Photos by Brian Smith A nearly $900 million resort and convention complex billed as Virginia’s largest indoor water park destination is taking shape in Spotsylvania County, and is set to open this Fall. The resort is just 25 miles from Lake Anna State Park, near I-95, off of Route 1 in Woodford. The development will combine a massive indoor and …
My first job was working for a campaign. I’m not going to tell you which side I was on… honestly, it really doesn’t matter now. Like, at all. What I remember most isn’t the politics. Every day. Every single day I would go into work, someone would leave crying. Sometimes it was me.It wasn’t just my bosses. It was also …
Photo: Bailey’s 1st Breeze delivery, with the Help of McCoy and his “frunk” The reason The Breeze began 15 years ago is the same reason I’m publishing it today. Lake Anna deserved its own voice. When Ed Blount launched The Breeze in September 2011, he wasn’t chasing breaking news or competing with daily headlines. He was building something intentional, much …
For the first time, Lake Anna is home to a dedicated mental health practice designed to serve the unique rhythms, pressures, and possibilities for people at the lake. Led by licensed mental health counselor and marriage and family therapist Stacey Crosson, CSpace Counseling officially opens its doors with a mission rooted in connection, calm, and community. At the heart of …
Written by Rachel Farrar, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-B Ongoing development of more effective weight loss medications, expanded insurance coverage for obesity treatments, and federal shifts in dietary guidance are reshaping how Americans approach weight management. Together, these changes suggest that 2026 may mark a year of increased success for individuals seeking sustainable weight loss. Two widely used glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor …
W e recently sat down with Beau, a familiar and much-loved presence around Lake Anna. Known for his gentle watchfulness, steady companionship, and unmistakable charm, Beau took a break from his daily routine to share a little about his life by the water: Q: Hi, Beau.Beau: Woof! Q: Thank you for your time today. Could you please tell us a …
Written by Jacey Orion At Lake Anna, we spend a lot of time listening — to buyers, sellers, neighbors, and friends, and right now, the conversation feels quietly optimistic. Not rushed. Not reactive. More like a steady upward movement. That’s why the phrase “stimulation, not correction,” recently shared by Robert Kiyosaki in a social post about national housing policy, resonates …
Written by Edward Jones; Sponsored by Scott Jordan The new year brings more than resolutions – and there’s good news for retirement savers: You can put more into your IRA, 401(k) or other workplace plan this year compared to last year. If you’re a high earner age 50 or older, catch-up contributions must now be made into a Roth account …
Now that 2025 is in the rearview mirror, here is a look back at the year’s weather highlights. The year was something of a Jekyll-and-Hyde season, with a very wet first half followed by a notably dry second half. Temperatures were warmer than normal early in the year but trended colder than average during the latter months. Average annual precipitation …
The Belmont Community Center serves as a cornerstone of neighborhood life and is heavily used throughout the year. The facility hosts a weekly library on Mondays, arts and crafts groups, bingo nights, meetings for local associations, and functions as the regional polling location during elections. With such frequent use, the Community Center supports a wide range of civic, cultural, and …
