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OPT LLC

Opt is an independent optical boutique in Providence . We ’ ve been providing the highest quality in frames and lenses to the area since 2010 and have become known for our exceptional customer service .
HOW WE STARTED
It all started through a desire to bring the styles we ’ d see around the world , here to Rhode Island .
OUR TEAM
Our optician , stylist , face of the business , and over all good time is Vedra- she ’ s amazing .
COMMUNITY
Jessica and Jed support the local community by planning events , working with local schools and more with the WSMA .
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE
Opt has become a store with a unique atmosphere of style , quality and a step ahead of fashion trends .
PRODUCTS / SERVICES
Prescription and non glasses and sunglasses
Kids ’ glasses , sunglasses and sport goggles
Computer , golf and specialty glasses
Prescription goggles Adjustments and fittings
138 Wayland Ave . Providence , RI 02906 401-490-0200 opteyewear . com

SAKONNET LOBSTER

Sakonnet Lobster sells the freshest wild-caught lobsters available in our walk-in retail market . Year after year , families return to us not only for the lobster but also for the picturesque seaside experience . Wholesale lobsters are also available . Sakonnet offers overnight shipping , online ordering , or curbside pick-up .
HOW WE STARTED
PRODUCTS / SERVICES
Fresh live local caught lobsters and rock crabs .
Retail and wholesale lobsters available .
Sweatshirts , t-shirts and hats available .
James Mataronas III founded Sakonnet Lobster fifty years ago , in 1971 . He started by catching lobsters from a small skiff in the same place where we still provide the freshest locally caught lobsters available . Sakonnet Lobster has been owned and operated by James and his family ever since .
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE
Still family run , we pump our saltwater from Sakonnet Harbor to our tanks and always provide the freshest local lobsters available .

BART ’ S CARPET SALES , INC .

There ’ s never been a better time to enhance your home with new flooring ; we ’ ll help create your true home sanctuary . Bart ’ s is a full service flooring store covering all of Rhode Island with beautiful floors .
HOW WE STARTED
PRODUCTS / SERVICES
Wall to wall carpet , runners and area rugs
Waterproof floating floors Vinyl sheet and plank flooring Wood floors
Our business was established in 1955 by Frank Bartkiewicz ; we are owned and operated by the same family for sixty-six years !
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE
Our family was brought up in the flooring business . Let our life long experience help you find the flooring of your dreams at a price you can afford . Bart ’ s has one of the largest showrooms in Rhode Island and you ’ ll be happy to find a comfortable , no pressure shopping experience . Quality installations are what we ’ re known for and what you can expect when you do business with our family .
491 Davisville Rd .
26 California Rd . Little Compton , RI 02837 sakonnetlobster . com
North Kingstown , RI 02852 401-884-8300 bartscarpet . com
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