By: L. Halevi. The Seagull Square shopping center, which is conveniently located on the south side of Lakewood and easily accessible from Toms River and Jackson as well, has become a prime destination for thousands of frum residents of the Lakewood area.

The newly developed Seagull Square shopping center is proud to house over 20 popular, fine retailers who are dedicated to providing superb goods and services to the community. Some of these retailers include:

Buckles Footwear, a second-generation family business,   has been in the women’s and teen’s shoe business for over three decades, and has been manufacturing their own brand for over 25 years. They have two successful stores in Brooklyn and about a year ago opened their Lakewood branch in Seagull Square. Buckles is known for their outstanding service, selection, and prices. The friendly staff works hard to give each customer a great shopping experience while making sure they look impeccable and up-to-date.

iScream Kids is Lakewood’s destination for kosher fun. Operated by the proprietors of Yismach Yisroel ice cream, which has faithfully served Lakewood for over a decade, iScream Kids opened about a year ago and has been wowing the children of Lakewood (and their parents) non-stop. They have a jungle gym, pretend house, bikes, arcades, toddler area, ipad station, imagination village, just to name a few of the on-site attractions, and all is in a kosher environment suitable for all of Lakewood’s families. They also are a perfect venue for parties, upsherins, , birthdays, bat mitzvahs and offer a variety of menu options for every budget.

KRFC Custom Woodworking has been in operation since 1992. They opened their showroom in Lakewood in 2007 and have faithfully been servicing the Lakewood community with their honesty and quality woodwork. They are a turn-key, full service company that works with each customer to ensure complete understanding of their specific needs and complete satisfaction in all areas of every job.

Threshold Fine Furniture has been serving Lakewood since 2013. They recently moved to their beautiful showroom in Seagull Square to better service their clientele. They are known for Fashion forward, custom and affordable quality furniture to suit every style and every budget. Threshold is proud to offer Lakewood’s largest and most extensive selections of custom living room and dining rooms with superior customer service.

Exquisite Gowns offers a very large selection Wedding Gowns for Mothers & Sisters of the Bride & Groom. They serviced the Brooklyn community for many years before opening a branch in Lakewood to serve the growing community. Exquisite prides themselves in having a ready to wear selection for virtually every budget and every style. The staff is friendly and not aggressive, and will respect each customer’s requirements as they shop for this important purchase.

Beacon Surface is a full-service flooring retail store offering flooring options of all types, including carpet, vinyl, hardwood, ceramic tile, runners, as well as tub  and  tile resurfacing. Beacon services commercial customers such as nursing homes, office space, hotels, as well as multi-family housing.  Their new showroom in Seagull Square is now also servicing retail customers, builders and designers.

Lots For Little is a thrift shop that has been operating in Lakewood for over 20 years.  Lots for Little is a not-for-profit operation run by a staff of volunteers. All proceeds from the sale of the clothing and merchandise benefits Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Foundation, which raises funds to expand hospital services, develop new programs, and bring leading edge technology and care to the community.

M&T Bank is a friendly community bank that offers local customers a variety of convenient and relevant banking services. Many local businesses have great relationships with the friendly bankers at M& T, and their prime location in Seagull Square makes them a popular choice for residents that live in the immediate area.

Dollar General is one of the best Dollar store chains in the country, offering quality products at rock-bottom prices. The Dollar General store in Seagull Square is a popular destination for many Lakewood families from far and near, as they offer many products that members of the community need. They are constantly getting new items, so each trip is a totally new experience; you never know what kind of great Metzias you will find.

The ShirtSleeve is fully stocked with a wide variety of dress shirts and accessories for men and boys. They manufacture their own line of clothing and accessories as well as carry many popular items needed for the sharply dressed male. Ever since they  established the store in Lakewood, they have been an extremely popular destination for year round as well as pre-Yom Tov shopping.

Purple Orchid opened approximately 2 years ago and has been become a well-liked destination for women and girls from Lakewood and beyond for all their lingerie and sleepwear needs..Purple Orchid offers expert fitting and a vast selection of items at superb prices. Purple Orchid offers private appointments for Kallahs to enable them to shop in a stress-free environment, which is especially appreciated during their pre-wedding shopping.

Lakewood Dialysis Services, founded in 2001, provides In-center as well as Peritoneal Dialysis for patients experiencing kidney failure. The expert staff of doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners at Lakewood Dialysis serves patients from Lakewood and surrounding towns with care and compassion. They offer convenient hours, Monday through Saturday, 6am to 8pm, and have recently renovated their facility to further enhance the experience for all patients.

The Borsalino Brand Store opened in Lakewood 6 months ago and has already taken the town by storm. It is the only place where you can get authentic Borsalino hats, and the sole place that carries the exclusive Trionfo hat, which has been the hat of choice for Chasanim, Bar Mitzvah Bochurim and well-dressed men everywhere. The Borsalino Store carries all styles of hats, with various brim sizes, as well as Hard hat boxes and hat brushes. Whetehr for Pesach or a special milestone, this store is the place to go for your sharp looking, high quality hat.

People Ready is an employment agency that connects people looking for work with employers looking for people to fill work openings. People Ready serves a variety of industries and offers many practical services, including background checks and employment verification. Their office in Seagull Square has convenient hours and can expedite employment in a relaxed and dignified way.

Coco In Seagull is a full service salon offering manicures, pedicures, waxing and many other services. Coco has been servicing the Lakewood community for over 10 years, and moved to Seagull Square around two years ago. Virtually all of the clientele are from the Lakewood community, and the staff is very sensitive to the needs of the frum community. They are conveniently opened Monday through Friday from 930am until 6:30 pm.

Coming soon: NPGS!

Other Seagull Square tenants include Lakewood Pediatric Dental Associates, PA,, Lollipop Children’s Clothing, Head of Class and Kiwi Vitamins. Retailers that are interested in renting space in this newly renovated shopping center should contact MSL Management at [email protected] . There are only very few slots left, so don’t procrastinate, or it will be too late.