Welcome to February, the month where we start a slow warming process as we move into the Spring season, but also a month where we still can get big snowstorms. High temperature averages start in the middle 40s, but rise into the lower 50s by the end of the month. It’s a pleasure to join the Lake Anna Breeze™ team. …
Sponsored by The Orion Home Group Jacey Orion Netzer has embarked on a journey to redefine integrity in real estate with her practice, The Orion Home Group. Jacey’s story is one of diverse experiences, from being a successful hairdresser and restaurant owner to a water rescue volunteer and scuba diver. Her roots in a small town near Hershey, Pennsylvania, shaped …
I retired at the end of 2018 and bought the Lake Anna Breeze™ in February of 2019. I didn’t know very much about publishing a newspaper, so I had to learn as I went along. Once I got the hang of it, creating The Breeze™ was an absolute joy. Over that five year period, I learned a little bit about …
Virginia’s four seasons are nothing to complain about. Many states don’t see fall colors or snow on the ground. But the cold, colorless days of winter can be long, and for some, it can be more than just a feeling of boredom or restlessness. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs during specific seasons, particularly winter. …
As Lake Anna gears up for another bustling boating season, it’s crucial to shed light on the unsung heroes who ensure the safety of water enthusiasts — Maureen (Mo) Daniels and Jean McCormick, affectionately known around the lake as ‘Mo and Jean’. With a remarkable 20 years of service to the community, the duo are the stalwarts of water safety …
How many of us work from home? If not retired, most working professionals here at Lake Anna have home offices. From individual sales representatives to entrepreneurs, business owners, and home office teleworkers, working remotely has become increasingly prevalent here in our community. Working from home in a secluded location like Lake Anna poses its challenges. Despite significant growth in the …
Who can forget the fiery, floating Dragon float from 2022’s lighted boat parade, winning first place and taking the breath away from the hundreds of Lake Anna viewers? This last December, Mike Cleaves’ 34ft long, 20 ft high and 29ft wide rowing Viking Ship wasn’t so lucky as to place in the top three, but it certainly left an impression …
Woof! Back when my brother, Charlie, lived with us, my pack-family lived in a different pack den. It wasn’t near the lake like our den is now. I am much happier in our pack den at the lake because I can swim every day, however, the one thing I liked better about our old den was the roly-poly paper things …
By Jennifer Bailey with Randy Thomas Proposed by REB Investment Company LLC and Amazon Data Services, the Lake Anna Tech Campus is set to become a significant addition to Louisa County, Virginia. The project, as detailed in the filing with the US Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District, outlines plans for a data center campus spanning 153 acres. The campus …
A new Virginia destination is in the planning stages at Hotel Lake Anna off of Route 208 in Spotsylvania; Lake Anna locals and visitors would gain access to a new restaurant, event venue, family cottages and RV lots, pickle-ball courts, spa, pool, and tranquil gardens especially designed for the community to enjoy during the week. The motel, which is connected …
