Finding out whatβs on the minds of canines and cats who reside in Mount Pleasant always keeps me on my toes. Thatβs why for this edition of Pet on the Street, I asked aspiring writer and dog whisperer Sophie Rose to help me out. As always, my biggest concern was whether we could find a furry friend who would be open to talking with us in public, as usually our four-legged … [Read more...]
Lana5… the Belgian Malinois and Hollywood Starlet
Lana5, the jet-setting, car seat-shredding celebrity dog, calls Charleston home. She just turned 5 this summer, but has always had the five after her name. When asked what the five stands for, her owner and trainer, Julie Strang, responded that she never asked. She was too busy managing Lana5βs many movie roles. Strang and Lana5 were introduced when Lana5 was training for … [Read more...]
When Is it Time to Consider Moving In and How Does Mount Pleasant Gardens Help?
As Denise Kish, the Executive Director at Mount Pleasant Gardens Memory Care Community explains to host Brian Cleary, they are a standalone Memory Care Community for people with Dementia, which is an umbrella term for several disorders that affect memory and other cognitive functions. The community is there for people with a diagnosis of one of the different types of … [Read more...]
Sewee Dental: Breaking Molds, Keeping Smiles
When Dr. Eddie White opened his dental practice in 1998, he had every intention of breaking the mold, the crown, the common dreaded dental chair visit and, above all, the stereotype of where a dental workplace should be and how it should feel. He built his office on the far edge of the wilderness called Awendaw, named it Sewee after a Native American tribe, and people have … [Read more...]
Putting the Rock Back in Rockβnβroll: School of Rock
If todayβs music ainβt got the same soul, School of Rock might make you think thereβs still time to change the road itβs on. In operation for just over a year, the school has been recognized as the areaβs best music school, training students from ages 6-18 in what rock βnβ roll is still all about. βWe have about 100 students in our program so far,β said Matt McFarland, … [Read more...]
High Tide Orthodontics: Game Changing
Youβve been named one of the Best of Mount Pleasant in your first year of business. We are still pinching ourselves! Itβs a testament to the power of community support and their faith in our wonderful team. Itβs heartwarming to be recognized for our hard work and mission to provide the highest quality care possible. If you need us, weβll be here vibinβ! Whatβs it like … [Read more...]
Perfectly Pampered Finalist for Best Nail Salon, Pulse Nails and Spa
While everyone has their own definition of pampering, most of us would agree a great nail treatment ranks high on our list. Picture it: your feet soaking in tub of warm, bubbling water, a glass of wine in your left hand, a paraffin wax dip on your right and soft music in the background. If that doesnβt have you running to the spa, what will? According to Mount Pleasant … [Read more...]
Best of Finalist Beachpups: Your Pets Are #1
How did your business get started? In 2020, the previous owner was going to close the salon and put four people out of jobs. We decided to buy it and keep everyone working. It was very challenging to begin during Covid, keeping our customers and our employees safe. What is unique about the service/product you offer? We offer friendly service and quality care for our … [Read more...]
Senior Resource Specialists: Your Choice for Senior Living
With senior living becoming more prevalent, the Lowcountry has many options to serve seniors of all needs at home and in community settings. Ready to help you find the right support for your loved ones are Joshua and Anne Marie Long, co-founders of Senior Resource Specialists in Mount Pleasant. In business since 2022, The Longs have already made a sizable impression in … [Read more...]
A Place of Love: Mount Pleasant Gardens
Mount Pleasant Gardens may sound like a gorgeous, plant-filled sanctuary, but in actuality itβs a peaceful, loving, family-centered establishment for people diagnosed with Alzheimerβs, Parkinsonβs and dementia. This stand-alone facility focuses on those three neurological conditions and is one of the few places in the state of South Carolina to do so. βWe are a higher skill … [Read more...]