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LOCAL CONCERTS

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Live Performances: November/December 2024

VIP SPOTLIGHT

The Lake’s Finest Serve On

Two hundred fifty years of American independence didn't happen in Washington, D.C. alone — it happened in communities like ours. Across Camden, Miller, and Morgan counties, men and women in [...]

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01
Jul
Red, White, & Restored – Magic Dragon Car Show Winner

Dees first laid eyes on the truck in 2015 — and he knew he had to have it. He made an offer on the spot, but the owner wasn’t ready [...]

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01
May

Special events

Remodel VIP Professionals

Winter is the perfect time to update your living space!  See before and afters to give you inspiration for your renovations.

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    BEHIND THE DESK

    Mark Spears’ Journey FROM THE PITCH TO PREMIER LAKE DINING

    Mark Spears, managing partner of 1932 Reserve, took an unconventional path to becoming a prominent restaurateur at Lake of the Ozarks. Before opening 1932 Reserve, Sushi by R, and Driftwood Kitchen & Butcher, Spears honed his leadership skills as an [...]

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    01
    Jul

    Coming soon

    VIP SCENE GALLERIES

    GP M.A.D.E. Foundation 8th Annual Par 3 Golf Tournament

    THE 8TH ANNUAL GP M.A.D.E. FOUNDATION PAR 3 INVITATIONAL was held on May 18 at [...]

    HK’s Lake of the Ozarks Open

    THE 47TH ANNUAL HK'S LAKE OF THE OZARKS OPEN brought together golf enthusiasts, sports celebrities [...]

    LOP Customer Appreciation Spotlight – July/August 2026

    L•O PROFILE is dedicated to promoting and elevating local businesses. Serving our partners is a [...]

    PROFILE’s Build, Design, Real Estate Edition Launch Party

    L•O PROFILE's MAY/JUNE LAUNCH SOCIAL was held May 5 at The Club at Porto Cima, [...]

    Policeman’s Ball

    THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS POLICEMAN'S BALL, hosted by Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge [...]

    St. Patrick’s Day Parade

    THE 42ND ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE returned to the historic Bagnell Dam Strip on [...]

    LOP Marketing Partners

    L•O PROFILE'S MISSION is to elevate and champion the businesses that power the Lake of [...]

    2026 PROFILE Launch Social

    L•O PROFILE LAUNCH PARTY for the March/April 2026 Health, Fitness & Beauty, plus The Love [...]

    RESOURCE LIST

    Remodel VIP Professionals

    Winter is the perfect time to update your living space!  See before and afters to give you inspiration for your renovations.

    A-LIST

    A Dream Realized

    For Marcus Brown of Columbia, the road to owning a Corvette wasn't paved [...]

    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 [...]

    SPORTS

    Food on the Fairways

    There is one part of golf most golfers have [...]

    Can AI Coach You To A Perfect Golf Swing?

    Can AI coach you to a perfect golf swing? [...]

    Take The Pain Out of Your Game

    Is there more pain medication in your golf bag [...]

    Golf – Winning with Big Numbers

    I think it’s safe to say it’s officially cool [...]

    If the Glove Fits, Buy It

    If the glove fits, buy it. How the glove [...]

    Golf | Get to Know Your Lake Pro
    Golf | Get to Know Your Lake Pro

    The Lake of the Ozarks has become a golf [...]

    It’s Par-Tee Time

    It’s summertime at the Lake of the Ozarks. Party [...]

    Fitting for a Future in Golf

    So, the decision has been made - becoming a [...]

    Featured columns

    What the Waters Remember THREE LIVES, THREE CENTURIES, ONE AMERICAN STORY

    As America marks its 250th birthday this year, the spotlight falls on the [...]

    The Lake’s Finest Serve On

    Two hundred fifty years of American independence didn't happen in Washington, D.C. alone [...]

    Life on the Peninsula

    Situated on its own private peninsula at the 43-mile marker of the Osage [...]

    Red, White, & Restored – Magic Dragon Car Show Winner

    Dees first laid eyes on the truck in 2015 — and he knew [...]

    Commanding the View: A Bluff-Top Residence

    Set above the shimmering waters of the Lake of the Ozarks, this Elite [...]

    A Life Well Played

    Bill Maas can still command a room. He can still tell a football [...]

    From a Pandemic Retreat to Premier Property Care: The Story of Riggs Request

    Phil and Kristen Riggs never expected a temporary escape from the city to [...]

    Beauty and Wellness Living: Updating Your Lifestyle Starts with Your Surroundings

    Perched above the shoreline with commanding views of the Lake of the Ozarks, [...]

    ANNIVERSARY ISSUE

    GP M.A.D.E. Foundation 8th Annual Par 3 Golf Tournament

    THE 8TH ANNUAL GP M.A.D.E. FOUNDATION PAR 3 INVITATIONAL was held on May [...]

    02
    Jul
    HK’s Lake of the Ozarks Open

    THE 47TH ANNUAL HK'S LAKE OF THE OZARKS OPEN brought together golf enthusiasts, [...]

    02
    Jul
    LOP Customer Appreciation Spotlight – July/August 2026

    L•O PROFILE is dedicated to promoting and elevating local businesses. Serving our partners [...]

    02
    Jul

    HEALTH & FITNESS

    Stars, Stripes & Lake Life

    Summer fashion at Lake of the Ozarks blends patriotic influences with casual [...]

    Style Breaks Ground

    From construction to mortgage lending, these Lake Area professionals are building the [...]

    BIG BUSINESS

    Cheers to the Beverage Cart
    Cheers to the Beverage Cart

    The beverage cart adds refreshment to your round, offering drinks and snacks while keeping the [...]

    Lets Go To Paradise Honey
    Lets Go To Paradise Honey

    The Hot Honey Chicken Bowl from Paradise Restaurant blends sweet and spicy flavors for a [...]

    Elite HOME

    Life on the Peninsula

    Situated on its own private peninsula at the 43-mile marker of the Osage Arm, Steve and Sandra's Lakefront retreat was designed with one clear purpose: to bring people together. Built by Thomas Construction, [...]

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    EVENT PLANNING

    A Dream Realized

    For Marcus Brown of Columbia, the road to owning a Corvette wasn't paved with luxury. It was built on hard work, patience and a dream that began decades ago in small-town Missouri. That dream, and the determination behind it, earned [...]

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    RECENT

    Food on the Fairways

    There is one part of golf most golfers have mastered and it's not [...]

    What the Waters Remember THREE LIVES, THREE CENTURIES, ONE AMERICAN STORY

    As America marks its 250th birthday this year, the spotlight falls on the [...]

    The Lake’s Finest Serve On

    Two hundred fifty years of American independence didn't happen in Washington, D.C. alone [...]

    Life on the Peninsula

    Situated on its own private peninsula at the 43-mile marker of the Osage [...]