Deborah Beran's Blog

Residents of Smith Mountain Lake are often the chosen hosts for family and friends gatherings. And it’s no wonder the relatives with that idyllic summer vacation property are particularly popular this time of year. A summer gathering at Smith Mountain Lake is a wonderful way to treat loved ones t...

You’ve come to Smith Mountain Lake to get out on the water, soak up the sun, treat the children and grandchildren to all-day play and make special memories with family members. The last priority on your list is cleaning up the house, condo, houseboat or RV during your stay. But cleaning must happ...

Did you know the Smith Mountain Lake community contains well over 50 extracurricular clubs and organizations? And that only includes “official” groups. It’s easy for residents here to find a group related to their interests and hobbies to get involved in. Some of the most on-the-water oriented gr...

We hope you and your family are enjoying an exciting summer season here at amazing Smith Mountain Lake. From our vantage point at Deb Beran Properties, the season of on-the-water fun is in full swing with PWC riders, wake sport enthusiasts, fishermen, sailers and casual boaters out in abundance. ...

Smith Mountain Lake knows how to celebrate Independence Day. Next week, 2012 SML fireworks events will take place yet again to commemorate the favorite American holiday. Summertime fireworks festivities coupled with the stunning lake view make up some of the lake area’s most anticipated attractio...

July 1 brings an important change in boating education requirements. The change is part of a series of increased boat driver expectations implemented by the Virginia Department of Games and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF). An increasingly popular and busy lake like Smith Mountain Lake is safer and more ...

Last week our blog featured several new waterfront restaurants to enjoy this summer season. But recent business start-ups aren’t only within Smith Mountain Lake’s food industry. The community is celebrating a noticeably positive trend in business launches, which can only mean a positive effect on...

In summer, one of the most common activities at Smith Mountain Lake is waterfront dining. In fact the subject of where to dine on the water is one of the most popular topics talked about among community members and area visitors. Last year, we featured a run-down of waterfront restaurants in the ...

Having just come through Memorial Day weekend, on-the-water fun including boating, water sports, fishing and swimming is officially kicked-off for this 2012 season. As we all look forward to the next three months of lake recreation, it never hurts to be reminded of the top ways to stay safe while...

The thriving water recreation and sports scene at Smith Mountain Lake includes a strong representation of sailing enthusiasts. Sailboats are a common sight in spring and summer, but the mild SML climate means sailing opportunity continues all year long here. Local residents can be a part of the s...