I never imagined myself getting excited about businesses at Smith Mountain Lake or anywhere else for that matter, unless it was my own. But for some reason after I started writing for this lovely place, I found myself fascinated with all the things Smith Mountain Lake.  What goes on in the community, what others are doing for [...]

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Maybe I am old fashioned, but some of my favorite homes at Smith Mountain Lake have picket fences, 2 stories and a screened porch. This charming home has the picket fence and screen porch, plus a fireplace and a great many modern features for beauty and comfort. You can’t beat a place on the lake that has [...]

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A good friend of mine who is in real estate at Smith Mountain Lake, recently wrote an interesting little summary of information about property around the lake. The questions and answers refer back to a book by Paul Moore that is worth reading if you have any interest or involvement in the property around the [...]

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Don’t miss out on any of the fun events going on at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia in the coming days. If you enjoy being part of our lovely lake community, you will find something appealing going on in the next month or so around the lake. VOTE Virginia is for Lovers, the official state tourism slogan, is in [...]

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The 7th Annual “Four Seasons of Smith Mountain Lake Photo Contest” which began in August is in full swing. But it’s not too late for all you amateur photo bugs in the area to enter and win great prizes for your pictures.  If you enjoy capturing the beauty of your lake on camera, and are not a professional photographer, you are [...]

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Boat lovers are everywhere in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia and they will all be excited about the Annual Boat Show at Mariners Landing on September 19th. There will be classics and antiques in and out of the water, automobiles and watercraft. Although I don’t know a whole lot about boats myself, I love to go to [...]

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Are there any Greek cuisine lovers at Smith Mountain Lake besides me? If so, don’t miss out on the Greek Festival in Roanoke on September 18th, 19th and 20th from 11am. to 10pm Fri./Sat. and 12 to 7pm. Sun.  I love that a portion of the proceeds for this fun event will go to benefit The [...]

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