Category Archives: September – October

THE 2025 PERFORMANCE OUTBOARD FUN RUN

THE 2025 PERFORMANCE OUTBOARD FUN RUN brought record participation to the Lake of the Ozarks on July 24–25. Hosted by Performance Boat Center, the weekend featured a Thursday pre-party at High Tide with food, drinks, and fireworks, followed by Friday’s expanded fun run route from Performance Boat Center to Coconuts at The Lake and The Cave Bar & Grill. Outboard-powered boats of all makes and models joined the annual summer tradition, making it one of the event’s most memorable years yet.

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION

L•O PROFILE’S OBJECTIVE is to promote and advance local businesses. Serving LOP customers is a privilege, and business owners return to the magazine and its digital services time and again as a marketing resource, driven by continued sales growth and increased consumer traffic. This mutually beneficial marketing relationship ensures that the Lake of the Ozarks will continue to thrive for years to come.

Golf | Get to Know Your Lake Pro

Golf | Get to Know Your Lake Pro

The Lake of the Ozarks has become a golf professional’s destination of choice, offering great courses, career development opportunities, and growing relationships with both local golfers and visitors seeking excellent golf, all within miles of each other. L•O PROFILE is pleased to introduce you to the following professionals who help shape the great courses and memorable golf experiences around the Lake area.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS POKER RUN

THE 2025 SUPPORT OUR TROOPS POKER RUN was held June 20, launching from Dog Days Bar & Grill in Osage Beach, hosted by Big Thunder. Boaters cruised a scenic course across Lake of the Ozarks, drawing poker cards at each stop, hoping to win the top hand. The event raised vital funds for veterans and active-duty service members, combining lake fun with a powerful mission.

Empowering Women in Business – Fashion that Reflects Success

Empowering Women in Business - Fashion that Reflects Success

United by purpose and driven by compassion, these women stand as pillars of hope and progress in the Lake community. They champion inclusion for individuals with disabilities, protect and empower children in crisis, and offer refuge and healing to survivors of domestic violence. They lead efforts that strengthen healthcare resources and ignite the growth of local nonprofits, ensuring critical needs are met and futures are brighter. Their influence reaches far beyond their organizations, shaping lives, inspiring action, and proving that leadership grounded in empathy can transform an entire community. Together, they embody the very spirit of service, resilience, and change.

From Water to Land Ho!

As the last waves settle and the docks grow eerily quiet following Labor Day Weekend, the Lake of the Ozarks begins its annual shift from summer playground to winter retreat. But while Lakefront homes prepare for off-season serenity, your boat needs its own form of TLC. Whether you captain a high-performance cruiser or a luxurious tritoon, properly storing your vessel for the winter months isn’t just smart. It’s essential.

Recipe | Bistro Melt

Recipe | Bistro Melt

“This sandwich has 10 ounces of protein, including house-smoked pork loin, in-house roasted beef, and pastrami. My parents share it between themselves, but we have some golfers who can eat the whole thing. The house-made bistro sauce finishes it off nicely. We serve it with our garden salad, and it pairs nicely with our famous Bloody Mary.”

Elite Home | Modern Comfort in the Hills

Elite Home | Modern Comfort in the Hills

Tucked away on an expansive 465-acre property, this modern farmhouse offers more than just a beautiful place to live; it tells a story of legacy, craftsmanship, and intentional living. For the homeowner, Alan Downey, building this home through Liberty General Contracting was about more than design. It was about creating a sanctuary that honors his past while embracing the serenity of the land.

103 Years the Pioneer Life of Tennyson DeGraffenreid

Not many people have lived through horse-drawn wagons, world wars, the invention of televisions, man on the moon, the internet, and smartphones, but Tennyson AJ-royd DeGraffenreid did just that and more. His life was not only long, but also rich in purpose, community, humor, and as one of the Lake of the Ozarks’ first pioneers.