Lake Travis - Westlake Edition | December 2024

BY GRACE DICKENS & KAROLINE PFEIL

10 years

20 years

25 years

6 Jersey Giant Pizza The locally owned pizza spot celebrated 10 years of serving Bee Cave on Feb. 19. The restaurant is owned by founder Paul Serraino, and serves 18-to 28-inch pizzas, sub sandwiches, chicken wings and salads.

12 The Center for Vision Development The business celebrated its 20th anniversary in June. Owned by Doctor of Optometry Denise Smith, the center provides developmental, pediatric and neurological-optometry services, with a specialization in vision therapy and neuro- optometric rehabilitation. • Westlake Medical Center, 5656 Bee Caves Road, Bldg. D, Ste. 201, Austin • www.visiontherapyaustin.com

17 Valentines The upscale women’s clothing and accessory store celebrated its 25th anniversary in February. The female- and family-owned business was founded by Teresa Windham, who works alongside her daughter, Kendle Windham. • 3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. G-180, Austin • www.valentinesaustin.com

• 13908 Hwy. 71, Bee Cave • www.jerseygiantpizza.com

• B 2814 Bee Caves Road, Austin • www.stokessigncompany.com

coal-fired pies, traditional Italian entrees and wine flights. • 12800 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. G-160, Bee Cave • www.tonycs.com

15 years

7 Bee Cave Veterinary Clinic The veterinary clinic celebrated 15 years of serving the Lake Travis and West Lake Hills areas in February. • 3900 RM 620, Ste. 103, Austin • www.bcvetclinic.com 8 NOLA Kitchen Private chef Mike Thompson celebrated 15 years of cooking in November. The kitchen provides in-home, private chef services for special occasions. • 3601 Sandoval Court, Austin • www.nolakitchen.com 9 R Bank The bank celebrated its 15th anniversary on June 22. R Bank provides a variety of personal and business banking services, including checking accounts, savings accounts and loans. • 3103 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 110, Austin • www.r.bank 10 Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods The Bee Cave location celebrated its 15th anniversary Oct. 20. Spec’s offers wine, spirits, beer, seltzer and more. The store also sells small bites such as cheeses, meats, sweets and nuts. • 13015 Shops Parkway, Bee Cave • www.specsonline.com 11 Tony C’s The authentic Italian pizzeria celebrated 15 years at the Hill Country Galleria in February. The restaurant sells

50 years

25 years

18 Men’s Breakfast Club The group celebrated its 50th anniversary in June. The club meets weekly on Wednesdays at the Lakeway Activity Center, offering $2 continental breakfast at 7 a.m. followed by a speaker. The event is open to all men in the area. • 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway • www.lakeway-tx.gov

13 FastFrame & The Westlake Gallery The custom picture frame shop celebrated its 25th year in business with a ribbon-cutting on Nov. 12. • 701 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. D-460, Austin • www.fastframewestlake.com 14 Spa at The Lake The Lakeway business celebrated its 25th anniversary in April. The full-service hair salon and day spa offers massages, hair cuts, coloring, manicures, facials and more. • 900 S. RM 620, Ste. A104, Austin • www.spaatthelake.com 15 Trinity Episcopal School of Austin The private school celebrated its 25th anniversary Nov. 9. The school serves pre-kindergarten-eighth grade,

70 years

19 Ski Shores Cafe The longtime Lake Austin eatery celebrated 70 years in business this summer. The menu features several classic items, such as fried pickles and burgers, as well as seafood dishes.

• 2905 Pearce Road, Austin • www.skishorescafe.com

and has 656 students enrolled. • 3901 Bee Caves Road, Austin • www.austintrinity.org

75 years

20 Watkins Insurance Group The insurance business celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2024. The privately-owned business offers business insurance, employee benefits, surety bonds and personal insurance services. • 3500-C S. RM 620., Bee Cave • www.watkinsinsurancegroup.com This list is not comprehensive.

30 years

16 Stokes Sign Company The custom sign, printing and fabrication store celebrated 30 years of business in August at Lakeway location and 25 years at its Austin store. Nancy Stokes Hearn started the company in 1994 as a one-woman team. • A 1909 S. RM 620, Lakeway

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