After working in several professions, Melanie Keen decided it was time to follow her dream. “I wanted to own a dance studio. I have been a dancer since the age of 9. Dancing has always been my passion, and I knew I had to share it with everyone who was willing to learn,” Keen stated. Gathering information in 2002, before opening her studio, she learned that, on average, … [Read more...]

It’s hard to know what to expect when you’re expecting, but for more than 15 years, parents have relied on Baby Bloomers as a valuable resource to guide them through the uncharted territory of having a baby. It’s hard to know what to expect when you’re expecting, but for more than 15 years, parents have relied on Baby Bloomers as a valuable resource to guide them through the … [Read more...]

You can call Dr. Randy Pagenkopf just Dr. Randy for short. He’s been practicing pediatric dentistry in Mount Pleasant for over two decades and is the longest-tenured pediatric dentist in town. “I guess I am the grandfather of pediatric dentistry in Mount Pleasant,” he said jokingly, since he still has a long way to go until retirement. Besides his love for taking care of … [Read more...]

Emily McKeen, owner of Burn Boot Camp, believes the community of people who work out at her fitness facility is largely what makes it unique. “High fives are encouraged during the workout as you are sweating next to your neighbor. With the mission of providing a comfortable environment where women can work out and improve their lifestyles, Burn Boot Camp strays from typical … [Read more...]

As a native of Charleston, Dr. Andrew Saffer looked forward to moving back to the Lowcountry after completing his podiatric medical training in Ohio. When he returned, he joined forces with Dr. Adam Brown at Carolina Foot Specialists in 2006 with a desire to expand the practice into Mount Pleasant because of the town’s growth potential and active population. “Our practice … [Read more...]

Halls Chophouse: It’s pretty much a household name here in the Lowcountry. Even those planning their visits from out of town long for that special meal with loved ones in this family-style steakhouse located on King Street. How does Halls do it? What makes Halls different from other Lowcountry restaurants? They obviously have a recipe for success – our readers agreed that Halls … [Read more...]

One of the Lowcountry’s newest boutique hotels embraces the area in both name and appearance. Even with its fairly recent debut, the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine voted it the Best Hotel in the area. Mount Pleasant’s Hotel Indigo, located near the base of the Ravenel Bridge, is the 94th Hotel Indigo in the world but the first in South Carolina. And what more fitting … [Read more...]

Jeremy Ellisor, of Convergent Financial Group, which was voted among the Best Financial Planners by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine, wants you to feel comfortable and relaxed when you walk through the door. Jeremy, the owner, realizes that common perceptions about the financial industry and its traditionally intimidating nature makes this a challenge. “Our goal is to … [Read more...]

Do you remember the lyrics to that 1950s song by Sam Cooke which stated, “Don’t know much about history; Don’t know much biology; Don’t know much about a science book; Don’t know much about the French I took”? Well, the instructors at Trident Academy know all that and more. Based on the Orton-Gillingham approach, Trident Academy’s Academic Therapy is a program which provides … [Read more...]

Local foodies might not recognize the name GlowFisch Hospitality, but they certainly know the names of their iconic eateries throughout the Lowcountry. Mainstays of great food and service such as Sesame Burgers & Beer, Ember Wood Fired Kitchen and Five Loaves Cafe have earned the esteem of Mount Pleasant Magazine readers year after year, and 2019 is certainly no exception. … [Read more...]