For the second year in a row, Dr. Andrew Saffer and his team at Carolina Foot & Ankle Specialists have won Best Podiatrist. The award is “humbling,” said Dr. Saffer. “It means more that people care to take the time to recognize our practice because this community has many options for foot and ankle specialists.” Dr. Saffer connects with his patients because he experienced … [Read more...]
Sena Café: Top in 9 Best of Food Awards
In the summer of 2018, Sena and Ogi Jovic opened the doors to their unique European cafe in Mount Pleasant. A year and a half later, Sena Café has been voted “Best of” in nine different categories. It took the top spot for Best Dessert and Best Kid Friendly Restaurant and was among the top places in seven additional categories: Best Barista, Best Budget-Friendly Meal, Best … [Read more...]
My Best (and only) Legislative Action Day!
When you hear Municipal Association you may think of the words boring, red tape, government, maybe even dread. But when this rookie found out she would get to attend the Hometown Legislative Action Day in Columbia, there was nothing but excitement, eagerness and, most of all, an overwhelming feeling of humbleness. According to what I was reading about, I was going to spend the … [Read more...]
Boutique Real Estate Service in Mount Pleasant & West Ashley
Established in 2007, Elaine Brabham and Associates, LLC provides highly personalized service to their clients at their West Ashley and Mount Pleasant locations. The Mount Pleasant location, opened in 2018, is a satellite office allowing Elaine Brabham's boutique real estate company to more easily reach more people where it's convenient for them. The firm helps buyers and … [Read more...]
Skatell’s: A Lifelong Passion for Jewelry
When my mom passed on her diamond to me and my now-husband, we were elated to create the perfect ring — except store after store, no one could help us set this vintage, oval stone. Then we heard about Skatell’s and are now customers for life. From their kindness and patience, to the feeling that they were genuinely excited and honored to help us create this timeless piece of … [Read more...]
Charleston Orthodontic Specialists: Options for the Whole Family
For parents, the thought of children in braces with expensive payment plans can cause night sweats. For adults, memories of fights over dental hygiene and the madness of lost retainers may keep them smiling carefully with closed lips. For kids, the threat of having a mouth full of metal and pain may war with dreams of beautiful smiles. The teeth-gritting fear brought on by … [Read more...]
Belva’s Flower Shop: All the Pretty Flowers
The phrase may be to take time and smell the roses, but it should really be about admiring their beauty — especially if the arrangements come from Belva’s Flower Shop, voted The Best Flower Shop in Mount Pleasant. Jim Sumner and his wife bought the business three years ago and love that Belva’s is a well-known name; it opened its doors back in 1956. “We’re not the biggest, … [Read more...]
East Cooper Lock & Safe: The Future is Electronic
Finding a locksmith to help in a bind is tough. That’s why East Cooper Lock & Safe, with its new store in lower Awendaw, is our readers’ top pick for Best Locksmith. “We’re honest and laid back. We treat people fair and we don’t oversell,” said owner Larry Spears. “We thank you for your confidence in us the last 38 years.” The business has been family-run since 1981 and … [Read more...]
Franke at Seaside: Maintain Your Lifestyle
Our readers voted Franke at Seaside the Best Senior Living Community and Best Assisted Living Facility. Located off Rifle Range Road in Mount Pleasant, Franke at Seaside is a nonprofit, faith-based continuing care retirement community that serves older adults throughout their retirement with a variety of levels of care including independent living, assisted living, skilled … [Read more...]
Hairy Winston Pet Boutique & Grocery: A Pawsome Place to Pampurr Your Pets
In my next life I’d like to come back as a dog or cat who spends its time lounging about and being pampered at Hairy Winston Pet Boutique & Grocery. If you are a pet owner who considers your furry friend to be an integral part of your family and life — and you want nothing more than to pawsitively indulge, spoil and honor your four-footed friends — then this boutique will give … [Read more...]