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Luxury Home Magazine and Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Real Estate teamed up for a celebratory event at St. John’s Yacht Harbor this month. The Landing at St. Johns will be a 54-unit condominium complex, with the first building projected to be completed by October of 2020. Boat slips are also for sale, and community amenities […]

Every spring the staff at Schirmer Insurance Group begins counting down the days until summer camp begins at Camp Rise Above, a local non-profit that has been operating since 2008. Camp Rise Above (CRA) is on a mission to “give kids strength for the journey.” Along with hospital camps and family fun days, CRA partners […]

How much do you know about your homeowners insurance? For example, do you know that just owning a certain breed of dog in some states can be enough of a red flag to have your policy canceled? Some breeds of dogs are considered more aggressive than others and have been put on a restricted list […]

June 1st is the unofficial kick- off for summer break, vacations, cookouts, and pool parties!  Here in coastal South Carolina, swimming trunks are donned, blankets, towels, and picnic gear is crammed into the trunk, and sunscreen is slathered across our shoulders as we head out to enjoy the sunny weather with friends and family.  It’s […]

We are amongst tornado season, one of mother nature’s most violent storms. A tornado develops rapidly with little to no warning. By staying up to date on pre-cautionary measure before, during and after a tornado can help prepare yourself. Did you know that tornados are likely to occur near the end of a powerful thunderstorm? […]

When Hurricane Hugo struck Sullivan’s Island on September 22, 1989, its 135–140 mph winds devastated the South Carolina coastline. More than 30 years later, Hugo remains a powerful reminder of how quickly a storm can reshape our communities. From July through October, South Carolina enters the most active and dangerous part of hurricane season. For […]

With Flu Season upon us, it is important to take a second and recognize these few tips that can help keep the pesky bug out of your office and/or home. It is a fact that 80% of all infectious diseases are spread by touch. Therefore, frequently washing your hands with soap and water for at […]

There is no denying that today’s modern technology makes life a lot easier and faster than in the past. It is now easier than ever before to get in touch with someone due to cellphones, emails or social media. We can now call, message, tweet, and Instagram to talk to others and to show others […]

  Downtown Charleston will become a wildlife lover’s dream the weekend of February 13, 14, & 15, 2015 when the Southeastern Wildlife Exhibition comes to town. The first Southeastern Wildlife Exposition was held in 1983 with 100 different exhibitors and around 5,000 visitors. Today, the Exposition, also known for short as SEWE, is the largest […]

Best of Charleston 2015 Schirmer Insurance Group has been nominated for the Best Insurance Agency in Charleston by the Charleston City Paper! The City Paper holds the “Best of Charleston” elections once a year, with categories ranging from the best restaurant to the best dentists. Nominees are nominated by fans and clients of the businesses, […]