Archives for January 2015

Lake Travis Area Weekend Events: January 30th – February 1st

Written by Todd Hower | January 30, 2015

It’s Friday and thank goodness for that! Leander ISD has a winter break on February 2nd & 3rd , so I’m sure that many of you are taking off early and heading to the mountains for an extra long weekend of skiing and playing in the snow. Enjoy!

On February 1st, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will face off for Super Bowl XLIX. Enjoy the Big Game (and commercials) with some good food and craft beer.

Super Bowl Sunday is the end of the 30-day grace period on warnings for talking and texting while driving in Austin. So if you’re watching the game at a place other than on your sofa at home, just remember to drive hands-free and drink responsibly.

Here’s our roundup of weekend activities in and around the Lake Travis area:

Valentine's Day Giveaway: Dinner at The Grille at Rough Hollow

Written by Cathy Hale | January 30, 2015

It’s time for our February giveaway and we’re excited to announce our partner is The Grille at Rough Hollow. Together with The Grille, we’re offering one lucky winner (and a guest of his or her choosing) a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner for two. Grab your sweetheart and enjoy a delicious 3-course prix fixe menu including complimentary champagne and Amuse Bouche.

Whether you choose the pan roasted Sea Bass or one of their most popular dishes, Duck Two Ways, or the beef tenderloin filet, your taste buds will thank you. Plus, did we mention banana Nutella cake with banana coconut ice cream is one of your dessert options? Anything with Nutella is always the right choice in our opinion.

Hotels, Austin Real Estate Bubble — Can Realtors Predict the Future?

Written by Todd Hower | January 29, 2015

As you may have noticed, there is a lot of development going on in the Lake Travis area — except for the development of roads.

On the commercial side of real estate, we are experiencing a boom in hotels because of an occupancy rate for Austin that came in at 72.3 percent for 2014 — a very healthy rate. The City of Austin and surrounding area continues to be a hot bed for business and recreation.

In the Lake Travis area, we have numerous hotel developments that are popping up, from a Sonesta Hotel Bee Cave to a Residence Inn Marriott at River Place. There’s a new CVS pharmacy under construction in Four Points at the intersection of 620 and 2222 with a 5-acre tract available for development and the possibility of another hotel … or restaurant, assisted living facility or another medical project.

City of Lakeway is Jazzed to Bring Arts District to Lake Travis

Written by Cathy Hale | January 28, 2015

We all know the Lake Travis area is booming with growth. And while we may have to experience a few growing pains a long the way, the promise of a bright future outshines the frustrations. The last piece of undeveloped property (130 acres) located behind the new Oaks at Lakeway is being considered for a unique arts district that will give Lake Travis residents a cultural beacon of its own.

What’s important for Lake Travis residents to know is the amount of care involved in this decision. The City of Lakeway has a rare opportunity to determine how the land will be used. And they fully understand it is the last huge stretch of property located in the epicenter of a growing and thriving community. It’s not a question of what should that land look like, but a question of what is our vision.

SXSW 2015: March 13th – March 22nd

Written by Mandy Spivey | January 27, 2015

It’s getting to be that time of the year again, when the streets of downtown Austin are transformed into pop-up music venues, all corners of the town enveloped in a continuous flow of strings and drums.

Some of us got our first taste of life in Austin at SXSW, which tends to bring in music, film and culture-loving folks from all over the world. To truly get the most out of your time at the famous festival, you need a bit of a game plan of sorts, and the more pre-show planning you can do, the better.

Tickets have been on sale for months, and there is still time to snatch up a wrist band or badge in time for the festival. But hurry, the prices go up and up as the big date approaches.

Archives for January 2015

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