Leon and Dorothy McCullough are not novice Lake home builders. Their first home here at the Lake of the Ozarks was completed in 2005 but, although they liked the house, they saw a lot across the cove that was larger with more shoreline. The second home, with almost 9,000 square feet, took two years to…
If you’ve never heard of Tap & Grill Lakeside Brew Haus, a trip to this “five-star casual” restaurant is definitely in order! Owner Tim Vogel had been calling the Lake “home” since childhood and decided he wanted to make some changes. He wanted a high-class restaurant on the water. Excellent food. Fabulous views. A connoisseur’s…
What began as a fundraiser for the Osage Beach Fire Department has grown into an event of amazing popularity — probably because it has kept its focus on one thing: racing fast boats on the Lake! This event has drawn hundreds of thousands of people to the Lake who may have never visited our area…
Born in St. Charles, Missouri, Jennifer is the youngest child with three older brothers. Her mother was delighted to do girly things indoors instead of watching boys’ sporting events in all types of weather. Jennifer won that first pageant and went on to win many more. As a child, she competed in both glitzy and…
Music has always been foremost in David’s life. He joined his first band, Fairfax, when he was only 15 years old, playing the guitar. He even had an agent and had to pay taxes! His parents, however, were not happy with his extracurricular activities, saying he had to keep his grades up. In high school,…
Step through the front door of this log home and into two worlds at once. One is a hunting lodge with touches of wildlife everywhere you look; the other is bits and pieces of grandma’s house, with darling knickknacks, corner cupboards and precious antiques. Add in Christmas, and you have wreaths on every window, Santas…
The Lodge of Four Seasons is an award-winning luxury resort, and the fulfillment of a dream by Harold Koplar, Chairman of the Board of Koplar Enterprises of St. Louis. HK’s Restaurant & Bar offers the resort’s elegant dining experience. Mr. Koplar (more fondly known as H.K.) had been bringing his family to the Lake for…
The Lake of the Ozarks has seen some significant changes in the last 10 years. New businesses have opened and new trends and lifestyles have started. From bigger and faster boats on the water to new and improved features and water toys, boaters are keeping the lake in the game with some of the most…
Summer can be the best time for healthy eating, or it can be the worst. Some people eat very healthfully, out of their gardens or with healthful choices offered at Lakefront eateries. Others live on burgers and fries. “Summer brings its own opportunities and pitfalls to good nutrition,” says Lake Regional Registered Dietitian Jordan Fox,…
Growing up, Miss Missouri Erin O’Flaherty did not practice her runway walk in heels or drown her curls in hairspray behind pageant doors. Instead, she sprinted down soccer fields with her auburn hair pulled back in a ponytail and participated in 4H, a local leadership organization. In high school, O’Flaherty was accepted into a track…