For Matt and Melissa Sutcliffe, it’s a work and play relationship they have with their seven children who are an integral part of Bear Bottom Resort just off Highway 5 in Sunrise Beach. Ranging in age from 6 to 20, Marc, Megan, Amanda, Cortney, Kelsey, Shawn and MacKenzi can be seen scurrying around the complex undertaking a variety of chores.

Originally built in 1959 by Eddie Bryant, the resort opened as The Holly Air Resort, boasting such “lavish” amenities as air conditioned rooms, electricity and a pool. The Sutcliffe family bought the resort on Aug. 1, 2008, and immediately started to renovate, repair and re-invent a classic lakefront resort.

On the horizon as part of a 10-year plan is expansion of the campground area, the addition of 32 individual cabins and a retain development of 400 feet of Highway 5 frontage in Sunrise Beach. If the economy strengthens, another water feature might be added along with improvements and expansion of the boat docks.

Representatives of the adult entertainment industry filed a lawsuit they hope will keep strip clubs and video stores operating as usual in the Show-Me State.

Missouri's new budget year has begun a lot like its old one — with declining state revenues.

Worried about the stalling economic recovery, Americans remained reluctant to spend at stores in July, especially on pricier items like jewelry, though they let go of some money for travel, according to data released Wednesday.

Chinese stock market watchers may soon turn to central Missouri to keep up with the latest developments on the Asian markets.

One of the largest wireless providers at the Lake of the Ozarks finished a plan to upgrade 17 towers by outfitting them with 3G transmitters. AT&T Inc. announced the completion of its Lake of the Ozarks upgrade plan with a ribbon-cutting at Willmore Lodge in Lake Ozark.

A 3G mobile phone allows for wide-area telephone calls, mobile Internet use, video calls and mobile television. Smart phone users will be able to make calls and surf the Internet at the same time in areas with a 3G signal.

 The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting an networking luncheon on Wednesday, July 14.

Discerning diners will love the view, atmosphere and the menu

Steven Naught of Naught-Naught Insurance Agency was named the 2010 "Young Agent of the Year" by the Missouri Association of Insurance Agents.

Employees have worked more than 500 days without a lost workday accident

Absolute Posture  integrates chiropractic care and education into the lake’s lifestyles

Some growing trends emerge in local market

McRoberts recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives

Vaughan Pools and   Spas has served central Missouri since 1971