Lee’s Summit, Missouri is the sixth largest city in the Kansas City Metro area with a population of 91,364. It was ranked 27th in the 2010 Money magazine 100 Best Cities to Live in the United States. Three public school districts serve the children of the city, Lee’s Summit School District, Blue Springs School District and Raymore Peculiar School District. The Lee’s Summit school district receive the state’s highest recognition for academic achievement, Missouri’s Distinction in Performance Award. During fall 2011, the the Lee’s Summit School District was recognized for being among a handful of districts in the state to earn a perfect score on criteria for the Distinction In Performance Award each year for the last 11 years. The Lee’s Summit School District was among 16 percent of the nation's school districts receiving the SchoolMatch "What Parents Want" national award in spring 2012. Longview Community College, Summit Technology Center, a branch of the University of Central Missouri and a branch of Baker University all provide opportunities for higher education in Lee’s Summit.
Jazzy B's Diner, located at 1803 NE Colbern Road in Lee's Summit, brings delicious BBQ and other tasty items on the menu. This business first started with their food truck several years ago, then they opened their restaurant last year and they've been rolling non-stop. Some of their most popular menu items are the Brisket Tacos, Pulled Pork Sandwich and Drunken Shrimp Po' Boy sandwich. The Jazzy fries, seasoned with cinnamon, are a real delight, too!Along with the great food, this family-friendly establishment has impressive jazz memorabilia throughout such as jazz albums, vinyl records, photographs, etc. They also have an upper-level area with a large flat screen TV so patrons can watch sporting events while dining with family and friends. Most importantly, the staff is very friendly and treats you as if you are a part of the family.