Cedar Park Impacts — December 2006

Cedar Park Impacts — December 2006

Thursday, 07 December 2006

1. New Spa Opens

Austin’s first Facelogic Spa opened Dec. 9 at 14005 N. US 183. Based originally in California, Facelogic offers affordable skin care and a monthly membership program designed to establish long-term guest relationships. Until Jan. 31, the spa will have special introductory promotions for new members. For more information, call 918-3223 or visit their website.

2. Health Bar Opens

Jungle Juice Health Bar will open in December, specializing in 100 percent natural and organic fruit and veggie drinks, such as healthy juices, smoothies and blends. It will also offer gourmet coffee and tea from around the world, as well as deli pastries and sandwiches. The shop, located at 2423 S. Bell Blvd., will provide gathering places for its customers with music, colorful décor and free Internet access. For more information, call 219-1963.

Emergency Services Receive Award

The Cedar Park Fire Department was recently named the 2006 Top EMS First Responder Organization in Texas by the Texas Department of State Health Services at the Texas Emergency Medical Services Conference in Dallas. The department was nominated for the award by Williamson County EMS. “There are just over 2,400 fire departments in Texas. To be considered the top first responder organization in Texas is a huge honor,” Fire Chief Chris Connealy said.

3. Capital One Opens Two Locations

Capital One opened their El Salido location Nov. 27 at 11720 RM 620 North. They will also open another location at FM 1431 and Bagdad Road during the beginning of the year. The company, which first opened in 1995, is a Fortune 500 business. For more information, call 342-6500 or visit their website.

4. Apartment Complex Ready

Arboleda, a development of luxury apartment homes, is now accepting reservations. Located downtown at 900 Discovery Blvd., the housing opened this month. Several floor plans are available and range in price from $620 to $1,100. For more information, call 259-3900.

5. Shopping Center Breaks Ground

In January, construction will begin on the first phase of The Shops at Silverado, bringing 12,600 sq. ft. of unique store fronts. The shopping center, located at 12820 and 12920 W. Parmer Lane, has yet to finalize any negotiations for leases, but should open in April 2007. Developers plan to begin building an additional 21,700 sq. ft. in April. For more information, contact George Utley at 346-4300 or visit www.dovedalecapital.com.

6. Craft Mall Markets Local Vendors

Davlynn’s Craft and Gift Mall opened in November. The store, located in the Bell Street Center at 251 N. Bell Blvd., Suite 106, has nine rooms filled with crafts and home business gifts from 40 different vendors. Most of the items are handcrafted, including metal art, puppets, stained glass and pottery. For more information, call 335-GIFT.

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