Q. How long have you been in the insurance business? A. I started my career as a team member for a State Farm agent in 1986, right out of college. I opened my agency in Summerville 28 years ago. I’ve been in the business for 32 years Q. Why did you choose the insurance profession? A. I have a degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina, with … [Read more...]
Hopping Back into My Life: A Strange Encounter With the Easter Bunny
I first met the Easter Bunny at age 4, when my mother dressed me up and took me to a department store to visit with him up close and personal. To be honest, I was a little intimidated. He was about 6 feet, 2 inches tall, a lot bigger than any rabbit I’d been exposed to, and, unlike jolly old Santa Claus, he didn’t say anything. He just patted me on the head and gave me a … [Read more...]
McCay Kiddy, Certified Public Accountants and Advisors: More Than Numbers
McCay Kiddy, Certified Public Accountants and Advisors, has operated in the South Carolina Lowcountry for more than 30 successful years. Assisting individuals and businesses alike, McCay Kiddy is a more-than-numbers type of accounting firm. “Our tagline, ‘More Than Numbers,’ stems from our deep-rooted belief that the biggest value we can provide to our clients is to have the … [Read more...]
Philip Bradley and Allstate: A Second Pair of Eyes
Philip Bradley was one of the first agents in the Allstate system to purchase an existing book of business from another agent, and his business has been growing along with the Mount Pleasant community ever since. “Prior to that, I worked for my father’s business for three years,” said Bradley, explaining that they have worked more than two decades in the insurance and … [Read more...]
Freedom Boat Club: Welcome Aboard
If you live in the Lowcountry and don’t own a boat, you’ve probably at least considered buying one. Your dreams of floating peacefully down a tranquil river, challenging the ocean waves or spending an afternoon fishing in a fertile creek can quickly become nightmares. When you think about what goes along with boat ownership – maintenance, insurance, dock fees, finding a place … [Read more...]
Sealand Adventure Sports: Feed Your Healthy Addiction
Winter is the perfect time to sit inside, cozy up by a fire and hibernate for months on end – that is, if you don’t live here. We’re lucky to reside in a climate that allows us outdoor activities year-round, and Scott Hyland and his team at Sealand Adventure Sports are here to help you get your fix for, true to their slogan, “a healthy addiction.” Hyland opened Sealand … [Read more...]
Boone Hall Farms’ U-Pick Fields: Spring’s Iconic Red Berry is Back
Strawberry Fields Forever Nothing celebrates the arrival of fresh spring produce like plucking a sweet, succulent strawberry fresh from the ground. As one of the earliest crops to begin producing, strawberries are a staple of spring dishes – all of which are that much better when made with fresh, local produce. “Ours are prettier and usually bigger, and they are delicious … [Read more...]
Capturing Life in Dog Years: A Day in the Life of a Pet Photographer
Pet photographer? Yes, it really is a thing! My days start like those of most other people – early to rise, coffee and tending to the dogs’ breakfast when the barking chorus of obviously starving canines begins at 7 a.m. Then I head to my office for a day that may include administrative and marketing tasks and likely some editing. If it’s a Tuesday, I’ll be photographing … [Read more...]
A Roaring Success: The 2018 Best of Mount Pleasant Party
When Mount Pleasant Magazine publisher Bill Macchio called me in late January to tell me that he had two tickets for me to the biggest event of 2018, I thought: “Super Bowl! Fantastic!” – although the seats would probably be up high in the end zone. Then he gave me the date, time and venue, and I realized that I wasn’t going to have to pack my long johns and parka for a … [Read more...]
Estate Planning with Butler & College Law Firm: Piecing Together the Puzzle
When it comes to estate planning, the most important thing to remember is to plan ahead, according to Attorney Sarah Miller of Butler & College Law Firm. And when should people start planning? “As soon as possible, no matter your age,” Miller said, stating that only 40 percent of Americans have a will. “It’s important to have your wishes in writing,” she said. “It can get … [Read more...]