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Hollister High School Makes History

The Hollister Tigers made history Monday night, September 8th, when they hosted their first home football game. This is the first year for a football program at Hollister High School. Apparently, the fans were ready as an estimated 1,500 people packed into Tiger Stadium.

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The game was preceded by a BBQ and the Tiger's 30-12 win over Pleasant Hope was celebrated with fireworks. Congratulations Tigers!

Water Park Under Construction in Hollister

According to a recent article in The Branson Daily News, a $250 million project is underway in Hollister, Missouri.

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The new venture will be named Wilderness in the Ozarks. Located just off U.S. Highway 65, it will include 600 hotel suites that will surround an 80,000 square foot indoor waterpark and another four acres of outdoor water park. In addition, there are plans for cabins, an entertainment center, two sit-down restaurants, three fast-food venues, a Holiday Inn Express and Wyndham Garden Inn, and 35,000 square feet of retail space.

The expected completion date for the resort and waterpark is December 2009.

Branson Airport Grand-Opening Celebration

Officials with the Branson Airport recently announced plans to host one of the top ten air shows in the nation during their opening celebration to take place in May of 2009.

This airport will have the distinction of being the first privately-financed and operated commercial airport in the United States.

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Branson Airport is located on 922 acres just south of Branson and is a ten-minute drive from Branson's center.

The airlines that will be serving the airport have not yet been announced. According to the Branson Airport website, officials want to initiate service from Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, and Denver. The design of the airport is to accommodate midsize commercial planes such as 717s, 737s, and 757s.

In addition to providing air service to the area, the community will also benefit from employment opportunities in a variety of positions. Check out the employment section of their web site for details.

Affordable flights to major cities will be a great benefit for residents and visitors alike. It will be wonderful to drive ten minutes to catch a flight instead of trekking to Kansas City, St. Louis, or Tulsa.

Lakefront Homes on Table Rock Lake: Facts and Figures

If you're considering a retirement home on the shores of Table Rock Lake, or maybe a vacation property; you need to know what is available and how far your dollar will go in purchasing a home.

First, if you're not familiar with the lake, read this article on my blog: What is the Address of Table Rock Lake? The information will give you insight as to the size of the lake and which communities are located around it.

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Like all areas, prices vary greatly depending on location, size of the home, condition, and quality. For homes on Table Rock Lake, add to that mix, the availability of a boat slip or private boat dock, the terrain of the lot, and the view.

As of this date, there are 183 lakefront homes available for sale through the Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors. The least priced is $59,900 and the most expensive is $3,999,000. In the past year, 114 lakefront homes sold on Table Rock Lake. The average selling price was $296,311.

Something to keep in mind, boat slips are often NOT included in the price. Their prices vary according to location and size.

This article is intended to give you general information on lakefront homes on Table Rock Lake. Don't forget that there are also lake view homes and also condos available.

For more specific questions, feel free to contact me anytime. I own property on the lake and my family and I have spent countless hours boating, swimming, skiing, and relaxing on Table Rock Lake.

To read more information on Table Rock Lake and the surrounding area, visit this blog: Living in the Branson/Table Rock Area and scroll down to Lake Information at the bottom of the article.

Living in the Branson/Table Rock Lake Area

Branson is a small town in Southwest Missouri, located in the Ozark Mountains and surrounded by lakes. Though the population is considered small (6,050 in 2000), over 8 million visitors travel here annually.

Often Branson is called "the Country Music Capitol." This description is deceptive as this location has so much more to offer than music shows.

First of all, there are three lakes. Table Rock Lake has over 700 miles of shoreline where you can fish, swim, ski, or just relax on your boat. If fishing is your passion, Lake Taneycomo, a cold-water lake is famous for its trout. Then there's Bull Shoals Lake in Forsyth and eastern Taney County. Bull Shoals Lake is a recreational lake, like Table Rock, but a little more secluded.

Besides relaxing on the lake, there are a multitude of other things to occupy your time. There are three outlet malls along with the Branson Landing with its shops, restaurants, fire/water/light fountains and boardwalk along Lake Taneycomo. In addition, you'll find several craft shops and flea markets throughout the area. We also have theme and water parks, hiking trails, sports programs at the new Recplex, beautiful parks... the list is endless.

If you love golf, you'll be happy to know there are seven large golf courses in the area. So if you're addicted to this sport, the Tri-Lakes area offers a different course for every day of the week.

One more thing to mention is the beauty of the Ozarks. The views go on forever. I've had more than one client visit the area for the first time and buy a home on their first trip. It's that easy to fall in love with the Tri-Lakes area.

What makes this area such a great place to live? Friendly people, low crime, recreation opportunities, small-town atmosphere with all the amenities of a city, employment opportunities, and reasonably-priced real estate.

Below are links to information to help you learn more about the Branson/Table Rock Lake area.

REAL ESTATE AND RELOCATION

Free Branson & Table Rock Lake Relocation Packet

Branson/Tri-Lakes Real Estate

Receive Info on New Listings As They Hit the Market

Why is Now the Time to Buy?

Appreciation on Table Rock Lake Land

Buying Foreclosed Property

When Should I List My Home?

Bank-Owned Properties in the Tri-Lakes Area

LAKE INFORMATION

All About Table Rock Lake

Can I Have a Private Dock on Table Rock Lake?

All About Lake Taneycomo

Missouri Toughens Boating Laws

What's the Address of Table Rock Lake?

Lakefront Homes on Table Rock Lake: Facts and Figures

SCHOOLS

Schools in the Branson Area

College of the Ozarks

THINGS TO DO AND PLACES TO SEE

Golf in Branson

Free Things to do in the Branson Area

Tour the Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery

Stockstill Park

COMMUNITIES AND TOWNS

Kimberling City

Blue Eye

ECONOMIC GROWTH

New Businesses Come to Branson

Forsyth is Growing

Branson Airport

New Water Park Under Construction

EMPLOYMENT

Resources for Finding a Job in Branson

NEWS

New Road Possible

Best-Tasting Water in MO is in Forsyth

New Lake Taneycomo Bridge

MEDICAL FACILITIES

Skaggs Community Hospital

FACTS ABOUT THE AREA

The Weather in the Branson Area

Recycling in Branson