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If the Glove Fits, Buy It

If the glove fits, buy it. How the glove feels on your hand is the most important factor when deciding which glove to purchase. Today’s golf glove brands have mastered the art of blending quality, technology and style increasing the odds of improving a golfer’s performance. Even though the golf glove is an optional accessory nearly 95% of professional golfers and 80% of amateur golfers wear one. Once you play wearing one you never will want to play without one.

Drones, Phones and Watches – Technology is Santa’s Bag

Let’s be honest, when it comes to holiday shopping, some gifts are destined for the island of misfit toys. (Remember that neon sweater from Aunt Carol back in the day?) But tech gifts? That’s the stuff that never gathers dust. 

Flavors of Home and Holiday

The holidays are made for gathering around dishes that warm both heart and home. On The Rise’s Roasted Beets and Carrots with Burrata delivers just that—sweet roasted vegetables, creamy burrata, and a rosemary-honey drizzle. Enjoy it with a glass of Wild Hare Pinot Noir for pure holiday comfort. Colorful and inviting, this dish is poised to become a seasonal favorite at celebrations throughout the season.

Celebrating Through Style: The Season of Sparkle

Every event tells a story, and fashion is part of the narrative. It’s the sparkle that marks a milestone, the glam that sets the mood, and the traditions that connect us across generations. This season, we highlight three incredible women who bring these elements to life, showcasing how style can be both personal and powerful within our Lake community.

Walt Disney – The Boy from Missouri Where the Kingdom of Magic was Born

Long before Disneyland became a winter wonderland of twinkling lights and festive parades at Christmastime, a young boy in Marceline, Missouri, dreamed beneath a cottonwood tree, imagining worlds full of magic—and maybe a few snowflakes.

FASS and Furious – Brad Ekstam on the Track Success

FASS and Furious - Brad Ekstam on the Track Success

Brad Ekstam is the founder and owner of FASS Diesel Solutions, a Missouri-based company that has become one of the most trusted names in the diesel industry. Known throughout the trucking, military, and diesel performance industries as a forward-thinking innovator, Brad has spent decades building a brand that stands for reliability, durability, and real-world problem solving.

OZARKS AMPHITHEATER

OZARKS AMPHITHEATER wrapped its 2025 season with a stellar lineup running from May through September. The season featured a wide range of headliners, including world-famous comedian Nate Bargatze, as well as music sensations Dwight Yoakam & The Mavericks, Barenaked Ladies, Billy Currington, and Warren Zeiders. The Ozark Mountain Daredevils played a special farewell set with The Kentucky Headhunters. Other major acts included Trace Adkins, Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners, The Avett Brothers, and Earth, Wind & Fire. Kansas & 38 Special, Darius Rucker, Train, KC & the Sunshine Band with The Village People, and Upchurch & The Dixielanders also took the stage. The season closed with the Goo Goo Dolls and Dashboard Confessional. With its diverse mix of country, rock, pop, and soul, Ozarks Amphitheater solidified its reputation as a premier summer concert destination.
L•O PROFILE is a proud sponsor of this event.

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.