The Flowers are Blooming, and the Buyers are Booming
Have you thought about selling your house? If the answer is yes, then there is no better time to put it on the market than now. Spring has always been…
Anderson Brothers Bank
Local Banking, Local Home Lending By Melissa LaScaleia Anderson Brothers Bank is a local institution that was founded in the early 1930s, when tobacco farmers needed financing for their crop….
Spring is in the Air
By Melissa LaScaleia Many of you know that I suffer from SAD-seasonal affective depression. This winter has been particularly hard on me. And I’m not alone: I hear it every day…
Einstein’s Dog-Sitting Service, LLC & Cat-Care
Pets are Family Members Too By Melissa LaScaleia Cindy Bright is the owner of Einstein’s Dog-Sitting Service, LLC & Cat-Care, a pet service for people who are busy, working, or…
Gaye Driggers
Principal, Relationship Builder, and Avid Traveler Introduce me to your family. My mom is eighty-eight years old, and my dad is eighty-nine, and both live here in a retirement community….
Mushrooms and Eggs
Mushrooms have long been the subject of fascination, fear, and to avid cooks, gastronomic delight. For centuries, they have been steeped in myth and fairy-lore, hunted by pigs for vast…
Jerry A. Quinn
Vietnam Veteran, Recipient of the Purple Heart, Creator of the SC Blinded Veterans Association By Melissa LaScaleia I was born in Union, SC on June 6, 1947. I went to…
From U.S. Air Force Base to the Market Common
The Birth and Evolution of a Place by Melissa LaScaleia Myrtle Beach began as a sleepy little beach town, but it was only a matter of time before its relaxing,…
Hilton Garden Inn Myrtle Beach – Coastal Grand Mall
Everything’s Better at the Garden by Melissa LaScaleia The Hilton Garden Inn is a franchisee of the Hilton Brand— a select service brand which offers all the guest amenities people…
Chocolate Almond Delights
The chocolate and nut filling in this classic butter cookie takes it from oh-so-good to a standout in decadence that you’ll reach for again and again. Enjoy it with an…
The Importance of Mental Health With Emma Ware
Creating and Safeguarding a Positive Mental Spirit in the New Year and Beyond by Melissa LaScaleia Emma Ware is a maven in the worlds of nutrition, weight loss, and alternative…
Bob German, Part 2
A WWII Navy Veteran Who Served in the South Pacific Celebrate Our Veteran gives voice to the stories of the U.S. military veterans living amongst us. The actions of these brave…
Brookgreen Gardens Presents: Nights of a Thousand Candles
November 26, 2021 thru January 2, 2022 by Melissa LaScaleia Brookgreen Gardens has long garnered national renown as a destination that delights visitors with nature, art, wildlife, and local history….
Manifest Design
The Life in Your Home This Holiday Season by Melissa LaScaleia Manifest Design is a woman and veteran-owned business that offers home interior design and has an accompanying retail boutique…
Giving Back to the Community
Will Parker Law, LLC and Sonshine Recovery Ministries by Melissa LaScaleia Will Parker worked as a lawyer under several prominent attorneys in South Carolina before establishing his own law firm,…
Market Common Dentistry Dr. James E. Mills & Associates
Proud to Be Active In Our Community by Melissa LaScaleia Market Common Dentistry is a small, local, and privately-owned dental practice which has been addressing the dental needs of those…
Colonel Douglas “Pete” Peterson
Vietnam Prisoner of War, U.S. Congressman Under the Clinton Administration by Melissa LaScaleia Douglas Peterson was born on June 26, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska, and was raised in both Nebraska…
Surfside During the Holidays
By Emily Smith There’s plenty of festivities to enjoy in Surfside Beach this holiday season. The Holiday Markets at Surfside Beach will run every Thursday until December 16, weather permitting….
Dale Parris
U.S. Marine Corp Veteran and Mr. Claus Celebrate Our Veteran gives voice to the stories of the U.S. military veterans living amongst us. The actions of these brave and dedicated people,…
Beating the Heat In Myrtle Beach This Summer
Have Fun and Keep Your Cool by Melissa LaScaleia As summer rolls on and the thermostat continues to rise in Myrtle Beach, what was once the locale for fun in…
Market Common Dentistry Dr. James E. Mills & Associates
Enjoy the Benefits of State-Of-The-Art Technology With Family-Like Care by Melissa LaScaleia Market Common Dentistry is a small, local, and privately owned dental practice which has existed in Myrtle Beach…
Milano Kitchen & Bath Center Newly Opens in Myrtle Beach
Kitchens & Baths to Make a House a Home by Melissa LaScaleia Milano Kitchen and Bath Center is set for their grand opening in Myrtle Beach at the end of…
3 Cats & A Dog Petsitting Services
Here to Care for Your Feathered, Furry and Scaly Friends Anytime, Day or Night by Melissa LaScaleia Mistie Velasco began 3 Cats & a Dog Petsitting Services in Myrtle Beach…
General Robert H. Reed
Leading Myrtle Beach’s 354th to Readiness in the A-10 Aircraft by Melissa LaScaleia Robert H. Reed was born on October 10, 1929, in Elkhorn City, Kentucky. He attended Warfield High…
The Gift From The Sea
Charlie’s Corner is the domain of Charlie, the furry four-legged lady’s man of Market Common. Each month, he’ll share information to help all new, visiting, and existing doggie community members…
A New and Improved School Year for Horry County Schools
by Emily Smith This August, our community is grateful to be able to look forward to a new, and this year, more familiar school year. As it stands now, Horry…
Q&A with Doctor Peter Chambers
The So-Cal Surf Doc and Water Safety Guru by Melissa LaScaleia Peter Chambers grew up at the beach in Southern California. He was a medical doctor in the U.S. Air…
Coastal Insider May Edition
Current Edition Stay connected with our top stories delivered every month! A MESSAGE FROM OUR TEAM For me spring has always been a season that’s full of possibilities…
Coastal Real Estate May Edition
The Coastal Insider and Coastal Real Estate From entertainment, leisure and beaches to local businesses and community, we bring it closer to you. Plus advertising with us is in alignment…
The Flowers are Blooming, and the Buyers are Booming
Have you thought about selling your house? If the answer is yes, then there is no better time to put it on the market than now. Spring has always been…
Anderson Brothers Bank
Local Banking, Local Home Lending By Melissa LaScaleia Anderson Brothers Bank is a local institution that was founded in the early 1930s, when tobacco farmers needed financing for their crop….
Spring is in the Air
By Melissa LaScaleia Many of you know that I suffer from SAD-seasonal affective depression. This winter has been particularly hard on me. And I’m not alone: I hear it every day…
Einstein’s Dog-Sitting Service, LLC & Cat-Care
Pets are Family Members Too By Melissa LaScaleia Cindy Bright is the owner of Einstein’s Dog-Sitting Service, LLC & Cat-Care, a pet service for people who are busy, working, or…
Gaye Driggers
Principal, Relationship Builder, and Avid Traveler Introduce me to your family. My mom is eighty-eight years old, and my dad is eighty-nine, and both live here in a retirement community….
Mushrooms and Eggs
Mushrooms have long been the subject of fascination, fear, and to avid cooks, gastronomic delight. For centuries, they have been steeped in myth and fairy-lore, hunted by pigs for vast…
Jerry A. Quinn
Vietnam Veteran, Recipient of the Purple Heart, Creator of the SC Blinded Veterans Association By Melissa LaScaleia I was born in Union, SC on June 6, 1947. I went to…
Coastal Real Estate April Edition
The Coastal Insider and Coastal Real Estate From entertainment, leisure and beaches to local businesses and community, we bring it closer to you. Plus advertising with us is in alignment…
Coastal Insider April Edition
Current Edition Stay connected with our top stories delivered every month! A MESSAGE FROM OUR TEAM Welcome to the April edition of Coastal Real Estate, and our second Market Common…
The Homes of the Market Common
A Brief History of a Real Estate Boom by Melissa LaScaleia The Market Common is a 114-acre lifestyle district located blocks from the ocean in the heart of the Grand…
The Fourteenth Annual Ground Zero Dragon Boat Festival in the Market Common
Saturday, April 30, 2022 by Melissa LaScaleia The annual Dragon Boat Festival has returned to the Market Common on the big lake in Grand Park. A beloved Market Common tradition,…
Tatyana Gluzberg
M.D. PhD, Flower Photographer by Melissa LaScaleia Introduce me to your family. I have a son, Boris, and two grandchildren: Daniel is twelve years old and Ken is fifteen. Then…
Solutions and Magic in the Design World
The Genius of Eric Richards and ER Home LLC by Melissa LaScaleia For interior design maven, Eric Richards, creativity has always come naturally— as well as a penchant for positivity…
Springing Into A More Positive Mindset
by Jen Kavanagh The right mindset is the key to creating long term success with reaching your goals: both in losing weight, and in any area of your life. It’s…
Delectable Lemon Cake
The Ancient Romans had great regard for the lemon, due to its many uses and healing properties, as well as for its beauty, which enhanced the appeal of their lavish…
Glenn Hero, Part 2
A Submarine Naval Veteran From the ‘60s Celebrate Our Veteran gives voice to the stories of the U.S. military veterans living amongst us. The actions of these brave and dedicated people,…
Coastal Real Estate March Edition
The Coastal Insider and Coastal Real Estate From entertainment, leisure and beaches to local businesses and community, we bring it closer to you. Plus advertising with us is in alignment…
Coastal Insider March Edition
Current Edition Stay connected with our top stories delivered every month! A MESSAGE FROM OUR TEAM Welcome to the March edition of Coastal Real Estate, and our very first Luxury…
Luxury Market Overview
by Jennifer Hamilton Exceptionally strong buyer demand continues to cause a low-inventory market, driving prices up nearly worldwide. As the world around us has changed, so too has the luxury…
Coastal Transformations
Bring in The Light and Do It Right by Melissa LaScaleia Ken van Heyningen is the owner of Coastal Transformations in Myrtle Beach. For more than thirty years, he’s been…
Arugula, Mozzarella, Fig and Prosciutto Pizza
The shoulder seasons like to toy with our emotions. One moment we’re ready to hit the beach, and the next, those nippy temps send us from the brink of summertime…
SV Bedding, Furniture and Hospitality
Where the Procurement of Anything is Possible by Melissa LaScaleia Step into SV Bedding, Furniture and Hospitality for an experience of camaraderie, personalization, and customer service that only used to…
Glenn Hero, Part 1
A Submarine Naval Veteran From the ‘60s Celebrate Our Veteran gives voice to the stories of the U.S. military veterans living amongst us. The actions of these brave and dedicated people,…
New Home Development Along the Grand Strand
The Boom That Keeps on Sounding by Melissa LaScaleia It’s not a secret that the real estate market in the Myrtle Beach area has been on a steady growth trajectory…
Coastal Carolina Home Watch
Your Eyes and Ears When You’re Not Here by Melissa LaScaleia Now in its 16th year, Coastal Carolina Home Watch mitigates out-of-town homeowner’s fears about the condition of their home with their…
Pomegranate Cordial
In traditional Chinese medicine, winter is the season to nourish the kidneys. Our kidneys hold our body’s most basic and fundamental energy, and when they are taxed, it’s hard for…
Mr. Store It Self-Storage
Storage with a Family Feel— Right at the Market Common by Melissa LaScaleia Mr. Store It Self-Storage, located on Socastee Blvd. just outside the Market Common, is a locally owned…
Happy Birthday to Lynn Mueller
A Life Fully Lived and a True Love Story by Melissa LaScaleia Lynn Mueller was born on February 2, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati…