For more than 60 years, Tapio School of Dance and Gymnastics has strived to provide outstanding service and the finest training to the children of Mount Pleasant. This family-run business has been passed down through family members, with the current owners, Susan and Steve Breland, taking over the business from Susan’s mother, Johanna Runey Tapio, in 1978. With a stated … [Read more...]

Baby Bloomers is the go-to place East of the Cooper for baby goods. Named one of the best stores for kids’ clothing and baby goods by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine, the shop offers everything from furniture and strollers to toys and clothes. Since 2003, this locally owned establishment has been committed to sourcing high-quality products that customers love. “I … [Read more...]

In December of 2013, Wando Family Dentistry opened on Morgans Point Road in Mount Pleasant. It was a leap of faith, indeed, for at the time the practice had a zero patient base. “We’ve come a long way in four years and are grateful to our staff that has helped us provide exceptional service to build our practice,” said Dr. Cason T. Hund. “And we are grateful for the loyal … [Read more...]

Somerby Mount Pleasant is known to the area East of the Cooper as a senior living community that is like no other. Of course the continuum of care to help navigate their residents through life’s changes is a top priority, but, in order to be named one of the best in Mount Pleasant by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine, there had to be much more. And there is. The … [Read more...]

Since 1980, Loy Harn has brought style and sophistication to the Lowcountry with its unique collection of luxurious jewelry pieces. Today, his son, Jason Harn, continues the tradition through custom-designed jewelry, exceptional jewelry repair and excellent customer service. “Customers don’t feel like they are walking onto a sales floor when they visit Loy Harn Jewelers,” … [Read more...]

Ragamuffin Children’s Boutique has been offering Mount Pleasant families high-quality children’s clothing in the same location for the past 64 years. This year, Mount Pleasant Magazine readers named the longstanding store best children’s clothing store for the third year in a row. Current owner Windi McKeithan started working at the boutique 33 years ago and bought the … [Read more...]

Calling all dog lovers over to aFORTable Grooming in Mount Pleasant for an “experience your dog cannot afford to miss!” Opened in 2014, aFORTtable Grooming is run by owner Briggs Fort and her dog-loving team – and it shows. Together, they work to clean and care for pets, handling typical grooming issues such as shampooing and conditioning, trimming fur, filing nails and even … [Read more...]

After the holiday season is over and done, people are always asking: “What’s there to do for fun in February?” This year, why not answer that question by planning to be part of Mount Pleasant Magazine’s biggest bash, the annual “Best of Mount Pleasant” party on Friday, Feb. 2.   Mark your calendar and plan on joining everyone from Mount Pleasant Magazine and the … [Read more...]

In some cases, the quest for true love seems hopeless, especially in an age of dating apps that rely on appearance and generally lead only to meaningless conversations. Luckily, the residents of Charleston have their own expert, Buffie Bell Lilly, who has noted the role of technology in modern romance but strives to take her clients back to the excitement and authenticity of … [Read more...]