Lodging Businesses Leading Revitalization in Rockaway Beach

Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 3:00 AM

By Scott McCaulley @smcckc

Leaders in Rockaway Beach are making efforts to revitalize the community as one of the attractions in the Lakes Region.

Mayor Jim Harriger, during an interview this week on KRZK's "Ozarks Now" program, says the overnight lodging businesses are leading the way and already seeing some success.

Harriger also talked about the developing neighborhoods and upcoming events like the Fourth of July Celebration and also the drive to keep more people in the community involved in activities and continue with business rebuilding along Main Street.

The complete interview with Jim Harriger from "Ozarks Now" can be heard below:

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