What went through your mind when you were voted Best Insurance Agent? I’m grateful to my clients, referral partners and everyone who trusts me enough to do business with me and our agency and vote for me for this award. I will continue to do my best to protect my clients’ well-being. What’s the most rewarding part of your business? Coming from an educational background, my … [Read more...]
Our East Cooper Neighbors: Jan/Feb 2024
We're spending a little time with some of our neighbors to help you get to know them better. Get to know us better by liking us on Facebook at facebook.com/MountPleasantMagazine. If you want to appear in East Cooper Neighbors or suggest someone you find interesting, please email the name and contact information (email and/or phone number) to … [Read more...]
Ask an Agent: Biggest Caveat to Buying an Older Home?
Agent: Brigitte McElroy – Real estate professional since 1992 Firm: Carolina One Real Estate Phone: 843-708-5353 Email: [email protected] Specialty: Luxury residential market Territory: All coastal areas, beaches and inland areas of Charleston County Dear Agent: Is there one major caveat that I should be aware of when buying an older home in any location? I ask … [Read more...]
Meet the Broker: Whitley Boyd, A Model of Real Estate Excellence
If your first impression upon meeting Whitley Boyd is that she’s a model, you’re pretty close. As the managing broker and realtor with Carolina One Real Estate on Isle of Palms, Boyd has not only carved out an impressive swathe in a relatively short time, but she is also now in position of being the model by which Lowcountry real estate standards are measured. “I sell … [Read more...]
Pet on the Street with Sophie Rose
Finding out what’s on the minds of canines and cats who reside in Mount Pleasant always keeps me on my toes. That’s 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 Lana5’s 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 Rock’n’roll: School of Rock
If today’s music ain’t got the same soul, School of Rock might make you think there’s still time to change the road it’s on. In operation for just over a year, the school has been recognized as the area’s best music school, training students from ages 6-18 in what rock ‘n’ roll is still all about. “We have about 100 students in our program so far,” said Matt McFarland, … [Read more...]
High Tide Orthodontics: Game Changing
You’ve been named one of the Best of Mount Pleasant in your first year of business. We are still pinching ourselves! It’s a testament to the power of community support and their faith in our wonderful team. It’s heartwarming to be recognized for our hard work and mission to provide the highest quality care possible. If you need us, we’ll be here vibin’! What’s it like … [Read more...]