In 1989, Pleasant Family Dentistry was founded by Drs. Richard Jackowski and Gregory Johnson, with a vision of providing the East Cooper community with optimum oral health care. Today, five dentists and a very knowledgeable staff follow this vision and have established Pleasant Family Dentistry as a leader in the dental industry. “I would like to thank the readers of Mount … [Read more...]

Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” Those famous words from John Wesley could just as easily be the mission statement of Mount Pleasant’s East Cooper Community Outreach. For the third year in a row, this comprehensive organization … [Read more...]

Close your eyes and imagine yourself on a picturesque Lowcountry porch, rocking and listening to the crickets and frogs in the evening. Now take a moment to study this picture: Chances are, the porch in your mind is lit by flickering gas lanterns. Carolina Lanterns & Lighting has been a driving force behind the signature lanterns that accent many Charleston area homes since … [Read more...]

Our pets are part of the family. And just as we seek out trusted medical care for ourselves, we do our best to find trusted veterinary care for our four-legged friends. As a clinic that is exceptionally passionate about caring for its patients and educating and supporting their owners, it’s no surprise that Advanced Animal Care has been voted one of Mount Pleasant’s best vets … [Read more...]

Does bigger necessarily mean better? Or is it a coincidence that the Pooch Palace, voted No. 1 by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine, actually is the biggest dog-boarding and daycare in East Cooper? “We have the largest play yard, inside and out, but there are plenty of other reasons to vote us No. 1,” said Pooch Palace owner Jeff Sutton. For one, according to Sutton, … [Read more...]

When you decide to take the plunge to get a pool or spa, some of the first things you look for in a pool builder are trustworthiness, experience and reliability. For those reasons, Atkinson Pools and Spas has again been voted the best pool and spa company by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine. Thirty-four years ago, the family-owned business began with just a red supply … [Read more...]

Kimberly Powell is looking forward to 2018 and is excited about expanding her businesses in Charleston. Approaching the third anniversary of her Woodhouse Day Spa in Mount Pleasant, Kimberly isn’t showing signs of slowing down. She spent the better half of 2017 in negotiations for her second Woodhouse Day Spa, which will open downtown in late 2018. “I feel the timing is … [Read more...]