing social distancing, training staff on how to be safe and clean, and working toward contactless pay ment. Businesses that take the Safe and Clean Pledge are leading the way in reminding residents that it is safe, healthy and fun to support our local establishments by visiting in person.
Additionally, I have engaged – and will continue to engage – with a variety of resources and professionals to assist local businesses, churches and non-profit organizations in navigating the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The federal loan program provides support monies to businesses to help them stay open and continue to employ their staff members. I have led the charge to assist local businesses in connecting with lending institutions, and we were able to success fully engage with over 200 organizations during the first round of the program. As the second installment of PPP loans become available, we will strive to assist even more groups in obtaining this funding. I recently hosted two informative webinars, both of which are available for viewing at www.facebook.com/cityoflauderhill, that provide a trea sure trove of information to help you navigate the application process.
As your Vice Mayor, I am committed to the safety, comfort and wellbeing of our residents. My Unity in the Community initiative provides an opportunity for residents to engage with and get to know the Lau derhill Police Department and various City representatives. Each Uni ty in the Community walk focuses on 50-100 homes where residents of the area, police officers and City representatives go door to door to provide safety tips and hear about your neighborhood concerns. This
way we’re able to communicate one-on-one with citizens of Lauderhill so we can make strides to address the issues you share with us and an swer any questions that you have for us.
I am also a dedicated advocate for residents who are part of our vul nerable populations. This includes many of our seniors who are no longer able to go out on their own, as well as persons with high-risk health conditions which confine them to their homes. Throughout the pandemic, I partnered with various entities, including Joy’s Roti Delight and American Airlines, to ensure those who are in need receive regu lar food deliveries at their homes. This effort was in conjunction with drive-thru food distribution events offered for citizens in need who are still able to leave their homes.
Charting the course for Lauderhill while leveraging its existing strengths is an exciting endeavor. I want us to be fiscally smart and forward-thinking so that generations can continue to thrive in our City. I am confident and inspired to be a part of leading this great communi ty out of the pandemic and into the era of health, unity and economic growth that is sure to follow.
Email: dgrant@lauderhill-fl.gov
Contact Numbers Office: 954-730-3016 Fax: 954-730-3062
It is my honor to represent the City of Lauderhill as your Com missioner. Residents of Lauderhill, thank you for electing me. Thank you for placing your faith in me. I may be new to politics, but the concept of service and servant leadership is a cornerstone of my foundation and identity.
I joined the Army at 17 years old. During my 22 years in the military, I served both here in the United States and internation ally in Germany, Bosnia, Hungary and Iraq. In 2015, I retired as a Major after my 22 years of service, and I thought to myself, “How else can I be of service to my community after retirement?” And I found my answer, right here as your Commissioner. Even as the CEO of Extreme Government Solutions, I’ve been fortunate to have found my most complementary work-community service balance. I am the President of Kiwanis Club of Central Broward. I’ve served as Chairman of the Lauderhill Community Budget and Advisory Board; was elected to be the Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Lauderhill Housing Authority; volunteered to mentor with the Kids and the Power of Work or ganization (KAPOW), where I mentored a 4th grade class at Cas tle Hill Elementary; assisted veterans as a member of the Vet erans of Foreign Wars (VFW Post 8195); volunteered with Men of Action, a volunteer organization that cleans up our beautiful community; supported the Pride Center in Wilton Manors to in crease awareness and decrease AIDS; and more. I truly believe community service is the proverbial rent we pay to coexist with others in our society, and my goal is to use every opportunity to pay that “rent” in full.
The Commissioner role is only an extension of my duty to give back to the very community I grew up in. I recognize that I’ve entered this role during the pandemic, which has impacted not only Lauderhill, but every one of us in the world. My experience in the military instilled my commitment to serve others and pro tect the most vulnerable, especially during this challenging time. My dedication to being a servant leader has only deepened, and I know that I am not alone. I want to take a moment to recog nize and thank the everyday heroes in this community because not all heroes wear capes and not all heroes wear medals. Some heroes serve as health care workers, drive delivery trucks, and work at post offices and grocery stores. They teach us, feed us and disinfect our buildings. And because we have eco-therapy programs specifically for veterans and first responders who have experienced PTSD at Extreme Government Solutions, I under stand first hand how important it is to advocate for the mental and physical health of those who risk their lives to serve others. Frontline workers, I salute you. You are a beacon of light at this time. You inspire me every day to serve our community and play an active role in being a part of the solutions to the challenges we are facing today.
I’ve spent my first weeks in office reviewing feedback on cur rent issues that have deeply affected the community and learning about all the resources available to Lauderhill residents to solve them. I’ve listened to many of your concerns. Although this is not a complete list, some that will be a focus of during my term are:
• increasing safety and security in Lauderhill
• business development
• home ownership
• youth empowerment
• mental health programming and advocacy, especially during the pandemic.
Lauderhill residents, I hear you and your valid concerns: There’s a lot of work to be done in our community. Lauderhill, my sleeves are rolled up, and I’m ready to be of service. Please know that I’m always a phone call or message away. You can reach me at rmar tin@lauderhill-fl.gov or (954) 730-2976. My doors are always open.
Email: rmartin@lauderhill-fl.gov
Contact Numbers Office: 954-730-2976 Fax: 954-730-3062
Iwanted to take a minute to tell you a little bit about the initiatives I’ve started to support our community.
As a business owner, I know the challenges many of our busi nesses are facing, especially during the coronavirus outbreak. I, like so many others, have had to pivot my business plans this past year to meet the demand of a changing economy. That’s why I’ve created the Lauderhill Shines program, to invest in our small businesses, build their capacity and highlight their shining spirit.
Lauderhill Shines is a free eight-week, self-paced program for op erators to learn all things business. Think of it as an MBA in your pocket. Participants learn about business planning, access to cap ital, leadership, human resources, doing business with the City of Lauderhill and more. In addition to our value-packed content, participants receive access to me and other City decision makers during the live weekly Q&A and business coaching sessions. Since every participant is a business owner, everyone will also have the opportunity to expand their network.
In addition to the Lauderhill Shines program, the Lauderhill Health and Prosperity Partnership is an initiative close to my heart. My intention is to unite community stakeholders as we col laborate and transform our quality of life. From seniors to single parents, young professionals to business professionals, I want us to come together to address the social determinants of health to create a more resilient Lauderhill. That means our impact will not only be wide reaching but it also will create the meaningful change our community deserves. The program will touch on every facet of life within our City, including access to healthcare, eco nomic vitality, education, community life, public safety and the built environment.
I want to thank you for your belief in me and for electing me as your Commissioner. In my first one hundred days, I have worked tirelessly for you, our residents and business owners. Here are just a few of my accomplishments and current undertakings:
• We enrolled 25 local businesses and nonprofits in the first co hort of the Lauderhill Shines program, connecting businesses with resources to generate more revenue, retain more employ ees and contract with the City.
• I facilitated preservation of both Inverrary golf courses by pro posing and passing a resolution to reaffirm their covenant.
• I proposed and passed a resolution in support of House Bill 15. The measure proposed in the Florida legislature would require state sales tax be collected from all sales, whether online or on main street. This creates sales tax competitiveness and closes the loophole for good.
• To prevent transportation funding from being siphoned away from much-needed projects, I proposed and passed a resolution urging the immediate repeal of Senate Bill 7068, which passed in 2019 and created Multi-Use Corridors of Regional and Economic Significance (M-CORES). The funding for M-CORES is channeled through the Florida Department of Transportation’s five-year work program, which will concentrate spending in some com munities and delay projects in others across the state.
Lauderhill is the place I call home. It’s where I work and enjoy life to its fullest. I am proud to live in Lauderhill, and I am proud to rep resent you. I hope that you too are proud to call Lauderhill home! Together, we shine and will continue to shine.
Email: mdunn@lauderhill-fl.gov
Contact Numbers
Office: 954-730-3015 Fax: 954-730-3062
As we welcome a new year filled with expectation and hope of better and brighter things in the City of Lauderhill, I would like to thank all of you for giving me this opportunity to serve the residents of this dynamic City. Your support during my cam paign and since being sworn in as a Commissioner is deeply appre ciated. You exercised your rights to vote at a time in our history as a nation where it is absolutely imperative to have a voice. Thank you.
The challenges we encountered since the start of this global CO VID-19 pandemic have certainly shaped us individually and collec tively into a more resilient, stronger community as we continue to find innovative ways to operate and serve.
The past year has been challenging for all of us; I pray there’s a light at the end of the tunnel with the introduction and current roll out of the COVID-19 Vaccines. There is a lot of speculation and fear, especially in our communities, about taking “The Shot.” At this point, I say we trust the science. As a COVID survivor, I’ve seen and experienced up close the effects and fear this virus produces. I had “The Shot.”
The City was awarded funding to allocate toward residents and businesses for eligible reasons related to COVID. For more informa tion on Lauderhill CARES programs, please go to our grants web page at lauderhill-fl.gov/lauderhillcaresprogram, call 954-714-2181, or email us at LauderhillCares@lauderhill-fl.gov
A clean community enhances our civic pride, and our recent clean-up of 51st Avenue has given that community a much-need ed facelift. It is my hope that we can continue to work together to make similar initiatives happen and that our residents and busi nesses will see the value in maintaining these areas in ways that add to the attractiveness of our community.
At the City Commission Meeting on Jan. 11, I announced the launch of another of my initiatives, Connect Lauderhill. Residents and businesses are encouraged to get in the know and learn all the ways you can get connected with the City. You can sign up for “E-News,” which allows the City to send you news releases about topics such as Lauderhill CARES and COVID-19 updates. Another sign-up connection is our bi-weekly e-newsletter, “Living Lauder hill,” which summarizes two weeks of Lauderhill’s social media, in cludes resources for businesses and residents, and highlights the accomplishments of our police and fire Departments. The last signup option is our “Code Red” Alerts. These messages go straight to your phone as either a text or voicemail message. The information sent typically includes emergency messages, timely messages and general notifications.
Also, look out for my Celebrating Magnificent Milestones initia tive. I feel it is important to honor and celebrate persons living in Lauderhill who are turning 80 years and above, or celebrating a wedding anniversary of 25 years or more. And so, you will be able
to log on to www.lauderhill-fl.gov/celebrate to register yourself or a neighbor, friend or relative who will be celebrating such milestones.
I would encourage everyone to keep checking our website and social media pages for news about other happenings in destination Lauderhill. And don’t forget: we certainly will be bringing back our Jammin’ in the Park events when it is safe to do so. We look forward to entertaining you all and giving local businesses the opportunity to showcase their products.
My desire to become a City Commissioner was inspired by my willingness to serve my community. My family has always given back to others and prided ourselves on serving. As the late John Lewis instructed, “If you see something, do something.” I want to help the City of Lauderhill grow, get connected, embrace our cul tural differences, and make the quality of life better for all of our citizens. I am at work and will be asking my fellow residents to as sist this Commission in making our city a more vibrant destination. Together, let’s make Lauderhill a great place to live, do business and work.
Email: lmartin@lauderhill-fl.gov
Contact Numbers
Office: 954-730-3017 Fax: 954-730-3062
The job of the City Manager is to oversee the operations of the City of Lauderhill under the leadership and direction of the Mayor and City Commissioners. For a little over a year now, I have had the privilege of serving first as your acting City Manager and now as your permanent City Manager.
There are many aspects of this position that are truly rewarding. First, I love this community, and I have been serving it for more than 25 years. Second, the staff here are truly committed to our residents and are very talented. Collectively, our goal is to make Lauderhill better everyday. Third, we appreciate every resident that makes Lauderhill their home. Our residents are the best in Broward. Serv ing them is an honor and a privilege. I am truly humbled to be part of such an amazing community and such a fantastic team.
Over the last year, we have witnessed unique and unprecedented challenges worldwide: from COVID-19 to civil unrest, and, in some communities, extreme weather events. With the situation everchanging and the future uncertain, what I can tell you is that Lau derhill is resilient. Lauderhill is strong, and we are proud.
At the direction of the Commission, we have been serving our residents with testing and vaccination sites. We have been offering programs on wellness and even prosperity as it pertains to surviv ing these tough times. Food drives and massive mask and PPE give aways were organized. We’ve supported businesses and start-ups with seminars on how to access assistance such as the Paycheck Protection Program. We continue to provide our residents with quality services while keeping them and our staff safe.
Amid so much uncertainty, area companies have pivoted, adapt ing their goods and services to these times. This edition of Desti nation Lauderhill introduces you to some of our enterprising local treasures, as it is imperative that we, as a community, support our City’s small businesses. Lauderhill’s mix of places to live, shop, dine and play is unique. Although often imitated, there is no place like our home – our Lauderhill.
Email: citymanager@lauderhill-fl.gov
Contact Numbers
Office: (954) 730-3002 Fax:(954) 730-3025
To stay up-to-date on all things Lauderhill, turn to the Lauderhill Living e-newsletter. Every two weeks, the City circulates this information-packed email publication to advise citizens on the latest news, events, security reports and entertaining tidbits.
The City thrives when residents feel safe and secure. At the top of each newsletter is a segment called “Just Don’t,” offering up dates on recent police activity, accidents and arrests as well as providing practical safety tips.
Then comes the value-packed “Hot News” segment. Meet one of your friendly neighbors in “I Am Lauderhill – We Are Lauderhill,” a quick, fun piece that features a self-introduction video by a City employee describ ing their work, interests and inspirations. The section also features food drives, community celebrations and new construction developments. Learn about City-sponsored initiatives, programs and events for people of every age and interest group.
You’ll also find information on charity events, awards and scholarship honors received by outstanding Lauderhill citizens and organizations, as well as job and recruitment opportunities. City initiatives like Lauderhill Cares and Lauderhill Shines, which help entrepreneurs, homeowners and others in need of support, are regularly featured.
Readers also receive announcements and updates from the Mayor, elected City officials and Department leaders on projects, community development programs and more, shedding light on how issues from the local to the national level affect the citizens of Lauderhill. Finally, each newsletter shows you all the ways you can connect with Lauder hill, including through the City’s website and social media channels, or with a simple phone call.
Subscribing to Lauderhill Living is a great way to keep up with the happenings of City life. Sign up for this free resource at www.lauder
The City of Lauderhill is intent on scaling through the challenge that the COVID-19 pandemic posed, making a full recovery economically, socially and otherwise. To that end, the City has put measures in place to ensure that things run as smoothly as possible throughout this period, including testing sites, emergency services, and social services. Below are details on these services and what they entail.
City Hall and its administrative offices are open to the public and remain operational from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Thursday. Residents are urged to leverage virtual meetings and services as much as possible.
l To inquire about any department located in City Hall, reach City staff at 954739-0100.
l For information on parks, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 954-730-3080.
l Reach the Police Department (non-emergency) on 954-764-HELP (4357) and the Fire Department (non-emergency) on 954-730-2950.
l Visit www.lauderhill-fl.gov for more information on virtual City services or to contact City Hall via email.
l For water and sewer emergencies after hours, call 954-730-2972.
l For COVID-19 information and updates specific to the City of Lauderhill, go to www. lauderhillfl.gov/COVID19.
l If you notice COVID symptoms and need medical attention, call the Broward County hotline at 954-3579500 from 8 am to 10 pm, any day of the week.
Due to the pandemic, the City of Lauder hill suspended most city-sponsored public gatherings including special events, sports leagues and practices, classes, shows, camps and concerts until further notice. However, there are a number of fun virtual programs and resources available for your kids.
Examples include: Boy To Man, Girls Too Women, Lauderhill Teen Leadership After School Club, Youth Council, intergenera tional virtual programs and more. Additionally, some youth sports programs
have returned to activity in person in a lim ited capacity, following COVID-19 guidelines and mandates. Currently, these include: 7-on7 flag football, cheerleading, PAL boxing, track & field and travel soccer. More programs may be approved to start in the near future.
For program inquiries, registration in formation or more details, please call 954321-2450 for virtual youth programs or 954-572-1474 for youth sports. Note that both in-person and virtual programs are limited in capacity.
The City of Lauderhill uses the CodeRED Emergency Notification System, which is useful for general and emergency notifica tions through phone calls, text messages, emails, and an app for mobile devices.
All residents and businesses are urged to register with the CodeRED system so as to get important updates as they come. Regis tration is free. All you need to do is sign up on the CodeRED registration page, and you’ll begin to receive these updates. You may also signup by texting “LAUDERHILL” to 99411.
The CodeRED system allows communi cations to be sent to all targeted areas in the City in the event of an emergency that requires immediate or imminent action. In formation about bad weather, evacuation, missing persons, fires, criminal incidents, accidents, and other emergencies.
In such cases, the caller ID will display the number 855-969-4636 for General Notifica tions and 866-419-5000 for Emergency No tifications. Should you miss the call, a mes sage will be left if you have a voicemail or an answering machine. Otherwise, the system will attempt to call again after a short while. You also have the option to call the number back for the most recent message.
If you encounter any difficulties, you may contact the Fire Department at 954-7302950.
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Note that the City Hall operates regularly from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
SENIOR PROGRAMS AT SADKIN COMMUNITY CENTER
1176 N.W. 42nd Way 954-321-2452 lauderhill-fl.gov/ parks-recreation/seniors
Senior activities and programs in clude exercise classes, dominoes, so cialization, yoga, water fitness, coffee and tea time, and many others.
LAUDERHILL DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES (DEES)
LAUDERHILL WATER BILLING
5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-730-3030 lauderhill-fl.gov
LAUDERHILL PUBLIC WORKS
2101 N.W. 49th Ave. 954-730-2960 lauderhill-fl.gov/departments/ public-works
LAUDERHILL UTILITIES WATER AND SEWER
2101 N.W. 49th Ave. 954-730-4225 *Emergency After Hours 954-730-2972 lauderhill-fl.gov/departments/ utilities
LAUDERHILL CODE ENFORCEMENT
5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-730-3070
lauderhill-fl.gov/departments/ code-enforcement
TRASH AND RECYCLING
Waste Management 954-615-4050
The City of Lauderhill benefits from essential resources throughout broader Broward County. Here is a guide to some of these services and how you can access them.
The closest hospital to Lauderhill is the Florida Medical Center. This medical-sur gical center is well known for its focus on heart health, anchored by the Heart Insti tute of Florida. It is also equipped with an accredited Chest Pain Center and a Com prehensive Stroke Center, as well as a Sur gical Weight Loss Center to handle bariatric procedures.
In light of the current challenges, the center works hand-in-hand with the De partment of Public Health and the CDC to respond to new COVID-19 cases around Broward County. The hospital is also active ly involved in the State of Florida’s vaccina tion plan.
Call 866-747-5834 to reach the Florida Medical Center or visit www.floridamedctr. com for more information.
5000 W Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
The Edgar Mills Health Center is a public health and social services center providing primary care and other services on a slid ing fee scale, including to people who are uninsured. As a division of the Florida De partment of Health in Broward County, the
center also connects families to the feder al WIC nutrition program, family planning services, and children’s dental care.
The center is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, but requires appointments as part of pandemic safety protocols.
To contact the center, call 954-467-4700 or visit broward.floridahealth.gov/loca tions/edgar-mills.html
900 NW 31st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
2-1-1 Broward is a 24/7 counseling agency that connects people to health care, so cial services and community support pro grams. The agency caters to critical so cial needs such as emergency financial aid, housing and shelter, food, child care, health care, mental health support, sum mer and after-school programs, career training placements, and relief from abuse. 2-1-1 Broward saves people the stress of sorting through endless arrays of organi zations, websites, and phone numbers to make the right connection that suits their needs.
To contact 2-1-1 Broward, dial 2-1-1, call 954537-0211, or text your zip code to 898211 to chat with a helpline counselor. Find more information at www.211-broward.org. The website is frequently updated with COV ID-19 news and information from different organizations.
For more than 80 years, the Northwest Federated Woman’s Club of Broward Coun ty, has been serving area residents, provid ing resources, attention, and programming for youth and the elderly.
The Active Senior Program offers people above 60 a forum to engage, stay active and enjoy recreational activities, such as field trips, games, arts and crafts, and spe cial events. The club offers the Irma Allen Adult Day Care during work hours as well as the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative to care for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients in a safe and friendly atmosphere. The Health
and Wellness Program provides monthly screening, medication management, and health and nutrition lectures for the elder ly. The club also offers transportation and paratransit services to help clients travel to and from the center, depending on location and eligibility.
In addition, the club helps seniors apply for the Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program, which aids qualifying seniors with their electric bill payments. For information on this program, call 954-714-3500.
Two programs serve the county’s young residents. Youth Academics and the Arts
Community Outreach engage people aged 5 to 17 with vital information and a fun approach that fosters personal and com munity development. On Saturdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, the Outreach offers activities including storytelling, arts and crafts, computer training, team building activities and lots more.
Call 954-730-3442 or visit www.nwfwc.org to contact the club, ask about assistance, find updates, make donations, or sign up to volunteer.
2161 NW 19th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Broward County’s Transportation OPtionS (TOPS!) program includes paratransit and bus pass packages that promise safe and reliable transportation to connect people and commu nities, especially seniors and people with spe cial needs. TOPS! rides cost low one-way fares paid to the driver. (Exact amounts required.)
The paratransit program, offered weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., is a door-to-door service for individuals with physical or mental disabil
ities that prevent them from using public bus es. To qualify for the paratransit program, one must complete an application, and a written notification will be sent within three weeks. It is advisable to first get in touch with customer support at 954-357-8400 to discuss eligibili ty and program options. Call 954-357-8400 or email cservice@broward.org for details. broward.org/BCT/Pages/Paratransit. aspx
Meals on Wheels South Florida collaborates with government agencies, other nonprofits and volunteers to fulfill its mission of com bating hunger, providing over a million meals to more than 10,000 seniors every year.
Meals on Wheels delivers healthy home meals and serves congregate dining sites that allow seniors to interact. The organi zation provides other programs and servic
es for seniors, such as nutrition counseling, medically tailored meals, grocery shopping help, friendly visitation and meals for com panion pets. For more information or for assistance with registering for power bill assistance, qualified seniors or families may also call 954-714-6939.
Visit www.mowsoflo.org or call 954-7318770 to learn more, donate or apply for meals.
Although COVID-19 vaccinations are being rolled out, we cannot yet let down our guard. The pandemic has greatly affected the way we live and still poses an unprecedented challenge to public health because of how easily the virus is transmitted.
More than ever before, it is im portant for us to maintain good hygiene and adhere strictly to safety protocols in and out of our homes to protect our selves, our loved ones, and, by extension, our community. These protocols include keeping rooms well ventilated, avoiding crowds, keeping our hands clean, avoiding touching our faces, coughing into a tissue or bent elbow, and social distancing.
We all have a fair idea of the key proto cols by now. Even so, this guide provides detailed guidelines to tighten up your safety precautions until our community is fully vaccinated and no new strains of the virus are of concern.
People infected with COVID-19 may or may not show visible symptoms. Those that do, manifest their symptoms typically within five or six, but up to 14, days of infection. Here are some of the most com mon that carriers might experience.
l Fever
l Dry cough
l Tiredness
l Aches and pains
l Sore throat
l Diarrhoea
l Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
l Headache
l Loss of taste or smell
l A rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes
l Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
l Chest pain or pressure
l Loss of speech or movement
On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days.
Apart from older adults and people with underlying health conditions, some other people who need to take extra care include those who:
l are from ethnic and racial minority groups.
l are pregnant or breastfeeding.
l have disabilities.
l have substance abuse disorders.
l have behavioral and developmental disorders.
l live in rural areas.
l are homeless.
l are in detention and correctional centers.
l are members of refugee communities.
l live or work in nursing homes, long-term care facilities or group homes.
If you think you might have been exposed and notice symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever or cough, contact your health care provider immediately. If you do not have a regular doctor, call the public health department or local community health center for guidance. If you have emergency warning signs — like shortness of breath, constant pressure or pain in the chest, or a bluish tone to the face , nails, gums and area around the eyes — call for emergency medical attention. Meanwhile, follow these steps to take care of yourself and protect those around you.
l Don’t leave your home except to get medical care. Most people experience mild illness and can recover at home.
l Rest and stay hydrated while taking over-thecounter medicines like acetaminophen to relieve you.
l Keep in contact with your doctor. If you have to visit the doctor, ensure to call ahead so that personnel can prepare to receive you.
l Stay away from ridesharing or public transportation.
l Monitor the symptoms and follow the guidance of your healthcare provider or health authorities on checking and reporting symptoms.
l Wear a mask over your nose and mouth if you must be around people or pets from outside your household, and try to stay at least six feet away.
l Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and dispose of the tissue in a lined trash can. Wash your hands immediately with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Otherwise, clean them with a 60% alcoholbased hand sanitizer.
l Don’t share personal items such as eating utensils, bedding or towels with members of your household.
l Clean and disinfect hightouch surfaces daily.
l If you use a pulse oximeter to check your oxygen levels, be aware that most devices do not read as accurately with darker skin tones, sometimes providing read outs that are a few points higher than the true numbers. Taking note of your typical levels at different times of day when healthy will help you know if you’ve experienced a significant decline when ill.
Protecting your family will take proper planning and good decision-making. You must stay up-to-date with information from public health officials on COVID-19 activity in your area.
l Make a list of local organizations that you and your household can contact for information, healthcare services, resources and support. Also, create an emergency contact list of healthcare providers, loved ones, neighbors, drivers, employers, teachers and other community resources. Tell everyone in the household where the list is stored.
l Prepare for possible illness by choosing a room that you can use to separate ill members of the household.
l Take extra precautions for those at higher risk of severe illness, especially the elderly, those with serious underlying medical conditions and the unvaccinated. That can include common chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and obesity.
l Protect yourselves and your pets by adhering to prescribed everyday safety protocols.
l Report any suspected case to public health officials immediately, and take
Very importantly, attend to the overall mental and emotional health of loved ones in these challenging times. The National Sui cide Prevention Hotline can recommend you to local services: 800273-8255. Many employers also offer third-party assistance pro grams that include a limited number of free counseling sessions
the necessary precautions to avoid infecting others.
l Remember that COVID-19 can spread even if the carrier doesn’t show symptoms. For added precaution, unvaccinated members of the household who regularly interact with people outside the home for work or other situations should wear a mask in the house when interacting closely with family or if they’re in the same room for more than 15 minutes.
every year, as well as assistance with financial emergencies, griev ing and other difficult circumstances. Ask your HR official for infor mation. Community health centers, which are located in every U.S. county, provide physical and mental health care for people who are uninsured or underinsured.
Mobile or in-home testing is available from 9AM-Noon and 1-4PM Monday through Friday for elderly people or indi viduals with disabilities who are experi encing symptoms of COVID-19 and are homebound. The program is operated by Broward County, the Florida Department of Health in Broward, American Medical Response and Century Ambulance Ser vices (CAS). For information and testing appointments, call 954-412-7300.
CVS 6980 W Commercial Blvd (954) 741-3469
Drive through lab testing.
CVS 5555 N University Drive (954) 742-2506
Drive through lab testing.
CVS 5501 W Oakland Park Blvd (954) 735-4628
Drive through lab testing.
BOULEVARD HEIGHTS
COMMUNITY CENTER
6770 Garfield St, Hollywood, FL 33024
Walk up testing.
MEDICAL CENTER
871 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Drive through testing for adults.
CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA, WESTON MAIN CAMPUS
2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, FL 33331
Drive through testing.
FORT LAUDERDALE- HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
100 Terminal Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Paid tests for travelers.
MILLS POND PARK 2201 NW 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
l For other COVID-19-related inquiries in Florida, go to www.floridahealthcovid19.gov
Drive through testing for children and asymptomatic adults.
MIRAMAR YOUTH ENRICHMENT CENTER
7000 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33025
Walk up testing for children and adults.
NXGEN MDX
5231 N.W. 33rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Drive through testing only for symptomatic and asymptomatic with exposure.
l Contact the Department of Health 24/7 on the COVID-19 hotline, (866) 779-6121, or write to COVID19@flhealth.gov
l Lauderhill COVID-19 information - www.lauderhillfl.gov/COVID19
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep everyday life on hold, but vaccines offer new hope for a return to relative normalcy.
It is important to stay up to date on public health orders as well as the availability of testing and vac cines. Continued adherence to health and safety protocols protects yourself and others, even af ter getting vaccinated. Experts encourage people to regularly wash their hands, cover their mouth when sneezing or coughing, wear a mask, maintain a sixfoot distance from others, and limit social contact be yond their household. Here are some things to keep in mind as we learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine and as it becomes more readily available.
COVID-19 vaccines from three companies — Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Johnson & Johnson — have been authorized for emergency use by the FDA. Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are administered as two doses, 21-28 days apart, and have been shown to be more than 90% effective at preventing serious cases of COVID-19. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine re quires one shot, although scientists are studying whether two shots would be more effective. All three vaccines are highly effective against illness and death. Research has not yet concluded whether vaccinated people never become infected or if they do but just never develop symptoms, so it re mains unknown if a vaccinated person can still spread the virus.
Although the requirements are changing rapidly, COVID-19 vaccines have already been made available to people 12 and older in Florida, as prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration. Individuals under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
On the day of your appointment, bring your ID and wear a mask that fully cov ers your mouth and nose. Many locations also require a consent form, so if you were asked to fill one out when registering, do not forget to bring this.
At your appointment, you will receive a COVID-19 vaccine card that states the spe cific vaccine you received (Moderna, Pfizer, or Johnson & Johnson), the date received and the location at which you received it. Remember, most vaccines require two dos es, so don’t lose that vaccine card. It will state when you should schedule your second dose. According to the CDC, if you received the Pfizer vaccine, a second dose is ideal
you received the Moderna vaccine, a second shot comes one month after the first.
Some common side effects from the shots are fever, chills, tiredness, head ache, and some pain and swelling on the arm where your vaccine was administered. These are normal and safe signs that your body’s immune system has reacted to the vaccine, developing antibodies that will pro tect you in the future. There have been no serious, long-term side effects document ed among the tens of millions of Ameri cans who have been vaccinated so far, but authorities continue to closely monitor the situation.
For more peace of mind, download V-safe, a smartphone tool designed by the CDC. This health checker is available for registration af ter you get your first vaccine and will keep you updated on normal side effects, offer textmessage check ins, and reminders for your second dose. Learn more at vsafe.cdc.gov.
Remember that getting the vaccine is a necessary step to protect yourself and oth ers. Healthcare providers are doing every thing they can to make sure that as many people are safely vaccinated as soon as pos sible. Until we are all vaccinated, make sure to wear your mask, wash your hands, and follow other health orders designed to pro tect yourself and your community.
For more information, visit floridahealthcovid19.gov/vaccines, call 866-779-6121 or email COVID-19@FLHealth.gov.
Use the CDC’s VaccineFinder tool at vac cinefinder.org/search to find the most up-to-date information about vaccine availability and the nearest provider. Choose the vaccine you are searching for and enter your zip code, then the tool will list all of the providers in your area, plus who has the vaccine readily in stock. If in stock, the site allows you to check availability and schedule appoint ments.
Pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine at myvaccine.fl.gov.
This site allows you to select your county and “get in line,” automatically taking you to a pre-registration page that will notify you by email or phone when new appointments are available in your area.
It can be especially hard for seniors and other Floridians who lack internet access or skills to find important information about vaccination. If you are struggling to find vaccine assistance, you can text FL COVID19 to 888777 to receive text alerts about important updates or call the 24/7 COVID-19 Call Center at 866-779- 6121.
When elephants fight, as the old African adage goes, it’s the grass that suffers. Businesses and their patrons in the city of Lauderhill and oth er parts of the state can probably relate when it comes to government mandates regarding masks and so cial distancing. Counties and local municipalities have estab lished clear safety rules to curb the spread of the coronavirus, and now the federal Centers for Disease Control and Preven tion believe fully vaccinated people can largely take off their masks. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has gone further. He re cently issued an executive order suspending all local COVID-19 restrictions and mandates. The result? A confusing moment as businesses are left to decide the best course of action as soci ety returns to normalcy in a post-pandemic world. The new pe riod of seemingly conflicting rules still leaves businesses with enough wiggle room to take the pulse of their customers when it comes to their own COVID-19 policies. Many businesses in South Florida are keeping their mask policies, in hopes that a little common sense and patience will keep everyone safe dur ing this time of transition.
Product and service providers for the benefit of your personal care and convenience.
In Unison Apparel has provided uniforms to both schools and public safety officials in South Florida for the past 20 years. A personal touch is very much a part of the store’s identity, offering merchandising and customizable products.
“There’s no challenge that we’re not willing to accept,” Executive Assistant Crystal Bur gette said. “A lot of times we get really odd requests, and we’re able to find a way to ei ther get the product for the client or to find a different option for them.”
This ongoing personalized service — ex emplified by their quality custom orders — allowed them to pivot business during the pandemic. Among other changes, the company added PPE products to their line up, supporting their customers working in police, fire and security, among other in dustries. In Unison also added a website that allows clients to remotely and easily select uniforms, not only by size and color but even with dedicated pages for specific schools.
4432 N. University Drive 954-749-3340 inunisonkids.com
Efficiency and speed are what most cus tomers are looking for in our fast-paced world. Prestige Autowash, also known as Wash-N-Go Lauderhill, is one of two branches of a car wash business that un derstands this completely. Wash-N-Go of fers what may be the fastest way for you to drive off in a clean car as their drive through option takes only three minutes flat. The business also offers full-service detailing for those with a bit more time.“We are a full-service and exterior car wash,” Owner James Gorant said. “We offer two servicesone is where you stay in your car and drive through and we offer free vacuums to the customer, or if you choose we could do it all for you.” For a monthly fee, club members receive unlimited washes and other servic es, depending on the package chosen. washngofl.com 4921 N. University Drive 954-572-0404
ALTERATION / TAILOR / DRESS MAKING
IN UNISON APPAREL 4432 N. University Drive 954-749-3340
SOCA AFRIQUE CREATIONS 7417 N.W. 49th Court 954-741-4528
STITCHES SEWING STUDIO 1241 N. State Road 7, Unit 81k 954-864-7454
TAMARA’S WINDOW TREATMENT 1279 N. State Road 7 954-709-3152
AUTOCRAFT SPECIALIST 3150 N.W. 17th St., Bay 9 754-281-1647
AUTO MAINTENANCE EXPERTS 4897 N. University Drive 954-881-2240
BELLCOM AUTO REPAIR 3150 N.W. 17th St., Bay 6 954-513-9593
CF AUTO & TINT Swap Shop 954-793-6625
DR SOUND Swap Shop 754-300-5193
DAVID’S AUTO AIR 3150 N.W. 17th St., Bay 5 954-822-1255
FIRESTONE 1801 N. State Road 7 954-739-0993
FIRESTONE STORES #1820-029351 7300 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-903-7042
FIRM AUTO REPAIR 3150 N.W. 17th St., Bay 1 954-200-3108
GEOE’S AUTO CARE 3718 N.W. 16th St. 954-792-7711
HAM 73 3759 N.W. 16th St., Suite 2 954-822-5624
LAUDERHILL COLLISION 4917 N. University Drive, Bay 7 954-638-4666
CITY COLLISION CENTER 7527 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Building 7527 954-741-7701
MCC REPAIR SERVICES 8230 N.W. 48th St. 954-439-3587
MAACO COLLISION 4907 N. University Drive, 1st Floor 954-271-1932
MASTER IMPORT AUTOHAUS 4917 N. University Drive, Bay 9 954-336-8831
MCINNIS AUTOMOTIVE 1121 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-581-6344
MHR AUTO REPAIR 3150 N.W. 17th St., Bay 12 954-793-0741
MOBIL 1 LUBE EXPRESS 6500 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-749-2448
MOTOR WORKS MOBILE AUTO REPAIR 7430 N.W. 51st St. 954-746-5288
MOTY’S COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR 1201 N. State Road 7 954-792-1538
PRECISION TUNE AUTO CARE 6450 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-747-9907
WASH-N-GO 4921 N. University Drive 954-572-0404
REZULTS AUTO BODY & COLLISION 3759 N.W. 16th St. 954-587-5909
ROBERT’S AUTO REPAIR & TYRE 6520 W. Commercial Blvd., Apt. 2 954-494-5397
SPICE ISLAND AUTO REPAIR 7527 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-776-1149
SS AUTOMOTIVE SUPER SERVICE 6458 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-746-2846
STEVE’S UPHOLSTERY REPAIR 1111 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-587-5519
SUNRISE COMPLETE AUTO REPAIRS
7527 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-749-8933
TEV AUTO BODY 3150 N.W. 17th St., Bay 10 954-548-6543
TIRE KINGDOM #6045 6440 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-749-1222
TIRE KINGDOM #26 2601 N. State Road 7 954-484-2224
TIRES PLUS #5079 6480 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-271-2469
PROFESSIONAL TINT Swap Shop 954-816-2423
TRANSMISSION CENTER COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR 4897 N. University, Suite A 954-578-5050
USA AUTO CARE CENTER 7030 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-900-2181
V KERR AUTO BODY REPAIR 3150 N.W. 17th St., Bay 4 954-822-3889
1590 SALES 1590 N. State Road 7 954-587-1711
AUTO SALES USA 3759 N.W. 16th St., Bay 7 954-553-1934
AUTO-LAB 6520 W. Commercial Blvd., Apt. 1 954-748-4868
BATTERY EXPRESS 3401 W. Broward Blvd. 954-797-0450
CAR GALLERY 3690 N.W. 16th St. 954-707-1255
CYCLE GEAR #71 4834 N. University Drive 954-746-2172
RORO TIRES 1201 N. State Road 7 954-822-7860
FORT LAUDERDALE
AUTO SALES 1644 N.W. 34th Terrace 954-358-9061
GOODYEAR COMMERCIAL TIRE AND RUBBER 901 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-583-9499
H & Z AUTO 3759 N.W. 16th St., Bay 4 954-394-6973
I TRADER 3698½ N.W. 16th St., Bay B 954-541-5282
MCINTOSH AUTO GROUP 1125 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-451-3924
O’REILLY AUTO PARTS #5315 7950 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-947-0228
PHIL SMITH CHEVROLET 1640 N. State Road 7, Main Building 954-372-2576
R & R ALTERNATOR & STARTER 3150 N.W. 17th St., Bay 2 954-816-6353
SOUTH FLORIDA CUSTOMZ 1391 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-909-5880
SUNSET CHOPPERS LTD 3658 N.W. 16th St., Bay 16 954-326-9323 Barber Shop
ALL NATION SALON & BARBER 5446 N. University Drive 954-278-6694
COLE KUTZ BARBERSHOP 4442 Inverrary Blvd., Unit Q 954-449-3876
DEFINE IMAGE BARBER SALON 8622 N.W. 44th St. 954-548-6505
FADE CITY BARBER SHOP 5437 N. University Drive 954-748-9887
HAIR IMPACT 1180 N.W. 41st Terrace 954-585-4845
K & L LEGENDS 1436 N. State Road 7 954-607-8161
KATALOG BARBER SHOP 4212 N.W. 12th St. 954-709-7516
KILLA KUTZ BARBER SHOP 5875 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 754-235-9981
MAGIC TOUCH BARBER SHOP 8729 N.W. 50th St. 954-748-2797
NATURAL KUTZ BARBER SHOP 4745 N. University Drive 954-484-5784
STAR STATUS BARBERSHOP 4842 N. University Drive 954-626-0036
SUPREME KUT BARBER SHOP 4964 N.W. 88th Ave. 954-980-4506
TOP BARBER SHOP 1617 N. State Road 7 954-687-4078
UNIQUE KUTS 7559 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-288-9911
VISION CLIPS BARBERS 6031 Kimberly Blvd. 954-548-6505
XTREME CUTS BARBER SHOP 2994 N.W. 55th Ave., Bay B 954-515-7279
BUTTAKUTZ UNISEX BARBER SHOP 1215 N. State Road 7 954-739-8286 Beauty Salon
ACE OF CURLS 2621 N.W. 21st St. 786-571-7966
ADRIANA STYLIST 7394 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-746-6626
AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING BY ANITA 5536 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-681-3595
BLING MODE DE VIE 4952 N.W. 88th Ave. 305-778-3957
BRAID WORLD 1273 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-548-7896
BRAIDED 2 PERFECTION 1743 N.W. 38th Ave. 954-865-3338
BRAIDS BY BEE 4600 N. University Drive, Suite 405 954-297-5466
BARBER SHOP / PERSONAL SERVICES
BRAINS & BEAUTY SKINCARE 4600 N. University Drive, Suite 303 954-832-3400
CARLYLE NICOLE 1894 N.W. 38th Ave., Bay 8 954-695-5389
CENTURY NAILS 1170 N. State Road 7 954-533-1688
CHEERS NATURAL SALON 4658 N. University Drive 754-246-0492
CLASSIQUE HAIR & BEAUTY 4600 N. University Dr. 954-648-0404
COMPLETE UNISEX BEAUTY SALON 7179 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-934-5873
CROWN OF BEAUTY 2331 N. State Road 7 954-730-3500
CUSTOM CUTS UNISEX SALON 2459 N. State Road 7 954-793-5848
CUT IT OUT SALON 1305 N. State Road 7 786-399-2660
DA ULTIMATE HAIR CREATIONS 4600 N. University Drive, Suite 411 954-665-0523
DEJA VU PROFESSIONAL SALON 5272 N. University Drive 954-533-5766
DEVINE ROOTS HAIR SALON 4524 N. University Drive 954-748-5457
DILLON’S IMAGE 4502 N. University Drive 954-465-9297
DOMINICAN HAIR PALACE 5438 N. University Drive 954-553-8748
DREW UNISEX BEAUTY SALON 5576 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-534-4521
EXCEL NAILS SPA 5519 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-769-1673
EZILI BEAUTY BAR 4614 N. University Drive 954-681-3819
Barbershops are cultural staples within a community, and Dwayne Bennett un derstands that. For more than 13 years, customers have come to Killa Kutz Bar ber Shop in Lauderhill from as far as Or lando and Palm Beach for “killa” hair cuts and braids. Their experienced barbers are celebrated for their precision line ups. Al though most customers are young, Ben nett said everyone is welcome. “We deal with everybody good,” Bennett said.
Because he is service oriented, Bennett has adjusted operations to guard custom ers’ safety. Instead of waiting inside, clients now can sit on spaced-out chairs outside. On the door, a big sign reads, “Masks need ed.” Bennett also has ensured worksta tions are at least six feet apart, equipped with hand sanitizers and wipes, seats are wiped down and aprons are washed after every use. Bennett who also keeps a posi tive outlook said, “We are open and hope that everything goes back to normal. We just got to be strong.”
5875 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 754-235-9981
Owner Keddis Kerr-Campbell has over 20 years of experience as a stylist, colorist and hair consultant. She opened Pazazz Hair Studio in 2004 not only to style hair but also to help clients maintain healthy locks. Campbell’s clientele includes mostly Black women in their mid-thirties, who cherish her expertise.
After the start of the pandemic, Camp bell lost almost half her clientele and a few employees. To remain compliant with health protocols and protect customers, she required temperature checks and prop er and frequent sanitization. “We were wip ing down every 10-15 minutes. Wiping down the doors, the chairs, every time a client got up out of a chair, we were wiping down,” Campbell said. Additionally, she restricted the number of people in the salon at any given time. Previously, Pazzaz had accepted both appointments and walk-ins, but now they accept appointments only. Campbell is “hanging in there” and continues to re main positive and hopeful.
facebook.com/pazazzhairstudioinc 4960 N. University Drive 954-746-5446
FRENCHIS SALON 4600 N. University Drive, Suite 301 954-513-0790
HAIR BY KARMA BLACK 2331 N. State Road 7, #112 954-716-9292
HAIR FETISH 4442 N. University Drive 954-822-3199
HAIR IS ART SALON 7216 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-534-3264
HAIR BY WENIA 12330 N.W. 29th Place 401-559-5125
HEAD TO TOE PERS PAMPERING 2331 N. State Road 7, Bay 123 954-486-5675
HOUSE OF NAILS & SPA 7163 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-909-4059
ISLAND TREND UNISEX 4090 N.W. 12th St. 954-587-1876
JESSICA’S HAIR LODGE 4600 N. University Drive, Suite 103 443-938-5306
JUST A TRIM BEAUTY SALON 1473 N. State Road 7 954-530-5131
JUST HAIR CARE OF FLORIDA 4600 N. University Drive, Suite 201 305-923-4041
JUST RELAX SALON & SPA 4596 N. University Drive 954-873-3179
LA BELLA’S BEAUTY HAIR SALON 4927 N. University Drive, Bay 2 954-748-8936
LOVE NAILS 5839 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-735-7655
LUCKY NAILS 5558 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-777-3788
LUNA LOUNGE BEAUTY STUDIO 4600 N. University Drive, Suite 406 954-651-0781
MARGIE’S HAIR SALON AND SPA 4495 N. University Drive 954-530-4645
MARIANA’S HAIR SALON 7533 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-440-3192
MIKEL AND ME 4468 N. University Drive 754-223-5252
MODERN BEAUTY HAIR DESIGNS BY SORAYA 4600 N. University Drive, Suite 407 954-801-3156
MY SALON SUITE 4600 N. University Drive 786-284-3139
NAILARTWIZ 4600 N. University Drive, Suite 102 786-738-1912
NAILS & SPA 1607 N. State Road 7 954-666-2545
NAILS 4 YOU LAUDERHILL 7740 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-746-2929
NAILS VIETNAM 4522 N. University Drive 954-749-2349
NANCY’S BEAUTY SALON 8765 N.W. 50th St. 954-741-5120
NANCY’S FAMILY BEAUTY SALON 4800 S. Pines Island Road, #65 954-628-2184
NAVA SALON 3700 Inverrary Drive 954-822-7166
NUBIAN LOX FULL SERVICE SALON 4600 N. University Drive, Suite 202 954-822-1204
PAZAZZ HAIR STUDIO 4960 N. University Drive 954-746-5446
PERFECT LOOK HAIR SALON 7561 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-742-4450
PERFECTION OF BEAUTY HAIR GALLERY 3583 N.W. 14th Court 954-791-0701
PLATINUM LOOK BEAUTY SALON 4504 N. University Drive 754-422-9834
PRINCESS PEACH BEAUTY 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Unit 100 R 954-297-1721
RENARIS BEAUTY CENTER 4717 N. University Drive 954-512-8082
RENAISSANCE HAIR STUDIO 5527 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-739-4888
ROCKABILLY BARBER LOUNGE 3151 W. Broward Blvd. 754-779-7574
SALON EXPRESS 4236 N.W. 12th St. 954-321-8677
SANII LOVES CURLS 5470 N.W. 88th Ave., Apt. F106 954-371-3568
SHERULESPERFECTION 4600 N. University Drive, Suite 204 954-638-3892
SKY NAILS 1484 N. State Road 7 954-791-4577
SNIP HAPPENS 4600 N. University Drive, Suite 302 954-547-3542
STYLZE SALON 4597 N. University Drive 954-533-8769
T NAILS 5248 N. University Drive 954-749-1777
THAT NEW LOOK 4478 N. University Drive 954-465-6313
THE GLAM LOUNGE 8741 N.W. 50th St. 954-914-5361
THE HAIR CHAMBER 2463 N. State Road 7 754-216-0116
TITA’S DOMINICAN SALON 4844 N. University Drive 954-749-3363
TOTAL KLASS 1251 NW 31st Ave. 954-560-1109
TOTAL SURRENDER NAIL SALON 2451 N. State Road 7 954-801-2886
TRULY ROOTED NATURAL HAIR & BARBER 2349 N. State Road 7, Suite 106 754-223-4000
UNIVERSAL NAILS & SPA 5407 N. University Drive 954-578-4119
UPSCALE DESIGNS BEAUTY BAR 1603 N.W. 38th Ave. 954-643-7287
WANNA DO HAIR 4820 N. University Drive 954-336-4603
WICKED HAIR WITCH 4600 N. University Dr., Suite 408 954-224-6188
WRIGHT TOUCH BEAUTY SALON 4432 Inverrary Blvd., Unit V 954-572-3121
CHIROPRACTOR
CHIROPRACTIC NATURAL CARE 4492 N. University Drive 954-578-4443
CLIFTON OKMAN, D.C., P.A. 7244 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-748-5500
CORE HEALTH CHIROPRACTIC 4300 N. University Drive, Bay B104 954-636-8414
COUNTYLINE CHIRO 5425 N. University Drive 954-741-4656
BRET WEINSTEIN & EVAN A. ROSEN D.C. 7195 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-742-5265
MICHAEL L. DOUGLAS D.C., P.A. 4140 N.W. 12th St. 954-739-3331
SIMON, BRADLEY 8771 N.W. 50th St. 954-688-3440
TRAUMA & REHAB ASSOCIATES
7471 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 102 954-742-5242
TRAUMA ASSOCIATES OF FLORIDA
7100 W. Commercial Blvd., Apt. 110 954-742-4713
DANLYN FAMILY SERVICES P.A. 8681 Sunset Strip 954-632-1974
DEBORAH EVE GRAYSON
6800 W. Commercial Blvd., Apt. 4 954-741-1160
FAMILY UNITY 7264 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-703-1165
FELICIA SERPICO PSYD P.A. 4300 N. University Drive, Bay B207 954-572-3022
REJUVENATE MINDS
COUNSELING CENTER 4987 N. University Drive, Bay 2407 954-507-7219
STONY BROOK COUNSELLING CENTER 7491 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 308 954-746-5667
COUNSELING 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 100D 954-507-7408
YOUR HOLISTIC APPROACH 8361 N.W. 47th St. 954-821-9214
CREDIT SOLUTION EXPERTS 2331 N. State Road 7, Bay 223 754-231-8797
ACOSTA DENTAL SERVICE OF LAUDERHILL 2331 N. State Road 7, Bay 109 954-486-6989
BRUSH LAUDERHILL 7752 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-741-4500
CERAMIC ARTS
DENTAL LAB 7451 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. A 954-748-3800
DAVID EUGENE, DDS 2447 N. State Road 7 954-733-9971
FRESH DENTAL SMILES 7100 W. Commercial Blvd., Apt. 108 954-741-6556
DENS DENTAL LAB 2349 N. State Road 7, Bay 201 786-234-1901
DENTAL SMILES OF LAUDERHILL 7193 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-741-0102
FAMILY DENTAL CARE 1600 N. State Road 7 954-581-9228
GREAT DENTAL CARE 4962 N. University Drive 954-748-9949
HENDERSON PAUL TAYLOR, DDS P.A. 3131 Inverrary Blvd. W. 954-747-8056
LAUDERHILL DENTAL CENTER 3796 N.W. 19th St., Bay 4 954-739-1430
LUXE DENTAL 5280 N. University Drive 954-749-4594
MARINO FAMILY DENTAL 4506 N. University Drive 954-368-7500
MITCHELL J KLEIN, DDS P.A. 7228 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-748-4860
ST CHRISTOPHER GORDON DMD P.A. 4956 N.W. 88th Ave. 954-742-5355
SUNRISE VILLAGE DENTAL 4581 N. University Drive 954-826-4111
TAMARAC FAMILY DENTAL & ORAL SURGERY 7351 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 102 954-742-5055
TOMLINSON DENTAL CARE. 7548 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-747-8649
DOCTOR / MEDICAL SERVICE $99 CLINIC 4534 N. University Drive 754-701-1921
A+ MEDICAL CENTER LIMITED LIABILITY 2331 N. State Road 7, Suite 219 954-543-1277
If you’ve been feeling tension in your body due to an accident, or just want to check on your physical wellbeing, Dr. Christopher Maylor, of Core Health Chiropractic and Wellness, has a remedy for you. “We focus on customer service and meeting our pa tients where they are. You come in, and we can help you rehab and get back to well ness,” said Maylor. Who qualifies to see a chiropractor? “Anyone that has pain. ... Any one with a spine,” Maylor said. “You want to make sure that your alignment is intact, so you’re functioning correctly.”
Since the start of the pandemic, the Lau derhill wellness center saw a decrease in the number of people booking an appoint ment, dropping from 30 patients per day to less than a handful. During the countymandated shutdown, Maylor expanded the waiting room to accommodate social dis tancing and, in addition to sanitizing sur faces throughout the day, the center also purchased an electrostatic sprayer to rid surfaces of any trace of the virus.
As business begins to pick up again, “We’re grateful for the people who are com ing in and supporting us at this time,” May lor said. “We can’t wait to get back into the community to do events.” corehealthspine.com 4300 N. University Drive, Suite B-104 954-636-8414
Dr. Anelisse Marino is a practicing dentist with seven years of experience. She has owned and operated her own practice, Ma rino Family Dental, for over three years, providing general dentistry services backed by exceptional patient care. They offer cos metic and family dentistry, dental implants, restorative treatments, and preventative care. “There is a level of comfort, and we make you a part of the family. You are not just a dollar sign walking through our door,” Office Manager Caroline Rebelto said.
The practice offers their clients conve nient scheduling, allowing visits until 7 p.m. and family block scheduling so everyone can be seen back-to-back.
After the start of the pandemic, they were mandated to close their doors for two months. “Since then, we’ve had to add ad ditional protocols to make sure the office is clean and sterile for our patients,” Rebelto said. And, to help offset the negative finan cial impact the pandemic had on their cli ents, Marino Family Dental has offered ad ditional discounts.
marinofamilydental.com 4506 N. University Drive 954-368-7500
The $99 Clinic offers health care for an af fordable flat rate of $99 per visit. “It’s conve nient. It’s a one-stop shop, and it’s providing a much-needed service, especially in times like these when people are unemployed, they might be uninsured or underinsured,” Nurse Practitioner Gina Daye said. They usually offer in-person or telemedicine appointments as well as walk-up services, but have switched primarily to telemedi cine during the pandemic to protect pa tients and staff. Prescriptions can be filled in-house or sent electronically to a pa tient’s pharmacy of choice. Daye noted the clinic offers same-day, next-day and week end appointments, including for televisits. Paperwork is handled via email in advance so appointments are quick and on time. An online portal allows patients access to ap pointment dates and records as well as the ability to message their physician.
“It’s for every single person,” Daye said of the $99 Clinic.“It’s affordable. It’s conve nient. The service is unmatched.”
99dollarclinic.com
4534 N. University Drive 888-964-1668
Over the last few months, Americans gained insight, new hobbies and what many call the “Quarantine 15.” Now, many want to lose those extra pounds. Dietrich Harrington, the owner of I Can Fitness in Lauderhill, is ready to guide your health journey, with him and on-site trainers de signing workouts specifically for your goals. The team offers group training, one-on-one sessions, meal planning, grocery lists and more. “Anybody that has a fitness goal — male or female, weight gain, weight loss — we help all,” said Harrington. “We built a community of people that encourage and push each other. So whether the member is present or not, we’re still constantly com municating.” The gym is also committed to ensuring your safety by regularly sterilizing workout equipment and all surfaces. Train ers ask every member to adhere to all CDC guidelines while visiting the facility, such as wearing gloves and masks and to bring ing their own towels. “We took things a step further than our competitors to ensure our clients a little bit more safety,” said Har rington. If you are looking for personalized workouts, balance training, meditation, and structured meal plans to incorporate into your everyday life, join I Can Fitness to push your fitness boundaries.
icanfitnessmiami.com 5458 N. University Drive 954-319-7445
AGELESS MEDICINE ASSOCIATES
7200 W. Commercial Blvd., Apt. 210 954-748-4991
CHEN SENIOR MEDICAL CENTER 2589 N. State Road 7 954-714-1264
ANDREW SCHNEIDER, M.D. 7351 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 101 954-748-2500
BODY & MIND WORKS 1600 N. State Road 7, Suite 200 954-900-9804
BROWARD COUNTY PAIN & REHAB 7501 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 101 954-749-4121
CARE HEALTH CENTER 7471 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-748-6175
COMPASSIONATE KIDNEY CARE 7351 W. Oakland Park Blvd., #105 954-908-5992
DR LILIANA ESPINOSA CHANG 1395 N.W. 167th St. 954-714-1264
DR MICHAEL GEORGES 1395 N.W. 167th St. 954-714-1264
DR YANA GOFMAN 1395 N.W. 167th St. 954-714-1264
DR. BRETT E. WEINSTEIN P.A. 7195 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-742-5265
DR. MARIO THELIARD MD 1225 N. State Road 7 954-583-4710
DR. MOHAMMED F. ALLAHRAKHA 7351 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 103 954-716-6100
DR. SABA ALAQILI, DO 7351 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 105 954-546-3808
FOCUSING ON YOU COUNSELING SERVICES 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Suite 408I 954-800-2532
FREEDOM OF CHOICE SUPPORT SRVC 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 100P 954-895-0295
G. CLEF MRI PLUS 2453 N. State Road 7 954-533-4846
GALAPAGOS PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTERS 7553 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-358-1309
GARY A. WAYS DPM 1160 N. State Road 7 305-791-7474
HEALTH PLUS SUNRISE MEDICAL 2331 N. State Road 7, Bay 206 954-790-2009
HENRY N MERRITT DPM P.A. 1160 N. State Road 7 305-791-7474
IBIZA NEVARES, M.D., P.A. 7100 W. Commercial Blvd., Apt. 101 954-578-2292
INDEPENDENT MEDICAL GROUP 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 400R 800-773-7066
IMC HEALTH 1225 N. State Road 7 954-615-0900
DA VITA 4984 N. University Drive 866-544-6741
INVERRARY MEDICAL CENTER 3161 Inverrary Blvd. W. 954-748-2977
STRAX REJUVENATION 4300 N. University Drive, Bay A202 954-749-3040
JESSICA GELLER M.D. 4994 N. University Drive 954-748-9300
JW THERAPY 7481 W. Oakland Park Blvd., 302-H 954-821-9705
KIDS S.P.O.T 7430 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-445-3064
LAUDERHILL MEDICAL CENTER 5514 W. Oakland Park 954-328-2521
MARCIA’S HEALTHCARE SERVICES 7436 N.W. 34th St. 954-572-3699
MARINO FAMILY DENTAL P.A. 4506 N. University Drive 954-638-7500
MAYTIN & URIA TM.D. P.A. 4300 N. University Drive, Bay B107 954-746-6900
MED-PED ASSOCIATES, P.A. 1600 N. State Road 7, Apt. 300 954-581-1977
MEDICAL SPECIALISTS OF SOUTH FLORIDA 4966 N.W. 88th Ave. 561-931-3941
MIRACLE LEAF 4942 N. University Drive 954-399-3942
NANCY GELLER, MD 4994 N. University Drive 954-748-9300
NON-INVASIVE SCREENING WELLNESS CENTER 7491 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-702-5457
NORMAN M. GOLDGLANT O.D., P.A. 5542 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-739-6144
PATHEMA RX DME 4300 N. University Drive, Bay C101 754-200-9767
PAULE THOMAS ARNP 1395 N.W. 167th St 954-714-1264
PRIME MEDICAL REHAB CENTER 2331 N. State Road 7, Bay 118 954-535-7676
ROSS D. NOCHIMSON MD 4994 N. University Drive 954-748-9300
SOUTH FLORIDA INFECTIOUS DISEASES 7351 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 105 954-605-1747
STEVEN LEE FELDMAN MD P.A. 7351 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 104 305-741-5800
THE CENTER FOR PRECIOUS MINDS 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Suite 401L 561-368-8686
TOTAL FAMILY URGENT CARE 1168 N. State Road 7 954-587-7700
TOTAL HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER 7200 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-748-6665
VITAL FOR LIFE 7191 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-748-9744
WAYNE JM FRASER M.D. 2331 N. State Road 7, Bay 201 954-581-0088
WEST BROWARD URGENT CARE 4992 N. University Drive 954-741-1890
EVENT PLANNING
EVENTS R ME 7009 N.W. 49th Court 954-328-2654
KIDS FAIRYLAND 3760 N.W. 16th St. 954-657-1087
MAYNARD ENTERPRISES 7471 N.W. 37th Court 954-749-4976
FITNESS TRAINING DIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 1729 N.W. 38th Ave. 954-708-9485
EXOTIC WORKOUTS STUDIOS 4729 N. University Drive 888-396-9711
FIGHT LYFE MARTIAL ARTS 4936 N.W. 88th Ave. 305-772-8166
I CAN FITNESS 5458 N. University Drive 954-319-7445
KOMODO TRAINING CENTER 5109 N. University Drive 954-722-8000
ONE STEP UP DANCE STUDIO
7171 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-730-4399
PF LAUDERHILL 2629 N. State Road 7 954-874-3641
Tailored Fitness focuses on providing ex ceptional service attuned to their clients. “One of our core values is service,” said CEO Kamal Cudjoe. “And when it comes to train ing, attention to detail is paramount.” The custom-fitness business, launched in 2012, specializes in group and personal train ing geared toward weight loss, body ton ing and nutritional accountability. Offering sessions from Monday to Saturday, they are beginner friendly. Their enthusiastic and motivational trainers attract members, as does the inclusion of inspiring music from hip hop and soca to reggae and R&B.
At the mercy of the pandemic, Cudjoe said the business “did have to close.” But they’ve stayed afloat by creating new ways for members to participate in their servic es without breaking safety protocols. One solution: Tailored Fitness launched their online training platform and training app. Each client receives a customized program with a six-week weight loss regimen, men tored workouts, meal plans, an initial fit ness assessment, and 24/7 trainer access.
tailoredfitness.net
7567 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-297-1296
Over the years, many families have bene fitted from the professionalism and insight of the multicultural staff of Grace Funeral Chapels, which started back in 1991 and opened the South Florida location in 2004. The staff works with those who have lost loved ones and with individuals to pre-plan the perfect send off. Their services and cer emonies cater to a variety of different reli gions and cultural practices. “Our main goal is to honor your loved one in the best way that we can,” Funeral Director Shanté Hud son said. “We’ve already been doing this for so many years that we may already have things in place, depending on what you’re looking for.” In fact, sending the remains of loved ones cross country or internationally, facilitating diverse cultural rites, preparing a veteran’s funeral with full military honors and grief counseling are only a few of the other specialties this funeral home offers. Of course, all services meet CDC guidelines and protocols. More recently, Grace Funer al Chapels added online video streaming of services to help people bid their final fare wells no matter where they are.
gracefuneralchapels.com
5980 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-484-1833
Amerik Trans is a non-emergency medical transport that offers wheelchair, Medicare and Medicaid transportation services sev en days a week. The expert crew handles all the planning required for a patient’s trans portation, whether for dialysis, hospital visits, rehab stays, school, weekend trips, long-distance travels or pharmacy pickups. Amerik Trans staff have all undergone physiology certification and have more than 25 years combined experience in the industry. “We actually implement every thing that we have learned working for oth er companies,” Vice President Alain Augus tin said. “That’s the reason why we created [Amerik Trans], just to make things better and provide what the other companies don’t have.” All equipment is ADA compli ant; within their vehicles, they have hydrau lic lifts to accommodate wheelchair users, chair-securing devices, and additional rear seating for nurses or family members. Cli ents can easily book online or call directly. Since most of their clientele are at high risk if they contract the Coronavirus, Amerik’s business has decreased. However, that has not affected their level of customer service. They ensure the recommended CDC proto cols are in place, especially where sanitiza tion is concerned.
Augustin hopes to expand his clientele, purchase more equipment, and create more jobs for the community.
ameriktransinc.com
7481 W. Oakland Park Blvd., No. 204C 954-533-2270
Operating at their Lauderhill location for five years, Tradelink Network USA provides durable medical equipment and nutritional products “geared towards people who have inborn errors of metabolism, like phenylke tonuria (PKU) or glycogen storage disease,” General Manager Cleveland Swaby said it is important to find products to help man age these conditions, along with HIV in continence and other disorders. “We have formulas for people with HIV [but] these formulas are not cures,” he said. “They are just to prolong life.”
Tradelink thrives on business referrals, but since the start of the pandemic — along with many of their partner business es that temporarily closed, such as doc tor’s offices or clinics — they have slowed down. Unfortunately, many Tradelink cli ents are unable to seek direct face-to-face care, so they work to extend long-standing necessary prescriptions where possible. Swaby said his top concern is the clients, even more so than the business. “Most of the patients’ cases are considered under lying (conditions that elevate their risk of a severe COVID-19 case), so they are still very cautious as to how they go out and go about,” Swaby said.
tradelinknetworkusa.com 4987 N. University Drive, Suite 28 954-730-8774
SPARTAN MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS CO. 4753 N. University Drive 954-616-8319
TAILORED FITNESS. 7567 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-297-1296
UFC GYM LAUDERHILL 5770 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-928-8907
FUNERAL HOME
GRACE FUNERAL CHAPELS 5580 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-484-1833
MCWHITE’S FUNERAL HOME 3501 W. Broward Blvd. 954-584-0047
A BETTER LIFE COUNSELING & LIFE COACHING CENTER 4987 N. University Drive, Bay 2409 954-592-4886
ADVANCED MEDICAL TESTING CENTERS 7200 W. Commercial Blvd., Apt. 209 754-216-2332
ADVOCATE HOME CARE SERVICES 7866 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-788-4555
AMERICAN REHAB ASSOCIATES 7471 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 103 954-748-7555
AMERIKTRANS 7481 W. Oakland Park Blvd., 204 C 954-533-2770
BELL VISION OPTICAL 5542 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-717-0036
FLORIDA KIDNEY CENTER 7309 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-578-7678
BROWARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COALITION 3521 W. Broward Blvd., Bay 206 954-622-8121
CARE PARTNERS NURSING SERVICES 3810 Inverrary Blvd., Suite 201 954-733-7389
CARECO NURSING SERVICES 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 400 M 954-714-3200
CENTRAL BROWARD COMMUNITY HEALTH 1229 N. State Road 7 954-967-0028
FIRST CHOICE BILLING SOLUTIONS 3810 Inverrary Blvd., Suite 404 855-490-3993
CHRYSALIS HEALTH 3521 W. Broward Blvd., #301 954-587-1008
COMPREHENSIVE HOME CARE OF BROWARD 5500 N.W. 69th Ave., Apt. 164 954-834-2222
FIGG HEALTH 3810 Inverrary Blvd., #401 800-391-2802
FIRST CHOICE WELLNESS 5950 W. Oakland Park Blvd., #100 954-440-0276
FOR EYES OPTICAL 5251 N. University Drive 305-557-9004
FUNDAMENTAL LIFE & HEALTH INS AGENCY 4132 N.W. 21st St. 954-530-2887
GOOD HEALTH MEDICAL REHAB 2331 N. State Road 7, Suite 108 754-223-5335
GOTHRIG HEALTHCARE SERVICES 2331 N. State Road 7, Bay 207 954-530-6558
GROWING ACHIEVING MENTAL EMPOWERMENT 1309 N. State Road 7 954-789-6141
HOME BOUND CARE. 2331 N. State Road 7, Bay 220 954-730-3200
JMAKE HOME CARE SERVICES 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 400C 954-530-1067
K & D HOME
HEALTH CARE CORP
7471 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 109 954-583-7077
KHANEL HEALTHCARE 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Suite 101K 954-900-4256
KIND HANDS AT HOME CARE 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 400F 954-530-2803
LECADOR S. CHILD CARE 1780 N.W. 33rd Ave. 954-485-4278
MEDICAL FOODS AND NUTRITION CORP
4987 N. University Drive, Suite 30 954-741-7437
MEDIX URGENT CARE CENTER
2331 N. State Road 7, Bay 102 954-484-8444
NEU-HEART /EXTENDED HLTH CARE SVCS
7173 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-724-7778
TOTAL HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER NEW DAY THERAPY CENTER 7200 W. Commercial Blvd., Apt. 205 954-742-6665
PHYSICAL REHABILITATION CENTERS
7175 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-432-6829
QUALCARE NURSE REGISTRY
3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 100-O 954-638-4572
SAFE CARE 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Suite 100G 786-424-0734
SEGAL INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL TRIALS 7481 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 206 877-734-2588
SENECA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER 4603 N. University Drive 954-368-6604
KREDA EYE CENTER 7020 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-749-0000
SIERRA LIFECARE, 7200 W. Commercial Blvd., Stuite 206 954-741-8160
VVGS HEALTHCARE TRAINING CENTER 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 100l 954-908-9960
LAUNDROMAT/ DRY CLEANING A & T DRY CLEANERS 1421 N.W. 47th Ave. 954-916-7285
C.B. PHOENIX 3201 Inverrary Blvd. W. 954-765-6859
CLASSIC FRENCH CLEANERS 5539 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 305-484-2200
DRY CLEANING DEPOT 1187 N. State Road 7 954-522-3660
FRESH N CLEAN COIN LAUNDRY 1418 N. State Road 7 954-530-7053
INVERRARY BOULEVARD DRY CLNRS 4410 Inverrary Blvd., Unit EE 954-748-6659
JOSH’S COIN LAUNDRY 4709 N.W. 14th St. 954-245-2110
LAUNDRY HEAVEN 4579 N. University Drive 954-572-6691
A-AGGRESSIVE INSURANCE AGENCY 4232 N.W. 12th St. 954-581-8800
ISURE INSURANCE AND TAGS 7215 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-749-4444
ADJ FINANCIAL SERVICE INC & DREAM TEAM REALTY 4987 N. University Drive, Bay 20B 754-366-4888
KAVA INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICE 1217 N. State Road 7 954-583-5377
MOVING & STORAGE SERVICE
AUTO STORAGE USA CORP 3640 N.W. 15th St. 954-321-1959
PUBLIC STORAGE
1500 N. State Rd. 7 954-372-3313
PUBLIC STORAGE 4811 N. University Drive 954-372-3313
STORAGE EXPRESS 7400 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-749-0595
TOP NOTCH MOVERS 3430 N.W. 16th St., Bay 4 954-749-0595
SPA / MASSAGE / WELLNESS CENTER
BOB FOOT SPA 5454 N. University Drive 305-988-8334
LADY BELLA’S MED SPA 4300 N. University Drive, #F102 954-635-2560
LOVE & PEACE WELLNESS 2451 N. State Road 7 754-223-2963
TATTOO / PIERCING BOMBAY TATTOOS 1892 N.W. 38th Ave., Bay 9 754-312-2915
ROCK-A-BILLY 11 4576 N. University Drive 954-746-7570
TRAVEL SERVICES COMPLETE CONCIERGE 954-245-6953
Love and Peace Wellness is a Black-owned holistic treatment center led by Amari Garnes and Spencer Lott. Garnes and Lott, better known as Love and Peace, sought out non-western alternative remedies for their own past ailments. Their success es healing with holistic practices inspired them to become certified and eventually open Love and Peace Wellness. “We are a holistic wellness center which focuses on mental and physical problems,” said Gar nes. Their treatment methods vary, rang ing from life coaching and sound therapy to body steams, infrared light, herbal rem edies, and vibration therapy.
Garnes is a certified holistic fertility dou la and herbalist, and Lott is a sound practi tioner and herbalist.
Their wellness center also focuses on men’s and women’s reproductive health. One such offering is “Womb Care Cycling,” which helps women overcome bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, fibroids and cysts, and pregnancy issues.
Like all businesses, they suffered during the pandemic. Because they could not see clients in person, they started to sell herb al remedy packages online. Their self-care line ranges from bath cleansers to natural soaps and hair butter. You can also shop for crystals, jewelry, female reproductive care (yoni care) products, incense, energy cleansing (smudging) tools, and other prod ucts through their online store.
loveandpeacewellness.com 2451 N. State Road 7 754-223-2963
A/C SALES & SERVICE
ALL YEAR COOLING AND HEATING 1823 N.W. 38th Ave. 954-566-4644
CONTROLS AIR CONDITIONING 4430 N.W. 25th Place 954-213-7444
COOL AIR USA 3901 N.W. 16th St. 954-915-1155
APPLIANCE SALES / REPAIR
APPLIANCE ALLIANCE INSTALLATIONS 3685 N.W. 15th St. 954-797-1810
BIG C AND SON’S 5600 N.W. 14th Court 754-235-9918
KMS TECHNICAL SERVICES 754-581-2057
MENA APPLIANCES 3263 W. Broward Blvd. 478-703-3272
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY 2 BLESSING HAND 5211 N.W. 84th Ave. 954-548-8671
ALEA ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES 5304 N.W. 16th St. 954-731-4863
COLONIAL ASSISTED LIVING 2801 N.W. 55th Ave. 954-484-1960
COMMUNITY ACCESS SERVICE 3810 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 408 954-234-2364
HAMPTON COURT ASSISTED LIVING 7801 N.W. 45th Court 954-748-9282
HENDERSON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC 5800 N.W. 27th Court 954-440-3854
HOPE GARDEN ASSISTED LIVING 2011 N.W. 59 Way 954-733-1222
LAMERCIE HOME 4225 N.W. 25th Place 954-486-7792
LIFE CARE CENTER AT INVERRARY 4300 Rock Island Road 954-485-6144
MORNING BREEZE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY 5940 N.W. 19th Court 954-882-6195
NETTY’S HOME CARE 8520 N.W. 46th Court 954-309-6858
NSPIRE HEALTHCARE LAUDERHILL 2599 N.W. 55th Ave. 954-485-8873
PACIFICA SENIOR LIVING FOREST TRACE 5500 N.W. 69th Ave. 954-228-6473
REBECCA HOUSE 6711 N.W. 46th Court 954-748-8487
THE LENOX ON THE LAKE 6700 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-741-6700
VICTORIA’S RETIREMENT HOME 2233 N.W. 56th Ave., Building 2233 954-733-9614
DON BAILEY FLOORING 1283 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-797-5378
COMET CLEANING SYSTEMS 1773 N. State Rd. 7, Suite 101I 954-793-2442
EXTRACLEAN 7491 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 200-6 954-353-3416
JBA HYGIENITECH & GEN. REF. SRV 6835 N.W. 38th Drive 954-638-6146
KEEP IT CLEAN 954-444-9996
MAAN CLEANING 954-557-0566
MITCHELL PROP SCVS & REST 6700 Landings Drive 954-496-5942
PATRICK GILLINGS CLEANING SERVICES 3871 N.W. Eighth St. 954-601-7833
PCS CLEANING SERVICE 7545 N.W. 44th St., Apt. 402 954-629-9609
SYGUENE CLEANING 754-779-6366
ARBOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES 3784 N.W. 16th St. 954-765-6685
ELECTRIFIED ELECTRIC 2001 N.W. 58th Terrace 786-488-0123
ALLURE SHADES. 3714 N.W. 16th St. 954-543-6259
FURNITURE PREVAILS 7161 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-397-6120
LA STRADA FURNITURE 1785 N.W. 38th Ave. 954-485-6000
LAYOUT COMPLETION 3752 N.W. 16th St. 954-321-8707
MIRANDA’S WOODCRAFT 3764 N.W. 16th St. 954-306-3568
STONE SYSTEMS OF SOUTH FLORIDA 3501 N.W. 16th St. 954-486-2379
TWIN’S UPHOLSTERY 1868 N.W. 68 Ave. 954-791-0744
UNIVERSAL AUTO UPHOLSTERY 4897 N. University Drive 954-749-0119
CHERRY HAVEN 1181 N.W. 44th Terrace 954-304-1750
A & J BLINDS 5221 N.W. 78th Terrace 954-741-7200
AFFORDABLE WOOD WORKS 7881 N.W. 51st St. 954-295-1839
ELEGANT STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION 5602 Hammock Lane 954-599-0407
M.O. BEST HOME REPAIRS 2611 N.W. 56th Ave., Apt. A105 954-857-8245
HOME HEALTHCARE
CARE CENTRAL HOME HEALTH SERVICES CORP 4300 N. University Drive, D202 954-717-0010
EVE’S HOMECARE 7481 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 306A 954-741-7499
CHISHOLM REALTY GROUP 8201 N.W. 47th St. 954-722-4274
CURTIS BUCKNOR P.A. 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Suite #408M 954-292-7983
INT’L DREAM HOMES REALTY 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Suite 407E 954-496-4744
LENA JOHNSON REAL ESTATE 4987 N. University Drive, #19B 954-605-4122
TOP FLOOR REALTY GROUP 3810 Inverrary Blvd. 954-303-2445
HOMEOWNERSHIP COUNSELING GENERATIONAL WEALTH THROUGH HOMEOWNERSHIP 4300 N. University Drive, Bay F100 954-743-5640
HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES
A & A PAINTING PLUS 4470 N.W. 74th Ave. 954-560-4048
ACR IMPROVEMENTS 954-536-5557
FLOORS TO YOU 954-598-0530
JP FIX 954-380-1333
MARBLE & STONE DOCTOR 8551 N.W. 47th Court 954-397-4881
REALITY PLUMBING 954-638-3827
ROD’S RELIABLE WELDING 1802 N.W. 38th Ave. 954-733-7272
JANITORIAL SERVICE
KOI’S SHAMPOO & SERVICE 954-735-0113
LANDSCAPING
AXEL’S PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING 954-461-6655
EB LAWN SERVICE 954-292-4950
ERIC TREE SERVICES 4470 N.W. 71st Ave. 954-749-2898
USA COMMERCIAL SERVICE 954-234-4480
MORTGAGE SERVICES
AFI MORTGAGE 4300 N. University Drive, Bay B102 855-488-8851
LOYALTY MORTGAGE & INVESTMENT 2331 N. State Road 7, Bay 218 954-739-8309
NATIONAL TITLE & AUTO LOAN 2629 N. State Road 7 954-625-4067
VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1773 N. State Road 7, Apt. 102A 954-540-5048
MOVING & STORAGE SERVICE
ALLIANCE MOVERS GROUP 3698 1/2 N.W. 16th St., Suite H 877-715-7304
COUSINS U.S.A 3551 N.W. 15th St. 954-792-6650
EXTRA SPACE STORAGE
3901 W. Sunrise Blvd. 954-947-5738
SUPERIOR FENCE AND RAIL OF BROWARD 3689 N.W. 15th St. 954-280-0407
PAINTING SERVICE
BALPRO POWDER COATING 1624 N.W. 38th Ave. 754-366-7287
This broad-reaching service is better known locally as Mr. Wireman Electric, providing contract work for both business and construction ventures as well as any homeowner looking to ensure the safety of their home. The mark of professional ism is what sets the company on another level. They complete deep background checks on their certified electricians and provide clients detailed breakdowns of all costs linked to the project before any of the work gets started. President Margaret An glin said that kind of integrity “helps gen eral contractors bring in their jobs on time and on budget.” For residential customers, she offers a promise: “If we come out and take care of a job for you, and, say, within six months the same problem occurs with the same area, then we will repair that for free.”
This attention to detail and high level of customer service extended to the pro tocols every business has had to contend with in recent times. For everyone’s peace of mind, all employees are tested and med ically cleared to enter customers’ homes, wearing full protective equipment.
mrwireman.com 3784 N.W. 16th St. 954-765-6685
Quality care is about ensuring the correct person is matched with an individual’s spe cific home health support needs, and this is the entire premise behind Eve’s Home Care Inc.
Mauve Walker, part owner, said finding a good caregiver-client fit is a top priority. “We don’t just find anyone,” she said. The goal is to create greater “skill to illness”’ compatibility by providing specialized training for caregivers with patients need ing targeted home nursing. Walker said the strategy has worked, for example, cli ents with heart problems have a low re-ad mittance rate. The needs of seniors, those with major illnesses and people with de velopmental disabilities remain constant, particularly in uncertain times. Walker said the business has focused on consistent ser vice and quality care at a time when many hesitate to have others in their homes or are reluctant to enter the homes of others. While day-to-day operations have been ad justed, the wellbeing of the patient remains the top priority, as has ensuring the health and interests of those who are employed by the service.
7481 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 727-288-4952
Vee Escarment is the President and CEO of Generational Wealth Through Homeown ership Inc. After working in the industry for seven years, she founded the nonprofit organization in 2019 to offer housing coun seling services to low- to moderate-income families in South Florida. “We assist clients with credit counseling, budgeting, saving, pre-purchase and post-purchase counsel ing, home maintenance, and home afford ability counseling,” Escarment said. “Our goal is basically to increase the minority homeownership rate so that they can build generational wealth and they can leave a legacy for their families.”
The organization also offers workshops and e-books covering financial basics and insights into homeownership. Before CO VID-19, seminars and classes were in-per son, often at libraries. Now, all events are online, allowing people from across Florida to join — not just those in the Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Clients can visit the Generational Wealth website to register.
Escarment said the nonprofit is still re covering from the pandemic’s effects but is positive and expresses the desire for con tinued growth. “Here in the South Florida market, we are going to continue to im pact and empower communities,” she said. “We’re going to still offer classes [and] I’m still going to work with people to get them to homeownership.”
gwthinc.org
4300 N. University Drive, Suite F-100 954-743-5640
The VCA Promenade Animal Hospital has provided comprehensive pet services for 15 years, providing vaccines, check-ups, grooming and emergency surgery. “We also offer boarding, so if you’re on vacation you can bring your pets here and we’ll take good care of them,” Hospital Manager Brit tany Ferguson said. “We also have a lot of people who come here and work here so we are a part of the community.”
The hospital offers care that goes beyond its doors, delivering food supplies, prescrip tions and even shampoo. In addition, their handy app gives you direct remote access to your pet’s medical records, and they of fer care packages that give a bulk rate for a year’s wellness needs broken into manage able monthly payments. Their goal is to fur ther this sense of community by partnering with nearby apartment and business com plexes for pet care, as well as working with the Humane Society. Neighbor or not, all are welcome. “Even if you’re not directly from down the street we’re happy to see you,” Ferguson said.
4678 N. University Drive 954-748-9600 vcahospitals.com/promenade
JEWELL 1626 N.W. 34th Terrace 954-990-8630
PEST CONTROL C & S ENVIRONMENTAL PEST SOLUTIONS 5401 N.W. 102nd Ave. 954-870-7930
J.S.R. PEST CONTROL 954-400-8955
PRO TECH PEST SOLUTION 954-873-3636
CLASSIC DETAIL AND PRESSURE CLEAN 7300 N.W. 46th St. 754-245-3657
AVALON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICE 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Suite 204 954-366-5417
BRIGHT STAR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 3726 N.W. 15th St. 954-954-2500
REAL ESTATE / BROKERAGE
ADVANCED REALTY CORP 4948 N.W. 88th Ave. 954-733-8200
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL REALTY PLUS 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 101A 954-605-2422
ARSCOTT DOUGLAS REALTY ADVISORS 2331 N. State Road 7, Bay 106 786-528-5730
DREAM TEAM REALTY / ADJ FINANCIAL SERVICES 4987 N. University Drive, Suite 20B 754-366-4888
FIRST PLANET REAL ESTATE CORP 7481 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 202 954-274-5769
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE REALTY 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 100B 954-695-0222
GOLDEN SANDS S FL REALTY INVESTMENT 4987 N. University Drive, Bay 21 954-530-1122
HOUSING HUB 1309 N. State Road 7 954-789-6141
PALS REALTY 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 401M 954-830-2930
REAL ESTATE HOME SALES 4980 N.W. 88th Ave. 954-572-7777
SEVELL REALTY PARTNERSHIP 4456 N. University Drive 561-995-0100
SPLENDOR REALTY 1773 N. State Road 7, Apt. 201 954-577-5575
SUPERB REALTY CORP 7491 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 200 954-533-9364
KITCHEN, FLOOR & BATH 4761 N. University Drive 954-533-2635
EXCEL SECURITY 7481 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 201 954-271-4701
ONCALL PATROL 4446 Inverrary Blvd. 954-473-9001
SECURCONDO CORP 7220 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-485-4881
ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER 6840 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-741-2776
BANFIELD, THE PET HOSPITAL #1654 7850 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-749-1568
VCA PROMENADE ANIMAL HOSPITAL 4678 N. University Dr. 954-749-9600
WASTE DISPOSAL REPUBLIC SERVICES 751 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-583-1830
The winds of change are blow ing through Lauderhill. The bustling State Road 7 (SR7) corridor is undergoing a ma jor facelift under the guidance of the City and the Lauderhill Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The effort comprises two districts — the Central CRA and the State Road 7 CRA. Even in the midst of the pandemic, the City and agency are facilitating positive transformation with the goal of show casing the diversity, style and function of the area. Initiatives such as the Com mercial Facade Grant Program and the Arts and Entertainment District are breathing new life into the City’s cul tural, dining and shopping hub with the hopes of instilling a renewed sense of civic pride and strengthening local businesses.
While COVID-19 has delayed events planned for the City’s emerging downtown arts and entertainment district, the physi cal preparation of the area is well under way. Among the improvements is a revital ization of the warehouse corridor of N.W. 38th Avenue.
The City will spend nearly $ 5 million to improve 38th Avenue between 16th and 19th streets, just off SR7— the City’s main north-south thoroughfare. Once realized, it will become home to a number of dinein restaurants, fashion boutiques, comedy clubs and more. Exciting events hosted there will include a Business Expo, the Col or Me Healthy 5K Run, and Jazz Under the Stars.
The complementary 38th Avenue Exten sion project will unify the arts and enter tainment district, creating a fully immer sive experience. The updates will connect the SR7 corridor to the Lauderhill Perform ing Arts Center and Central Broward Re gional Park, home of the only International Cricket Council stadium in North America. This design is intended to promote connec tivity. Patrons who see a theatre produc tion might venture out to explore the many shops and businesses located in the newly developed area.
Private projects taking advantage of the city’s redevelopment include the addition of luxury living on 38th Avenue. At LePARC, 320 apartment units will be outfitted with a full array of lavish amenities and feature architectural design that complements the district’s new, modern aesthetic.
“Our goal is to create a fully immersive entertainment experience for all of those who visit the district. We want it to be not only aesthetically pleasing but to create a sense of place that reflects the diversity of cultures in Lauderhill and demonstrates how we came to be an All-America City,” said CRA Director Sean Henderson, who also serves as the organization’s Deputy Fi nance Director.
These projects are still in the planning phases with the completion dates to be de termined in the near future. That means opportunities for businesses interested in working on projects or selling services or goods to the City. Visit colvendor.com to re ceive alerts and updates on all City projects out for bid.
This program offers businesses and com mercial properties along the SR7 stretch the resources to improve building exteri ors as well as correct building code viola tions. The façade grant program is designed to enhance the appearance of the corridor especially in the vicinity of the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center.
To qualify for the grant, the improve ments must be made on the section of the building that is visible from the main thoroughfare. Commercial façades or code compliance projects that are not part of a building structure are not eligible. For more information or to apply, visit lauderhill-fl. gov/departments/community-redevelop ment-agency/programs.
A great benefit of Lauderhill living is that the City has an abundance of affordable housing, particularly in the central CRA area. Prices remain modest despite the area’s desirability. The CRA formed the Neighborhood Improvement Program to create character and instill a sense of pride for community residents. Programs
aim to improve the quality of living for residents through homeownership, neigh borhood beautification and educational events.
In December, the CRA celebrated break ing ground on the Renaissance Point infill housing project, which will include new single-family homes and townhomes. These modern, energy-efficient threeand four-bedroom, two-bath units feature open floor plans, two-car garages and en ergy-saving appliances. The homes will be located along 56th Avenue, 27th court and 28th Street with convenient access to all major transportation routes, and a variety of recreational, restaurant and shopping options. Prices will range from the low to mid $300,000s. Renaissance Point is just one component of the Lauderhill CRA’s ef forts to promote homeownership to both existing and future residents of the everblossoming City.
Progress is being made on the Central CRA’s neighborhood beautification initia tives. In November, the agency hired its first employees tasked with maintaining safe, clean and sustainable neighborhoods. Also, its landscape technicians are respon sible for removing litter and debris in public spaces while maintaining the landscaping of the medians on the 55th and 56th Ave nue corridors.
As difficult as it has been amid a pandemic, many small businesses are forging ahead and enduring the times, thanks to government-backed financial assistance and community support. Here’s a compilation of some resources available to business owners looking for help to survive or thrive.
In its second coronavirus stimulus bill in the final days of 2020, Congress creat ed the SVO grant and directed the Small Business Administration’s Office of Disas ter Assistance to manage it.
The program includes $16 billion to pro vide grants to shuttered venues, whether a business or nonprofit. Some funding is reserved for groups with 50 or fewer em ployees. Eligible applicants will include operators, managers and promoters of live venues, performing arts organizations, museums, zoos, aquariums, and theaters, among others.
To learn more about the assistance they provide and download the comprehen sive disaster loan comparison chart, visit
floridasbdc.org/disaster/cares-act. The website is a great resource for informa tion about other federal and state relief programs.
The Florida SBDC Network, a coalition of small business development centers com piled a handy guide on their website called “A Comparison of Small Business Disaster Loans Available Through the Economic Aid Act,” which includes detailed financing guidelines and eligibility requirements for PPP loans, SVO grants and other pandem ic assistance, such as the Economic Injury Disaster Loan. The EIDL offers low inter est, 30 year terms for small businesses to meet working capital and normal operating
expense needs including continued health care benefits, rent and fixed debt payments that could have been met had the disaster not occurred. Learn more at sba.gov/fund ing-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options.
A variety of nonprofits, banks and local or ganizations also run business support pro grams that can be useful for sustaining or growing your company amid the pandemic.
For instance, the Local Initiatives Sup port Corporation, a non-profit community development financial institution with pro grams in 44 states, is a significant resource for many small businesses. Learn more about their pandemic relief programs at lisc.org/covid-19.
To learn more about long-standing gov ernment grant programs and competitive business solicitations, visit the State of Florida website at: myflorida.com/index. shtml. Learn about grants and grant writ ing tips at grants.gov.
The Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) provides resources and loans to minorityowned businesses throughout the year. Find your local MBDA Business Center at MBDA.gov.
The U.S. Small Business Administration State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) works through state governments to as sist small businesses that want to export products. Small businesses that meet their state’s criteria can use the financial assistance to participate in foreign trade missions and shows, obtain entry to for
SCORE, a decades-old national network of volunteer, expert business men tors, operates one of its top-performing chapters in Broward County. They offer free mentoring, low-cost or no-cost development workshops, and part ner with many community organizations committed to the formation and growth of small businesses in South Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands. To access their services for all small businesses, including those led by women, veterans, and Spanish-speakers, go to broward.score.org.
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance — simply referred to as The Alliance —is a public-private partnership for economic development, providing per sonalized counseling and support to small businesses. Through their BRA VO (Business Retention Assistance and Visitation Outreach) program, rep resentatives of the Alliance, Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development, local municipalities, and chambers of commerce conduct visits to local businesses. These experts offer tailored advice on business development and accessing financing. The group also provides advice on how to access alternative business funding, which often is critical for minority business owners who might not have access to conventional loans. Any business located in Broward County is eligible. Learn more about BRAVO and other programs at gflalliance.org.
eign markets, develop websites and de sign international marketing products or campaigns.
Small Business Administration loans range from $500 to $5 million. The agency doesn’t lend money directly to small business own ers. Instead, it sets guidelines for loans made by its partnering lenders, communi ty development organizations, and microlending institutions. Generally, SBA loans have flexible requirements. Some do not require collateral. The federal agency also provides counseling and education to small business owners to support your success. Learn more at sba.gov/funding-programs/ loans.
Enterprise Florida provides training, devel opment and financing options with feder al and non-profit resources to assist small businesses in accessing capital, growing revenue and job creation. Learn more at enterpriseflorida.com/small-business.
POWER TIP: To position your business for state, county or local government business opportunities, get certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Woman Owned (WBE) or Veteran Owned (VBE). Assistance can be found at dms.myflorida.com/agency_administration/office_of_sup plier_diversity_osd/get_certified
MNM Theatre Company will partner with North End Theater Company, the production division of Arts Center Management (ACM), a multi-platform theatre management company, to produce the Broadway at LPAC series at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center.
ACM recently signed a long-term con tract to produce the series for the City of Lauderhill. The three-show 2022 season will feature the hit musicals Grease, Sister Act and Guys and Dolls.
MNM Theatre Company is an award-win ning not-for-profit 501(c)(3) theatre compa ny whose mission is to produce high quality professional live theatre that inspires audi ences and enriches the cultural life of the community while creating Florida based jobs in the Arts.
MNM has produced large scale musicals (including Spamalot, A Funny Thing Hap pened on the Way to the Forum, Hair, La Cage Aux Folles, Little Shop of Horrors) as well as smaller, intimate productions (Side By Side By Sondheim, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, My Way, A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra), garnering critical and audience ac claim, numerous prestigious South Florida Carbonell Award nominations - and a win, and multiple Silver Palm Awards.
“We are extremely excited to begin work ing with the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center and North End Theater Company,” Gorman says, “And to bring MNM Theatre Company and musical theatre to Lauderhill and Broward County!”
“The City of Lauderhill is pleased to be working with our new partners, MNM The atre Company and Arts Center Manage ment,” says Lauderhill City Manager Desorae Giles-Smith. “After a year of being dark due to COVID-19, we are thrilled to bring light and life back to the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center!”
Arts Center Management is a multi-fac eted theatre management, consulting, and production company whose main focus is to help theatres and theatre companies im prove their programming and operations. The company was founded by ACM Presi dent Kevin Barrett in 2014. Barrett began working with the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in 2014 and was instrumental in
bringing the successful Broadway in Lauder hill series to LPAC.
“During the last year, we have been work ing behind the scenes, formulating our plans, and there’s no one I would want leading this exciting new venture more than Marcie,” says Barrett. She is one of the most respect ed regional theater producers in Florida.”
Grease will run from January 14th - Janu ary 30th, 2022; Sister Act from February 18th - March 6th; and Guys and Dolls from April 1st - April 17th. Grease and Guys and Dolls will be directed by Jonathan Van Dyke, and Sister Act will be helmed by Michael Ursua.
Tickets and subscriptions to Broadway at LPAC will be on sale soon, and various sub scription packages will be available.
The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center is located at 3800 NW 11th Place (33311), in the Central Broward Regional Park on the North east corner of Sunrise Boulevard and State Road 7. For more information about LPAC visit lpacfl.com.
Lauderhill Shines is a an eight-week virtual program to help small businesses in the City establish and stabilize, learning skills that are especially important during the economic and social challenges of the pandemic.
Businesswoman and City of Lauder hill Commissioner Melissa P. Dunn launched this capacity development initiative to help new business owners nav igate the initial stages of launch, secure their place in the market and excel.
“The curriculum is really robust, almost like a mini MBA,” Dunn said. The free online classes are taught live by successful busi ness people including Judith Salzar of CEO Mindset and Commissioners Dunn and Ray Martin. Every week, experts anchor virtual question-and-answer sessions, which serve as a forum for business owners to share their challenges and to connect with other busi nesses as well as staff from the City of Lau derhill Department of Planning and Zoning
The Lauderhill Shines program includes a rich study course meant to equip small business owners and startups with all the information they require to thrive. The modules within the program include:
Doing Business in Lauderhill: This first module helps participants understand the
rules and regulations surrounding estab lishing and running a business in the City, as well as codes of conduct and the pro cesses involved in securing permits.
Laying a Strong Foundation: Next, par ticipants learn how to create a business plan and raise capital, as well as the fun damentals of customer service and human resource management.
Getting Customers: The third module touches on how to effectively manage social media, public relations, marketing and sales.
Scale Your Business: The final module is aimed at assisting small business own ers to grow their business reach to the lo cal, county and state levels.
Business owners who complete the pro gram gain access to partner organizations, ongoing support and City resources. Ad ditionally, they have their businesses fea tured in some of the City’s media outlets, including the biweekly Lauderhill Living E-Newsletter and social media networks.
Graduates receive a certificate of comple tion at an official City of Lauderhill Com mission meeting and may also be consid ered for a feature on the DunnWisdom Morning Show.
“This program will build the capacity of new Lauderhill businesses so that they may succeed and shine during their first year,” Dunn said.
Going forward, cohorts will convene quarterly, and the program will be acces sible to all businesses based in Lauder hill. The program will be open to all who need help in establishing, growing and scaling their businesses within the City of Lauderhill.
For more information on Lauderhill Shines, interested entrepreneurs, startups or sponsors can call (954)777-2041, email Dunn or check the City’s website at lauder hill-fl.gov/lauderhillshines for updates.
Dunn’s next major initiative is the Lauder hill Health and Prosperity Partnership.
The Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce (LCC), formerly the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce, is a business membership organization that helps member businesses grow by providing opportunities for networking, building a referral base, and learning the best practices for success.
The Chamber promotes and protects the interests of local companies as well as improving quality of life for its members via accountable and steady lead ership in pertinent regional and community matters.
The LCC was founded in 2004 by Broward Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness and a team of enthusiastic entrepreneurs to serve busi nesses in Lauderhill and, by extension, Cen tral Broward County. Today, more than 300 members are enrolled. The City of Lauder
hill partially funds the Chamber, and so it partners with the City on several projects.
LCC membership includes local and inter national companies with bases in the United States, professional firms such as legal prac titioners, manufacturing companies, prop erty developers, tourism companies, airlines, import and export companies, finance com panies, banks, IT firms, and more.
The Chamber moved to a bigger location at the Promenade Plaza in March 2020, and leadership plans to extend its services to
include on-site training and incubator pro grams for start-ups. The Chamber will also offer its conference room for member use, with fees based on membership levels.
In addition to supporting the welfare of its members, the Chamber of Commerce or ganizes trade shows and events and liaises with the government and local media.
Notably, women have led LCC for the past decade, with Sharon McLennon as immedi ate past president and Karelle Chang as cur rent president.
The LCC organizes several events and programs for the benefit of its members. Some of these include:
The Chamber hosts a Monthly Networking Breakfast on the first or second Thursday each month. The breakfast features invited speakers as well as representatives from the City of Lauderhill, creating an avenue for members to make contacts and share ideas. It continues even during the pandemic, thanks to virtual platforms.
The LCC’s webinars on the second and fourth Tuesdays of ev ery month run from 12 to 1 p.m. Each is designed to offer time ly information and resources to members, with speakers in cluding fellow members as well as expert guest presenters.
In collaboration with the Professional Networking As sociation, the LCC holds a Virtual Networking Luncheon on the first and third Wednesdays of every month, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Before the pandemic, members met at Joy’s Rotis, but now they gather virtually.
Members join a unique, one-person-per-profession net working group; annual membership fees of $25 are donat ed to a charity selected by vote yearly. At each event, two members are given 15 minutes to present their businesses to the rest of the group, while other attendees have 90 sec onds. Through this program, members can build their net works, develop business relationships, make connections and receive referrals.
Other networking opportunities and learning initiatives available to Chamber members, among others, include the Entrepreneur Training Institute, Executive Coaching, the Young Entrepreneur Academy and eblast services.
Members access classroom instruction, executive guest speak ers, real-life case studies, and workshops to help them deal with their business challenges.
Every year, the Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce hosts two key events. Although on hold due to the pandemic, they will return as soon as it’s safe.
The food and wine festival showcases rum distilleries, wineries and local vendors. It is held outdoors in a serene atmosphere and features notable South Florida entertainers, tapas-style food, and samples of Afro-Caribbean rums and charming wines.
For six years, the Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce has recognized a number of distinguished, winning women making significant and lasting contributions to Broward County. The Annual Awards Break fast is an empowering event attended by influential entrepreneurs, professionals and public officials.
Shop Local Lauderhill is a campaign to promote the business com munity within the City of Lauderhill. It’s goal is to encourage resi dents to shop, work and play in their City. The initiative is welcom ing to visitors from near and far. It aims to make them comfortable viewing our City as their home away from home.
Visit shoplocallauderhill.com to learn more.
The LCC has seven membership tiers — from Independent business to Trustee member — with varying annual fees and benefits. To join, you’ll need to fill out an application at lauderhillcoc.org and make the required payment.
CareerSource Broward offers free, quality workforce solutions for businesses and innovative employment for individuals in Broward County. The body is governed by the Broward Workforce Development Board, whose representatives include community-based organizations, private businesses and educational institutions.
The Council of Elected Officials for CareerSource Broward consists of the elected mayors of Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, and a Broward County Commissioner.
The 2020 unemployment rate in Broward County rose massively as companies throughout the region had to lay off thou sands of workers.
At this crucial moment, CareerSource Broward has taken unique steps to make sure that customers are served via tech nology and innovation, making services available online to help employers and job seekers access the tools and support required for their workforce needs.
The organization is optimistic that, with time and the propagation of the vaccine, the local economy will recover and more workers will get back into the labor force.
“CareerSource Broward is at the forefront of connecting job seekers with employ ment,” President and CEO Carol Hylton said. “We look forward to providing criti cal workforce services to the residents and businesses of Lauderhill as a ma jor step in the re-energizing of our local economy.”
The organization has launched several campaigns to help Broward residents af fected by the pandemic, some of which include the Help is Here initiative for workers in the aviation and hospitality in dustries and the Rapid Employment Tem porary Jobs Program.
CareerSource Broward assists business owners with the recruitment, hiring and training of employees. Their business service professionals specialize in helping small-, medium- and large-scale businesses and companies with their workforce needs at no cost.
CareerSource Broward can help companies:
l post job openings.
l hold targeted virtual job fairs.
l assess the skills of candidates applying for positions.
l provide the latest updates on the labor market to help businesses make sound decisions.
l offer financial aid for training new and existing employees via various programs.
Helping individuals become more com petitive and attractive in the labor market is another core service that CareerSource Broward offers. No matter the level of education, or experience, the organization is available to make residents’ searches for employment less stressful and more rewarding.
For those whose livelihoods have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic or those seeking new opportunities, Career Source Broward can help identify the best professional possibilities and offer guid ance throughout the process.
CareerSource Broward can help job seekers:
l get placed in positions from entrylevel to managerial posts.
l update job market readiness via online professional workshops covering a wide range of themes, such as resume writing, social media management, virtual interviewing and financial insights.
l attend job fairs exposing them to hiring employers.
l secure scholarships to cover the cost of supplies and tuition for technical training and career advancement courses.
CareerSource Broward’s workforce services are available to employers and job seekers online or in-person at any of its three ca reer center locations.
Virtual contact has become even more crucial in these times. Inquirers may visit www.careersourcebroward.com for upto-date information on the organization’s services, operational hours, and upcoming virtual events like career workshops, job fairs, and recruitment events.
Those seeking scholarships for career training at approved technical schools or
colleges can learn more at www.getcash 4school.com
You may also reach CareerSource Bro ward via the hotlines: (954) 677-5555 for job hunters and (954) 677-JOBS for employers.
To access in-person services, you may visit the closest career center to Lauderhill at 2610 West Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park, FL 33311. Others can be found in Hollywood and Coconut Creek.Here, individuals can speak to a CareerSource Broward staff member to find out details about training programs, employer services, job placement tools and more.
The list of services offered is long: small business and individual income tax prep aration, livescan fingerprinting, credit re pair, fax and copying services, level two and three background checks, and money transfers via Western Union. Emmanuel Laurent, the Chief Financial Officer, and Marie Nativita Laurent, the Chief Execu tive Officer at Multiprofessional Services and Tax, speak multiple languages, cater ing to customers who speak English, Span ish or French Creole. They tailor their ser vices to their clients’ needs. “We’ve been in the tax business for a while, and our clients are always satisfied,” Nativita Laurent said. “We are always upfront. We are transparent to the public and the customers. We make sure that the customer is comfortable.”
For pandemic safety, the service company transferred all services online and are in the process of developing their website and integrating a client portal. If the work can not be done online, clients can make spe cial arrangements to go to the office.
facebook.com/ multiprofessionalservicesandtax
5369 N. University Drive 954-909-5711
Attorney Tamar Hamilton specializes in property law: residential, commercial, dis pute resolution, foreclosures, contract law and will services. She additionally works with corporate clients and assists with business formations. Her colleague at the firm, attorney Kevin Miller, specializes in immigration law and personal injury. Ham ilton is passionate about what she does, seeing her job as being part educator. “I’ve been blessed with communicating with the public in a way that they understand,” she said. “So I’m really big on education semi nars and educating people, so they know their rights.” COVID-19 has posed a par ticular challenge for Hamilton because so many of her clients are older, have limited mobility, can have technology challenges or sometimes have other communication struggles. In all efforts, Hamilton tries to make her clients as happy as can be. She has made herself available for longer hours and offers online video meetings. Her firm also is on the e-notary platform so clients can sign for real estate transactions with out coming into the office. “
tamarhamiltonlaw.com 8747 N.W. 50th St. 954-507-4757
ACCOUNTING / TAX PREP / BOOKKEEPING
A C BERGMAN, CPA 7451 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. B 954-742-5905
A H SNAGG, P.A. 4601 N. University Drive 954-554-5623
A1 TAX AND MULTI SERVICES 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Suite 308A 954-638-6900
AA ACCOUNTING & TAX CONSULTING 4721 N. University Drive 954-733-7717
AMERICAN ENTERPRISES 7500 N.W. 17th St., Apt. 208 954-496-0531
ARDENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS 5544 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-594-2199
C BORDERS-BYRD, CPA 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 407F 954-742-7997
DSJ TAX AND MULTISERVICES 2331 N. State Road 7, Suite 111 954-717-8749
F & E TAX MULTISERVICES 2331 N. State Road 7, Bay 114 954-533-5917
FIDELITY INCOME TAX & MULTI-SERVICE 7491 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 217 954-515-2677
FIRST SUNSET GROUP LIMITED LIABILITY 4838 N. University Drive 954-636-2002
GENESIS BUSINESS CORPORATION 4448 Inverrary Blvd., Unit M 954-572-3113
IG TAX & ACCOUNTING 3255 N.W. 94th Ave., #9286 954-346-6160
ITA SOLUTIONS CORP 4987 N. University Drive, Bay 27 954-572-5919
JC DOC PREP TAXES & IMMIGRATION SRV 4987 N. University Drive, Bay 2403 954-610-3459
JC TAX SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA Swap Shop 954-894-4899
SCARLETT & ASSOCIATES 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 101E 954-739-2335
KING POWER TAX & MULTI SERVICES 4987 N. University Drive, Bay 2410 954-663-0578
LVE ACCOUNTING SERVICE 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 401S 954-993-2324
M&B TAX PLUS MULTI SERVICES 5135 N. University Drive 754-422-9159
MEGA 1 SERVICES 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 400A 954-551-5603
MITCHELL W BRUCKNER CPA, P.A. 4300 N. University Drive, Bay A106 954-741-0381
MSTATUS MARKETING & CONSULTING 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 401Q 954-864-7418
MULTI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES & TAX 5368 N. University Drive 954-909-5711
NATIONWIDE TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICE 7491 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 200 954-476-1780
NOEL TAX SERVICES 1501 N.W. 47th Ave., Bay A 786-306-2299
NOVI FINANCIAL 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Suite 408-O 954-314-8584
OFFSITE EXPERTACCOUNTANTS CORP 1339 N. State Road 7 305-904-4522
PHILAMELLA FINANCIAL 954-325-5153
POPULUS FINANCIAL GROUP 1651 N. State Road 7 954-733-3500
PRESTIGE ACCOUNTING & TAXES
7481 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 301 954-486-9338
RICHEMOND TAX & MULTISERVICES
1431 N.W. 31st Ave., Bay 2 954-934-4504
S & S TAX MULTI SERVICES 5528 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-530-4500
SAINVIL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2331 N. State Road 7, Suite 219 954-298-6090
SHOO BOO ENTERPRISE 1271 N.W. 31st Ave. 754-229-2272
TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES 2331 N. State Road 7, Suite 221 & 224 954-485-3770
TAX ON CALL FINANCIAL 7203 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-747-7717
TRU TAX R US 4240 N.W. 12th St. 954-533-2806
UNITE INVESTMENT GROUP 13286 N.W. 5th Court 754-281-7309
VELA MANAGEMENT 4735 N. University Drive 561-727-0152
DYNAMIK LED DESIGN 4420 N. University Drive 754-215-4633
ISLAND BEAT GROUP MARKETING 1773 N. State Road 7, Apt. 101C 954-448-6951
POINT CLICK DESIGNS 7491 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-624-5512
THE WIGGINS AGENCY 1773 N. State Road 7, Suite. 201 954-368-2644
ATTORNEY / LAW OFFICE
BRADLEY E LOLUS, P.A. 4300 N. University Drive, Bay A106 954-749-3400
CHARLES H. COHEN 4300 N. University Drive, B200 954-749-3330
CL SIMON, P.A. 4987 N. University Drive, 18A 954-749-4577
CORINNE R KORN, P.A. 7491 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-773-2931
DISTEFANO LAW 7471 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 106 954-572-8000
FLOJAM LEGAL P.A. 4727 N. University Drive 954-358-2020
GERALDINE WAXMAN, ESQ 4300 N. University Drive, Bay A106 954-741-1311
GOLDEN TRAFFIC TICKET LAW 4988 N.W. 88th Ave. 954-680-7575
IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY SERVICES 1275 N. State Road 7 954-583-1400
KLEY LAW P.A. 3810 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 206 954-669-1177
LAW OFFICE OF WILMA D STEVENSON P.A. 7111 N.W. 45th St. 954-525-6767
LAW OFFICES OF GAWARE GRANT 2331 N. State Road 7, Bay 212 954-739-5600
LAW OFFICES OF MICHELLE C AUSTIN 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 101D 954-727-0960
MARK A. DOUGLAS, P.A. 2331 N. State Road 7, Bay 106 954-730-8393
RICHARD B. BERMAN P.A. 4300 N. University Drive, Bay D200 954-741-7066
TAMAR N. HAMILTON P.A. 8747 N.W. 50th St. 954-507-4757
THE LAW OFFICE OF BRANDON J. GIBSON 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 401T 754-229-1151
THE SCHILLER KESSLER GROUP 7501 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 102 954-933-3000
WEBLEY & CLARKE 4300 N. University Drive, Bay C202 954-735-5531
AMERICAN CONSULTING & SOCIAL SER. 4984 N.W. 88th Ave. 954-889-6747
JEAN LAW GROUP 4896 N. Pine Island Road 954-278-9332
LAW OFFICES OF SUZANNE ST LUCE, P.A. 7491 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 305-249-5534
ON CALL BAIL BONDS 2331 N. State Road 7, Bay 215 954-260-6288
SETH R. KELLER P.A. 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 400D 786-288-0733
THE MYERS FIRM 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Suite 309E 786-373-5777
AMSCOT 5521 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 813-637-6217
BANK OF AMERICA N.A. 4400 Inverrary Blvd. 954-749-1667
BCMJ SERVICES 954-709-4538
BRIGHTSTAR CREDIT UNION 1879 N. State Road 7 954-486-2728
CHECK CASHING & LOANS 1355 N. State Road 7 954-585-0884
DESJARDINS BANK N.A. 7329 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-578-7328
ENR GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES 2481 N. State Road 7 954-484-5674
G AND E GLOBAL SERVICES CORP 1501 N.W. 47th Ave., Suite B 954-867-8899
HOMETRUST MORTGAGE CORP 2331 N. State Road 7, Suite 211 954-541-2800
JN INTERNATIONAL MONEY TRANSFER 4100 N.W. 12th St. 954-583-1778
MARINER FINANCE 5417 N. University Drive 954-484-3700
PETITS MULTI SERVICE SOLUTIONS 3914 N.W. 19th St. 954-609-5548
SERVIENTREGA INTERNATIONAL 5360 N. University Drive 786-331-9001
STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT CAPITAL 3625 W. Broward Blvd. 954-455-6060
TD BANK, N.A. 7345 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-746-6668
THE CHECK CASHING STORE 5566 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-735-1960
WE FLORIDA FINANCIAL 6079 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-745-2400
WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. 5699 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-467-5361
CAPRON AND ASSOCIATES 1773 N. State Road 7, Apt. 101B 754-333-0365
MORE SERVICE CERTIFIED ACCT & CONS 4987 N. University Drive, Bay 13A 954-733-3603
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS ACADEMY OF NEUROSURGICAL PHYSICIANS 7541 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-459-4600
ACCUDATA SERVICE 3810 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 405 954-746-0399
ALL INDUSTRIAL CHEM 4648 N. University Drive 954-533-4991
BENEFITS USA 3810 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 303 954-730-2068
BRIGHTUP SOLAR 3687 N.W. 15th St. 561-247-3962
CAREGIVERS OF AMERICA 4450 N. University Drive 954-722-7662
CIMA ENGINEERING CORP 6800 W. Commercial Blvd., Apt. 2 954-581-1881
CINDERBLOCK 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Suite# 210 954-246-4486
CONNECTIVITY 3733 N.W. 16th St., Bay C 954-587-1414
Since 1989, Business to Business Sup plies and Services has offered competi tively priced janitorial cleaning and sup plies to small and large organizations from a variety of industries in the South Florida area. They also provide residential and car pet cleaning services. “We do commercial cleaning, and we also deliver products to businesses. Everything janitorial,” CEO Wal dith Thompson said. “Unlike the major sup ply houses [where] you have to put your or der in within a specific time, I can be called upon just about any time when they are not available.”
Because most of his clients are restau rants and doctors’ offices that have seen re duced traffic, Thompson said his company has stayed viable by expanding their servic es and lowering prices. For instance, he in vested in equipment that disinfects using a high-concentration solution and ultraviolet light. Thompson is proud that his company offers such a long list of cleaning services and supplies, which makes his crews able to nimbly respond to clients. “It’s just a con venience,” he said.
bizsuppliesandservicesgroup.com 3694 N.W. 16th St. 954-735-7250
Her Power Space is a women-forward, menwelcoming boutique co-working space, event venue, and podcast studio provid ing clients with marketing consulting and other business services. They attract a lot of solopreneurs, “who work from home or are side hustlers, meaning they have a ‘day time job and a daydream job,’”said Founder and Chief Curator Michelle Talbert. “We fo cus on folks who don’t have their own brickand-mortar business and really need those resources.”
Due to the pandemic, Her Power Space closed its doors in late March, but trans ferred some of their services online, offer ing virtual workshops, business coaching, and mail services. Consultations also are available online or in-person. Now that they are open, to ensure the safety of their clients, Her Power Space enacted social distancing practices, daily temperature checks and thorough cleaning protocols. With their virtual mailing services, clients can choose to have the contents of their mail be scanned and sent to them instead of physically coming in to the office. As an other precautionary measure, clients can take advantage of the outside courtyard seating where Wi-Fi is still available.
So people can pay only for what they need, Her Power Space does not require a monthly membership fee and offers servic es on an á la carte basis.
herpower.space
4300 N. University Drive, Suite F 100 516-962-4353
As owner and president of Mediation & Im migration Document Services, Sonya Coo per Gumbs prepares clients for citizenship interviews. For 17 years, she also has been recognized by the Florida Supreme Court as a certified mediator and arbitrator, pro viding those services to both small compa nies and individuals. Her clientele consists mainly of people originally from the Carib bean.
Although Mediation & Immigration Doc ument Services was officially registered as a business in 2010, Gumbs has more than 20 years of experience. Previously, she worked for one of the biggest law firms in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
The pandemic drastically impacted her business but she said ongoing cases and long term clients have kept her busy. “I have a good rapport with my clients [be cause of] my honesty, my loyalty to them,” she said. The business has not yet picked up to the level it was before the pandemic, but Gumbs remains hopeful as she looks forward to expanding, onboarding and training experienced young attorneys.
3800 Inverrary Blvd. Office: 954-636-2045 Cell: 954-446-4574
EXTREME GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS
1773 N. State Road 7, Suite 101H 954-644-0578
HITEK GROUP CORP 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 401C 954-552 5594
KIDOLOGY ENTERPRISES 7200 W. Commercial Blvd., Apt. 204-101 954-703-2287
LAYOUT COMPLETION 3708 N.W. 16th St. 954-321-8707
SUNBROTHER MECHANICAL INSULATION 1641 N.W. 55th Ave. 786-586-5898
TRADELINK NETWORK USA 4987 N. University Drive 954-730-8774
CLEANING SERVICE BUSINESS TO BUSINESS SUPPLIES & SERVICES 3694 N.W. 16th St. 954-735-7250
C & M COMMERCIAL CLEANING 2100 N.W. 44 Ave. 954-735-1053
COLLECTION / BILLING AGENCY
FIRST CHOICE BILLING SOLUTIONS 4300 N. University Drive, #B101 855-490-3993
COMMERCIAL LEASING / LANDLORD
ABC UNIVERSITY SHOPS 5424 N. University Drive, Building 5424 305-663-0322
ATRIUM LAUDERHILL SHOPPING 4930 N.W. 88th Ave. 305-922-6410
BEDESSEE INTERNATIONAL FOOD 4000 NW 12th St 954-583-3700
BOULEVARD SHOPPES II 5200 N. University Drive, Building 5200 561-483-2030
E&GLE INVESTMENT 1601 N.W. 38th Ave., Building 1601 954-465-0518
GLOBAL FUND REAL ESTATE GROUP 3521 W. Broward Blvd., #301 954-727-8066
INVERRARY PLAZA WEST 7301 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 561-483-2030
K & S TREND 1830 N.W. 38th Ave. 954-294-7571
KIMCO DEV CORP 7350 W. Commercial Blvd. 516-869-2687
LAUDERHILL PLAZA TML 1450 N. State Road 7 954-796-4000
LOS MADEROS PLAZA 4987 N. University Drive, 20A 954-272-2111
MARIE FONG YEE 3648 N.W. 16th St., Bay 11 954-561-1069
MARIVEST 1605 N. State Road 7 954-927-4885
PATRICK C. MARIE 4120 N.W. 21st St. 305-771-1400
PELEG GROUP (USA) 2605 N. State Road 7 305-769-0666
S.E.F. HOLDINGS 1249 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-472-3455
SERENITY ESTATES 7450 N.W. 51st St. 954-742-3707
STEPHEN FERRARO 4897 N. University Drive 516-551-1775
ABSOLUTE BILLING AND COLLECTION 7491 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 301 954-680-9477
BE FREE SOLUTIONS 7101 N.W. 49th St. 954-612-4366
DIER EXECUTIVE SECURITY SERVICES 2331 N. State Road 7, Bay 205 954-678-8167
DM ABILITY GROUP 2950 N.W. 55th Ave., Apt. 1D 754-703-9831
DPJR CORPORATE OFFICES 6800 W. Commercial Blvd., #2 954-533-3741
FUSION ASSOCIATES 6101 N. Falls Circle Drive, Apt. 112 954-661-8866
HER POWER SPACE 4300 N. University Drive, Suite F100 516-962-4353
LINKS CABLE CONNECTION 754-779-4119
MEDIATION & IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTS SERVICES 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Suite 401F 954-636-2045
PORTABELLA FOUNDATION 4259 N.W. 12th St. 954-278-2735
PRINT AUDIT LATIN AMERICA 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Suite 100F 954-330-9061
PROFESSIONAL NEGOTIATORS 6800 W. Commercial Blvd., Apt. 5 305-493-1900
SHEHUSTLES 305-767-0562
SZS SOLUTIONS 4440 Inverrary Blvd., Unit P 718-530-0641
TECHSAV GLOBAL 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Suite 100H 954-880-3570
VISION ELECTRIC 10165 N.W. 31 Court 954-274-4513
W MACK & ASSOCIATES 8301 N.W. 48th St. 954-741-8138
Contractor / Construction Consulting
ABBA ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION 954-777-4820
B.G. GENERAL CONTRACTORS 4962 N.W. 66th Ave. 954-866-5855
BOB’S BOOM TRUCK 8029 N.W. 51st Court 954-978-1731
CASSIA ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 8261 N.W. 48th St. 954-650-5840
C.B. CONCRETE FINISHING 1834 N.W. 38th Ave. 786-399-3183
ECCO CARRIBEAN TRADING 7860 W. Commercial Blvd. 786-806-6873
ENGINEERING CONSORTIUM 4907 N. University Drive, Suite 203 954-635-5526
ERNEST CONTRACTING CORP 3784 N.W. 16th St. 954-553-0280
ESCOL CORPORATION 3750 N.W. 16th St. 954-318-0525
FEARLESS JC 1814 N.W. 38th Ave., Bay A 754-281-4409
GOTOMYCONTROLS.COM 7205 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-399-1511
HOURGLASS CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT 1886 N.W. 38th Ave., Bay 12 954-549-0942
INFINITI CUSTOM HOMES & CONSTRUCTION 2331 N. State Road 7, Bay 215 954-530-0764
JACKSON MASONRY 1844 N.W. 38th Ave., Bay 14 954-608-2802
JERRET CONSTRUCTION CO 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 400J 954-520-8095
NEXUS CONSTRUCTION GROUP 4541 N.W. 70th Ave. 754-234-6100
PARAMOUNT TITLE SERVICES 7501 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 303 954-467-6607
ROBERTO G CRUZ 1842 N.W. 38th Ave. 954-234-5272
RTD CONSTRUCTION AND SERVICES 4610 N.W. 71st Ave. 954-278-8318
SCHROEDER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8120 N.W. 51st St. 954-383-0596
SOUTHEAST ALLEGIANCE 888-874-2434
Portabella Foundation is a locally based nonprofit which operates internationally, creating ownership opportunities, entre preneurship training and development pro grams for underserved communities and at-risk groups. Birthed from the personal experiences of founder Catherine Malcolm and inspired by her powerhouse entrepre neurial spirit, the foundation gives individu als and the community tools they need for an education and aims to “promote mind fulness and to find their greater selves in side.” Programs focus heavily on restaurant and hospitality training and include literal growth practices. Community gardens be come areas for hands-on experience, pro vide collaborative ownership opportuni ties and feed into the Portabella Red profit arm of the program, which focuses on the same areas as the training: restaurants and the hospitality industries. Some partici pants go on to own and operate franchises. At a time when remote learning and work ing have become the norm, the hands-on approach has not been diluted in the pro gram’s online form.
portabellafoundation.org 4259 N.W. 12th St. 954-278-2735
Roland Duval and his partner opened their doors in Lauderhill to offer clients the best insurance deals for their auto, home, com mercial ventures and businesses, as well as life and health insurance. “It’s about helping the community and providing ex cellent service and putting the client first,” Duval said. Most of their business comes from those who know their reputation. The clientele is also as varied as the op tions they offer, serving people of all ages in addition to Spanish speakers. There is a great need to be adaptable in these times, so he and his partner have strived to have as many companies as possible from which they can seek quotes so their clients can reasonably manage their pay ments. They’ve also increased their pres ence on social media and in print with fly ers and mailers.
xceltotalinsurance.com 7208 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-530-5627/5565
This highly professional team, led by two brothers, approaches every client’s proj ect with the same customized attention to detail. Specifically tailored to each cus tomer’s objective, from design concept to high-quality print products, every project is given personalized treatment. While supplying the local community is impor tant, the company website caters to the entire United States. This allows The Gen erals Print Shop to showcase products and offer quotes without anyone even visiting the physical location, combining an end-toend “in-shop” experience with the flexibility of remote accessibility.
DELIVERY / COURIER SERVICE
THE UPS STORE 4846 N. University Drive 954-572-7666
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
HP CONSULTANTS 4444 Inverrary Blvd., Unit O 954-278-6388
REPAIR / RECYCLING
COMPUTER RECYCLING SVCS OF SO FL 1600 N.W. 34th Terrace 954-368-4943
DIRECT GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY 1164 N. State Road 7 954-568-1588
FERENCE INSURANCE AGENCY 4418 N. University Drive 954-426-0820
FLORIDA OUTLET INSURANCE 4976 N.W. 88th Ave. 954-749-0773
GOWIN 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 400O 954-735-3977
INSURANCE TODAY 4536 N. University Drive 954-915-3035
QUICK FIX TOOL REPAIR 3759 N.W. 16th St., Suite 13 954-870-2792
1ST ALL INSURANCE DEPOT 4466 N. University Drive 954-701-3492
Photographs have long marked major mile stones in our lives. Kadyrah Payne picked up a camera in 2017, and what was once a hobby has now become a full-fledged lux ury portrait studio business. She feels it goes beyond just snapping an artistic por trait. “It’s not just pictures to them,” Payne said of her clients. “It’s something they can pass down from generation to generation.” Similar to any other beloved heirloom, her portraits are captured moments in time that are also personalized art. Payne notes that she offers a full-service experi ence for a reasonable price. This includes online bookings and heading out on loca tion to capture these precious memories. Her specialty is newborns, from simple in timate moments to complete artistic cre ations. She also documents beautiful baby bumps, families, sweet sixteens, head shots, weddings, valentine’s and anniversa ry photographic keepsakes, and even offers a package to capture someone’s sexy side. Payne starts with a consultation to under stand your vision. Shoots feature personal touches like a nursing area, tea, coffee and even champagne. At the end, she meets with clients for a final viewing session.
dreamcreativestudios.com 8753 N.W. 50th St. 954-541-5272
Their services include products for “oneoff” events such as parties and occasions requiring tickets, banners, flags and even customized masks. Their bespoke services are also “great for building a brand,” said Chief Operating Officer Brittany Madison. “We want to be as broad as possible, to try and meet any possible need.” That includes initial concept design to production of pro motional materials, like business cards, brochures, flyers, hang tags for sale items, magnets, stickers and more. Despite their multi-layered services, no job is too small. Simpler needs can also be met, such as sig nage for a real estate agent’s open house or the outside of a local grocery.
thegeneralsprintshop.com 3171 W. Broward Blvd. 954-900-3144
ADJ FINANCIAL SERVICE 4987 N. University Dr., Suite 208 754-366-4888
AFFORDABLE INSURANCE INCOME TAX 1611 N. State Road 7 786-247-4848
ALBERTO INSURANCE 7169 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-990-7620
ALL GENERAL LINES INSURANCE 4930 N.W. 88th Ave. 954-741-4433
ALL PROTECTION INS SERV 2994 N.W. 55th Ave., Bay A 954-735-1931
BROWARD INSURANCE AND TAX 3161 W. Broward Blvd. 754-220-9499
CC & D INSURANCE 7491 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-739-7119
DELL INSURANCE CLAIMS SERVICE 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Suite 101F 954-584-8421
DIRECT GENERAL CONSUMER PROD 1220 N. State Road 7 954-583-5000
DIRECT GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY 7558 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-742-2880
ISURE INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICE 7215 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-749-4444
KENYA MC CARTY INSURANCE AGENCY 4907 N. University Drive, 1st Floor 954-747-7844
OPTIMUS INSURANCE SERVICES 4972 N. Pine Island Road 954-384-2900
S.E. BENCHMARK AGENCY 1773 N. State Road 7 954-371-0010
SOUTHERN AGENCY 4978 N.W. 88th Ave. 954-749-1706
THE ASSURANCE GROUP 4300 N. University Drive, Bay B202 336-474-2333
XCEL TOTAL INSURANCE 7208 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-530-5565 Manufacturing
FERNADE MICA DESIGNS 1774 N.W. 38th Ave. 954-486-5678
LA STRADA FURNITURE 1785 N.W. 38th Ave. 954-485-6000
LAKE FARM PRODUCTS CORPORATION 1609 N.W. 38th Ave. 954-309-2426
DAVID NUNEZ 4164 Inverrary Drive, Apt. 308 954-393-9968
DESDUNES
PHOTOGRAPHY 6900 N.W. 45th Court 954-479-8944
DREAM CREATIVE STUDIOS 8753 N.W. 50th St. 954-541-5272
GRAPHIK US 4420 N. University Drive 754-206-2950
IMAGE 360 LAUDERHILL 7362 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-748-6990
KINE PHOTO 5440 N. University Drive 305-720-4005
M-POWER ENTERTAINMENT 1827 N.W. 38th Ave. 954-648-4434
POSTNET 7860 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-227-5517
T T & S PRINTING 4625 N. University Drive 954-741-5776
THE GENERALS PRINT SHOP 3171 W. Broward Blvd. 954-900-3144
THREE 60 PRINTING 6468 Racquet Club Drive, Apt. 28 954-271-2701
ZAVIER DE’ANGELO PHOTOGRAPHY
1729 N.W. 38th Ave. 561-800-5631
DIVERSIFIED MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
1801 N.W. 38th Ave., Bay E 305-972-8265
RESOURCE METAL 1701 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-486-2010
SUPREME DISPOSAL & RECYCLING 1120 N.W. 52nd Ave. 954-661-6305
UNIVERSAL SCRAP MANAGEMENT 1157 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-327-1118
CCJ PACKAGE SOLUTION NETWORK 1888 N.W. 38th Ave., Bay 11 954-730-9178
CONTINENTAL SHIPPING & TRADING 3759 N.W. 16th St., Bay 2 305-731-8684
DENNIS SHIPPING 3695-99 N.W. 15th St. 754-223-2348
E-Z COLOR 3701 N.W. 16th St. 954-530-0663
FALCON SIX DELIVERY 4141 N.W. 26th St., Apt. 317 954-873-9199
L1M SUPPLY 1648 N.W. 34th Terrace 954-530-4884
LAPARKAN TRADING CORPORATION 5710 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-731-1440
OVERSEAS HISPANIC CENTER 4717 N. University Dr. 954-749-9190
RIGHT WAY SHIPPING 1377 N. State Road 7 954-990-4542
ROSE EXPORT 1806 N.W. 38th Ave. 786-768-0427
SAFARI INT’L TRADING CORP 3786 N.W. 16th St. 954-581-4655
TRI-COUNTY REMOVAL SERVICE 3200 N.W. 5th Ct 954-909-3779
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 3800 N.W. 16th St. 800-742-5877
STAFFING / EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
NEXTAFF 3810 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 205 954-733-0777
WAREHOUSE / STORAGE
1ST SIMPLE 1858 N.W. 38th Ave., Bay 7 954-607-8606
A+ MINI STORAGE 1403 N. State Road 7 954-350-0333
COMMERCIAL ROOFING INDUSTRIES 1864 N.W. 38th Ave., Bay, #4 954-268-5863
PostNet is a one-stop printing and shipping center. They offer every door direct mail (EDDM), mailbox rentals — either physi cal or virtual, laminating and scanning ser vices, custom graphic design services, and high-quality printing services for yard signs, business cards, banners, blueprints, pre sentation materials and more. “We work with the four main carriers like FedEx, UPS, DHL, and the post office. Other businesses who do the same thing can do one or two, but we can do all four,” said Apolonio Cede no, who has owned and operated the Lau derhill branch for five years.
Since the start of the pandemic, Post Net’s printing services saw a drop in reve nue. Their usual clients — local business es in the surrounding area — closed their doors, and individuals stopped visiting in person. Cedeno shifted the focus of their marketing plan, increasing advertising and pivoting to target doctor’s offices, laborato ries, small hospitals and clinics, daycares, and restaurants. As a result, PostNet saw an uptick in their shipping services. Cede no believes customers would rather avoid the long lines and large crowds by coming to PostNet, where social distancing is en forced.
As part of their push to remain competi tive, PostNet offers specials including a 15% discount to frontline workers, police officers, and firefighters on all shipping and printing services.
postnet.com 7860 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-982-2903
Dennis Shipping International is a long standing shipping and logistics compa ny. With their headquarters based in New York, they expanded and opened their third location in Florida over 10 years ago. Den nis Shipping offers ocean freight, door-todoor, pre-clearance, automobile, and con tainer shipping services from the United States to various Caribbean Islands. While customers praise them for quality and reli ability, their commitment to service is what sets them apart. “We’ve been at this for 35 years. We have a loyal customer base,” said Florida Manager Keith Duhaney. “We’ve been servicing [our customers] and bring ing in new business over the years because of service.”
At the start of the pandemic, they were thrown into uncharted waters, but busi ness has surged the last six months. “Peo ple cannot travel, so [they are] sending more items back home; stocking up so to speak,” explained Duhaney. With the up tick in demand, Dennis Shipping hired more staff and expanded work hours. “So we open seven days a week now,” Duhaney said. “I just make sure that we answer the phones because people are calling.”
dennisshipping.com 3695-99 N.W. 15th St. 754-223-2348
NAILED IT D.I.Y. STUDIO 5139 N. University Drive 561-809-7850
INSANE SOUNDS MUSIC SERVICE 3654 N.W. 16th St., Bay 14 954-797-0470
TM EXPRESS 1259 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-321-8803
BAKERY
BULLA KING BAKES 3231 Inverrary Blvd. W. 954-225-5484
CAFE CARAMBA 8795 N.W. 50th St. 954-870-5270
CHARLIE’S PATTIES & PASTRIES 4265 N.W. 12th St. 954-583-3979
GERBAUD BAKERY CORP 4630 N. University Drive 954-923-1044
GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN BAKERY 4120 N.W. 12th St. 954-584-3006
LA BAKERIE 2443 N. State Road 7 754-206-4748
PARIS MORNING BAKERY 4840 N. University Drive 954-765-6666
SIMPLY DELICIOUS BAKERS 3430 N.W. 16th St., Bay 10 954-327-5822
SUGAR RUSH CAKE FACTORY 4473 N. University Dr. 954-867-8690
UNLIMITED BAKING & EATERY 1442 N. State Road 7 954-533-9423
CATERING AT CHEF’S TABLE 3840 Inverrary Blvd. 561-926-1505
BAR / LOUNGE / LIQUOR STORE
CROWN 5000 5000 N. University Drive 954-763-6831
FLAMINGO LIQUORS #4 3101 W. Broward Blvd. 954-581-6864
SHELLS KAVA BAR 4646 N. University Drive 561-716-7043
STAR WINE & SPIRITS XV 5000 N. University Drive 954-533-2891
T & M UNDERWEAR Swap Shop 954-673-0626
TIP TOP PUB 5562 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-696-4760
YEASTY BREWS 3944 N.W. 19th St. 954-223-2198
BEAUTY SUPPLY STORE
DIAMOND GIRL BEAUTY SUPPLY 5460 N. University Dr. 954-741-0844
EXCLUSIVE BEAUTY SUPPLIES 4557 N. University Drive 954-321-6800
GLAMOURTRES BEAUTY SUPPLY 1415 N. State Road 7 954-792-8500
OVIE DISCOUNT BEAUTY SUPPLY 1249 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-651-6394
THE BEAUTY SUPPLY WAREHOUSE 2121 N.W. State Road 7 954-714-9611
WHITNEY BEAUTY SUPPLY 5564 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-677-0809
CHILD CARE / DAYCARE
AMBERWOOD ACADEMY 4939 N. University Drive, Bay 6 954-747-4774
BAYNARD FAMILY CHILD CARE 601 N.W. 33rd Ave. 954-581-8251
BOATWRIGHT FAMILY DAY CARE 1431 N.W. 31st Ave., Bay 1 954-735-4966
CARE & SHARE LEARNING ACADEMY 5336 N. University Drive 954-578-7495
IN HIS HAND FAM LEARNING CENTER 1160 N.W. 41st Terrace 954-327-1572
KIDSTOWN ACADEMY II 2030 N.W. 49 Ave. 954-900-5094
KRADLE TO KINDERGARTEN PRESCHOOL II 1269 N. State Road 7 954-999-5003
LITTLE MASTERS CHILD CARE CNTR 2701 N. State Road 7 954-535-5545
MY PRECIOUS GEMS . 7220 N.W. 44th Court 754-366-9808
THE WONDER KIDS CENTER 7100 W. Commercial Blvd., Apt. 104 754-206-2953
ASCENSION PEACE PRESBY CHURCH 2701 N. State Road 7 954-733-1663
BELIEVERS FAITH OUTREACH MINISTRIES 6511 Nova Drive, Suite 193 561-929-1518
BEYOND THE WALLS INTER CHURCH 4300 N. University Drive, Bay A100 954-826-4229
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD 2052 N.W. 49th Ave. 954-484-7739
CHURCH IN FORT LAUDERDALE 3521 W. Broward Blvd., Bay 105 954-540-3925
DIVINE HEALING AND DELIVERANCE INTL 1490 N. State Road 7 954-284-5722
DIVINE WORSHIP & PRAISE MINISTRIES
3810 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 105 954-465-6515
EGLISE DE DIEU PISCINE DE GUÉRISON 3771 N.W. 16th St. 754-214-7309
EGLISE DE DIEU PORTE DES CIEUX 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 111 954-851-2134
EGLISE EVANG BAPTISTE NAZARETH 1551 N.W. 47th Ave. 954-584-1172
EL SHADDAI MINISTRY CHURCH OF GOD 7545 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-471-4982
FAITH CARE CENTER 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 408D 772-985-4791
FAITH CENTER OF LAUDERHILL, THE 4061 N.W. 16th St. 954-742-7832
FAITH CHURCH OF GOD 1609 N.W. 38th Ave. 954-739-0934
GENESIS FAITH HEALING & DELIVERANCE 5570 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 754-234-0162
GRACE CHRISTIAN FAMILY CHURCH 3800 Inverrary Blvd., #107 561-523-1928
GREATER LIFE APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES 4563 N. University Drive 954-869-4526
GREATER WORKS MINISTRY INSTITUTE 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 201 954-934-8218
HOLY TEMPLE HOLINESS CHURCH OF DELIVERANCE 1893 N.W. 38th Ave. 561-360-8615
HOPE OUTREACH LOVE CENTER 3271 W. Broward Blvd. 954-793-1143
HOUSE OF MIRACLES APOSTOLIC CHURCH 5101 20th Court S.W. 706-386-2432
IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL UNIDA LATINO AM 10 N.W. 35th Ave. 954-587-5493
JESUS TEAM MINISTRIES 7323 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 754-702-5868
L’EGLISE BAPTISTE PRIMITIVE 1605 N.W. 38th Ave. 954-790-0792
LA CATEDRAL PENTECOSTAL 5700 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 786-281-2033
LAUDERHILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2100 N.W. 56th Ave. 954-731-3096
LAUDERHILL SEVENTH-DAY 4100 N.W. 11th Court 954-584-1734
MT. MORIAH APOSTOLIC CHURCH 4964 N. University Drive 954-554-2851
NEW LIFE HAITIAN BAPTIST CHURCH 3810 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 107 754-423-4289
NEW SEASON WORSHIP CENTER. 4660 N. University Drive 954-533-8187
OFFSPRING CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 5121 N. University Drive 754-366-5878
ONENESS APOSTOLIC CHURCH 1826 N.W. 38th Ave. 954-735-6010
PILGRIM CHRISTIAN UNIVERSAL CHURCH 1773 N. State Road 7, Apt. 100 954-802-9124
POWER OF DELIVERANCE 1831 N.W. 38th Ave. 754-234-4357
TRANSFORMATION MINISTRIES OF FLORIDA 4987 N. University Drive, Suite, #32 754-214-5601
UPPER ROOM DELIVERANCE
TABERNACLE 4061 N.W. 16th St. 954-583-9009
VICTORY TABERNACLE 1860 N.W. 38th Ave., Bay 6 954-655-3514
WAY TO HEAVEN MINISTRIES 2301 N.W. 41st Ave. 754-422-2010
ARTISAN LEATHER & CRAFTS 8783 N.W. 50th St. 754-422-2699
CITI TRENDS #299 7480 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-741-9994
DRESS U FOR LESS 1230 N. State Road 7 305-409-2464
FM STORE Swap Shop 305-200-7011
FOOT LOCKER #8784 1465 N. University Drive 954-316-8548
IMPERIAL SHOES Swap Shop 954-465-1403
JEAN PIERRE CLOTHING Swap Shop 954-394-7939
K & M GORGEOUS Swap Shop 954-729-1377
POSH BEAUTY BAR 1819 N.W. 38th Ave. 954-775-4027
Nailed It DIY Studio is a unique do-it-your self workshop where experienced instruc tors teach clients to transform basic ma terials into one-of-a-kind wood signs and home decor. “Our motto is, ‘We teach and you create.’ You come in and you pick out your stencil, you pick out your wood platform and from there we’ll guide you through each step,” Owner Yvonne Pubi en said. Based on local health guidance, to protect customers during the pandemic, the studio limited the size of workshops. “If they didn’t feel safe, you didn’t get custom ers. So we had to figure out a different way to reach the people,” Pubien said. The stu dio also created a product called ‘Take and Make” for locals who want to enjoy the instudio experience from the comfort of their home. You can order your preferred craft ing materials online, pick them up or have them dropped off to you for a virtual party led by Nailed It instructors. The studio also sells personalized gifts made by the experts in-person and online.
5139 N. University Drive naileditdiystudio.com 561-809-7850
Diamond Girl Beauty Supply has been pro viding an extensive range of hair care ac cessories and products for the last five years. “We have pretty much everything that has to do with beauty products,” said manager, Mike.
He isn’t exaggerating either as this hair product wonderland can help you achieve almost any look. The store boasts wigs of all kinds: fun rainbow colors, from pas tel pink to neon green, to natural tones in varying lengths that let you change up your everyday style. The price range is equally diverse, allowing for budget purchases as well as investments in incredible 100% hu man hair pieces, including extensions. Styl ing products, hair accessories, growth se rums, relaxers and more are also available.
“Like everyone else right now, we’ve got good days and bad,” Mike said. When asked what sets them apart, especially during these times, Mike laughs, “Me.” He sets the bar for this location; it is their excellent customer service that stands out.
5460 N. University Dr. 954-741 0844 diamondgirlbeautystore.com
RAINBOW #111 1355 N. State Road 7 954-792-0458
RIKIY HOSIERY 3796 N.W. 16th St. 954-581-7503
STAR SEVEN CLOTHING 2992 N.W. 55th Ave., Bay B 954-663-7195
STYLE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY Swap Shop 754-246-7996
TNA FASHIONS Swap Shop 954-683-2894
V & A FASHIONS Swap Shop 954-889-4038
Restoration isn’t only for antiques. Wheth er you need to restore the wear and tear on your designer handbag, want to wrap your furniture in exotic leather to match your style or simply need a frame for your di ploma, Artisan Leather Crafts and Picture Framing is a full-service shop. The compa ny, however, is best known for their mas tery of handmade, custom leather goods like purses, bags, belts, gun holster, knife sheaths and wine carriers.
“Even if you wanted to go overseas to manufacture it, we’ll make the prototype and give you all the necessary measure ments and patterns for you to then be able to have someone else manufacture it for you,” Spence said.
They frame unusual items too. “The things that we take on to frame, traditional ly, would not be framed. Most frame shops would not be able to handle the thought process,” owner Craig Spence said. He val ues the ability to talk face-to-face with cus tomers about their vision as they look over the souvenir or heirloom to be displayed.
His crew also offers a variety of services from passport photos to oversized painting frames.
His goals include opening more framing locations throughout Broward County as well as producing a “high-end line of luxury goods,” mainly handbags for women made with exotic leather.
artisanpictureframing.business.site
artisanleathercrafts.com 8783 N.W. 50th St. 754-300-3707
COMICS & MEMORABILIA
TATE’S COMICS 4566 N. University Drive 954-748-0181
CONVENIENCE STORE
7-ELEVEN STORE #38063A 5590 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 786-574-7007
A M STORE 4160 N.W. 12th St. 954-792-4956
ALOE DOCUMENT SERVICES & ALOE AND MORE 4090 N.W. 12th St. 954-797-9783
BIC PIZZA & CARIBBEAN STORE 1454 N. State Road 7 954-636-7031
EXXON FOOD MART 2599 N. State Road 7 954-717-4674
FAMILY DOLLAR STORE OF FLORIDA 1621 N. State Road 7 954-991-3993
JIMMY’S SUPERMARKET 91 N.W. 34th Ave. 954-581-2478
KWIK PIC 5440 N.W. 19th St. 954-731-7076
KWIK STOP 1401 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-731-0931
M.R. DOLLAR PLUS 5556 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-735-4086
NEIGHBORS MINI FOOD MART 8717 N.W. 50th St. 954-980-7849
PETROLEUM CONSOLIDATORS 8790 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-284-4195
UNIK GROCERY 4120 N.W. 26th St. 954-731-6962
RAINBOW VARIETY STORE 4124 N.W. 21st St. 954-733-6580
SHOP & SAVE FOOD MART 4428 Inverrary Blvd. 561-512-7528
STAR SEVEN FOOD STORES #55 2996 N.W. 55th Ave. 954-739-9124
U SAVE FOOD STORE 4039 N.W. 19th St. 954-733-1226
WAWA FLORIDA 4401 N. University Drive 754-900-5080
EDUCATION / TRAINING
770 MOSHIACH COMMUNITY CENTER 4538 Inverrary Blvd., Unit HH 954-572-2690
770 RABBINICAL COLLEGE OF FL 4538 Inverrary Blvd., Unit HH 954-572-2690
ALPHABET SOUP CONSULTING 7358 N.W. 48th Court 786-607-2611
BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOLS 1560 N.W. 34th Terrace 754-321-1450
A CHAMPION TRAFFIC SCHOOL 7209 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-742-7855
CHILDREN’S PAVILION AND COMFORT ZONE 4731 N. University Drive 954-854-5035
EAGLES’ NEST COMM CHARTER SCHOOLS 3698 N.W. 15th St. 954-635-2308
ERROL CHARLTON DRIVING SCHOOL 7481 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 203B 954-871-5388
HEALTHY MOTHERS, BABIES COALITION 954-765-0550
HOPE FOR THE FUTURE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3271 W. Broward Blvd. 954-791-6723
INTERNATIONAL HINDU UNIVERSITY 7569 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 754-444-9970
KINDERWORLD PRESCHOOL CENTER 1521 N.W. 47th Ave. 954-735-1476
M & M TUTORING CENTER 8241 N.W. 54th St. 954-554-2851
MARY SEACOLE VOCATIONAL 2331 N. State Road 7, Suite 107 954-590-5161
NEW ALKEBULAN S.T.E.M. EDU CTR 4097 N.W. 16th St. 786-426-4406
PRESTIGE MUSIC CENTER 7292 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-536-1821
PROPH LIV ORR OUTREACH MINISTRIES 1618 N.W. 38th Ave. 954-588-1741
RENEGADE THEATRE COMPANY 3980 NW 19th St. 954-696-0520
RUBY’S ACADEMY OF HEALTH OCCUPATION 5950 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-584-1970
SEED-TIME ACADEMY AND SCHOOL 7191 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-306-6889
UNIVERSITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE 4131 N.W. 16th St. 954-486-7728
VANGUARD SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL HLT 7100 W. Commercial Blvd., Apt. 101 954-781-7322
ELECTRONICS SALES / SERVICE / INSTALLATION
AMERICAN MOBILE ELECTRONIX 1408 N. State Road 7 754-333-9352
ARBOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE 3784 N.W. 16th St. 954-792-4990
CFD TELECOM 8561 N.W. 52nd Court 954-747-6513
COMPUTER RECYCLING SERVICES 1600 N.W. 34th Terrace 954-368-4943
D AND S TECH LABS 3782 N.W. 16th St. 954-560-9535
BOOST MOBILE 1271 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-588-6395
I FIX PHONES 552 W. Oakland Park 754-216-2912
JS TV AND COMPUTER SOLUTION Swap Shop 754-367-0897
MAGIC CAR SOUNDS 1201 N. State Road 7 954-584-5731
METRO BY T MOBILE 5893 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-735-1703
VERIZON WIRELESS 1691 N.W. 31st Ave. 772-321-7900
CAROM BILLIARDS 5141 N. University Drive 954-807-8974
CLASSIC BILLIARDS 4569 N. University Drive 954-533-6668
GAMESTOP 4909 7550 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-746-8400
NATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK 1299 N. State Road 7, Unit C 303-444-2559
SEA ME DIVE 3642 N.W. 16th St. 754-265-7115
STUDIO 5 TEN 4510 N.University Dr. 954-769-1256
TRADES CONNECTION DOMINO CLUB TEAM 2841 N.W. 26th St. 754-246-2548
A ROYAL BLOOM 7252 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954- 572-9910
DIANA FLOWERS Swap Shop 954-907-1528
SOPHISTICATED FLOWERS & EVENTS 4508 N. University Drive 954-348-3580
GAS STATION / CONVENIENCE STORE
7000 PETROLEUM 7000 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-609-4578
CHEVRON #0752
5585 N. University Drive 954-748-9149
CHEVRON 1200 N. State Road 7 954-316-4596
CHEVRON 519 1601 N. State Road 7 954-650-2622
EXXON 3101 W. Sunrise Blvd. 305-497-1479
EXXON MOBIL 172 8208 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-742-9750
SPEEDWAY 4695 N. University Drive 954-572-1789
SUNSHINE GASOLINE DISTRIBUTORS 1650 N.W. 87th Ave. 305-477-5800
USA MARATHON 6400 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-742-7428
GROCERY STORE
ALL COUNTY PRODUCE 3691 N.W. 15th St. 954-791-6288
BEDESSEE 4000 N.W. 12th St. 954-583-3700
FRANK’S PRODUCE OF BROWARD 3790 N.W. 19th St., Bay 1 754-200-8432
MANGOS SUPERMARKET 5588 Oakland Park Blvd. 954-900-5667
ORIENTAL MART 4850 N. University Drive 561-315-6725
QUALITY POULTRY & SEAFOOD 1221 N. State Road 7 954 -791-3324
SELECT FOODS 3628 N.W. 16th St., Bay 1 561-305-1111
ICE CREAM STORE
INVERRARY ICE CREAM 5568 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-484-6848
LOCALICIOUS JAX ICE CREAM 4220 N.W. 12th St. 786-219-5052
TROPITASTE ICE CREAM 4263 N.W. 12th St. 954-792-1448
JEWELRY STORE
B & M DIAMOND JEWELRY 1451 N. State Road 7 954-368-8806
G&S JEWELRY REPAIR Swap Shop 954-729-2292
JOSH & JAY JEWELRY Swap Shop 954-544-6865
JOSHUA MISSION JEWELRY 1315 N. State Road 7 954-583-0559
R & S JEWELERS Swap Shop 954-667-6526
REFLECTIONS IN GOLD 4958 N. University Drive 954-741-8999
S. B. JEWELRY 1511 N. State Road 7 954-581-4542
ZSEYGIS 7310 N.W. 54th St. 954-451-5471
RENT-A-CENTER #02531 7540 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-594-8035
S. FLORIDA LEGAL SERVICE OF BROWARD 7481 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 302 954-529-4972
PETSMART #1654 7850 W. Commercial Blvd., Building 7850 954-749-1555
PHARMACY
BETTER HEALTH PHARMACY 1478 N .State Road 7 954-530-9318
CVS/PHARMACY #1302 5501 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-735-4628
CVS/PHARMACY #2805 6980 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-741-3469
CVS/PHARMACY #3273 5555 N. University Drive 954-742-2506
MORRISON’S RX 7535 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-578-5858
REPAIR SERVICES MG ELECTRIC 954-328-7918
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS 3733 N.W. 16th St. 954-581-4960
Ruby’s Academy for Health Occupation is a vocational school specializing in home health aide, medical assistant, and practi cal nursing training since 1993, along with other industry certifications. “We cater to the community. My number one clients are African-American women from the ages of 35 to 60 [years old],” Director Carolyn Sut ton said. While the pandemic stalled many businesses, Ruby’s Academy thrived and attracted even more students. Many peo ple who lost jobs in hotels or other tourism businesses have sought to transition into the healthcare field.
To accommodate the large influx of in terested students and to remain compli ant with COVID-19 protocols, the academy reduced class sizes from a maximum of 20 students to just 10 per class and shortened the training period. “Once the students have completed the program we can send them straight to an agency, so they can hire them, [and] they can start working,” Sutton said.
Ruby’s Academy remains hopeful for the rest of the year. They plan to add two more programs to their roster and make financial aid available to students. “So they’ll be able to afford a lot of our programs and pay for them later,” says Sutton. rubysacademyhealth.com 5950 W. Oakland Park Blvd., 2nd Floor 954-584-1970
Vibrant, fragrant, healing and ceremonial. Bring a sense of warmth and love to any event with fresh flowers artfully arranged by Rosemarie Thompson Bailey, owner of Sophisticated Flowers in Lauderhill. “We do fresh flowers for all occasions: weddings, funerals, birthdays, anniversaries and ev eryday occasions,” Bailey said. “We are a one-stop shop.”
A unique feature at Caribbean-owned Sophisticated Flowers is that you can sub scribe to have flowers delivered on a set schedule. Bailey’s skilled floral arrange ments and commitment to customer ser vice draw clients from near and far, from Lauderhill to Miramar to Cooper City and those who call in or visit from out of state. “We follow up with our customers to make sure that [they’re] satisfied and we also of fer our customers a picture of whatever product they order,” Bailey said. “They can actually see it before we deliver it.” Chang ing with the times, Bailey now offers curb side pickup in addition to delivery service, and has become more connected with cus tomers on social media, running the ac count @SophisticatedFlowersandEvents on Instagram.
sophisticatedflowers.com 4508 N. University Drive 954-900-5280
The first Arun’s Indian Kitchen location opened fourteen years ago and receives endless accolades, including a No. 6 listing in Yelp’s annual Top 100 Restaurants in the US.
“This is our second location … and we’re very happy to be here,” Chef Yash Sareen said about Lauderhill. “The food is made with the same ingredients as back home in India where the owners and I are from. We make the recipes we grew up eat ing. There’s no fusion or mellowing down, we’ve kept it authentic.” While it is exciting to serve those who know authentic Indian food, the restaurant also offers a few staple dishes that are a perfect introduction to the cuisine as well as fast-serve tacos or bowls. The menu offers numerous options for veg ans and the health conscious.
“COVID has been a little bit of a hurdle but we’ve been able to overcome it pret ty successfully,” Sareen said. “Food is the game we love to play, and we hope to con tinue to do this as long as we can go.”
5415 N. University Drive 954-616-5333 lauderhill.arunsindiankitchen.com
For over 27 years, Donna’s Caribbean Res taurant has served “the best in Caribbean and American dishes,” said Manager Paul Gordon. Donna’s serves authentic Caribbe an breakfast lunch and dinner, with a menu that includes oxtail, curry goat, jerk chick en, and rice and peas.
Gordon said the staff pride themselves on the taste of their delectable offerings, but also their commitment to sanitation, cus tomer service, and good treatment of each other. Like most restaurants that had been affected by the pandemic, Donna’s foot-traf fic slowed. However, customers could order from a variety of delivery services — includ ing Uber, DoorDash and GrubHub — in ad dition to calling in their takeout orders. Gor don said customer safety came first. Beyond following all safety precautions highlighted by the CDC, Donna’s also hired a professional cleaning crew twice a month and their staff went the extra mile to perform double-duty sanitization on a daily basis. Despite the add ed costs, Donna’s lowered their prices and donated food to first responders and health care workers. Gordon said he’s grateful for his customers. “I know things are getting bet ter,” he said. “We really thank the community for staying with us.”
donnascaribbean.com 5434 N. University Drive 954-578-6970
WHAT’S UP LEE WATCHES 1319 N. State Road 7 954-316-9955
RESTAURANT ABOVE THE REST RESTAURANT & BAKERY 4080 N.W. 12th St. 954-581-8729
ACHSAH’S JAMAICAN DELIGHT 5517 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-822-6978
AL CHINA HUT 2998 N.W. 55th Ave. 954-714-6868
ALPHA FIRST CLASS HOSPITALITY 1267 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-909-5163
AROI THAI & SUSHI 5943 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-314-7467
ARUN’S INDIAN KITCHEN & TACO MASALA 5415 N. University Drive 954-616-5333
ASADOS EL PAISA 4828 N. University Drive 954-324-9994
BOONOONOONOOS 2439 N. State Rd. 7 754-246-8984
BOSTON JUICY JERK 5530 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-484-2620
CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS 7948 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-541-3941
CHARLIE’S PASTRIES 4265 N.W. 12th St. 954-583-3979
CHECKERS DRIVE-IN REST #718 5590 N. University Drive 954-735-7004
CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT 5400 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-746-7222
CHICANO MEXGRILL 4528 N. University Drive 954-616-8032
CHICK-FIL-A 8190 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-741-9395
CHICKEN CORNER Swap Shop 954-822-1617
CHINA GOURMET 5963 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-484-3313
CHINA SKY 7748 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-572-2868
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2487 5435 N. University Drive 954-742-3650
COCO KITCHEN 1267 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-909-5163
CRAFTY CRAB 4402 N. University Drive 954-530-4995
DOMINO’S PIZZA #5078 5452 N. University Dr. 954-748-7707
DONNA’S CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT 5967 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-530-3955
DONNA’S RESTAURANT & COCKTAIL 5434 N. University Drive 954-578-6970
DONNA’S CARIBBEAN 4200 N.W. 12th St. 954-581-3990
DRAGON VILLAGE 5569 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-485-0888
DUNKIN DONUTS 7340 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-572-8414
DUNKIN DONUTS 1599 N. State Road 7 954-739-3664
DUTCH POT JAMAICAN RESTAURANT 7468 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-368-6605
FAT WAYNE’S SEAFOOD & CARIBBEAN 1275 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-530-8094
FIREHOUSE SUBS 7542 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-746-9089
FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #250 7910 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-351-8380
FOOD FOUR THOUGHT 1345 N. State Road 7, Unit C 954-678-7292
GABOSE KOREAN BBQ 4991 N.University Drive 954-572-4800
GABOSE POCHA 4933 N. University Drive, Bay 5 954-999-0603
GELATO FINO DESSERTS 1627 N.W. 38th Ave. 954-583-5111
GQ’S CRAFT HOUSE
4497 N. University Drive 754-702-7238
HAZEL’S BRUNCH BAR 2992 N.W. 55th Ave., Bay A 954-916-7373
ILLEGAL PIZZA 5401 N. University Drive 954-859-1300
IRIE TAKEOUT RESTAURANT 5552 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-777-3030
IZZIBAN SUSHI & BBQ 7225 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-368-6767
JAMAICAN YELLOW TAIL RESTAURANT 2988 N.W. 55th Ave. 954-451-5440
JEAN’S JAMAICAN REST & BAKERY 8777 N.W. 50th St. 954-572-4010
JERK MACHINE 4261 N.W. 12th St. 954-779-7016
JOAN’S KITCHEN DE VI SPOT 2479 N. State Road 7 954-607-2036
JOY’S ROTI DELIGHT 1205 N. State Road 7 954-587-7700
LAKAY MAMA RESTAURANT 5572 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 754-779-7709
LE JARDIN CARIBBEAN CAFE 1460 N. State Road 7 954-584-1900
LITTLE CAESARS 5953 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-486-6437
LOBSTER HOUSE BAR AND GRILL 7529 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 754-551-6760
LOS VERDES RESTAURANT 4491 N. University Drive 954-306-3014
MANNA RESTAURANT 4966 N. University Drive 954-817-8126
MC DONALD’S 1140 N. State Road 7 954-583-5226
MC DONALD’S 5510 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-777-3445
MIAMI SUBS 5001 N. University Drive 954-748-0900
MINJI’S CAFE 7151 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-572-5088
MY BROTHERS SOULFOOD 3455 W. Broward Blvd. 954-760-4432
NOTHING BUT WINGS II 1375 N. State Road 7, Unit A 954-316-0880
NEW BLUE MOUNTAIN REST & LOUNGE 1430 N. State Road 7 954-533-64554
OLLI OLIVE PIZZA 4599 N. University Drive 954-572-6807
PANFRIDAYS 7183 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-812-4279
PEOPLE CHOICE RESTAURANT 1431 N.W. 31st Ave., Bay 11 954-486-8843
PLUG STREET FOOD MART 4248 N.W. 12th St. 954-696-0707
POLLO TROPICAL 5757 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-375-4057
POPEYE’S CHICKEN Swap Shop 954-797-0073
POPEYES CHICKEN 7050 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-578-8103
RANCHO NANDO STEAK HOUSE 5200 N. University Drive 954-368-3938
ROK 4954 N. University Drive 954-530-1394
ROYAL CASINO REST & CATERING 1898 N.W. 38th Ave., Bay 6 954-485-3376
SEAFOOD EXPRESS GARLIC CRAB HOUSE 4269 N.W. 12th St. 954-945-5664
SEAFOOD GROCERY #2 Swap Shop 954-316-5979
SHIPWRECKED 4587 N. University Drive 954-937-2920
SNAPPERS FISH & CHICKEN 5524 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-514-7564
SNAPPERS FISH & CHICKEN 4037 N.W. 19th St. 954-900-3142
In only its first year, Fat Wayne’s has be come popular among young adults, espe cially Caribbean visitors and locals with Caribbean heritage.“The combination of seafood and Jamaican food in one spot makes us unique,” Owner Tajuanna Miller said. Miller stated that shrimp is the top seller, but the restaurant offers a range of Caribbean dishes, including escovitch fish, brown stew chicken, curry chicken and ox tail. Customers can choose from seafood options such as lobster, fried conch, crab, snow crab and fried snapper. All come with a choice of sauce: old cajun bay, Fat Wayne’s sauce, lemon pepper, honey garlic, garlic parmesan and others. The menu also in cludes pasta and hibachi.
For contact-free eats, customers can or der for delivery from services like Grubhub and Ubereats. In response to the pandem ic, Miller said they also lowered prices and started running promotional giveaways. Although faced with a rough start, Miller hopes to franchise Fat Wayne’s in the fu ture.
fatwaynsseafood.com 1275 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-530-8094
When looking for a unique dining experi ence and memorable night out, Izziban Sushi & BBQ is a popular choice. Very few restaurants in the area offer similar cuisine and you can have fun grilling at your own table. What makes Izziban stand out is the all-you-can-eat option, perfect for a fam ily outing or a meal with friends. “You may have places that do grill at the table but it’s not all-you-can-eat,” Manager Hannah Chung said. “We get everyone from every where coming around, even Miami.”
For a set price, you can sizzle a range of Korean meats at your table and indulge in a large sushi menu. The la carte menu brims with so many Korean and Japanese dish es, you would be hard pressed not to find something delicious, from rangoon to pat bingsoo. The popular all-you-can-eat salad bar was temporarily placed on hold due to the pandemic, while a BBQ at home kit was introduced to counter the times. Dinein customers will find the atmosphere re mains the same comfortable and welcom ing family setting.
7225 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-368-6767 izzibans.com
The first of the chain of Jamaican restau rants opened in Lauderhill in 1989, and The Jerk Machine has been powering for ward ever since. Founders, owners and op erators, Desmond and Catherine Malcolm, wanted to offer a taste of home. “We offer a full line of Jamaican cuisine, like oxtail and curry goat so very authentic from the homeland of Jamaica,” Malcolm said. But it isn’t just the food that feels like home as the warmth and friendliness of the island are a huge part of the vibe. “We love our customers,” Malcolm said. “We know our customers, and we serve every customer as an individual.” The feel of community isn’t a gimmick though, as the award win ning entrepreneurs are also extremely ac tive in community work, as well as striving to hire and buy locally to better support their neighbors. In keeping with this sense of community, when the lockdowns hit, they kept things local, relying on their ca tering, online orders, take-out and delivery. Rather than pay third-parties, they mitigat ed costs by manning their own delivery ser vice. They are looking forward to a return to normalcy and to the next 32 years in Lau derhill.
jerkmachine.com 4261 N.W. 12th St. 754-779-7016
For twenty nine years, Joy’s Roti Delight has been sharing their West Indian cuisine of predominantly curries and rotis with the Lauderhill community. Co-owner Pradeep Sawh believes the atmosphere helps to set his eatery apart. “Once you walk into my restaurant, we try to have that home feel ing,” he said. “That once you open the door, you’re home.” The longevity of this restau rant is apparent in how they adapted after a slight downturn due to COVID-19. Cus tomers could no longer hang out and busi ness slowed, but Sawh said they adapted by doing a lot of call-in business and work ing with a private, local delivery company. When asked what the outlook is like for the company, Sawh’s prompt reply was, “Anoth er twenty nine years!”
joysroti.com 1205 N. State Road 7 954-587-7700
STARBUCKS 7720 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-747-1661
SUBWAY 55506 5577 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-530-6008
SUBWAY SANDWICHES 1373 N. State Road 7 954-583-6799
SUNSHINE BISTROS 1619 N. State Road 7 954-677-7564
SUPER DRAGON 4216 N.W. 12th St. 954-583-2546
TACO WINGS & THINGS 5567 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 754-779-7866
TIJUANA FLATS 7942 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-749-3420
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE 5409 N. University Drive 954-530-4612
JADE FLOWER 3105 W. Broward Blvd. 954-792-2313
PARADISE RESTAURANT 2467 N. State Road 7 954-739-2575
WENDY’S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGER 5900 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-731-1218
WIMBOS CRAZY POTATOES 1166 N. State Road 7 954-616-8854
WINGSTOP RESTAURANT 5574 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-677-4000
WOODLANDS INDIAN CUISINE 4816 N. University Drive 954-749-3221
RETAIL STORE 1/2 PRICE MATTRESS 5400 N. University Drive 954-572-3905
47TH FASHION 1511 NW 47th Ave. 954-513-7004
7-ELEVEN STORE #35031 2099 N. University Drive 954-615-0851
7TH HEAVEN 7159 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-748-7328
99 CENTS PLUS 5535 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-735-6040
ABOUT KITCHEN AND LAMINATE FLOORING 4972 N. University Drive 954-909-1016
ALL STARS SOCCER & FORMAL WEAR 4430 N. University Drive 954-588-3919
ALOE AND MORE 4090 N.W. 12th St. 954-797-9783
AQUA DUDE POOL STORE & SUPPLIES 7354 NW 49th Place 754-214-0033
BARGAINS GALORE 3267 W. Broward Blvd. 954-793-1927
BEAUTYFUL DESIRES 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 401H 954-780-6112
BOOST MOBILE 1299 N.State Road 7, Suite D 754-223-2064
BOTANICA SAINT ANDRE 4228 N.W. 12th St. 954-882-2037
BOUTIQUE STYLISTIQUE 10380 S.W. Village Center Drive, #340 954-908-1744
BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY 7350 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-686-2741
BYRD INNOVATIONS 3778 N.W. 16th St. 954-621-7697
CASH & CARRY 1866 N.W. 38th Ave. 754-273-3855
COLE’S BEDDING & MORE 1241 N. State Road 7, Unit 88K 754-244-4365
D F TRADING Swap Shop 954-791-7927
DIVINE MERCY GIFT SHOP 5137 N. University Drive 954-368-4593
DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #12883 1180 N. State Road 7 754-225-4595
DOLLAR HOUSE 2986 N.W. 55th Ave. 954-600-8734
DOLLAR TREE STORES #5154 5920 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-331-1245
DRESS U CAR 1307 N. State Road 7 954-583-4342
ELECTROCOM 6591 N.W. 46th St. 954-632-1091
FESTIVAL FOOD SUPERMARKET
7346 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-572-3500
FIND IT THRIFT 5101 N. University Drive 954-801-3412
FREEDOM TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE 4240 N.W. 12th St. 954-376-1810
FRESCO Y MAS STORE # 304 1531 N.W. 40 University Drive 954-791-4516
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA 1529 N. State Road 7 305-325-9114
GRACE GOLD 1349 N. State Road 7 305-792-7752
FINE FASHIONS 4559 N. University Drive 954-729-6486
HERBAL GARDEN 1219 N. State Road 7 954-584-6601
JEANNIE KIDS WORLD 1365 N. State Road 7 954-587-1186
KIDS FOOT LOCKER # 29493 1417 N. University Drive 954-321-2437
LATCH SHOES CORP 2349 N. State Road 7, Bay 103 954-368-2221
LIQUIDATION CENTER ENTERPRISES 1445 N. State Road 7 954-514-7382
LOCKEDOUT LOCKSMITH 4877 N.W. 67th Ave. 305-409-5061
LOVU 4170 Inverrary Drive, Unit 207 954-793-7696
LRA CORPORATION 954-484-5527
MATTRESS FIRM, THE #052068 7872 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-746-8851
MEDSTOP SUPPLIES 4300 N. University Drive, Bay B100 754-732-1477
METRO BY T-MOBILE 1297 N. State Road 7 954-318-3559
METRO BY T MOBILE 5526 W. Oakland Pk Blvd. 954-990-6748
MY EYELAB 7580 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-289-2069
N.Y. FASHIONS 1299 N. State Road 7, Suite E 954-530-3243
NEED A TIRE CORP OF FLORIDA Swap Shop 954-347-5927
NU CREATIONS 4970 N. Pine Island Road 954-353-5021
PATHEMA RX 4300 N. University Drive, Bay C101 754-200-9767
PHONE REPAIR GUY Swap Shop 954-242-8277
REY & ANN’S JEWELRY REPAIR Swap Shop 754-200-8943
ROBINS RETAIL Swap Shop 954-667-2718
SCOONIS SCHOOL UNIFORMS 1347 N. State Road 7 954-909-4424
SMOKE TIME CLUB 5422 N. University Drive 754-205-3294
STAPLES 7500 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-748-4230
SUNSHINELIGHTING.COM 3698 1/2 N.W. 16th St., Bay A 954-316-6130
SUPER ANIME STORE 4950 N.W. 88th Ave. 954-624-2164
THE SWAP SHOP 3291 W. Sunrise Blvd. 954-791-7927
TATE COMICS 4580 N. University Drive 954-742-5141
ULTRASHIELD 3702 N.W. 16th St. 954-791-9942
VIERGE MIRACLE SODO BOTANICA 1271 N.W. 31st Ave. 954-871-1278
Fast food is sometimes considered the op posite of the full-flavored delicious indul gence of home cooking, but Millie’z De lights found a way to give you both. The company offers up three flavored packs of fully blended seasoning batter mix: The Flex, The Mellow and The Heat. The premeasured mix “can be used as a batter or seasoning for frying grilling and baking,” chief financial officer CeCe Davis said. Cus tomers now can cook up home-style meals with less time in the kitchen as there is no measuring or following recipes beyond preparing the meat or vegetables you plan to use. “We’re trying to find new ways to market and put ourselves out there to get more exposure,” Davis said, describing how the company had to shift its launch plans because of the pandemic. “We’d like to get into all the stores in South Florida.”
Buyers can purchase mixes online. Or ders also can be shipped to Jamaica, with plans underway to provide a similar service to customers in Canada and England.
shopmilliez.com 954-866-3646
For more than 32 years, this family-owned restaurant has served Jamaican cuisine seven days a week, offering typical Sunday family recipes such as oxtail, curry goat, cow foot and jerk chicken. Most known for their authenticity and freshly made meals, customers can expect to get bang for their buck thanks to generous serving sizes. At tracting locals from across the Caribbean diaspora, Owner and Manager Junior Bow man said,“People’s Choice feels like home. It’s not the typical restaurant. People come to hang out and have drinks at the bar.” People’s Choice also offers its island flavors through third-party food delivery services like Postmates, UberEats, Door dash and GrubHub. The restaurant also caters to small and large businesses, and Bowman himself delivers food if patrons request catering services totaling more than $100. Backed by their years of contin ued success, Bowman is optimistic for the future as “the most authentic Jamaican cuisine in Broward County.”
facebook.com/ originalpeopleschoicerestaurant 1431 N.W. 31st. Ave. 954-486-8843
Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, and Tavaris Wimbley offers up this great staple on his extensive Wimbo’s menu with as many permutations and combinations as you could possibly imagine. “We have our own product when it comes to the loaded baked potatoes. We’re the only one that does them and we load the baked po tatoes to your satisfaction,” Wimbley said. Other delicious indulgences are toppers: cheese, steak, shrimp, chicken in various forms from crispy to curry, and even lob ster. Wimbley mixes up the menu with spe cialty offerings. “Switch it up, you know, so people can come in and have a choice of something that they can’t get every day.” The menu however, is varied enough to of fer that anyway. It also features racks of rib, wings, BBQ and other comfort foods. The business has been offering online ordering for pick-up and delivery, but while we asso ciate comfort food with home, his goal is to eventually present another unique experi ence: comfort food paired with fine dining.
wimboscrazypotatoes.com 1166 N. State Road 7 954-616-8854
Bohemi Chic is your one-stop-shop for metaphysical supplies. The boutique store, owned and operated by an African-Ameri can mother-daughter duo, sells vintage and handcrafted jewelry, soaps, candles, oils, in cense and more. Typically, they attract the well-traveled, health conscious Bohemian woman spiritualist between ages 18-35. “I think what makes us unique is the energy that you feel when you walk into our es tablishment,” Co-owner Arianna Thione said. “There are beautiful paintings all over the walls. We always have incense and old school music going. So I think we create an environment that is so comfortable, sooth ing, and relaxing.”
To maintain customer interest through the pandemic, Bohemi Chic added curb side pickup in addition to focusing on build ing its ecommerce and online presence. “We really stepped up our game in regards to social media,” Thione said. “We are actu ally doing better than we did pre-COVID. I think that’s because many of our custom ers are making a conscious effort to sup port small businesses.”
bohemichic.com 7284 West Oakland Park Blvd. 954-530-2270
WASSUP WIRELESS 1176 N. State Road 7 954-514-1008
WE GOT THE BEATS 4588 N. University Drive 954-395-6520
WHITSYMS NURSING REGISTRY 4594 N. University Drive 561-279-0808
SOCIAL SERVICE ADVOCATES FOR AMERICA 4300 N. University Drive E103 877-574-3421
CHILDREN’S SERVICES COUNCIL 6600 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-377-1000
COMMUNITY RIGHTFUL CENTER, 7481 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Apt. 302 954-815-1192
COOPERATIVE FEEDING PROGRAM, THE 1 N.W. 33rd Terrace 954-792-2328
FAMILY FOOD BROKERS 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Suite 207 954-739-3339
FAMILY IN DISTRESS 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 307 954-870-5912
HANDS TO HAND SUPPORT COORDINATION 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 101I 954-497-9911
HARMONY DEVELOPMENT CENTER 3810 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 203 954-765-6368
HOLY TEMPLE YOUTH OUTREACH 3798 N.W. 19th St., Bay 5 954-859-6290
LIFE GUIDE SERVICES 4300 N.University Drive, Suite C102 305-777-8068
MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF SOUTHEAST 7145 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-746-2055
SERENITY HOUSE DETOX 1780 N.W. 52nd Ave. 954-440-2955
SILVER IMPACT 7155 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-572-0444
WOMEN ON A MISSION OUTREACH 4987 N. University Drive, Bay 21 954-306-2740
SUPERMARKET
A & R SUPERMARKET 4128 N.W. 21st St. 954-485-8022
BRAVO SUPERMARKET 1627 N. State Road 7 954-990-8373
FRESCO Y MAS 1531 N.W. 40th Ave. 954-791-4516
LAUDERHILL MEAT & FISH MARKET 1505 N. University Drive 954-533-5687
LAUDERHILL SUPERMART 2040 N.W. 49th Ave. 954-731-2064
PUBLIX SUPERMARKET #1109 5855 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 954-735-1328
ELECTRIC SUN 5450 N. University Drive 954-749-3366
THRIFT STORE AMERICAN THRIFT STORES 5051 N. University Drive 954-572-1080
OKAY N GO LOGISTICS 1772 N.W. 38th Ave. 954-793-0007
INEZ TRANSLATION 4100 N.W. 26th St. 954-618-7944
DLS TRANSPORT 786-565-2987
FASSMER SERVICE AMERICA 3650 N.W. 15th St. 954-314-9161
ALLWAYS TRAVEL & MORE 3800 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 100J 561-526-3068
E.C. WORLD WIDE TRAVEL 4208 N.W. 12th St. 954-321-5657
TAKE A TRIP TOUR AND TRAVEL 3810 Inverrary Blvd., Apt. 208 954-526-9147
TEQMAC EQUIPMENTS 3698 1/2 N.W. 16th St., Bay H 954-870-7169
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