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Hotels are Hatching in Lake Travis: Sonesta Opening Summer 2015

Written by Cathy Hale | January 13, 2015

In about five months the new Sonesta Hotel Bee Cave will open for business. Located at the Hill Country Galleria property, this modern hotel will feature 195 rooms (including 12 suites), a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool and sun deck as well as a glass-enclosed lounge and rooftop bar. Wait, we’ll have a sleek new place to gather with our friends? Okay, you’ve got my attention.

What’s even more important for Lake Travis residents and businesses is this hotel has a vast amount of function space for meetings and social events. The 10,000 square-foot space can be divided into smaller rooms or larger rooms as needed. As a former party planner myself, I think having a contemporary ballroom event space in the Lake Travis area is something the community definitely needs. The Sonesta also provide on-staff event planners, wedding specialists and catering options.

Lakeway Medical Village: Say Howdy to New Hotels and The Goddard School in Lake Travis

Written by Cathy Hale | December 22, 2014

News of growth in Lake Travis continues to make headlines with Lakeway Medical Village announcing it has new tenants, La Quinta and Marriott. The hotels, along with 100,000 square feet of general and medical space, will sit on the 65.9-acre tract in front of Lakeway Regional Medical Center. The Goddard School Lakeway broke ground on Oct. 24 and is expected to open in April 2015.

The sparkly new hotels won’t be terribly huge, but they will be decked out with the latest touches of technology and comfort. The La Quinta will have 80-90 rooms and the Marriott will probably be the same size, but the type of Marriott has not been determined yet. The project will most likely bring in retail and dining as well, since the visibility will be fantastic from RR 620.

Jaw-Dropping Plans for The Backyard at Bee Cave

Written by Cathy Hale | December 8, 2014

In April 2014, we shared an update about the future of The Backyard.

Well, today it looks like the road will go on forever and the party will never end. Yes, the future looks bright for this iconic Lake Travis landmark, so if you missed the interesting pre-Thanksgiving news, we’ll give you a rundown.

On November 19, Bee Cave planning and zoning officials said “green light, y’all” to the ambitious overhaul of The Backyard. This enormous project includes adding three state-of-the-art film and recording sound stages, two outdoor music venues (total capacity is 4k ppl), a hotel, condominiums and 11 office buildings with a whopping 700,000 square feet of office space.

Lake Travis News Roundup: At the Intersection of Booze & Construction

Written by Cathy Hale | November 4, 2014

It’s time for another roundup of the news making its way through Lake Travis and the Hill Country. This month it’s all about swizzle sticks, more road construction and fighting germs. Make sure you get out there and vote today too!

We Like to Get Our Drank On

If you’ve ever heard the rumor that the Lake Travis area sells more booze than most of the state, well, it’s actually true. According to recent figures from Texas Comptroller’s Office on tax receipts on mixed alcoholic beverages for the month of September, Lakeway and Bee Cave have been seeing a steadier stream of spending on spirits than most of the state. Can you guess the local hotspots for alcohol sales?

Lake Travis News Roundup: Hello H-E-B, Goodbye Porta Potties

Written by Cathy Hale | October 9, 2014

There are lots of exciting things happening in Lake Travis, so we wanted to give you a quick snapshot of the hottest news stories happening here in the Hill Country.

Say “Howdy” to a new H-E-B
News broke this week that Oaks at Lakeway is a go. The development site is located on 90 acres at the corner RR 620 and Main Street. This mixed-use project will include a new H-E-B, a family fun center with a bowling alley, a hotel, apartments and office space. There will also be plenty of new retail shops and restaurants.

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