Who doesn’t love to browse real estate brochures and dream about moving into a brand-new home? One builder transforms dreams into reality in its East Cooper communities with its D.R. Horton and Emerald brands. Founded in Fort Worth by Donald R. Horton in 1978, D.R. Horton, Inc. is now a publicly traded company operating in 29 states and continuing Horton’s objective of … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant’s Best: Sweetgrass Pharmacy
Several years ago, pharmacist Cynthia Feldman wanted to create a unique and all-encompassing pharmacy experience for patients, and Mount Pleasant was the perfect location to complete that vision. Her formula for providing excellent service and treating customers as an extension of her family has resulted in being voted Mount Pleasant’s Best Pharmacist by the readers of Mount … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant’s Best Lender: Mortgage Network Gets Another Gold
Buying a house is cause for celebration. But long before you can pop open a bottle of champagne in your new home’s kitchen, you’ll need to find a mortgage lender. The first step in the home-purchasing process isn’t what most would consider to be fun. To be blunt, it can be painfully grueling. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. The key to a smooth, painless lending … [Read more...]
Hairy Winston – Who Let The Dogs In?
If dogs are man’s best friend, then Hairy Winston must be dog’s best friend. This boutique pet store, voted Best Pet Store by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine, is more than pet friendly. One recent customer said, “This is absolutely the best pet store ever! Hairy Winston has healthy foods, treats, toys, leashes, harnesses, collars, candles and nontoxic products to … [Read more...]
Chef Brannon Florie: Bests’ Come in Threes
Over the past decade, Chef Brannon Florie has made a name for himself as one of the top chefs in the Lowcountry. And he certainly has this year, being voted among the Best Chefs by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine. He and his wife, Renee Florie, have made Pier 41 and On Forty-One in Mount Pleasant and Pier 22 on Sullivan’s Island a success with the magazine’s … [Read more...]
State Farm Agent Angela Holbert: Insuring Your Future
Recurrent hurricanes battered our beloved coast, while floods frequently sweep through the Lowcountry; in tumultuous times like these, insuring our assets and possessions is an indispensable endeavor. Fortunately, there are leaders that make insurance a readily accessible tool. And agents such as Angela Holbert, one of Mount Pleasant’s own, enthusiastically serves this … [Read more...]
Charleston Wine Pairings: A Social Occasion
According to the great painter Vincent Van Gogh, there is nothing more artistic than to love other people. But if connecting with others doesn’t come quite so easily to you, Buffie Bell Lilly of Charleston Wine Pairings will be more than glad to assist. In fact, helping Lowcountry residents connect with one another is Lilly’s passion – and the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine … [Read more...]
GrandScapes: A Lasting Impression
During nearly a decade in business, GrandScapes has developed, nurtured and enhanced its reputation in greater Mount Pleasant. That undoubtedly is why the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine chose the company as the area’s Best Landscaper. GrandScapes provides a wide range of landscaping services, both for residential and commercial customers. And, after the installation is … [Read more...]
Walter Harris: Fear Is Not an Option
Getting in an automobile accident is scary, but other things are frightening as well, like the legal work involved in opening a business or trying to understand employment law as the boss of a small company. Understanding the law can be daunting indeed. That’s where Walter Harris of Harris Law Firm, LLC, comes in. Voted Best Lawyer by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine … [Read more...]
Bistro Toulouse: A Twist on French Classics
Tucked away in the Sea Island Shopping Center is a hidden gem: Bistro Toulouse. The Best French Restaurant, according to the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine, its regulars rave that they’ve never been served a bad meal there. “It’s a big honor to us,” said General Manager Candice Mahala. “There are 15 of us here working really hard. It’s a validation that we’re providing a … [Read more...]