Development Update
Lake Wylie continues steady and stable growth By Susan Bromfield, President, Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce
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he trend continues. New businesses are opening and existing businesses are expanding. As summer approaches at Lake Wylie, growth is steady and stable. Here are a few of the developments for this summer.
Ann Deeds recently opened Ann’s Alterations in Rivers Edge Pavilion. (Photo/Susan Bromfield) Ann’s Alterations, owned by Ann Deeds, opened in Rivers Edge Pavilion located by Bojangle’s. Ann’s will offer alterations, tailoring and same-day service for small needs. Dry cleaning services also are available. Lake Wylie Bowl and Bounce, located at Waterside West, is slated to open this summer. This new bowling alley and entertainment center offers options for people of all ages to enjoy some indoor recreation. It will also be a great gathering spot for family and friends. A bounce area will be available for children and for parties by reservation. Watch for announcement of the grand opening this summer. South Forty Farms, located on Highway 274, continues to expand and grow. The Reids recently added space to the farm stand, including a larger covered outdoor area. Patrons can sit back in a rocking chair and enjoy a Tony’s Ice Cream along with the rural experience. The garden center of-
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fers locally grown plants for sale. Kids will love South Forty Farms, as there are miniature horses, chickens and goats nearby for kids of all ages to see. The Reids also offer a supply of local jams, jellies and honey to compliment the locally grown produce sold at the farm stand. A new Mexican restaurant is slated to open just in time for summer. Jose’ Ayala is opening Azteca Grill Mexican Food at the corner of Latitude Lane and Nautical Drive at Shoppes at the Landing. The restaurant will feature South Western-style Mexican cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Watch for the grand opening. Q2U BBQ and Catering was chosen to have their special recipe barbecue sauce at the Democratic National Convention. This sauce was created by Mark Cieslikowski and has been an award winner in many competitions. This year it will be featured at the DNC in Charlotte as part of the official Carolina BBQ Sauce collection. The package includes three different BBQ sauces from the Carolinas and will be sold for $25. The expansion of Q2U BBQ restaurant also is expected to be completed this summer. Wellness Ridge, owned by Rachel Gilmore and located off Ridge Road, has expanded. It now includes new fitness and health camps for children. Rachel offers personalized programs to improve your health and help you get fit. She’ll even make house calls! In addition to the group fitness, yoga and strength training classes, Wellness Ridge offers a 30 day challenge program that includes nutritional products and counseling, a detox program, individualized coaching to help with your every need to help people at all ages and stages to begin to move into a healthy lifestyle. Call Rachel for a personal and confidential consultation to plan your way to good health and fitness. Dr. Marcia Moyers, aka “Doc. Marcia,” has joined Dr. Allan Hartley at Lake Wylie Family Chiropractic and will provide acupuncture services to clients. Doc. Marcia uses the ancient Chinese method of acupuncture to help improve health, restore balance and a sense of well-being. Grayson Claire & Associates has opened
an office at Lake Wylie Business Centre in the Chamber Business Center. Catherine Rock, realtor and Broker-in-Charge, lives in Lake Wylie and has a team of realtors working throughout the Charlotte region. Lake Wylie YMCA opened its new fitness center at Waterside West in April. The new Y has a spinning room, fitness and weight training equipment, and a group activity room where classes for yoga, zumba, and more are held. The new Y offers childcare and personalized fitness training. Lake Wylie YMCA is part of the Upper Palmetto YMCA, which also operates programs and facilities at Baxter, Clover and Rock Hill. Membership at the Lake Wylie YMCA also includes use of the swimming pool at Baxter and access to swimming lessons for children of all ages.
Rachel Gilmore (left) of Wellness Ridge with Tracy Stiff of Alta. (Photo/Susan Bromfield) Emily’s Garden and Gifts opened at Lake Wylie Plaza in April. Terry Weaver is the floral designer and owner and offers an assortment of arrangements, services and garden items and gifts. This new addition gives locals the opportunity to buy gifts locally and to enhance their decks or gardens with yard art and other specialty items. Emily’s Garden and Gifts is located next to Fred’s and The Village Cellar. TLC Your Way Home Healthcare Inc. has