Every Spring, a multitude of some of the world’s most skilled sailors take to the Charleston Harbor for a week of racing and unadulterated camaraderie. Sperry Charleston Race Week, now in its 22nd year, draws more than 250 boats. Approximately 2,500 sailors from around the globe arrive eager to participate in the largest keelboat regatta in the Western Hemisphere. Many come … [Read more...]
Netflix Original Features The Bridge Run: Naked and Not Afraid
Take a hit Swedish romantic comedy; tweak it as a remake set in a wildly popular U.S. city and cast as the lead one of the funniest members from, arguably, the most successful African-American family in show business today. Then fold in elements of the classic “Groundhog Day” and place key scenes in and around the most famous 10K bridge run in the South. What you’ll have is a … [Read more...]
The Bosse Agency: Always There for Clients
Heather Bosse, a State Farm Agent and owner of the Bosse Agency, leads a staff of five fully licensed team members who look forward to serving the Mount Pleasant community every day. In response, her clients voted and Heather Bosse was chosen as one of the top insurance agents East of the Cooper. A second generation State Farm agent, Bosse continues the work that both her … [Read more...]
Metabolic Medical Center: 400 Tons Lost
It seems like everybody would like to drop a few pounds, and you may be considering one of the plans you see advertised. Well, here’s a local plan with real people in your area. It’s Metabolic Medical Center, created in 1996 by Dr. Douglas J. Jones, a board-certified endocrinologist who had great success in helping diabetes patients lose weight and become healthier. With … [Read more...]
Lowcountry Strawberry Festival Returns To Boone Hall: A Berry Good Time
Is any food quite as beloved as the humble strawberry? Bright, juicy and versatile enough to be eaten alone or on top of a shortcake, it’s no wonder that strawberries are the harbingers of spring. In Mount Pleasant, we kick off our warm weather fun with an iconic festival that celebrates these magical fruits, hosted at Boone Hall Plantation. A fun-filled event since 1997, the … [Read more...]
Nine New Places to Book: Hotel It On the Mount (Pleasant)
Business and travel are booming in the Lowcountry, and Mount Pleasant is no exception. Just across the river from the No. 1 city in the United States and Canada – for the third time in a row – and now the whole world, its close proximity to the beaches and waterways as well as its very own lure and charm make it a magnet for travelers. Nine new hotels coming to Mount Pleasant … [Read more...]
Volvo Car Open Offers More Than Tennis
The Volvo Car Open is the largest women’s tennis tournament in North America and for 16 years has served up much more than just a lineup of top-ranking athletes in its state-of-the art home on Daniel Island. Known until 2015 as the Family Circle Cup, the Volvo Car Open is much more than a tennis tournament; it is an experience – nine days of world-class tennis combined with … [Read more...]
Sweetwater Charleston Offers New Standards: A Shore Thing
Close your eyes and imagine shirking the responsibilities that come with a large house – the yard, the endless maintenance – and downsizing to the perfect space for livability and comfort. Next, imagine that perfect space comes with an array of fine amenities, including deep water access in beautiful Charleston. Now open your eyes. This daydream is real for residents at … [Read more...]
Planning To Succeed: Another Honor for Local Government
Director of Planning & Development Christiane Farrell speaks during a recent Code for Lunch event. The rules and regulations that play a major role in determining how one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the United States will grow can be complicated, difficult to understand and nearly impossible to explain. As a result, Mount Pleasant’s Planning & Development … [Read more...]
Is Something Afoot? Call Coastal Podiatry
As the weather warms up, the lure of the outdoors is hard to resist. Whether you’re putting on your tennis shoes and pounding the pavement on a morning run or taking a leisurely beach stroll in your flip-flops, the spring and summer provide a great breath of fresh air. However, a more active lifestyle can also mean more foot pain. “If you’re becoming more active or … [Read more...]