LO PROFILE Magazine

11/27/2025

✨ 2025 A-List Award | Memory Lane Event Center ✨

Where charm, history, and celebration come together beautifully.

Memory Lane Event Center offers one of the most unique and versatile event settings in the Lake area. From intimate gatherings to breathtaking outdoor celebrations, each space is designed to create unforgettable moments with timeless style.

The fully restored 1912 Schoolhouse provides a warm, historic backdrop for smaller events, while The Hollow, nestled behind it, offers a serene natural setting perfect for weddings of up to 80 guests. For large celebrations, The Grove accommodates up to 400 and transitions seamlessly from outdoor ceremony to indoor reception. Their Amphitheater, overlooking stunning bluff views, sets the stage for unforgettable “I do’s” at sunset.

As an added bonus, guests can stay just steps away. The on-site campground includes cozy cabins and RV sites—ideal for weekend-long celebrations, reunions, or family retreats.

Whether you’re planning a wedding, reunion, fundraiser, or corporate event, Memory Lane Event Center blends countryside charm with modern elegance to make every memory feel special.

📍 78 Walnut Grove Rd, Eldon, MO 65026
📞 573-480-6797
🌐 memorylaneevents.net

11/25/2025

Melissa Carroll caught up with Kareem Rush — former NBA standout, Mizzou Basketball Hall of Famer, and owner of University Spirits — during a promotional event at AC Hotel in Kansas City.

Look for this moment in our Jan/Feb Big Business Issue, featuring Governor Mike Kehoe & First Lady Claudia Kehoe on the cover.

11/25/2025

✨ A Storybook Christmas ✨

Every detail tells a story inside Marlese Loveall’s beautifully curated Sunrise Beach home — from meaningful ornaments and family traditions to breathtaking Lake views and intentional design choices that make the holidays feel truly magical.

This feature takes you room by room through Marlese’s stunning “storybook” home, where warmth, whimsy, and tradition come together in a way only she can create. From a Pinterest-inspired kitchen, to trees filled with family history, to panoramic outdoor living spaces — this is a holiday tour you won’t want to miss.

Read the full story on our website and step inside a home built with heart, beauty, and unforgettable Christmas charm. 🎄✨

Step inside Marlese Loveall’s home, and it feels like stepping into a storybook. Every corner is filled with meaning, memory, and carefully...

11/25/2025

⭐ 2025 A-List Award | The Event Center, The Encore & The Resort at Lake of the Ozarks ⭐

Where unforgettable celebrations take center stage.

From corporate conferences to dream-wedding receptions, The Event Center & Wedding Pavilion, The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar, and The Resort at Lake of the Ozarks deliver an unmatched experience rooted in elegance, hospitality, and thoughtful design.

Their newly expanded Event Center boasts breathtaking 30-foot ceilings, panoramic windows, and a spacious layout perfect for banquets, galas, private events, and receptions. Just steps away, the Wedding Pavilion and white tented patio provide a stunning backdrop surrounded by natural stone features and a Lake-view ambiance that elevates every moment.

With luxurious new suites in the Townhouse and Beach House additions, plus more than 140 resort rooms, guests can stay steps from the celebration. Whether hosting an intimate gathering or a 200-guest wedding, this venue trio brings together beauty, convenience, and top-tier service to make every event feel effortless and extraordinary.

📍 3076 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
📞 573-693-9973
🌐 theencoregrill.com

11/21/2025

📸 Great evening at the St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer dinner!

Gary Pinkel and Bill Bartelsmeyer represented L•O PROFILE Magazine and connected with guest speaker Terry Bradshaw, who delivered an inspiring message, along with the new Cardinals GM, Chaim Bloom.

✨ Celebrity sightings like this are just a taste of what’s coming…
Keep an eye out for our Big Business Edition, featuring Governor Mike Kehoe and First Lady Claudia Kehoe and the Lake Area Professional Directory, coming soon!

11/21/2025

✨ 2025 A-List Award | Margaritaville Lake Resort ✨

Where unforgettable moments are crafted with care.

The key to a truly successful event—whether a wedding, anniversary, family reunion, holiday party, or corporate gathering—is the level of service behind it. At Margaritaville Lake Resort, experienced professionals guide every detail with expertise and hospitality, ensuring each celebration feels effortless, personal, and memorable.

Their dedicated production team delivers unmatched service from start to finish, embracing your ideas and customizing each event to reflect your vision. No matter the size or occasion, Margaritaville Lake Resort provides beautiful spaces, thoughtful coordination, and an unparalleled personal touch that elevates every moment.

📍 Margaritaville Lake Resort
494 Tan Tar A Dr.
Osage Beach, MO 65065
📞 573-348-3131

11/21/2025

✨ PROFILE's VIP Professional: Elite Roofing and Siding ✨

When it comes to transforming and protecting your home, the experts at Elite Roofing & Siding deliver craftsmanship that stands the test of time. This remarkable Before & After showcases the power of quality roofing, fresh siding, and thoughtful exterior upgrades—instantly modernizing the home and elevating curb appeal.

Proudly serving homeowners throughout the Lake of the Ozarks with trusted, top-tier service.
📍 Osage Beach, Missouri
🌐 eliteroofingandsiding.com

11/20/2025

✨ Jan James | Shabby Chic, Retail Associate ✨
Retired Elementary School Teacher (32 Years)

Bringing timeless holiday charm to our Nov/Dec Fashion Feature, Jan shines in her festive look from Shabby Chic at Evergreen Home & Floral — featuring the Shiraleah “Very Merry” shirt, scarf, Coco & Carmen jeans, and Myra mules.

With 44 years at the Lake, Christmas remains her favorite holiday — a season she loves for its spirit of giving, gathering with loved ones, and the memories made along the way.

Her advice for planning any celebration? Pace yourself and enjoy the process — you’re making a memory!

📸 Photography by Siegrid Massie
📝 Contributing Writer: Erica Watts

11/19/2025

✨ 2025 A-List Award | Camden on the Lake Resort ✨

Where celebrations shine a little brighter.

Plan your perfect holiday party at Camden on the Lake, where the newly remodeled Harbor Ballroom—complete with breathtaking crystal chandeliers—creates an elegant backdrop for any gathering. Their culinary team elevates every event with gourmet options like carving stations, charcuterie and salad displays, tenderloin crostini, customizable pasta bars, decadent desserts, and festive holiday drink specials.

Add a personal bartender to make the night even more memorable, then simply “take the elevator home” to one of Camden’s beautifully remodeled guest rooms. Whether you’re hosting an intimate holiday gathering or a grand year-end celebration, Camden on the Lake has everything needed for an unforgettable experience.

🎄 Book your holiday party or event today:
📞 573-365-5620
📍 2359 Bittersweet Rd., Lake Ozark, MO 65049