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Although Franke at Seaside has resided in Mount Pleasant for 25 years now, their history ..goes back much further – 25 years, in fact. Before they became a vibrant senior community in East Cooper, they were an assisted living facility located in downtown Charleston at the Adger House on Calhoun Street, called simply “The Franke Home.” The idea for the facility that would … [Read more...] about Franke at Seaside Celebrates 25 Years in Mount Pleasant

The Emergency Medical Service (EMS) of Charleston County provides assistance in medical situations and transports patients to hospital emergency departments. Heart attacks, gunshot wounds and traffic accidents are their stock-in-trade but slip-and-falls are right up there, too. This is a service — often a lifesaving one — that we don’t give much thought to until we need … [Read more...] about Charleston County EMS is Expanding to Fulfill Growing Needs

No matter the ages, the Lowcountry is brimming in activities for grandparents and their treasured grandchildren to enjoy together. From aquatic exploration to giving back, local grandparents have tapped into all the area has to offer to foster one of the most important relationships they will have in a lifetime. Mount Pleasant resident Lisa Gremillion considers herself a … [Read more...] about Bonding with Grands: Lowcountry Families Make the Most of Quality Time

When I was introduced to some of the original members of the Carolina Coast Surf Club, believed to be the nation’s oldest active surf club, they had gathered at The Windjammer for a memorial service to celebrate the life of their friend and fellow surfer, Ramon Basha. The tribute featured anecdotes about Ramon’s championship caliber surfing prowess — “he really is the best … [Read more...] about Senior Surfers: The Surf’s Still Up

Attorney Sarah Miller Smith of the law firm Butler & College deals daily with a situation most people don’t like to face: end-of-life decisions. As an attorney whose specialty focuses primarily on wills, trusts and estate planning, Smith understands that detailing what will happen to one’s assets after they become incapacitated or pass away is not a small concern or … [Read more...] about The Best-Laid Plans: Butler & College, LLC