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Views of Table Rock Lake

I wanted to share pictures I have of Table Rock Lake, taken at various locations and times of the year.

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Contact me for information on real estate on beautiful Table Rock Lake!

Amphitheater to Open in May in the Branson Area

musicComing in May 2010 the Branson area will once again be home to an outdoor amphitheater. The Black Oak Mountain Amphitheater will reopen in Lampe, which is located in Stone County, southwest of Branson.

The attraction originally opened back in 1983, but had since closed. Recently renovated, the outdoor theater will be ready for the first show on May 30, 2010, according to the amphitheater's web site. The first performance will feature artists John Michael Montgomery and Lee Greenwood. note

Tickets and more information can be obtained by visiting their web site.

Table Rock Lake Homes, 2010

Table Rock Lake is still a highly popular area for retirement and lake homes. Below are some facts and figures on lakefront homes currently available on Table Rock Lake in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Missouri.

table rock lakeNumber of Lakefront Homes Currently Available: 200

List Price Range: $42,900 to $1,900,000

Median List Price: $332,450

Number of Homes with Private Boat Docks: 13

Number of Homes with a Boatslip in a Community Dock: 126

Where are these homes located? Below is a breakdown of the lakefront homes available by city:

Blue Eye: 19; Branson/Indian Point: 7; Hollister: 11; Kimberling City: 33; Branson West/Reeds Spring: 38; Ridgedale: 5; Golden/Eagle Rock: 17; Shell Knob: 33; Lampe: 19; Cape Fair: 7; and Galena: 11.

Feel free to contact me any time with quesitons about owning a home on Table Rock Lake. I spend much of my free time on the lake and have lived in the area for 30 years.

Information on Lake Taneycomo in Branson, Missouri

Lake Taneycomo is located in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri, between Table Rock Lake and Bull Shoals Lake. Formed in 1913 with the completion of Powersite Dam, Lake Taneycomo stretches from Table Rock Dam to Powersite Dam and passes through the towns of Hollister, Branson, Powersite, Rockaway Beach, and Forsyth.

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Because Lake Taneycomo's water comes from the bottom of Table Rock Dam, it is a cold water lake with an average temperature of 58 degrees. These cool waters are stocked annually with rainbow trout and many consider it a world-class place to fish.

The origin of the name of Lake Taneycomo is interesting. The word TANEY is the name of the county, CO stands for county, and MO for Missouri. Put it all together and you get Taneycomo.

Along the shores are resorts, campgrounds, RV parks, condos, lakefront homes with docks, and marinas. You'll also see canoes, fishing boats, kayaks, and pontoon boats up and down the stream.

In downtown Branson, it's easy to enjoy the beauty of Lake Taneycomo from the Branson Landing. Available is a boardwalk along the lake, an excursion boat, several restaurants on the lakefront, and public fishing docks on the shores of adjoining North Beach Park.

Whether you're an avid fisherman or you just like to relax beside the water, Lake Taneycomo is a great place to do both.

Taney County May Receive Grant for Hollister/Kirbyville Road

According to Taney County Commissioner Jim Strafuss, there’s a possibility Taney County could receive a multi-million dollar, federal grant to help finance a road to connect Hollister and Kirbyville. dizer

In September of 2009, Taney County submitted a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation. This grant targets large construction projects with cost between $20-$300 million. However, Strafuss said the review committee is focusing on smaller projects, in the $20-$30 million range. Taney County applied for $20 million.

In April of 2009, voters decided against a sales tax that would have funded the connecting highway.

Officials hope to receive news on the grant this month.