Monthly Archives: January 2007

Is the city of Branson’s use of TIFs a factor in raising school district taxes?

…it is inconceivable that the city of Branson’s use of TIFs is not, in the very least, a contributing factor in the school district having to ask the voters for the tax increase Continue reading

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Red, Hot… & Blue! Show Moves to Music City Centre

A Branson favorite since its debut in 1996, “Red, Hot…& Blue!” is moving to the Music City Centre theatre, on the famous “Branson Strip.” Continue reading

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Branson School district to ask voters for first levy increase in over 20 years

The school district will ask voters to approve a 45-cent tax levy increase…will allow the district to hire at least nine new teachers and 14 support staff members. Continue reading

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“Ideas In Ice,” Takes Branson’s First National Ice Carving Competition

Cold temperatures and rainy conditions didn’t prevent several of the nation’s top ice sculptors from competing in Saturday’s National Ice Carving Association- sanctioned contest at the World’s Largest Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson… Continue reading

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The foundation for Branson’s future success is the same as for its past success, values!

…could build two Branson Landings, neigh five Branson Landings, and they would not do as much for Branson’s brand as our values and the perception that our visitors have of them.
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50’s At The Hop Says Farewell To The Jim Stafford Theatre

New Year’s Eve marked the final performance of 50’s At The Hop at The Jim Stafford Theatre and was captured in photos. Continue reading

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It’s a different “show” during Branson’s Winter Season!

The show schedule for Branson’s “Winter Season,” is drastically reduced from that available during the “Season.” Continue reading

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You can “bank” on a wonderful dining experience at Bottini’s

The Ole Seagull has eaten at Bottini’s three times within the last six weeks with a variety of people and each time the experience has been consistent and delightful.
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First Place for the 2006 Branson’s news story of the year goes to “First PLACE”

A commitment to foster a community where character is highly valued and intentionally taught. Continue reading

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Can the “New Branson” ever be Branson?

Branson may prosper in the “new way”, but it will never be Branson again? Continue reading

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The Grand Jubilee

Though the image of Branson is in transition, there are plenty classic Branson type shows. But I would argue that today The Grand Jubilee is also a new Branson classic. Continue reading

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Does this provide an insight into the reality and truth of “guess who?”

Do the very carefully chosen choice of words used by Branson City Administrator Terry Dody provide an interesting and revealing insight as to his version of reality and truth as compared to the way that most other people would view them under similar circ Continue reading

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