1932 Reserve School Of Osage ProStart Culinary Dinner

1932 Reserve hosted the School of the Osage High School culinary team’s ProStart dinner on Feb. 1, 2026, highlighting the students’ skill, teamwork, and ability to perform under pressure. The five-member team prepared a refined three-course menu featuring caramelized trumpet mushroom tagine, pan-seared garam masala lamb chops, and malva bread pudding. With more than 100 guests in attendance, students were tasked with prepping, cooking, and serving the entire meal without electricity, using only three small gas burners and just 20 minutes to measure ingredients and 45 minutes to prepare their three dishes. The challenge closely mirrored real ProStart competition conditions. Led by Parrie Bayles and supported by chefs Scott Romano and Andre Torres, the dinner served as valuable preparation for the team’s February 20 competition in Springfield, Missouri.

LOP Customer Appreciation Spotlight

L•O PROFILE’s objective is to spotlight, support, and elevate local businesses. Partnering with our advertisers is a privilege, and many business owners return year after year, trusting the magazine as a proven marketing resource that drives visibility, sales growth, and meaningful consumer engagement. This collaborative relationship strengthens our local economy and helps ensure the Lake of the Ozarks business community continues to thrive for years to come.

2026 Big Business Launch Social Fort Myers Beach Mid-Winter Lake Party

L•O PROFILE kicked off the year in true Lake-life style with our Big Business Launch Social at Lani Kai Beach Resort in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, on January 13. With Gulf views, warm breezes, and familiar faces, the afternoon was the perfect mix of networking and celebration as we toasted the newest issue and the incredible partners and friends who help bring each edition to life.

LOP News – March-April 2026

Dale Law, General Manager of MarineMax Lake Ozark, has been named the 2025 Bill McGill General Manager of the Year, one of the highest honors within the MarineMax organization. Among more than 120 MarineMax locations nationwide, the Lake Ozark store has ranked in the top 10 four of the past five years, a testament to Law’s steady leadership and results-driven culture.

Road Ready or Risky? – What Lake Ozark Buyers Should Know Before Buying a Golf Cart

Golf carts have become part of everyday life at the Lake of the Ozarks. Whether it’s taking steep subdivision roads for dockside runs or quick trips to a neighbor’s house, today’s carts are doing far more than cruising the fairway (or traversing the trees looking for a wayward tee shot). But according to Brian Cheever, CEO of Clear Creek Golf Car & Utility Vehicles, the way many consumers are buying them hasn’t kept pace with how they’re being used.

Take The Pain Out of Your Game

Is there more pain medication in your golf bag than in your home? Is your shoulder pain preventing you from making birdies? Is a full turn when you swing a distant memory? Golf is a low impact sport, but injuries do happen over time. A combination of overuse, an inadequate warm-up routine, poor mechanics and the repetitiveness of the golf swing can take a toll on a golfer’s body leading to muscle, tendon and joint strain. If you have a pain in your back, neck, shoulders, wrists, elbow or knee don’t worry, these are common golf ailments that usually don’t require surgery. However, before self-diagnosing or checking with Dr. Google get in touch with one of the Lake area’s expert orthopedic doctors, you know a real doctor and get a diagnosis.

Flavor That Feeds the Body – Lightly Crusted Mediterranean Tilapia

Tucked inside the welcoming kitchen of Garden Gate Estate Retirement Community, this baked tilapia reflects a philosophy that good nutrition should be both simple and satisfying. Light, flavorful, and rich in lean protein, the dish pairs a delicate parmesan-herb crust with bright notes of lemon for a meal that supports heart health without sacrificing comfort. It’s the kind of recipe that proves wellness doesn’t require complexity—just thoughtful ingredients and a little care. 

Miss Missouri 2025 – Courtney Rowe

Being crowned Miss Missouri is an honor many girls dream of from a young age, and for Courtney Rowe, crowned Miss Missouri 2025, it marks the opportunity to serve the state while representing Missouri at the Miss America pageant. Crowned Miss Missouri 2025 2019 graduate of Liberty North High School 2023 graduate of Northwest Missouri…