Empowering Women in Business - Fashion that Reflects Success

Empowering Women in Business – Fashion that Reflects Success

Fashion, Feature, Health / Fitness / Beauty / Style, Months, News, September - October

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!

Boating, Months, News, September - October

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

Months, News, Profile, Recipes, September - October

“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

Elite Home / Design, Feature, Featured Columns, Months, News, Profile, September - October

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.

Incredible Individuals Accomplishing Incredible Things

Incredible Individuals Accomplishing Incredible Things

Cover, Feature, Featured Columns, News, People / Business / Entertainment, Profile, September - October

For its 18th Anniversary Edition, themed “There’s No Place Like Home,” L•O PROFILE proudly presents its 6th Annual Ambassadors of Hope. Nominated by the Lake community, these honor- ees are drawn from a place of extremely generous giving and, most of all, determined individuals whose optimism, resilience, and spirit lift others. Their stories, shaped by both challenges and triumphs, shine as beacons, reminding us that with perseverance and positivity, the light will always lead the Lake forward and illuminate the path for others to follow.

LOP News - September-October 2025

LOP News – September-October 2025

LOP News, Months, News, September - October

Mike Anderson, former Chairman, President, and CEO of First Bank of the Lake, has been inducted into the Missouri Bankers Foundation 50 Year Club, recognizing his five decades of distinguished service to the banking industry. Honored at the Missouri Bankers Association Annual Convention, Anderson’s career began in Oklahoma City and included senior leadership roles at multiple banks in Oklahoma and Missouri. He joined First Bank of the Lake in 2014, guiding it through over a decade of growth before retiring as CEO in April 2025, with full retirement planned by year’s end. Anderson, a University of Central Oklahoma graduate, has lived at the Lake of the Ozarks since 2005 and remains deeply connected to the local community. His successor, Jim Larrick, highlighted Anderson’s impact, leadership, and mentorship. First Bank of the Lake, a leading SBA lender with $1.8 billion in assets, celebrates Anderson’s enduring legacy and contributions to the banking industry.

TOO CLOSE TO HOME | DIPG, A Devastating Children's Cancer

TOO CLOSE TO HOME | DIPG, A Devastating Children’s Cancer

Feature, Featured Columns, Months, News, People / Business / Entertainment, September - October, VIP Spotlight

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor young warriors and shine a light on the urgent need for research, funding, and support. This month, we remember Vivian Robinson, a bold and beautiful soul whose life was touched by one of the most devastating pediatric diagnoses: Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG).Vivian’s journey began with a subtle symptom—a drifting eye. Initially suspected to be a concussion, it soon became clear that something far more serious was happening. After a series of scans and hospital visits, the Robinson family received the heartbreaking news: Vivian had DIPG.

LOP Boating News – July-August 2025

Boating, July - August, Months, News

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – The Missouri House of Representatives has passed HB 2670, known as “Marie’s Law,” a bipartisan initiative aimed at improving boating safety at Lake of the Ozarks State Park. Sponsored by Representative Dr. Lisa Thomas (R-District 123), the bill requires the Department of Natural Resources to install signage at designated state-owned boat ramps promoting responsible boating practices.