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Food + Beverage
A Taste of Italy in Downtown Lee’s Summit
Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Janie Jones Owner Carrie Arnone blends family recipes, Sicilian inspiration and warm hospitality to create an intimate neighborhood dining experience. Tucked into the heart of downtown Lee’s Summit, Farfalle Bistro offers something that feels increasingly rare: a warm, intimate dining experience rooted in family, tradition and simple, honest cooking. For owner and chef Carrie Arnone, the restaurant’s story begins long before the first plate of pasta...
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Finance + Legal Services
Beyond Wealth Advisors
Rooted in Community, Focused on Generations Photography by Janie Jones In downtown Lee’s Summit, it is common to run into familiar faces while grabbing coffee, browsing local shops, or attending an event on the square. For the team at Beyond Wealth Advisors, those everyday connections are part of what makes their work meaningful. With their main office located in the heart of downtown Lee’s Summit, the practice has built its approach around relationships, community, and long term guidance...
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Life + Culture
Around Town
Article and Photography by Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market Date & Time: Wednesdays & Saturdays in May | 8 AM – 12 PM Location: Green Street Market, Downtown Lee’s Summit A beloved community tradition for more than 30 years, the farmers market brings together more than 70 vendors offering fresh produce, flowers, local meats, baked goods and artisan products. Stroll through the vibrant downtown market while enjoying live music and local shopping nearby. Website: ...
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Health + Wellness
A Brighter Investment: The Science Behind Light Therapy
Article by Judy Spaar | Photography by Janie Jones We have all seen and heard ads about the use of these colorful lights for weight loss and other health claims. Our expert, Brian Greenwald, owner of Lee’s Summit beem® Light Sauna, has taken a deep dive into this industry and shared his research findings. First of all, what exactly is light therapy and when did it reach popularity? Also called phototherapy, it is the use of specific wavelengths of light to stimulate biological processes in...
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