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Lake Travis Development Update: What’s Open & What’s Coming Soon

Written by Cathy Hale | November 16, 2017

Thanksgiving is next week, which means 2017 is almost a wrap. “Holy shiitake mushrooms, how in the Howard Johnson’s did that happen!?”

It’s been another wild year of growth in the Lake Travis area with more on the horizon. Before we dig into turduckens and sweet potato pie, let’s take a look back at LT’s big business and development stories, and chat about what’s brewing in 2018.

Spoiler alert: Will our highway woes end? Will Lake Travis magically morph back into a small town with a Piggly Wiggly? Uhm, er … no.

It’s time for tryptophan and traffic, friends!

Lake Travis at a Glance: Opie’s BBQ, Pure Barre Lakeway’s Makeover & The Rooster

Written by Cathy Hale | September 14, 2017

It’s the perfect weather for a leisurely spin through the Lake Travis area with the AC off and the windows down. Enjoy the beautiful weather while it lasts!

Today, we’re dishing about delicious BBQ and mouth-watering sides in Spicewood at the legendary Opie’s BBQ. Tater tot casserole? Yes, please!

The Rooster food truck is now open on Hwy. 71 where you can make a quick pit stop for breakfast or lunch.

Plus, Lakeway’s Pure Barre studio is getting some extra TLC with the announcement of new ownership and renovations. We’ll introduce you to the “sweet” gal who’s making it happen. (Pun intended.)

If you haven’t driven out towards Spicewood lately, you may be surprised to see how quickly all of the new commercial developments are going up on Hwy. 71. Yep, the Gateway to the Hill Country has changed a lot over the years. We’ve got the answers to your “what’s going there?” questions, so stay tuned to Lake Travis Lifestyle for updates.

Let’s dig in!

Lake Travis at a Glance: Eyes on Hotels, Schlotzsky’s on its Way & Hands Off Cellphones

Written by Cathy Hale | September 7, 2017

The development along RR 620 is impossible to ignore. In the 3-mile stretch along RR 620 from Hwy. 71 to Oaks at Lakeway, you’ll see multiple commercial projects spanning the phases of construction from clearing land to framing to punch list.

Back in January 2015, we wrote about all of the new hotels headed to the Lake Travis area. At that time, the Sonesta Hotel was still under construction. We mentioned more hotels on the way including a La Quinta and a Marriott, both rumored to be at Lakeway Medical Village (322 Medical Parkway). Well, that’s still 50% accurate …

Today we’re taking a look at businesses headed this way including Marriott, La Quinta, and the new Schlotzsky’s special concept restaurant, Schlotzsky’s Austin Eatery.

Plus, the statewide texting while driving ban is in effect. Put. That. Phone. Down.

Lake Travis at a Glance: Sweetwater Build-Out, LTISD Welcomes 10k+ Students & Covert Cometh

Written by Cathy Hale | August 24, 2017

The Hill Country has been buzzing this summer from Dripping Springs to Lakeway to Steiner Ranch and Spicewood. We’ve got new businesses moving in, new neighborhoods being built and more growth on the horizon.

We’re taking a look at three of the most buzz-worthy topics in Lake Travis related to real estate, both residential and commercial: Sweetwater, LTISD, Covert and H-E-B’s land. Let’s dig in!

Lake Travis at a Glance: Say Hello to SnoMo, Summer Moon Coffee & Lone Star School of Music

Written by Cathy Hale | August 10, 2017

Summer may be winding down, but the new business boom in the Lake Travis area is moving full speed ahead.

In this week’s edition of Lake Travis at a Glance:

See the chopped beef pictured above? Kidding! That’s not meat, that’s a Taiwanese dessert. And it may be the softest, fluffiest icy treat you’ve ever had.

Coffee fiends of Lake Travis, get ready to have your coffee-loving minds blown.

Plus, Lone Star School of Music will be opening its fourth location in Lakeway at the end of August. Music to our ears!

Let’s dig in …

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