Revitalizing energy and creativity is flooding into the area with buyouts and commercial lakefront real estate selling faster than the Lake has seen in more than a decade. Check out some of the biggest deals from the past year.Â
Big Thunder Buys Wake Effects
One of the biggest names in Lake of the Ozarks boating just got… well, bigger.
Local wakesports powerhouse grew even larger this year when Wake Effects owner Rusty Rahm sold the company to Big Thunder Marine. A new showroom in Lake Ozark is set to open in 2018 will have boats for all marine activities including: Pontoon and Tritoon by Manitou, South Bay and JC Tritoon, Monterey Sport Boats and Cruisers, as well as Baja, Fountain and Donzi high performance boats. And with Wake Effects onboard, you can check out MasterCraft boats there too.
DockWorks Expands
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The marine industry at Lake of the Ozarks is red hot. Company acqu…
The Hudson brothers bought two business at the Lake that provide an expanding suite of businesses offering top-notch dock and shoreline services for property owners.Â
Tan-Tar-A Bought by Margaritaville
Highlights how the transformation of the iconic Tan-Tar-A resort into Margaritaville came to be. The Black Bear Lodge restaurant is expected to become J. B.’s Boathouse before the rebranding is complete in 2019.
One of our biggest stories of the year was the news that Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville would be landing at the Lake with the purchase and remodel of Tan-Tar-A Resort. The renovation will include improvements to guest rooms and public spaces as well as an updated color scheme and decor that recalls the island relaxation you associate with Jimmy Buffet's iconic music.Â
Resort at Port Arrowhead Reopens After Major Renovation
An iconic resort with more than half a century of history at the Lake is undergoing big changes.
A Lake Ozark resort with over 50 years of history underwent a facelift last winter under new ownership.Â
Millstone Marina
LAKE OF THE OZARKS — The historic Millstone Marina, on the 7 Mile Marker of the Lake of the …
Jeff and Kim Howell have big plans for the Lake's oldest and largest marina. While maintaining it's historic charm, they are working hard to create a laid back self-contained community with everything weekend live-aboard boaters need. Â
Lodge of Four Seasons Under New Management
The iconic Lodge of Four Seasons Resort will soon be under the management of global golf company Troon Golf LLC.
Global golf company, Troon Golf LLC is slated to take over management of The Lodge of Four Season golf, marina and spa as of January 1, 2018. The company manages over 250 golf courses worldwide and over 30 years of experience.Â
