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Town of Mount Pleasant Honors Pioneering Pediatric Dentist

February 10, 2022 by 0 Comments
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Kids Teeth founder the late Dr. Jan Wrobleski recognized for community impact

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – The Town of Mount Pleasant proclaimed Feb. 8 as Dr. Jan Day in honor of one of Mount Pleasant’s first pediatric dentists. Dr. Jan Wrobleski – Dr. Jan as he was known to patients and friends – passed away on Dec. 19, 2021, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  Dr. Jan founded the town’s first pediatric dental practice more than 40 years ago. Dr. Jan Dentistry for Infants, Children, and Teens opened in 1979 on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard at the spot that now is a Walgreens near Staples and Whole Foods. His wife, Francette, worked at the practice as a dental hygienist and office manager. 

Over the years, fluorosis was such an issue among Wrobleski’s young patients that he approached Mount Pleasant Waterworks to investigate the levels of fluoride in the town’s water source. He brought attention to the issue of fluorosis, and, by extension, children’s dental care. 

Dr. Jan began to frame the conversation around proactive dental care, even speaking with local news outlets and on CNN. Through his community outreach, Dr. Jan became a respected figure in the town. 

By 2004, Dr. Jan had two more dentists. Drs. Will MacDonald and Mike Myers joined the practice to keep up with patient demand. The practice name changed from Dr. Jan’s to simply, Kids Teeth. As Mount Pleasant grew, they built a second office in Park West. The original office relocated to a new location in Mount Pleasant near Crickentree Village. Dr. Jan retired in 2014, but his style and philosophy continues through Drs. Will and Mike as well as the staff at Kids Teeth.

A pioneer in pediatric dentistry, it is fitting that Dr. Jan Day coincides with National Children’s Dental Health Month in February. 

Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie presented the proclamation to Dr. Jan’s widow Francette. Several Kids Teeth staff members and friends attended the ceremony. According to the proclamation, Dr. Jan Day will be celebrated annually on Feb. 8 in the Town of Mount Pleasant. 

In a letter to the town recommending a Dr. Jan Day proclamation, Ken Ayoub wrote, “He was one of the truly good guys and, in his own way, helped make Mount Pleasant the community that it is today. He was one the best ambassadors that the town ever had.”

Dr. Jan was a member of the Charleston Rotary Club, an active member and volunteer at Seacoast Church, and a supporter of Windwood Farm Home for Children. He also provided free dental exams at the annual Hootie and The Blowfish Homegrown Roundup.

“One of Dr Jan’s best gifts was to make everyone realize that they are special whether they were a child or an adult,” Dr. Will MacDonald said. “This was present not only in the office, but throughout our community. This compassion has and will continue to make a lasting impact on Mount Pleasant.” 

About Kids Teeth

Located in Mount Pleasant, S.C., Kids Teeth is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to infants, children and adolescents in a friendly and comfortable environment. Serving the Charleston area for more than 40 years, Kids Teeth believes that through the education and motivation of children and their parents, patients can maintain a lifetime of good oral health. Learn more at www.kidsteethsc.com.

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Dr Jan Day Proclamation (1)

Friends and family of Francette Wrobleski gathered for a proclamation declaring Feb. 8 as Dr. Jan Day. 

Dr Jan Day Proclamation (2)

Pictured from left are Belinda Wierschem, Ken Ayoub, Francette Wrobleski and Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie. 

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Mount Pleasant Restaurant Spotlight: The Pickled Palate

February 9, 2022 by 0 Comments
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Welcome to the charming world of The Pickled Palate. If you have not experienced this little escape wonderland, you are missing out on something special.

The Pickled Palate offers you a wonderful opportunity to escape for lunch in our magical garden. We offer fresh Italian panini made with local breads, homemade soups, and wonderful salads made with our homemade dressings. We have wine by the glass as well as by the bottle priced to beat any restaurant.

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Location: 411 Hibben Street,Mt. Pleasant, SC, 29464

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Hours:

  • Sunday – Closed
  • Monday – Closed
  • Tuesday – 11:00am – 4:00pm
  • Wednesday – 11:00am – 4:00pm
  • Thursday – 11:00am – 4:00pm
  • Friday – 11:00am – 4:00pm
  • Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm
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The Cassina Group Ends 2021 as the Best Year on Record with $586M in Closed Sales

January 31, 2022 by 0 Comments
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CHARLESTON, S.C. — It was a record-breaking year for Charleston’s innovation-driven real estate company, The Cassina Group. The boutique firm, with only 42 Realtors, closed more than $586 million in sales during 2021.  

This is the highest annual sales volume ever recorded for the company and represents a 52% increase over their unprecedented 2020 sales volume. The company closed 619 transactions in 2021, helping many clients throughout the Lowcountry.

“We are so thankful to our customers and clients who entrusted us with one of their biggest financial decisions over this past year,” said Owen Tyler, managing broker and partner of The Cassina Group. “Our Realtors are the best in Charleston, and in this competitive real estate market, it is essential to have a premier agent working on your behalf.”

The company, known for its cutting-edge marketing techniques and high-touch service, works with buyer and seller clients throughout Charleston. The Cassina Group again ended the year as the leading boutique firm in Charleston for properties $500,000+, $1 million+ and $2 million+.

More than 25% of the company’s transactions were recorded at $1 million or higher, with significant sales in downtown Charleston, Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palms, Hobcaw Point, Old Village, Kiawah Island, and The Crescent.  
Some notable sales include:

  • 147 Flyway Drive, Kiawah Island (one of the highest priced back-flag lots ever sold on the island, which closed for $11,650,000 with Robertson Allen representing the seller).
  • 2411 Atlantic Ave., Sullivan’s Island (an oceanfront home that sold for $6,850,000 with Robertson Allen representing both the buyers and sellers).
  • 2508 Atlantic Ave., Sullivan’s Island (which closed for $4,713,000 with Jimmy Dye representing the buyers).
  • 4001 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms (which closed for $4,250,000 with Jason Ogden representing the sellers).
  • 106 Charleston Blvd., Isle of Palms (which closed for $4,350,000 with Meghan Webster representing the sellers).
  • 212 Wandolea Drive, Mount Pleasant (a waterfront home in Hobcaw Point that sold for $4,950,000 with Laura Rembert representing the buyers).
  • 734 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant (a custom Old Village home that closed for $4,200,000 with Jimmy Dye representing the sellers and Will Prendergast representing the buyers).

For more information on The Cassina Group, visit www.CassinaGroup.com.

About The Cassina Group
The Cassina Group is a boutique real estate brokerage with offices in Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Charleston, S.C. The firm is managed by Owen Tyler, partner and managing broker, and founding partners Jimmy Dye and Robertson Allen. Recent awards include top honors from Charleston Magazine, Inc. 5000, T3 Sixty and SC Biz News. For more information, visit www.CassinaGroup.com or call 843-628-0008.

Photo credit is Keen Eye Marketing

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Top Places to Live in South Carolina – 2 New videos

January 19, 2022 by 0 Comments
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Video #1: In this video, I’m going over the top five places you should consider living in South Carolina. Now, keep in mind this list is not ranked in any particular order, and put together from research and my personal recommendations. Of course, I’m saving the best for last!

Top 5 List Include:

  • Charleston, South Carolina
  • Lexington, South Carolina
  • Rock Hill, South Carolina
  • Greenville, South Carolina
  • Aiken, South Carolina

Video #2

The great state of South Carolina has something for everybody. Having lived there for 20-plus years, I can attest to the number of cultural experiences, beautiful landscapes and incredible people that can be found in the Palmetto State.

  • Charleston
  • Greenville
  • Mount Pleasant
  • Rock Hill
  • Lexington
  • Bluffton
  • Hilton Head
  • Fort Mill
  • Tega Cay
  • Summerville
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Mount Pleasant Fire Department Awarded International Reaccreditation Status

December 14, 2021 by 0 Comments
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By Martine Wolfe Miller, MPIO – Mount Pleasant Communications Manager

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (December 6, 2021) – The Mount Pleasant Fire Department has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program. 

The Mount Pleasant Fire Department is one of only291 agencies worldwide to achieve Internationally Accredited Agency status with the CFAI and the Center for Public Safety Excellence. The department has maintained accreditation for the past 20 years. It was first accredited in 2001, and has successfully completed its fifth accreditation assessment. 

“Our accreditation demonstrates a commitment by the Town of Mount Pleasant to provide the highest quality of service to the community. We use the accreditation process as a proactive tool to plan for the future of our agency through strategic planning and community risk assessment,” said Chief Mixon.

About the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI)

The CFAI is dedicated to assisting fire and emergency service agencies throughout the world in achieving excellence through self-assessment and constant quality improvement. The accreditation process fosters continuous enhancement of service delivery to the community through a development model that assesses service delivery and performance metrics.

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Mount Pleasant Certified BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™

December 14, 2021 by 0 Comments
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By Martine Miller, MPIO – Town of Mount Pleasant Communications Officer

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (December 7, 2021) –Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie announced that the Town of Mount Pleasant has been certified among BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ by the Mars Petcare BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program. The BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ certification represents Mount Pleasant’s commitment to pet-friendliness. Mount Pleasant, along with North Charleston and Aiken, is one of the few municipalities selected in South Carolina. 

To receive this certification, the Town met a variety of pet-friendliness requirements showing strides taken to become more welcoming to pets in businesses, parks, shelters, and homes. The Town’s strong response related to supporting pet parents in challenging times is key to reducing pet homelessness and keeping people and pets together. 

Mayor Haynie has long been a pet lover and recently welcomed a new addition to the family. “This eight-year-old rescue from Palmetto Paws is part Border Collie, Russell Terrier and ‘undomesticated canine’ – possibly coyote,” he said. “Rusty is the most amazing dog our family has had. We always had purebreds until Rusty. His intelligence and intuition are uncanny, and his love for our family is matchless – and the feeling is mutual!”

About Better Cities for Pets Certified Cities

Pets make life happier and healthier. That’s why the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program helps cities make pets as welcome as possible. And now Mars Petcare is certifying the most pet-friendly places to recognize and celebrate all they do for pets and pet owners. These cities have all earned BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ recognition thanks to the programs and policies they have in place and their commitment to continuing improvement. See how the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program helps cities be more pet-friendly in the 2019 Annual Report. For more information about the certification, click here.

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Owen Tyler of The Cassina Group Named 2021 South Carolina Realtor of the Year

November 30, 2021 by 0 Comments
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CHARLESTON, S.C. –Owen Tyler, managing broker and partner of boutique real estate firm The Cassina Group in Charleston has been named the 2021 South Carolina Realtor of the Year.

South Carolina Realtors, headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, is the largest professional membership organization in South Carolina with more than 20,000 members. The South Carolina Realtor of the Year program is the association’s most coveted annual award designed to recognize those Realtor members who have contributed most to the advancement of the South Carolina real estate profession and community. 
As SCR’s immediate past president, Tyler led the association throughout the challenges of the 2020 pandemic and played an instrumental role in having real estate deemed an essential service.

“Owen is the most hard-working, knowledgeable, and inspiring Realtor I have ever met,” said Roberson Allen, founding partner and broker-in-charge of The Cassina Group. “He dedicates so much time and energy to the betterment of Realtors throughout South Carolina and is so deserving of this honor.” 

Tyler has served on local, state, and national board of directors and in leadership positions for South Carolina Realtors, Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Charleston Regional Development Alliance, The Children’s Trust of South Carolina, and One80 Place. He also served in multiple roles at the NAR, including its board of directors, where he is serving again until 2022. Tyler was recently appointed to the position of 2023 chair of the Realtors Political Action Fundraising Committee, an esteemed position in which he will lead the association’s 1.5 million members in its PAC fundraising efforts. 

Tyler was the 2013 president of Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, 2018 & 2019 governance chair for One80 Place, and the 2020 president of South Carolina Realtors. He has also received several prestigious awards throughout his career, including the C. Dan Joyner Community Service Award from South Carolina Realtors, Realtor of the Year from Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, Forty under 40 from Charleston Regional Business Journal, Charleston Global Realtor of the Year from CTAR Global Business Chapter, and 50 Most Influential from Charleston Business Magazine.

After a successful career as a general real estate broker, Tyler joined The Cassina Group in 2014 as managing broker and was charged with moving the brokerage to its next iteration with a focus on creating a highly specialized consumer experience. Under his management, the firm has consistently ranked as one of the top real estate firms in the Charleston MLS.  

“Owen is one of the best broker-in-charges I’ve ever met,” said Jimmy Dye, founding partner and broker-in-charge of The Cassina Group. “He is tenacious, diligent and ethical in everything he does. He has put more time and effort into the SC Realtors than anyone I know, and there couldn’t be a better person for Realtor of the Year.”

For more information on The Cassina Group, visit www.CassinaGroup.com.

About The Cassina Group
The Cassina Group is a boutique real estate brokerage with offices in Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Charleston, S.C. The firm is managed by Owen Tyler, partner and managing broker, and founding partners Jimmy Dye and Robertson Allen. Recent awards include top honors from Charleston Magazine, Inc. 5000, T3 Sixty and SC Biz News. For more information, visit www.CassinaGroup.com or call 843-628-0008.

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Mount Pleasant’s Bull & Finch is announces the launch of their brand new lunch service

November 30, 2021 by 0 Comments
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Mount Pleasant’s beloved gastropub Bull & Finch is excited to announce the launch of their brand new lunch menu, available daily (except for Monday) beginning at 11:30 a.m.

The menu features a vast variety of starters, grilled rustic toasts, soups, salads, sandwiches, mains and desserts- including favorites like SC Gourmet Mushroom Bisque, Mediterranean Chilled Farro Salad, Fried Chicken Sandwich with Cholula aioli, Big Bull Burger, Beef Short Rib sandwich and Fish & Chips.

Guests can enjoy lunch in the restaurant’s pub-style room, home to a 20-seat bar with TVs for watching the game, or in Bull & Finch’s more elevated dining room. Don’t miss their 20+ local rotating beers on tap from the likes of Westbrook, Revelry and Edmund’s Oast.

Bull & Finch’s full lunch menu is attached, and for more information, visit www.thebullandfinchpub.com. 

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Everybody Wins When You Shop Where You Live – Shop Mount Pleasant this Holiday Season

November 15, 2021 by 0 Comments
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The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant have joined forces to encourage residents to support local businesses during the holiday shopping season. The campaign begins on Black Friday – the day after Thanksgiving – and will continue through the end of the year.

Buying locally supports the businesses that are owned and operated by your friends, neighbors and family members and keeps dollars in our local economy. Every Friday in December, the Chamber will give away a $100 Visa Card to one lucky shopper who posts a photo of his or her purchase from a participating Mount Pleasant business on Instagram and follows the instructions on how to enter.

“The Town of Mount Pleasant is thrilled to partner with the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce for this holiday season’s Shop Where You Live campaign,” said Mayor Will Haynie. “We are thankful for all of the wonderful local businesses that call Mount Pleasant home, and we look forward to shopping local this holiday season.”

“The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a part of this initiative to give local businesses a leg up during this year’s holiday shopping season. Our mission is to encourage business and community success in Mount Pleasant and I feel that Shop Where You Live does just that.” MPCC President Edward Phipps continued, “With shipping and supplies falling behind right now I invite everyone in the East Cooper community to shop locally starting Black Friday through December. You could have a chance to win extra money to purchase gifts for everyone on your holiday lists. Please have a safe and happy holiday.”

For more information and a list of participating businesses, visit the MPCC Facebook event page here. 

WHEN: Starts Black Friday (November 26) and goes through the end of December 2021

WHAT: Shop Where You Live

WHERE: Mount Pleasant, S.C. 

About MPCC: Since 1992, the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce has been bringing together business leaders throughout the Mount Pleasant community for mutually beneficial purposes. The membership is a mix of professions from various industries, including advertising and publishing, financial services, health care, retail, insurance, legal and service businesses of every description. The mission is to encourage business and community success East of the Cooper.  

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Lowcountry authors publish the first in an inspiring series of books “Run Like a Girl”

November 6, 2021 by 1 Comment
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 Official website:  runlikeagirlbooks.com

About the Run Like a Girl Book Series

The book is called ‘Turtle’ and is the first in a series called Run Like A Girl. A fictional middle grade book about living and running in the Lowcountry, it is truely a testament to Coach Tami Dennis and the amazing running program she has created with the Mount Pleasant Track Club.

It also references the OV frequently as the main character lives in a fictional version of it called North Point.

There is a chapter in it called ‘Turtle ‘where the main character goes on Turtle Patrol on S.I. My daughter Julia is a seventh grader at Laing and she runs for MPTC and is a varsity XC runner for Lucy Beckham HS as well.

This book is all about inspiring girls to take up a sport and stay in it. Profits will be used to set up scholarships for girls in need of booster fees, etc. 

We are selling books at the OV 5K next weekend and at Brown Fox on Thursday morning, November 18, 2021.

Authors: Pamela Jouan-Goldman & Julia Goldman