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The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout!

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The Lake of the Ozarks Shoot out is a CAN'T MISS event! This is the largest unsanctioned boat race in the U.S. and named one of the nation's eight must-see boating events according to Powerboat Magazine. In 2003, I moved to the Lake of the Ozarks to follow my passion. Through being a real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks , I enjoy helping others enjoy similar UNFORGETTABLE lake lifestyles. In this blog, I am excited to tell you about the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout happening this weekend! The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Spectators and racers alike visit the Lake of the Ozarks every year from all over the nation! Everyone has been enjoying Shootout related events all week leading up to the BIG race this weekend. These events have included a good mix of "mini shootouts," which are fun remote control boat races, a golf tournament, a volleyball tournament, live entertainment, awesome food, and EVEN a treasure hunt. This year is the 29th Annual Shootout. Tom

Live the Lake Life: FUN, FREE Things to Do at the Lake of the Ozarks

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You and your family have vacationed to the Lake of the Ozarks many times, SO much that you are now thinking of buying a vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks . Maybe throughout all of the fun excitement on all of the lake vacations you have been on, you missed some of the FREE things to do here. You should factor all of these fun, free activities into your decision of buying a vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks . Get the most out of your money! In today's blog we will feature 3 free, but fun things to do at the Lake of the Ozarks. FUN, FREE Activities at the Lake of the Ozarks Willmore Lodge This historic log building was finished in 1930 for Union Electric. It was engineered by Stone and Webster Engineering Cooroperati on. It was designed by Louis La Beaume, a noted St. Louis architect, and partner of the architecture firm of La Beaume and Klein. Wilmore Lodge is the Bagnell Dam History Museum. It holds some of the rich history behind how the Bagnell Dam came to b

The Fascinating History Behind Golf

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It's National Golf Month! The Lake of the Ozarks is filled with beautiful golf courses, which is one fantastic perk of living here and working here as a real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks . Golfing is so fun and once you have your dream home at the Lake of the Ozarks you can get your fill. In honor of National Golf Month, I am happy to give you the fascinating history behind golf. The Timeline of Golf The following covers some highlights of golf throughout time. Please note that not all of the history is covered here, just highlights of some of the big events centered around golf are listed. 100 B.C Golf dates back all the way to a 100 BC. Early forms of golf date back to the Roman game of paganica, which is where participants used a bent stick to hit a stuffed leather ball.  1567 It's been reported that Mary, Queen of Scots played golf just days after the murder of her husband, Lord Darnley. 1860 The first open championship was played at Pres

Happy National Family Fun Month!

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It's National Family Fun Month! The Lake of the Ozarks is filled with family fun. As not only an experienced real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks , but also a long time resident, I can tell you the Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect place to raise a family and have so much fun doing so! In this blog, in honor of National Family Fun Month, I am happy to give you suggestions on how you can have family fun here at the lake. Boating at the Lake of the Ozarks The Lake of the Ozarks was voted the #1 Recreational Lake in the Nation by USA Today. There are so many activities you can try with your family out on the lake. There are many quiet coves you can go and have a relaxing day with the family at or you can tube down the main channel. Your kids will never forget these memorable times with you on the Lake of the Ozarks. Exploring the Lake of the Ozarks State Park Many people don't realize that just south of Osage Beach lies at 17,441 acre natural playground! It'