Set against Missouri’s burgeoning spring colors, the exterior of this unique Lake home exudes personality, from its Mediterranean design, stucco walls and classic columns to its Old World clay roof tiles in shades of cinnamon, saffron and caramel. Neighbors affectionately refer to the home in the upscale Villages community as the “little mermaid” or “orange…
Dr. Wes Stricker is a medical doctor who loves and collects airplanes. A gem in his collection is the world’s only flying example of a Supermarine Seafire XV carrier-based WWII British fighter. The Seafire XV is something of a hot rod among military aircraft. It has the highest horsepower-to-weight ratio of its group and could…
Schweizz-Suisse-Svizzera-Switzerland are monikers for the trilingual country in central Europe. Switzerland, a country about two times the size of New Jersey, is bordered by Italy, France, Germany and Lichtenstein. This landlocked mountainous haven is home to two very large lakes, Lake Geneva and Lake Maggiora; a unique climate with crisp snow in the higher mountains…
It is still a great time of the year here at the Lake with lots of fun stuff to do, lots of great bands, and during the holidays there is always music in the air. The bars are still hopping and there always are great events going on. You need to stop by Chevy’s on…
After celebrating your Thanksgiving traditions and before you start the New Year’s resolutions, spend the season of giving and celebrating with those you love and appreciate. Everyone, no matter what type of function they are attending, deserves to feel their best! With the help of several of our supporters, LO Profile has found people who…
The kitchen is the heart of the home: trite, but true. It is the room where everyone gathers, both family and friends. From small and cozy to enormous and state of the art, every kitchen draws people to chat, laugh—and, of course, to eat! Because kitchens attract the crowds, their decor has transitioned from simply…
Melissa Krantz RE/MAX Lake of the Ozarks — Krantz & Associates As a Realtor I help people every day find their “perfect” home. But for me, it wasn’t until 2003, when I was eight months pregnant with our third child, that my husband introduced me to the “one.” This was our dream home, which also…
Back in 1980, my ex-wife wanted to start a band. She came here with a show band that was playing the summer of 1979 at The Fountains, which is where Osage Hills Church is now. I was going to run sound and lights for the band, because at that time I knew about three chords…
Virginia Nagy, M.D., offers 5 tips on keeping your New Year’s resolution to be healthier. Don’t Diet. “I don’t like the word ‘diet,’ ” says Virginia Nagy, M.D. “It implies something that you will do for awhile until you lose weight, and then resume your normal routine. To see lasting results,you have to make lifestyle…
Tony Richardson, aka T-Rich, proudly wore #49 on the field in the NFL for 17 years and went to 4 Pro Bowls. Thanks to his father, Sergeant Major Ben Richardson, and NFL mentors, Richardson learned that being a professional football player meant more than just practices and games—it meant giving back. When Tony Richardson walked…