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• 706 Leander Drive, Ste. 503, Leander • www.brightspotpediatrics.com
Now open
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8 Strength & Dignity Wellness Owned by Katie Castillo, the business specializes in addressing the physical needs of women during and after pregnancy. Castillo said some of the common conditions treated at the practice include urinary leaking, pelvic organ prolapse, pain and cesarean-delivery recovery. The physical therapy clinic also offers learning opportunities for pregnancy-safe workouts and postpartum recovery. • Opened Sept. 3 • 921 W. New Hope Drive, Ste. 605, Cedar Park • www.strengthdignitywellness.com
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10 The Brass Tap The craft beer bar and entertainment venue opened following several months of permitting delays. The business offers an extensive list of draft beers, including those from local breweries, as well as cocktails and wine. Its food menu includes sharable appetizers, burgers, wings, tacos and salads. The Leander location is co-owned by franchisee Ridham Bhatt. • Opened July 13 • 15181 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Leander • www.brasstapbeerbar.com 11 James Avery Artisan Jewelry Based in Kerrville, the family-owned jewelry retailer is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year with a traveling trunk show Aug. 16-Oct. 14. The company sells jewelry pieces for men and women, including charms, pendants, earrings, necklaces, chains, bracelets and rings. Jewelry pieces are available in sterling silver, 14-karat yellow gold and bronze. • 6300 183A Toll, Ste. 150, Cedar Park • www.jamesavery.com 12 Cinemark The movie theater marked its 40th anniversary in August with a week of showing select movies from 1984 for $5 each. The Plano-based company operates more than 500 theaters in 42 U.S. states as well as in 13 South and Central American countries, according to its website.
13 Austin Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints More than 560 community members gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking for the first Austin- area temple on Aug. 17. The 30,000-square-foot, one-story temple will serve about 32,000 area members. The temple will be reserved for church members to hold ceremonies, including weddings and baptisms by proxy for the deceased. • Opening in 2026
Arka Montessori Academy The academy will accept children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old for its full-time enrollment and students up to 12 years old for its after-school program. Curriculum at the school will include science, history, math, language, music and movement. The academy will also offer extracurricular activities, such as robotics, dance, STEM classes and soccer. Owner Mani Gudavalli said he has yet to receive the exact building number for the school. However, he said the school will be located on San Gabriel Parkway. • Opening in December 2025 • www.arkamontessori.com/leander
• 1801 E. Park St., Cedar Park • www.churchofjesuschrist.org
• 1335 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park • www.cinemark.com
In the news
9 The Crossover The more than 200,000-square-foot sports, wellness and entertainment complex has a new management partner in Oak View Group, according to an Aug. 21 news release. Under this partnership, Oak View Group will manage, program and sell sponsorships at the Crossover. Oak View Group aims to add more live entertainment options, including concerts and comedy shows, as well as youth sports programming, particularly ice hockey events, to the venue. • 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Cedar Park • www.crossovertx.com
Closings
14 Buca di Beppo The company filed for bankruptcy with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas on Aug. 5. In the bankruptcy documents, the franchise stated they have been seeing a decrease in profits since the beginning of 2021. The national Italian franchise closed 18 locations in 2024, including 12 in July, two of which were in the Austin area. • Closed in July • 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park • www.bucadibeppo.com
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