Look Who’s Here: 901 Island Park Drive

Originally built in 2002 and including 11,000 square feet of space, 901 Island Park Drive featured the island’s first market, Tecklenburg Market & Café.

 

The first floor location was later split into two sections and became the home of other mini-marts, gas stations and restaurants.

 

Angler’s Mini Mart followed Tecklenburg’s before The Pantry took over in January 2007 and opened Kangaroo Express. It is now operated as a Circle K. Additionally, three restaurants operated from the first floor, first Sienna, followed by Hammett’s Landing, and Ristorante LIDI.

 

In 2021, two additional 2,000-square-foot buildings were added to the location and are home to Delta Pharmacy and the Meyer Vogl Gallery, which has a 250 River Landing Drive address.

 

The second floor is office space and has housed a myriad of businesses over the past 20 years.

 

Meet the current tenants.

 

RISTORANTE LIDI

 

Ristorante LIDI is a full-service Italian restaurant serving dinner daily. It is also home to a popular Happy Hour that features tasty and affordably-priced food and drinks, Monday through Friday, 4-7 p.m. The restaurant offers delivery service to Daniel Island and some surrounding neighborhoods.

 

“We enjoy serving the Daniel Island community and especially like seeing the regulars and creating relationships with them,” owner Greg Keating said of the community as he expressed gratitude for the community’s support. 

 

DELTA PHARMACY

 

Delta Pharmacy is a locally-owned and independently-operated pharmacy, operating since 1935. They opened a Daniel Island location in 2010.  

 

Owner Willis High explained that they accept most insurances and guarantee the lowest cash price and that, along with prescription processing, they specialize in medical equipment, compounding, hormone replacement, immunizations, and diabetic supplies.

 

“Daniel Island is a wonderful community that really goes out of its way to support its local businesses,” High said. “Delta Pharmacy is honored to be Daniel Island’s local hometown pharmacy!” 

 

MEYER VOGL GALLERY

 

Meyer Vogl Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery. They also have a location in the heart of Charleston’s bustling gallery district. 

 

Gallery manager Debbie Kelley said that in addition to permanently featuring oil paintings by artists Laurie Meyer and Marissa Vogl, they also exhibit works by a number of local and internationally recognized artists. 

 

On Daniel Island, they’ve launched the “Culture Cake” series, which is aimed at connecting their audience with local culture and inspiring discussions on a variety of topics, including art, music, history, fashion, food, and wine.

 

WORKPLACE BENEFITS

 

“At Workplace Benefits, we help you determine the best, most cost-effective benefits plan for your individual or corporate needs. This includes health, life, dental, disability and Medicare,” founder Reese McFaddin Gately said.

 

Gately stressed that their clients pay the same amount as if they approached the insurance company directly, but that they also receive the benefits of having a dedicated consultant.

 

“Workplace Benefits has been on DI for 17 years, which has made a special opportunity for our business to flourish alongside the growth of the island. Helping local families and businesses, developing long-term relationships and friendships, and being a part of the fabric of this island has and always will be a true blessing to us,” Gately said.

 

FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION

 

Branch Manager Kelly Phillips explained that her team at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation is dedicated to providing a seamless mortgage experience to their customers. 

 

Fairway is one of the largest independent mortgage companies in the country, Phillips said, providing direct lending with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae.   

 

Phillips said she loves bringing the big opportunities to all of her local friends on Daniel Island by providing a hands-on experience and small town feel.  

 

LOWCOUNTRY PREMIER CUSTOM HOMES

 

Lowcountry Premier Custom Homes owner Cy Goforth stressed his team’s commitment to integrity and honesty, adding, “We strive every day to design and build the absolute best custom home your money can buy…Our philosophy is that we are only as good as our last job and that every build must be successful. We can’t promise perfection. But we will get you extremely close.”

 

Goforth lives and works on the island, “We love Daniel Island and being exposed to all of the wonderful clients we have had the privilege of working for, all the while turning those clients into friends.”

 

DI Lashes also operates from the second floor of the building.