The Smith Family at iWiSP

Jen BaileyBest of Lake Anna, Best of Lake Anna Magazine 2024, Best of Lake Anna Sponsored Content

Readers’ Choice Gold Winner for Best Internet Service iwisp.net  |  540-379-5866 In the winter of 2008, Sam Smith faced a problem many rural residents know well: the lack of reliable internet. Undeterred, Sam researched and discovered a way to bring high-speed internet to his home. Realizing the potential to help his neighbors, he shared this service at minimal cost, quickly …

Best of Lake Anna Returns for 2025: Recognizing the Region’s Best Businesses, People, and Places

Jen BaileyBest of Lake Anna, Best of Lake Anna Magazine 2024, Featured

After an overwhelming response in its inaugural year, the Best of Lake Anna Readers’ Choice awards return in 2025 to celebrate the businesses, services, and individuals that make this lakeside community truly exceptional. With last year’s competition drawing nearly 46,000 votes and 1,600 nominations, the Best of Lake Anna has quickly become a highly anticipated event, offering a snapshot of …

Lion’s Den ‘1837’ Steakhouse Replaces Tavern on the Rail

Jen BaileyIssue 117, Spotlight, The Breeze™

Fueled by an ambition to offer a fresh and distinct dining experience, the owner of Vito’s Italian Restaurant & Grill, Rosalino Taormina, has a new passion project: The Lion’s Den: 1837. Since opening Vito’s in 2015, Taormina, known as “Rosie,” has made a name for himself as a cornerstone of the Lake Anna dining scene. Over nearly a decade, he’s …

Professional and Retail Space Coming to 208 by Late 2025

Jen BaileyFeatured, Issue 117, The Breeze™

A new commercial development is set to bring 50,000 to 90,000 square feet of professional and retail space to 208 New Bridge Rd. Scheduled for completion by the end of 2025, the project aims to address the area’s growing need for accessible goods, services, and infrastructure. Spearheaded by real estate experts Melanie Lucero and Michael Boyce II, husband and wife …

Higher Energy Bills Expected at REC

Jen BaileyNews Alert

Lake Anna, VA – With an arctic chill expected today and tomorrow, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is doubling down on its commitment to grid reliability. REC is actively monitoring energy demand and supply to maintain reliable service for its 180,000 members across 22 Virginia counties. As a participant in the PJM regional energy grid, REC recognizes the challenges ahead, particularly …

Say Hello to Brian McGovern

Jen BaileyBest of Lake Anna, Best of Lake Anna Magazine 2024, Best of Lake Anna Sponsored Content

Readers’ Choice Silver Winner for Best Mortgage Company  [email protected] | 703-929-5581 What brings you the most satisfaction in your work?  Working with great people and getting the tough deals to closing to help people get into their homes.  What do you love most about Lake Anna?  The laid-back atmosphere, the sunsets, meeting great people.  What accomplishment are you most proud of …

News Alert: Minor Earthquake Shakes Lake Anna Tuesday Night

Jen BaileyNews Alert

January 14, 2025 — A minor earthquake, magnitude 2.8, struck 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia, at 5:28 PM (EST). The quake, with a depth of only 0.1 km, was felt by residents in the Lake Anna area and beyond, though no damage has been reported. The event occurred in the Central Virginia Seismic Zone, an area historically known for …

Boys Rescued After Falling Through Ice

Jen BaileyNews Alert

Two young boys were rescued this week after falling through the ice at a nearby private lake. The incident occurred in shallow water, but the boys were unable to climb out on their own due to the freezing conditions. Fortunately, emergency responders arrived quickly to assist, preventing the situation from escalating into something more serious. The boys, though shaken and …

The Cove Holds Steady to ‘Lake Time’ Amidst Local Development Boom

Jen BaileyCommunity, Issue 116, Spotlight, The Breeze™ 2025

While growth at Lake Anna speeds up, The Cove slows it down. And for this pillar business, the rapid pace of development only strengthens its foundation as an anchor in the community. The Cove Restaurant runs on an easygoing philosophy of enjoying each moment; painting a picture of what “lake life” really means. “Everything is at a slower pace here,” …