Category Archives: Feature

VIPs of Economic Growth

Financial Institutions, Investment Companies, Legal and Real Estate professionals are part of what makes the heart of the Lake area economics beat strong. Without these businesses’ insight on our future, the Lake economy would struggle to flourish. From helping newcomers find and purchase new homes, supporting other area businesses in growth, or by simply donating […]

Kansas City Chiefs: Commitment to Community Care

Throwing, catching and celebrating the value of giving. The Chiefs’ mission is to win with character, unite our community, honor tradition and inspire their fans. With each game played and each fan enabled by their time and generosity, the Chiefs Kingdom is strengthened and remains a strong beacon for others. The Super Bowl Champions Kansas […]

Making the Lake a Better Place

L•O PROFILE is recognizing three deserving women for the work they do for our community. They spend their time working in a business, as well as volunteering time to make their community stronger. Brenda, Cyndi and Michelle are passionate ladies who work to improve the lives of others and reshape the community itself. Michelle Cook, […]

Missouri Roots & Cowboy Boots: The Legacy of Garth Brooks

He has surpassed Elvis Presley in album sales and yields the power to sell out stadiums (worldwide) within mere minutes, but those appear to be simple side effects for the 56-year-old singer from Oklahoma. Shocking the music industry and fans alike, Brooks retired at the top of his game in October 2000 to raise his […]

An Architect’s Touch of the Exquisite

Tom Roof and his wife Nicole transitioned their St. Louis-based architecture firm and founded the design-build firm TRX Architects + Constructors at the lake of the Ozarks in 2011. Tom is an architect and builder who has designed magnificent high-rises, and designs and builds exquisite custom homes. The couple found one of their favorite Lake […]

Leisurely Dining Lakeside: Tap & Grill Lake Side Brew Haus

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 […]

Celebrating 30 Exciting Years of Speed

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 […]

Necessity is the Mother of Invention

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, […]