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        PHOTOS: Boaters Soak Up The Sunshine At Lake Of The Ozarks Harbor Hop
        PHOTOS: Boaters Soak Up The Sunshine At Lake Of The Ozarks Harbor Hop

        PHOTOS: Boaters Soak Up The Sunshine At Lake Of The Ozarks Harbor Hop

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        Shootout Poker Run From Above! Boats & Crews Pack The Lake [GALLERY II]

        Shootout Poker Run From Above! Boats & Crews Pack The Lake [GALLERY II]

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        The Shootout Poker Run brought boaters from across the country to Lake of the Ozarks last Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, for one of the biggest events of the summer.

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        Lots Of Boats & Fun At 2026 Shootout Poker Run [GALLERY I]

        Lots Of Boats & Fun At 2026 Shootout Poker Run [GALLERY I]

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        The Shootout Poker Run brought boaters from across the country to Lake of the Ozarks last Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, for one of the biggest events of the summer.

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        Shootout Poker Run: The Deal, Lake Bars Geo-Located, The Rest Of What's Up

        Shootout Poker Run: The Deal, Lake Bars Geo-Located, The Rest Of What's Up

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        Boaters from across the country will hit the water Friday for the Poly LOTO Shootout Poker Run, one of the most popular public events of Shootout Week at Lake of the Ozarks.

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        Support Our Troops Poker Run Returns To Lake Of The Ozarks This Friday

        Support Our Troops Poker Run Returns To Lake Of The Ozarks This Friday

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        The Lake of the Ozarks boating community will come together for a great cause this Friday at the 19th Annual Support Our Troops Poker Run.

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        More Than 1,200 Hands Played During Spring Harbor Hop At The Lake

        More Than 1,200 Hands Played During Spring Harbor Hop At The Lake

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        LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Last weekend, the 29th Annual Spring Harbor Hop ushered in the best season at the Lake as boaters hit the water and tried to win some money.

        First-Ever Cannonball Run Brought $544K Impact To Lake Economy, $88k In Charitable Donations

        First-Ever Cannonball Run Brought $544K Impact To Lake Economy, $88k In Charitable Donations

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        The first-ever Cannonball Run Lake of the Ozarks roared to life this summer, marking a successful debut that generated more than half a million dollars in local spending and raised thousands f…

        Shootout Poker Run: View From The Bridge [PHOTOS]

        Shootout Poker Run: View From The Bridge [PHOTOS]

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        LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Powerboats milled around the Community Toll Bridge the morning of Friday, Aug. 28, before roaring across the Lake in the annual Poly Lift Shootout Poker Run. Lake Shots photography was staged on the bridge, for an aerial look at some of the hottest boats on the Lake.

        Fall Harbor Hop At Lake Of The Ozarks! Here's The Schedule, The Stops, & What To Know

        Fall Harbor Hop At Lake Of The Ozarks! Here's The Schedule, The Stops, & What To Know

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        For better or worse, it's about time for most boaters to bid farewell to the boating season, but not before the Fall Harbor Hop, set for Oct. 12 at Lake of the Ozarks. 

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        Poly Lift Shootout Poker Run: When, Where, And All The Stops Along The Way [Sign Up]

        Poly Lift Shootout Poker Run: When, Where, And All The Stops Along The Way [Sign Up]

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        Once a year hundreds of performance boat enthusiasts from across the nation travel to Lake of the Ozarks for speed, fun, and charity. The Poly Lift Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout Poker Run has become the hottest on-water event within the event -- the day before the races. 

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        Shootout Street Party! Here's What To Know Before You Go [PARKING MAP]

        Shootout Street Party! Here's What To Know Before You Go [PARKING MAP]

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        LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The Shootout on the Strip Street Party returns, Wednesday, Aug. 21! And the weather outlook is a perfect 81F and sunny. 

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        Fall Harbor Hop Is This Saturday At Lake Of The Ozarks! Here's What To Know

        Fall Harbor Hop Is This Saturday At Lake Of The Ozarks! Here's What To Know

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        For better or worse, it's about time for most boaters to bid farewell to the boating season, but not before the Fall Harbor Hop, set for this weekend at Lake of the Ozarks. 

        Big Powerboating Action On The Lake! Shootout Poker Run Is Today

        Big Powerboating Action On The Lake! Shootout Poker Run Is Today

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        The Shootout Poker Run is today - and that means powerboaters from all over the country will be out on Lake of the Ozarks for a day of fun and charity. Whether you're participating in the event, or just planning a day on the water — or just hope to catch a glimpse of the poker run fun from l…

        Boat Projects, Tips & DIY

        DIY Boat Covers? Here's Why You'll Want The Pros At Paradise Custom Canvas Instead

        DIY Boat Covers? Here's Why You'll Want The Pros At Paradise Custom Canvas Instead

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        Pollen, bugs, dust, leaves, and critters (especially spiders!) can quickly wreak havoc on a boat’s interior—without a cover that is.

        How To Make A Custom Boat Cover (And Why Every Lake Of The Ozarks Boater Needs One)

        How To Make A Custom Boat Cover (And Why Every Lake Of The Ozarks Boater Needs One)

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        Without a cover, it doesn't take long for pollen, bugs, dust, leaves, critters, and spiders (especially spiders!) to do a number on a boat interior.

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        No More Dock Drama! Lift Assist Makes Docking A Breeze Even In Rough Water

        No More Dock Drama! Lift Assist Makes Docking A Breeze Even In Rough Water

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        Getting a boat into the slip and situating it on the lift can be tricky enough. But on Lake of the Ozarks, for boaters, the wind and waves can make it downright aggravating. That’s a problem Lift Assist was invented to solve. 

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        Step Up Your Game: Bobo Ladders Give Boaters A Boost!

        Step Up Your Game: Bobo Ladders Give Boaters A Boost!

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        Jump! Splash! Repeat. A favorite pastime at the Lake of the Ozarks. 

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        When Should You Run The Blower? Here's A Checklist For Safe Boat Refueling

        When Should You Run The Blower? Here's A Checklist For Safe Boat Refueling

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        Two boat explosions at Lake of the Ozarks docks this summer sparked important discussions about safe refueling and, in particular, the correct use of a boat's blower.

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        Dock Upgrade! Watch This Brilliant Remote-Control Dock Shade In Action [VIDEO]

        Dock Upgrade! Watch This Brilliant Remote-Control Dock Shade In Action [VIDEO]

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        It's the dog days of summer, and the bright days and hot evenings remind Lake of the Ozarks homeowners that the glaring sun can make the dock unbearable at certain times of the day.

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        Summer Boating Upgrade: Nauti Renovations’ Custom AquaTraction Floors

        Summer Boating Upgrade: Nauti Renovations’ Custom AquaTraction Floors

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        Boat flooring makes all the difference.

        This Unique Kayak/Paddleboat Lift Is The Ultimate 2024 Dock Upgrade

        This Unique Kayak/Paddleboat Lift Is The Ultimate 2024 Dock Upgrade

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        You've been enjoying the Lake house, but it's time to admit: the dock is getting cluttered.

        Boat Crashes

        Patrol Says Boat Malfunctioned Before Three Were Ejected And One Killed

        Patrol Says Boat Malfunctioned Before Three Were Ejected And One Killed

        LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The Highway Patrol says a bass boat experienced a mechanical malfunction before three people were thrown from the boat into the water on Wednesday, leaving one of them dead. The deceased man was from Arnold, Mo.

        UPDATE: Boater Drowns After Three People Were Ejected From Bass Boat

        UPDATE: Boater Drowns After Three People Were Ejected From Bass Boat

        One person has died after three adults fell into the water from a bass boat Wednesday afternoon at Lake of the Ozarks.

        BREAKING: Three Ejected From Boat On Lake Of The Ozarks, Search & Recovery On Scene

        BREAKING: Three Ejected From Boat On Lake Of The Ozarks, Search & Recovery On Scene

        LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A search and recovery team is currently on-scene in the area of the 6 Mile Marker, where a bass boat incident left three people in the water, according to a source.

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