Crist & Sharon Fanning's Lake of the Ozarks Blog

Fall is here and will soon be over. So, if you're planning to sell your home during the fall months, you will need to spruce up your lawn. In any market condition, the yard catches every potential buyer's attention. And, you want yours to stand out in a good way, not a bad one. Having an attracti...

This will be Lake of the Ozarks second annual Bikefest, marking the anniversary of September 11th. Bikefest will be held on September 11th, with a starting point at Bagnell Dam Strip. Over 20,000 bikers have rolled into the Lake of the Ozarks area already, with more expected to come. Riders will ...

Dr. Clemens Haggerty was recently recognized by the Missouri House for his dedication and many years of service to Lake of the Ozarks residents. Dr. Haggerty has delivered thousands of babies and treated many patients with ailments from the common cold to ones that were not always treatable. He h...

St. George Episcopal Church has been welcoming Lake of the Ozarks visitors and residents for decades. Now, the church will celebrate its 60th anniversary of fellowship and community service on September 7th. Church members have always dedicated themselves to helping the community and everyone in ...

There's nothing like spending a day in Party Cove, hanging with friends and having fun in the sun. And, Steve Williams and Thom Shepherd, the writers of the song, "Red Neck Yacht Club" are coming to kick off the party with a waterfront concert. The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout party will start Thu...

We are currently in a buyer's market, meaning there is an abundant amount of homes in a variety of styles to choose from, and many are at below market value. This is the best time to buy a home and make a great investment. Buying a home in a buyer's market is as easy as investing in a 401k plan, ...

Come cool down with Lake of the Ozarks' local residents and visitors at the Bagnell Dam Strip on August 8 for the Hot Summer Nights Cruise.  Hundreds of classic cycles, trucks and cars will be arriving for a great show. Many residents are taken back in time to when teenagers would cruise the Stri...

Over 25,000 docks are expected to be surveyed by the end of August in Lake of the Ozarks , Missouri .  The dock inspection is in anticipation of an end of the year ban on non-encapsulated foam that was used to make many of the lake's docks. AmerenUE Shoreline Management will be doing the survey o...

Lake of the Ozarks has two great state parks in the area.  Lake of the Ozarks State Park is the largest of the two, and the largest in the state.  It's over 17,000 acres of pure beauty.  You'll find it a great place for boating, fishing, swimming, camping, horseback riding, biking, hiking, relaxi...

If you are looking for some exciting events to do this 4th of July with your family and friends, come to the Lake of the Ozarks .  Festivities begin July 3rd and will last until July 4th.  Now that's a celebration!  The lake will  have many large displays of fireworks, so come to the Lake of the ...