Mount Pleasant Magazine Sept/Oct 2019

66 www.MPMcalendar.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com feature to have mild cases, light therapy, medications and psychotherapy are some common treatments. Many industries in Mount Pleasant feel the effects of the November time change on their wallets and schedules. Wedding venues like Goldbug Island must accommodate earlier schedules for outdoor ceremonies. Real estate agents also feel the change. “We tend not to show listings in the dark, but after work is when a lot of buyers can look at property. Home inspectors’ and photographers’ hours are also shortened,” explained Lauren Newman, a Realtor with The Dede & B.V. Team at Carolina One. Many restaurants and outdoor recreation businesses who thrive on sunny summer evenings also see a drop in business. “We’re doing less tours because there is less sunlight, and, while the payroll fluctuates, the monthly bills are the same in January as they are in June,” said Ben-Jamin Toy, owner of Nature Adventures on Shem Creek. He has resorted to creative offers like “happy hour” specials to encourage teachers and others who get off work earlier to spend some time on the water. “Saltwater therapy is a great way to beat the winter blues. This area still has good water temperatures and comfortable air at that time. We also do a lot of blackwater paddles inland where the trees block cold winds and there are no waves. There are still ways to get out and enjoy the sunshine we do have.” There may be a light at the end of the DST tunnel, though. South Carolina’s state legislature has passed a bill that could keep us in a permanent state of DST — the best of both worlds: a boost to the economy, sunnier evenings, less winter blues, and less health and safety risks, though Congress must first give states the permission to use DST year-round. Until then, when the time changes this November, be conscious of your sleep and habits, seek help if you feel the winter blues and support your local businesses. UPSCALE LUXURY SECOND TO NONE Manicure • Pedicure Facial • Waxing 843.388.7714 617 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 www.843nailspa.com Appointments & Walk-Ins are Welcome! 1296 Long Grove Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Nitrogen Ice Cream 619 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. • Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 936-3341