The Flatwaters: 4th of July at Lake Anna

Jen BaileyIssue 110, The Breeze™, The Breeze™ 2024, The Flatwaters

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Local Skateboarding Pioneer Advocates for Skatepark Return

Jen BaileyFeatured, Issue 110, Louisa, Sports, The Breeze™, The Breeze™ 2024

James (Bobby) Ragland, a nearly lifelong resident of Louisa County, is a dedicated skateboarder who has long championed the skateboarding community in his hometown. Despite the county lacking skateboard shops and skateparks during his youth, Ragland’s passion for skateboarding led him to travel across the East Coast in search of places to skate. In the early 2000s, Ragland founded Bakwuds …

Veteran Opens “Woodcrafters Furniture and Cabinetry” Custom Furniture Store in Thornburg

Jen BaileyBusiness, Featured, Issue 110, Sponsored, The Breeze™, The Breeze™ 2024

Lance Frye, the owner and visionary behind Woodcrafters Furniture and Cabinetry, has a story that resonates with the quintessential American dream. Born in Quantico and raised in Woodbridge, Frye dedicated a decade of his life to serving in the Marine Corps. When his service ended, he faced a crossroads: the structured life he knew was gone, and he was thrust …

Chandler Family: “Our Why Was Always Family…”

Jen BaileyFeatured, Issue 110, Lake Anna Real Estate, Sponsored, The Breeze™ 2024

Stacie and Matt Chandler didn’t have a lot of family around while growing up. They dreamed of having a yard full of children and grandchildren, creating a lively, chaotic, and loving home environment. And that’s exactly what they got. “Our why has always been family for us. Having such a large family, we realized we had great insight into what …

Louisa Arts Center Presents “EMPHASIS” Gallery Show

Jen BaileyAll Articles, Visual Arts

LOUISA, VA: June 7, 2024 — The Louisa Arts Center is thrilled to unveil its upcoming exhibition, “EMPHASIS”, at the Purcell Gallery, showcasing the dynamic works of local artist Darius Quarles. Born and raised in Louisa, Virginia, Quarles brings his unique vision back to his roots with a collection that promises to captivate and provoke. Darius Quarles, a self-taught artist …

New “Roundabout Plaza” to Bring Lazy Parrot, Gym, Pickleball and Arade to 208/522

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The much-anticipated Roundabout Plaza is set to break ground at the intersection of Chopping Rd and 522 this Summer, targeting a June 1, 2025, opening date. This ambitious project aims to elevate the commercial landscape of the Lake Anna area with a high standard of development. Back in 2018, Jon and Stephanie Koren acquired the then-named Tractor Hill Equipment, rebranding …

Discovering the Wonders of Reptiles: My Three Chambered Heart Museum Opens in Mineral

Jen BaileyAll Articles, Community, Louisa, Mineral, Nature & Wildlife

Established in 2011, My Three Chambered Heart has been dedicated to improving public perception, enhancing captive husbandry, and promoting wildlife conservation of reptiles through educational outreach. The museum’s mission is clear: to spread knowledge and awareness of herpetology through a variety of engaging methods. These include classes, research, exhibits, community outreach, educational presentations, and hands-on experiences with reptiles. Executive Director …

High Point Marina Owner Carlos Wood Earns Prestigious Award from Jetboats of Lake Anna

Jen BaileyBoats, Featured, Watersports and Boating

Lake Anna, VA – Carlos Wood, the dedicated owner of High Point Marina, has been honored with the third annual award from Jetboats of Lake Anna during the 25th Hot Boat Invasion. This accolade recognizes Wood’s unwavering dedication and service to the vibrant annual gathering of jet boat enthusiasts at Lake Anna. The event’s highlight was the traditional Friday night …