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The Official Guide for Newcomers, Visitors & Locals THE OFFICIAL GUIDE FOR NEWCOMERS, VISITORS & LOCALS Discover LAKE TRAVIS 2018 Lake Travis.indd 1 6/12/18 3:39 PM Welcome to the Lake Travis area. MARY® LYNNE GIBBS REALTOR , BROKER ASSOCIATE, ABR, CLHMS, CRB, CRS, ePRO, GRI 512-431-2403 | AUSTINLUXURYBROKER.COM 1921 LOHMANS CROSSING, SUITE #100 • AUSTIN 78734 Each Keller Williams oce is independently owned and operated. Keller Williams Realty, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports the Fair Housing Act. 2 Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce | (512) 263-5833 2018 Lake Travis.indd 2 6/12/18 3:40 PM Welcome to the Lake Travis area. MARY® LYNNE GIBBS REALTOR , BROKER ASSOCIATE, ABR, CLHMS, CRB, CRS, ePRO, GRI 512-431-2403 | AUSTINLUXURYBROKER.COM 1921 LOHMANS CROSSING, SUITE #100 • AUSTIN 78734 Each Keller Williams oce is independently owned and operated. Keller Williams Realty, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports the Fair Housing Act. www.laketravischamber.com 1 2018 Lake Travis.indd 1 6/12/18 3:40 PM [ AT A GLANCE ] DISCOVER LAKE TRAVIS Find Your Adventure 6 AREA EVENTS Explore Festivals, Tournaments, 10 Holiday Events and more SPRINGFEST 2018 12 The Best Year Yet THE PERFECT PLACE Plan a Staycation 14 PARKS & RECREATION Lake Travis Fun 18 HOUSING & RELOCATION Live the Good Life 26 EDUCATION Preparing for Success in 31 Tomorrow's Workforce PROTECTING THE HIGHLAND LAKES 22 Central Texas Water Coalation AREA HEALTHCARE Quality Care, Close to Home 33 ACTIVE SENIOR LIFESTYLE Top Area Activities 36 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Building Businesses and 38 Strengthening Communities MEMBERSHIP LISTING 43 LEADERSHIP LAKE TRAVIS BY CATEGORY 42 A Program That Can Change Your Life MEMBERSHIP LISTING BY NAME 57 COVER PHOTO Cover photo and top two photos on this page have ADVERTISER INDEX been provided by Vi Bottaro Photography 2 Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce | (512) 263-583360 2018 Lake Travis revised.indd 2 6/14/18 6:37 PM LAKE TRAVIS IS SEEING Stewart Title of Austin has two offices DOUBLE in the Lake Travis area with qualified teams to serve your needs. For more information, visit stewart.com/austin. Stewart Title Lake Travis – 620 Stewart Title Lake Travis – Lohmans 1313 Ranch Rd. 620 S., Ste. 101 1921 Lohmans Crossing Rd., Ste. 200 Lakeway, TX 78734 Austin, TX 78734 512.263.5651 main 512.261.7819 main 512.263.5800 fax 512.261.7829 fax Lynna Lichtenberger Cathy Bade Gaye Pierce Stacy Bray Casey Williams Escrow Officer Escrow Officer Executive VP Escrow Officer Escrow Officer Lake Travis – 620 Lake Travis – 620 Lake Travis Manager Lake Travis – Lohmans Lake Travis – Lohmans © 2018 Stewart. All rights reserved. www.laketravischamber.com 3 2018 Lake Travis.indd 3 6/12/18 3:40 PM Lake Tr avis chamber of commerce 1415 Ranch Road 620 South, Ste. 202 Austin, TX 78734 Offi ce Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 512.263.5833 www.laketravischamber.com 2018 OFFICERS Matt Womack - Chairman, Watkins Insurance Group Kelly Newberg - Chair Elect, Susan G. Komen Tom Robinson – Treasurer, W. Tom Robinson, CPA, PC Annmarie Hatfi eld - Secretary, College Inroads José Garcia - Past Chair, Cabeza Advertising 2018 DIRECTORS Tim Allen - Frost Bank Christy Black - Primrose Schools Phyllis Campos - Community Impact Newspaper Dean Carrier - Supreme Lending Neil Engelmann - O'Neil's Pools Adam Metcalf - Hill Country Apothecary Holly Morris-Kuentz - LTISD Tom Oltmann - Austin Capital Mortgage, Inc. Buzz Watkins - Sail & Ski Center EXOFFICIO Chief Gary Miller - City of Bee Cave Police Department Marco Alvarado - LTISD Mayor Sandy Cox - City of Lakeway STAFF Laura Mitchell, IOM - President Anja Warnstedt - Director of Operations Jannine Farnum - Administrative Assistant PUBLISHER (972) 370-1778 AWARD-WINNING PUBLISHER CommunityMattersInc.com No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or means. Permission to use or reproduce material herein must be with the express written consent of Community Matters, Inc. The information in this publication is believed to be reliable. Neither Community Matters, Inc. or the Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce assume responsibility for errors. Copyright ©2018, Community Matters, Inc. All rights reserved. Photo courtesy of 4 Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce Vi| (512)Bottaro 263-5833 Photography 2018 Lake Travis.indd 4 6/12/18 3:40 PM WELCOME [ TO THE LAKE TRAVIS AREA ] LAURA MITCHELL, IOM MATT WOMACK PRESIDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce Watkins Insurance Group Welcome to the LT Chamber of Commerce Welcome to Lake Travis and to the greatest and our community, one of the best places in area in Central Texas. We are now over 450 Central Texas to live, work and raise a family. The members strong. Dedicated to helping you Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic grow your network and grow your business. We organization encompassing over 450 businesses want to be in the forefront on issues relating to that help shape our local economy, promote business in the Lake Travis area. We already have community awareness and promote the Lake committees working on two major issues in our Travis area as the #1 vacation destination in Texas. area – water and traffi c. Both of these issues are Through our programs, Chamber events and critical to the business environment and way of community involvement, we are providing the life in our area. services and resources to help our members grow We have some great programs in place: while gaining exposure throughout the area. Leadership Lake Travis, Business off the Clock, We are committed to building strong partnerships Ribbon Cuttings and informative luncheons. We with our members, cities we serve, local school will also continue to have our annual events; district, private schools and colleges and the SpringFest, Birdies by the Lake Golf Classic and non-profi t agencies throughout the region. As an the Economic Forecast. advocate for local businesses, we strive to create We have a great group of Board members a healthy thriving economy while simultaneously that are fi red up and committed to serving all of preserving the quality of life we all enjoy. our members. Laura and the Chamber staff are Membership in the Lake Travis Chamber of excited and working hard on the many events we Commerce provides businesses and professionals have planned this year. We are fortunate to have an opportunity to join with other community- such a dedicated team that loves what they do. minded business people to support and enhance the quality of life in the South Lake Travis area! www.laketravischamber.com 5 2018 Lake Travis.indd 5 6/12/18 3:40 PM DISCOVER LAKE TRAVIS [FIND YOUR ADVENTURE ] As a leader in Texas tourism, the welcoming spirit of the Lakeway situated on the south shore of Lake Travis area provides visitors community. Lake Travis in the scenic Texas and residents opportunities of The west side of Lake Travis Hill Country. Located about 25 listening to live music, dining at includes the communities miles west of downtown Austin, vibrant restaurants, and relaxing of Briarcliff and Spicewood. Lakeway is a resort community while viewing blazing sunsets over Although rapidly growing, complete with golf courses, tennis the lake. Hugging the southern the west side has easy access, courts, marinas, a private airport, and western shores of Lake Travis, fantastic amentities, but retains a full-service hotel and spa, a a reservoir formed in 1942 by the the traditional Lake Travis feel. 65-mile long lake, 100 acres of Mansfi eld Dam, this area in the Discover the infi nite number of parkland and trails, and nearly heart of the Texas Hill Country things to see and do in the Lake 500 acres of greenbelts. It is is just minutes from downtown Travis area. You’ll fi nd more than considered one of the fi nest small Austin. you were looking for! cities in the Austin metro area. The south shore includes The City of Lakeway began as the communities of Lakeway a retirement and second-home and Bee Cave and is the most CITY OF LAKEWAY community. Now, families are drawn commercial side of the lake due to Nestled in the western corner of to the “lake lifestyle,” the city’s its proximity to Austin proper. It Travis County, Lakeway is ideally award-winning parks and recreation provides the largest selection of programs and facilities, and Lake amenities on the lake. The Hills Travis ISD’s renowned schools. of Lakeway presents a secluded Active empty-nesters and young retreat just off the shores of professionals are attracted to the beautiful Lake Travis. Featuring city’s natural beauty, proximity to private golf, tennis, fi tness, Austin and endless recreational swimming and social amenities, activities including tennis, golf, the Hills also offers the hallmark hiking, biking, picnicking and of the private club tradition. With camping, fi shing, boating, swim- four clubhouses offering fun for ming, and scuba diving. Lakeway the entire family, membership at residents are active in their com- The Hills of Lakeway is the perfect munity and take great pride in the complement to the friendly, Photo courtesy of Vi Bottaro Photography city and its unique history. Bon Appétit! 2011 MAIN ST., STE. 500 • LAKEWAY 512-953-5334 www.vivelcrepes.com Crepes • Paninis • Gourmet Burgers • Homemade Gelato Soups • Salads • Specialty Coffees • Loose Leaf Teas • Smoothies 6 Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce | (512) 263-5833 2018 Lake Travis.indd 6 6/12/18 3:41 PM Cave encompassed a two-square CITY OF BEE CAVE mile area with 8,800 acres of The City of Bee Cave is rich in extraterritorial jurisdiction. history. The City, as we know it Everything you could possibly today, did not exist until 1987, but want to shop for is found at the idea of an area where people the Hill Country Galleria, a 152- could live without the infl uence acre shopping center full of of “big city” government has retail stores, restaurants and been the area’s “calling card” entertainment.
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