Step inside Marlese Loveall’s home, and it feels like stepping into a storybook. Every corner is filled with meaning, memory, and carefully curated design choices that reflect not only her love for beauty but also her love for family and tradition. Built on a rare point lot in Sunrise Beach, the home is surrounded by sweeping water views and designed with two priorities in mind: the kitchen and the Christmas trees. Together, they tell the story of a home built with intention, function, and heart.
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THE 2025 CONCERT SERIES at Ozarks Amphitheater featured performances by Nate Bargatze, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Barenaked Ladies, Trace Adkins, Darius Rucker, and Train. Fans enjoyed a variety of music and festivities this season, including the Food Truck Festival and Hot Air Balloon Rally. Music lovers are encouraged to stay tuned for the 2026 concert lineup, which will be announced on Ozarks Amphitheater’s Facebook page and website.
L•O PROFILE AND DAWN AND MERLYN VANDERVORT ROLLED OUT THE RED CARPET AT ITS 18TH ANNIVERSARY LAUNCH CELEBRATION on Tuesday, September 9, at The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar. More than 225 guests gathered lakeside for a special evening of celebration, connection, and philanthropy.
THE RUMBLE OF ENGINES AND THE ROAR OF EXCITEMENT FILLED THE REGION AS THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS 19TH ANNUAL BIKEFEST rolled into the Lake area, September 10–14, 2025. Recognized as the state’s largest motorcycle rally, the event drew thousands of riders and enthusiasts from near and far.
THE 37TH ANNUAL LAKE OF THE OZARKS SHOOTOUT drew record crowds for nearly two weeks of high-octane excitement and community celebration. The festivities kicked off with the 16th Annual Mini Shootout at Ha Ha Tonka on August 15, presented by Van Subaru, followed by the SHOOTOUT Hall of Fame Dinner at Big Thunder Showroom, the Street Party on Bagnell Dam, and the Poly Lift Boat Lifts Poker Run.
For most people, boating at the Lake of the Ozarks is a summer ritual—sun-soaked weekends, bustling coves, and boats lined up at popular waterfront bars. But for some die-hard boaters, the end of summer doesn’t mean the end of time on the water. With a sturdy outboard motor and a little cold-weather preparation, winter simply offers a new way to enjoy Missouri’s favorite boating destination.
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.
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.
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.
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.










