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The new low-fare airline, Breeze, adding nonstop service from Fort Myers to Las Vegas, Charleston, SC 

October 22, 2022

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Southwest Florida International Airport is adding nonstop service to two highly sought destinations. New low-fare airline Breeze Airways will debut service on June 11 to Las Vegas and Charleston, South Carolina.

RSW now has routes to 60 destinations through 14 carriers with the addition of Salt Lake City-based Breeze Airways, which was started by JetBlue founder David Neeleman in 2021. Breeze already has served more than 500,000 travelers from 18 cities across 14 states, never charging change or cancellation fees.

The routes to Vegas ($99 one way) and Charleston ($39 one way) will be operated with Breeze’s fleet of Airbus A220s.

“The A220-300 is a game-changer for us as we now add long-haul flights and transcontinental service,” Neeleman said. “ … With the A220, Breeze is giving our guests the widest cabin, highest ceiling, largest windows and biggest overhead stowage in this class, while still managing to burn 25% less fuel, with half the noise footprint of past generations.”

Travelers can choose from three price bundles that are offered as Nice, Nicer and Nicest service. Guests may choose a Nice ($20 per carry-on bag, $20 per checked bag) or Nicer (includes a carry-on and checked bag) bundle and buy an upgrade to a first-class seat.

A standard economy seat on the A220s is 30 inches, 29 inches on the E-190 aircraft and 31 inches on the E-195s while seat pitch for extra legroom is 32 inches on the A220s, between 33 and 39 inches on the E-190s, depending on the row selected, and between 34 and 39 inches on the E-195s. First-class seats feature 39-inches of seat pitch, 20.5-inches of seat width and special features, such as a footrest for added comfort.

In addition to travelers being able to book through Breeze’s mobile app and flybreeze.com, the airline does not have a traditional call center. Instead, it handles traveler requests through text message, Facebook Messenger and email.

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Charleston Based UNITS Moving and Portal Storage Donates $10,000 to Operation BBQ Relief to Assist Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

October 21, 2022

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Operation BBQ Relief Serves Hot Meals to Families, First Responders in Southwest Florida

CHARLESTON, SC / UNITS^® Moving and Portable Storage is pleased to contribute to Hurricane Ian relief efforts by donating $10,000 to Operation BBQ Relief, an organization on the ground in Florida, providing hot meals to families and first responders.

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Armed with a caravan of cooks, mobile pits, kitchens, and volunteers, Operation BBQ Relief delivers the healing power of BBQ in times of need by feeding first responders and communities affected by natural disasters. So far, the organization has served more than 500,000 meals to those in Southwest Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian.- ADVERTISEMENT –

UNITS’ $10,000 donation will help further the mission of Operation BBQ Relief to serve communities in need, like those in southwest Florida, and allow the volunteer teams to focus on providing hot meals, hope, friendship, and compassion.

UNITS has always been a proud supporter of this country’s first responders, which made partnering with Operation BBQ Relief a perfect way to support those who are dealing with the devastation of Hurricane Ian.

“It is extremely important to us that the brave men and women who get called on during natural disasters know that they have the support of organizations from around the United States,” said UNITS Moving and Portable Storage CEO Michael McAlhany. “These individuals put themselves in harm’s way, and by partnering with Operation BBQ Relief, UNITS can help provide a warm meal to these remarkable first responders who are working day and night to help those in need. We consider it a privilege to support their efforts.”

Similarly, Operation BBQ Relief relies on donors like UNITS to help mobilize their 14,000 volunteers, including world champion pitmasters and culinary teams, to cook up over 60,000 delicious meals each day.

“Operation BBQ Relief is honored to team up with UNITS to serve communities impacted by Hurricane Ian,” added Operation BBQ Relief CEO and co-founder Stan Hays. “We are grateful for the support from UNITS as we serve over 500,000 hot meals to first responders and families in southwest Florida.”

ABOUT UNITS Moving and Portable Storage

Established in 2004, UNITS^® Moving and Portable Storage was founded by Michael McAlhany during the emergence of the moving and portable storage industry. The company’s mission was to provide personal customer service and supply the most innovative and highest-quality equipment. Nationwide UNITS Moving and Portable Storage are locally owned and operated and familiar with the communities they serve. UNITS Moving and Portable Storage offers high-quality constructed containers featuring barn-style doors and all-steel construction.

The UNITS Moving and Portable Storage container is clean, weather-resistant, spacious, and available in 12-ft. and 16-ft. lengths. The UNITS Moving and Portable Storage ROBO Delivery System is the most technologically advanced in the industry, virtually eliminating any shift in contents when lifting containers on and off transport vehicles and placing them in tight areas where competitors cannot. The container may be placed in a UNITS Moving and Portable Storage service center or at the customer’s desired location, always at ground level for easy access. The national network of UNITS Moving and Portable Storage and Service Centers currently services over 3,200 cities in over 32 states throughout North America and continues to grow. To learn more visit www.unitsstorage.com.

About Operation BBQ Relief

Operation BBQ Relief is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports communities following natural disasters with hot barbeque meals to those in need and on the front lines. After the devastating tornado in Joplin, Missouri, in May 2011, competitive pitmasters from eight different states answered the call to feed displaced families and first responders and served over 120,000 meals over 13 days. This experience was the catalyst that started what Operation BBQ Relief is today. With the help of more than 14,000 volunteers, Operation BBQ Relief has provided over 10 million meals throughout the United States. Armed with a caravan of cooks, mobile pits, kitchens, and volunteers, Operation BBQ Relief delivers the healing power of BBQ in times of need, feeding first responders and communities affected by natural disasters, along with year-round efforts to fight hunger through The Always Serving Project^®and Camp OBR™ programs. For more information, visit obr.org or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @opbbqrelief.

Media Contact:
Jennifer Williams
919.459.3592
jwilliams@919marketing.com

SOURCE: UNITS

Real Estate

Top 5 worst things about living in Charleston, SC – New Video

October 20, 2022

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This new video by Choose Charleston with Rodney & Ellen Lawless explores the 5 not so amazing things about Charleston.

Yet, still and wonderful place to live.

About Rodney & Ellen

Rodney & Ellen were high school sweethearts and married in 1991. A few years later Rodney joined the Air Force and served on active duty until April 2019. They both entered the real estate world and formed “The Lawless Group” in 2018.

While in the Air Force they moved quite frequently as you can imagine. They believe that homeownership is the key to building wealth and every family deserves the opportunity.

North Charleston, SC

Let’s Explore Park Circle (North Charleston) in this new video by Natasha from Living in Charleston

October 20, 2022

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Let’s explore Park Circle with Natasha from Living in Charleston

About the Video

Let’s check out the Park Circle neighborhood in North Charleston, SC. One of the hottest up-and-coming neighborhoods in the area, its unique features and favorable location close to downtown Charleston make it a perfect place to call home. As you explore the neighborhood you will see that the majority of homes pay tribute to historical designs.

As the community looks towards the future, though, some modern elements are being introduced through the redevelopment of the park and the creation of the new Mixson community.

When you visit you will immediately feel like a local with the small, close-knit community feel. There’s also an amazing assortment of restaurants, shops, breweries, and cafes that pay tribute to local flavors and flair.

What other Lowcountry spotlights would you like to see? Let me know in the comments! Join me while I explore all that the Charleston area has to offer!

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Business

Fine Art Gallery for Sale in Charleston, South Carolina

October 20, 2022

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Business Description

This is an outstanding opportunity to own your own fine art gallery in the highly desirable area of Charleston, SC.

Occupying a gorgeous space in historic downtown, this gallery has been serving locals, tourists, and art collectors from across the country for over 10 years. Benefiting from many years of networking, relationship building, and international travel their team now represents some of the most sought after national and international fine artists. They also are successfully utilizing the most modern technology to display and sell art expanding their reach well beyond the Southeast.

In addition to operating the gallery, an artist could use this as a studio space to build their own brand, display and sell their own art, and teach.

Charleston, SC is one of the nation’s top fine arts markets and this beautiful gallery is poised for continued profitability and growth. For more information contact Melissa Gaddy (843-509-8509) at Sunbelt Business Brokers of Charleston.

Detailed Information

Location: Charleston, SC
Real Estate: Leased
Building SF: 1,200
Lease Expiration: N/A
Reason for Selling: Relocation
Cost: $310,000
Cash Flow $100,000
Gross Revenue: $630,000

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Business - Food & Bev - Mount Pleasant, SC

Today is the Grand Opening of Ruby’s New York Style Bagels in Mount Pleasant, SC

October 19, 2022

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Let’s all welcome to the neighborhood Ruby’s New York Style Bagels who opened their doors today at 7 AM at 280 W. Coleman Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC. We are so excited to have this new business in the Mount Pleasant community.

Come and enjoy a fresh and delicious bagel experience and more.

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Lowcountry

Gret Mackintosh awarded 2022 Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year by Coastal Community Foundation

October 18, 2022

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Coastal Community Foundation is honored to announce Gret Mackintosh as the 2022 Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year. The Lowcountry Artist of the Year award supports the creation of a new artwork that represents the look and feel of the South Carolina Lowcountry’s lifestyle, culture or environment.

After a 13-year career as a landscape architect, Mackintosh decided in 2018 to focus on her art full-time. She is a painter, working primarily with acrylics, but also with watercolors and oils occasionally. Drawing on her background, Mackintosh’s work is often nature-inspired, with her latest pieces focusing on aerial views of the Charleston region.

For the Griffith-Reyburn award, Mackintosh plans to paint an aerial map of the Charleston peninsula framed by the Ashley and Cooper Rivers on each side. While the medium, size and subject of this piece will be similar to her previous work, this will be her first time painting a more detailed depiction of downtown Charleston.

“Maps are relatable to everyone, that’s the neatest thing about them,” said Mackintosh. “The Lowcountry is so full of character of all types: a rich history of land, waterways and natural features that shape our lives every day, roads and bridges and the urban areas that provide connections. This painting will tell a unique story of the Lowcountry.”

The Lowcountry Artist of the Year award was established at Coastal Community Foundation in 2003 by Mike Griffith and Donna Reyburn. The $6,000 grant is intended to cover the artist’s living expenses during the creation of the piece, allowing more time and energy to be spent on the artistic process.

Once complete in the fall of 2022, the piece will remain the personal property of the artist, to keep, show or sell at her discretion. Mackintosh’s past work can be found online at gretmackintosh.com.

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Business - Lifestyle - Mount Pleasant, SC

REI Co-op to open store in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina in fall 2022

October 18, 2022

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Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open a new store in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina in fall 2022. The location will offer a wide assortment of apparel, gear and expertise for camping, cycling, running, fitness, hiking, paddling, climbing and more. For those who adventure on two wheels, a full-service bike shop will be staffed by certified mechanics.

“We look forward to opening a third store in South Carolina and being a resource to REI members and the broader outdoor community in and around Mount Pleasant,” said Jacki Harp, REI regional director.

“Our local team will also seek partnerships with outdoor nonprofits to support their efforts in protecting natural places and welcoming more people outside.”

Store Facts

Address: Indigo Square; 1720 Shoremeade Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. The location, a former grocer, is near US 17 and SC 517

Store Size: Approximate 21,500 square feet

Special Features: Full-service bike shop, gear rentals, buy online – pick up in-store and curbside pickup, virtual outfitting

REI Co-op Membership: More than 167,000 members in South Carolina, and more than 28,000 members in the region

Closest REI Stores: Columbia, S.C. (119 miles away); Pineville, N.C. (204 miles away), Greenville, S.C. (207 miles away) and Atlanta, Ga. (316 miles away)REI Stores in South Carolina: Columbia (opened 2020) and Greenville (opened 2011)

As the country’s largest consumer co-op, anyone is welcome to shop and tap into the company’s resources in support of an active lifestyle. Members who join the co-op enjoy a range of benefits, including a used gear trade-in program; discounts on experiences, rentals and shop services; a share of the co-op’s annual profits based on qualifying purchases; and more.

REI actively partners with nonprofits across the nation to steward and maintain local trails and public lands to connect more people to the outdoors. Last year, the co-op invested $7.1 million in more than 450+ nonprofits across the country. Over the last five years, the co-op has invested nearly $184,000 in South Carolina-based land agencies and nonprofit partners. Recent recipients include Anne Springs Close Greenway, Conestee Foundation Inc., Friends of Harbison State Forest, Friends of Paris Mountain, Friends of Sesqui, and Palmetto Conservation Foundation.

The co-op launched the REI Cooperative Action Fund last year, a community-supported public charity designed to harness the collective power of the co-op’s members and employees to build a more just, equitable and inclusive outdoor culture. Black Girls RUN! Foundation chapters in Charleston, Columbia, Florence/Myrtle Beach and Greenville/Spartanburg received grants in the first round of funding.

Join the REI team

REI expects to hire approximately 50 employees for REI Mount Pleasant. Candidates interested in joining the REI team can apply online at REI.com/jobs and a timeline for hiring is here. Candidates can set up a job alert on the co-op’s career site to be notified when positions are posted. New employees will receive a wide variety of benefits, including generous product and service discounts, competitive pay and retirement contributions. REI employees also enjoy unique perks, such as two paid “Co-op Way Days” each year that allow them to enjoy their favorite outdoor activity and an additional paid day off on Black Friday to encourage all employees to #OptOutside.

About the REI Co-op

REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near Seattle. The nation’s largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of 21.5 million members who expect and love the best quality gear, inspiring expert classes and trips, and outstanding customer service.

REI has 178 locations in 42 states and the District of Columbia. If you can’t visit a store, you can shop at REI.com, REI Outlet or the REI shopping app. REI isn’t just about gear. Adventurers can take the trip of a lifetime with REI’s active adventure travel company that runs more than 100 itineraries across the country. In many communities where REI has a presence, professionally trained instructors share their expertise by hosting beginner-to advanced-level classes and workshops about a wide range of activities. To build on the infrastructure that makes life outside possible, REI invests millions annually in hundreds of local and national nonprofits that create access to—and steward—the outdoor places that inspire us all.

Food & Bev - Mount Pleasant, SC

Announcing the Grand Opening of Sommba Cocina & Cellar, a coastal Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired restaurant coming to Mount Pleasant, SC

October 17, 2022

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The culinary and beverage team behind upscale Italian eatery SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar is excited to announce their new concept Sommba Cocina & Cellar, a coastal Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and wine bar. Opening early November at 1710 Shoremeade Road, Sommba will serve shareable small plates, handcrafted cocktails and an extensive selection of fine wine.

SAVI’s Culinary Director Michael Semancik will be taking the reins of the Sommba kitchen with a fresh, creative menu featuring plays on coastal tapas like Oyster Confit & Pearls, Octopus a la Plancha, Chef’s Daily Crudos and classic tapas like Paella-inspired Saffron Fried Rice. Full dinner service will be available inside the restaurant as well as on the patio.

With an extensive team of wine and beverage experts, including Simon Kaufmann, Advanced Court of Master Sommelier and Emerson Ewald, Beverage Director of SAVI’s award-winning wine program, Sommba’s wine and cocktail offerings will be a key focal point of the restaurant. Inspired by Co-Founder and Certified Sommelier Ty Raju’s vision and guided by Kaufmann and Ewald, guests will be able to savor 20 sommelier-curated wines by the glass, 350 bottles from the cellar and signature craft cocktails while sitting at the wraparound bar in the center of the dining room. SAVI’s innovative “one size fits one” Wine Club, led by Makayla Woodford, will also extend privileges to Sommba, so members can select where they want to enjoy their personally selected wines.

Lowcountry

Folly Beach was named one of America’s Top 25 Hippie Hideouts

October 16, 2022

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Alot.com has named its 25 Top Hippie Hideouts in the United States and our beloved Folly Beach made the list.

The publication described Folly Beach by saying:

“Charleston, South Carolina might be the most famous trendy city in the state, but if you want a real hippie experience, you’re going to want to travel a few miles south of the city to the town of Folly Beach. This place is so far out that you might not even realize you’re still in South Carolina!

Though you might not realize it, Folly Beach is prime real estate for surfing, so the town attracts all sorts of laid-back, beach bum types—perfect for any hippie at heart! After a day of surfing, you might even find that a drum circle has spontaneously coalesced on the shore. And don’t forget to give Bert’s 24-hour market when the munchies hit at strange times!”

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