Genealogy Boutique and Formals opened its second store location in Mount Pleasant Towne Centre on Palmetto Grande Dr. near Belk. The boutique originated in the Hilton Head/Savannah area by owners Gene and Rosanne Nettles.

Genealogy Boutique specializes in trendy formal wear for all occasions and boutique clothing. Prom and pageant gowns are definitely a highlight of the stores diverse selection, and attract high school girls from all of the lower part of the state. Genealogy also has a wide selection of accessories for all formal wear events like shoes, jewelry, and also undergarments.  Genealogy is known for great customer service as registers each and every dress for the formal event, and never sells the same dress to the same function.        

Formal wear designers include, Sherri Hill, Jovani, Mori Lee, Wow Prom, Lafemme, Nicole Miller, Tony Bowls, Alicia Hill, Johnathan Kayne and more.

Top 100 Golf Community

Travel +Leisure Golf has again named Daniel Island one of “America’s Top 100 Golf Communities,” as announced in the magazine’s January/February issue. During an extensive review process, editors evaluated several hundred golf communities across the country according to location, range of amenities and standard-setting service.

“These 100 exquisite environments are case studies in how to make life on earth as pleasing, stimulating and worthwhile as possible,” states the introduction to the article. “They have sited themselves within the finest natural surroundings one could wish for, and added all the comforts of home.”

Conceived more than 10 years ago, Daniel Island’s award-winning master plan incorporates nationally-ranked golf courses by Tom Fazio and Rees Jones within an island town setting.

The Daniel Island Club is the recreational centerpiece of the island’s golf-oriented neighborhood, Daniel Island Park. It is the nation’s only club with private courses by Fazio and Jones — widely recognized as the game’s top traditional designers — that play on the same property. Members and their guests also enjoy a state-of-the-art golf learning center, comprehensive practice facility, spectacular golf clubhouse and outstanding swim, tennis and fitness facilities.

Mediterranean Cuisine

Ali Baba Mediterranean Deli & Catering will provide the people of Charleston the opportunity to explore cuisine from the Mediterranean region right on Daniel Island.

Natives of Jordan, Samir and Yasmeen Elzabidi, have created a menu featuring traditional Mediterranean dishes, such as Chicken or Beef Shawerma, Lamb Kebobs, Gyros and Stuffed Grape Leaves. Ali Baba also offers many vegetarian choices, such as a Grilled Veggie Pita and their signature Greek Salad.  Family recipes have been passed down from generation to generation.

Ali Baba is located at 186 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island. They are open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information, contact the restaurant directly at 377-8666, or visit   the Web site at www.AliBabaCharleston.com.

‘Oasis Hyperbarics’

Doctors Eric Brittain and Tim Osbon announced the opening of Oasis Hyperbarics at 1156 Bowman Road, Suite 103, in Mount Pleasant—a new medical treatment clinic specializing in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Used worldwide for many years and commonly called HBOT, this method of medical treatment delivers 100 percent oxygen to a patient within a pressurized chamber.

During a HBOT treatment session, pressurized oxygen fills the hyperbaric chamber, increasing the oxygen concentration within a patient’s body to 15-20 times greater than normal atmospheric pressure.  

Increased oxygen tension accelerates healing processes and aids in recovery from a wide variety of medical conditions and illnesses, including: autism, brain injuries, chronic pain syndromes, Crohn’s disease, interstitial cystitis, Lyme disease, non-healing and post surgical wounds, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, sports injuries and ulcerative colitis.  

Call 654-7337 to schedule your free physician consultation. Contact John Bohr, clinical director, for more information about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and the Oasis Hyperbarics clinic or visit www.oasishyperbarics.com for a complete list of treatable conditions, a description of what patients can expect during the course of treatment, and testimonials from patients who have benefited from hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Tasteful Options

Laura Alberts on Daniel Island recently expanded the restaurant. After six years in business, owners Laura Leppert and Karen Elsey felt the time was right to grow the seating capacity of the lunch cafe. The transition was an easy one opening the current space into the vacant unit next door. The new Wando Room can seat 40 guests while the Cellar Room can accommodate up to eight guests. The demand for meeting space for business lunches, bridal luncheons and rehearsal dinners prompted the decision to expand. These rooms can be reserved for a private breakfast, lunch or dinner. The new area is also used to seat diners when the original lunch cafe is at capacity. The restaurant is open for privately catered dinners and monthly wine dinners.

The four course wine dinners are open to the public by reservation only.  

Places Real Estate

Places Real Estate, a luxury-oriented real estate company that specializes in signature residential properties in the East Cooper, Daniel Island and Downtown areas, has added Gail Salomon and Laura Williams to its sales team.

Salomon and Williams, both residents on Daniel Island, have joined forces to actively help buyers and sellers of properties in the Daniel Island area and Mount Pleasant. Salomon can be reached at (843)737-1280 and Williams can be reached at (843) 991-3100.

MassMutual

General Agent’s Nick Gavalas and Brad Atkins hired Brian McGilvray as a financial services professional at The South Carolina Agency, a Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) general agency.

Previously, McGilvray worked for United Insurance Company of America.  He’s been in the business for five years.

He attended The College of Charleston where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Communications in 2000.  McGilvray is a soccer coach at the Daniel Island Soccer Academy.

He specializes in long term care insurance, disability income Insurance, and life insurance.  You can reach him via e-mail at bmcgilvray@finsvcs.com or by calling 843-856-5504.

The South Carolina Agency is located at 741 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.

Speedee Oil Change

Speedee Oil Change & Tune-Up, locally owned and operated by Bonnie Havrda and Truie Timmons, have added two crackerjack mechanics to their staff-Joe Rivers and Brian Kuck. Speedee is a full service garage and a viable alternative to expensive dealerships.

Stop by 1498 Highway 17N, Mt. Pleasant (next to Ye Olde fashioned Ice Cream Shoppe) or call 884-2221 for a free estimate.  

Tommy Baker

Local Mercedes-Benz Dealer, Tommy Baker, was unanimously elected to serve as chairman of the national Mercedes-Benz Dealer Advisory Board.

The Chairman and 12 regional members, Mercedes-Benz Dealers, represent 335 dealers across the United States. Baker will serve for two years and a third year as chairman emeritus.

Citadel Enterprises

Alice Nixon Burress, Architect and Design Division director at Citadel Enterprises, has earned the designation of Certified Green Professional. The designation comes from the National Association of Home Builders and gives assurance to homeowners that the design/build architect/remodeler they choose has knowledge of green design and renovation practices.

Some of these options include choosing energy efficient appliances and equipment, using sustainable or recycled products, and incorporating indoor air quality devices into the architectural plans and remodel.

In order to receive the designation, Burress participated in a three day training and education session. She studied a variety of information tailored to sustainable and environmentally-friendly building and business practices.

Additionally, she agreed to adhere to a code of ethics that states she will reduce the environmental impact of design/build projects by incorporating these “green” practices into her work.

“My approach has always been one of utilizing available space properly, looking at site orientation, protecting the building envelope, and designing to high standards for energy efficiency. Products and technical approaches often change with time, and keeping up with some of these advancements is an advantage to our clients,” Burress said.

Citadel Enterprises’ President, Pete Loy, is also a Certified Green Professional. He earned his qualification last spring. “Having two people in-house with this designation will not only benefit our environment, but also our clients as we make them aware of green building options they otherwise might not have considered,” he said.