Photo: Roundtable Hosting by Melanie Lucero and Michael Boyce; Taken by John Heishman For years, Lake Anna residents have voiced a pressing concern: access to medical care. With the nearest hospitals 45 to 60 minutes away, medical emergencies often turn into life-or-death situations. Despite overwhelming community demand, efforts to establish an urgent care facility in the area have repeatedly hit …
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 …
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,” …
Photo thanks to Carol Barker Wyatt, John Heishman and Aaron Blount from Lake Anna Photography Lake Anna, VA – The Lake Anna Business Partnership’s highly anticipated Lighted Boat Parade illuminated the water on Saturday, December 7th, showcasing an array of dazzling, holiday-themed vessels. Leading the pack was local legend Mike Cleaves, who secured first place with his latest electrifying creation, …
Photo of 2023’s winner Steve Purks with his boat, named “Festival of Lights.” Mark Your Calendars for Saturday, 12/7/24 The holiday season is here, and Lake Anna’s Lighted Boat Parade is back to bring festive cheer and community spirit! For those who are new to the scene, the Lake Anna Lighted Boat Parade is a beloved annual tradition that brings …
Chris Denkers, owner of Coyote Hole, has always been passionate about cider. For years, Coyote Hole has offered sparkling cider—a non-alcoholic staple for family-friendly occasions at Lake Anna. But, as Denkers admits, “The sugar content is insanely high.” This, combined with a desire to create something for his teenage sons and their friends, led him to craft something healthier, innovative, …
In a series of samples taken by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), John Odenkirk is in awe of the “best bass sample I’ve ever seen”, marking what he calls the “Golden Age” of Lake Anna fisheries. “It can’t get any better,” Odenkirk says right before he notes, “but then it gets better.” Odenkirk has taken samples from Lake …
Lake Anna is experiencing a significant wave of commercial development, marking its second major growth period since 2010. This surge follows the establishment of Lake Anna Plaza, the Food Lion shopping center, and Boardwalk Plaza. Nearly 15 years later, new commercial projects are transforming the area, including a new Roundabout Plaza, Lake Anna Resort, and Technology Campus, just to name …
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Photos by Carol Barker Wyatt As the sun sets on the first Saturday closest to the Fourth of July, residents and visitors of Lake Anna gather at Dyke 2 in anticipation for one of the most spectacular events in Central Virginia—the annual Lake Anna Fireworks Show. This event, a tradition cherished by many, is much more than a display of …
