Category Archives: Featured Columns

Elite Home / Design, Feature, Featured Columns, July - August, Months, News, Profile

Design That Lives Well – The Sullivan Home

Posted on by LOP2
01
Jul

A home at Lake of the Ozarks is a treasure year-round, but there is a special kind of magic that comes with living at the Lake during the summertime. Beautiful backyard sunsets, outdoor grilling, and laughing children are a few of the highlights of the summer months. These exact anecdotes can be found in the home of Jacob and Beth Sullivan. The house is a stunning reflection of transitional modern style, blending timeless vintage charm with everyday functionality. “It’s a transitional modern style, both architecturally and in the interior design,” Beth shares.

Continue reading →
Behind the Desk, Feature, Featured Columns, July - August, Months, News, Profile

Game On! Arash Amini – Amini’s 50 Years of Entertainment and Inspiration

Posted on by LOP2
103 Years the Pioneer Life of Tennyson Degraffenreid
01
Jul

In 1975, Mack Amini opened a modest store in Oklahoma City with just five pool tables and a handful of bar stools. Having emigrated from Iran in the 1960s, Mack was driven by a vision of entrepreneurship and a desire to build a better life for his young family. Over the next five decades, that small venture grew into Amini’s Galleria, a premier destination for luxury home furnishings, game room essentials, and outdoor living, with locations in Chesterfield, Kansas City, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City.

Continue reading →
Behind the Desk, Feature, Featured Columns, July - August, Months, News, Profile

Kyle Robinson | Econo Lift – Boat Lifts | Building on Family Tradition

Posted on by LOP2
01
Jul

At 36, Kyle Robinson, Vice President of Sales at Econo Lift, brings passion, family pride, and a love for helping others to the generational boat lift company his grandparents founded. Raised in Camdenton, Missouri, Kyle never imagined himself back in his hometown, much less leading the next generation of the family business.

Continue reading →
Cover, Feature, Featured Columns, July - August, News, People / Business / Entertainment, Profile

From the Ozarks to the World: The Ozark Mountain Daredevils | 50-Year Journey – July/August 2025 Cover Story

Posted on by LOP2
01
Jul

Within a few seconds, once you hear the familiar guitar and harmonica lick, you’ll immediately recognize the treasured serenade “If You Wanna Get to Heaven.” The Ozark Mountain Daredevils have delighted audiences worldwide for over 50 years with their impeccable harmonies, musicianship, and creativity.

Continue reading →
Feature, Featured Columns, July - August, Months, News, People / Business / Entertainment, VIP Spotlight

Miller Hall Reimagined – A New Chapter Begins at Wonderland Camp

Posted on by LOP2
01
Jul

Nestled near Rocky Mount, Wonderland Camp has long provided a retreat for individuals with differing abilities. Since breaking ground in 1969 and welcoming its first campers in 1971, the camp has grown into a renowned facility—comparable to Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Wonderland Camp serves participants as young as six, and they never “age out”; some campers have returned for 40 consecutive years. Today, 80% of campers are repeat visitors, traveling from 23 states to experience the camp and providing respite for caregivers. In May 2025, Wonderland Camp completed a transformative renovation of Miller Hall, its main dining and activity center.

Continue reading →
Boating, Feature, Featured Columns, May - June, Months, News, Profile, Sports / Motors / Lifestyle

Lake of the Ozarks Shootout 2024 Results

Posted on by LOP2
01
May

The May/June 2025 issue takes you inside the adrenaline-fueled action of the 2024 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, showcasing top offshore powerboat teams like MCON/Monster Energy, Dirty Money Racing, and XINSURANCE as they battled for glory on the water.

Continue reading →
Elite Home / Design, Feature, Featured Columns, May - June, Months, News, Profile

The Ultimate Lakefront Retreat

Posted on by LOP2
The Ultimate Lakefront Retreat
01
May

Luxury modern homes represent the pinnacle of architectural sophistication, seamlessly blending state-of-the-art technology, high-end materials, and contemporary design elements to create unparalleled living experiences. These homes are more than residences; they are statements of style, comfort, and innovation catering to the most discerning homeowners.

Continue reading →
Behind the Desk, Feature, Featured Columns, May - June, Months, News, Profile

The Journey of Lawrence Martin – Martin Structures, Inc.

Posted on by LOP2
01
May

Lawrence Martin, the owner of Martin Structures, Inc., has built more than just structures. He has built a legacy of hard work, perseverance, and family values. From a young age, Martin was immersed in the construction world, learning the trade from his father, Edward Martin. Now, as the head of a successful business, he reflects on his journey, his challenges, and the joys of

Continue reading →
Cover, Feature, Featured Columns, May - June, News, People / Business / Entertainment, Profile

A Mom’s Playbook – May/June 2025 Cover Story

Posted on by LOP2
01
May

You may know her better as the mother of Three-Time MVP of Super Bowls LIV, LVII, and LVIII, Patrick Mahomes, Jackson Mahomes (internet and TikTok celebrity), and rising star daughter Mia Randall, but her friends call her Randi.

Continue reading →
Feature, Featured Columns, May - June, Months, News, People / Business / Entertainment, VIP Spotlight

Lake Area Industries No Job Too Big Recycling for a Better Lake Community

Posted on by LOP2
01
May

Lake Area Industries (LAI), a nonprofit employing individuals with differing abilities in Camdenton, launched its dock foam recycling program in 2013 after the Missouri Department of Natural Resources approached them to tackle the problem of waterlogged foam degrading and filtering back into waterways and eventually the Lake from neglected dump sites. At the time, no

Continue reading →