Bee Cave City Council approved a number of changes to The Village at Spanish Oaks mixed-use development at its Feb. 24 meeting.

Although the max building area for the 18-acre site is unchanged at 1.96 million square feet, the amendments do alter how many senior living, multifamily and hotel units are permitted. The changes also adjust roadway plans to include a roundabout, according to city documents.

The details: Notable changes included increasing the total number of multifamily units from 250, as approved in the plan’s 2020 amendment, to 310. This amendment also altered the square footage of both parcels, decreasing Parcel D by 50,000 square feet and increasing Parcel E by 205,000 square feet.

Parcel A includes senior living, and Parcel B is zoned for multiuse, the bulk of which will include independent living, developer Jack Creveling said. Changes approved include 50 fewer senior living units total among the two parcels, with 100,000 less square feet on Parcel A and 95,000 more square feet on Parcel B if it’s used for senior living.

Community members across West Austin, Lakeway, Bee Cave and Spicewood have a handful of events to check out in March and April. Individuals can find free live music performances, film and TV showcases and participate in an Easter extravaganza. This list is not comprehensive.

Live on the Lawn
The free music series lasts three months and features musicians from a range of genres including country, punk rock and alternative rock. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to be comfortable while enjoying the event.

• Through March 27, Fridays from 5-7 p.m.
• Free

• March 6, 7:30 p.m.
• $185-$195 (single tickets); $370 (pair of tickets); $1,300 (group of eight general admission tickets)

Check out the top six trending stories in the Austin area Feb. 23-27. 

1. Major highway overhaul underway between Leander and Georgetown

2. Updates on a dozen businesses serving west Georgetown

3. The League Kitchen & Tavern to close in Lakeway; Cousin Louie’s location announced

4. Costco to open new store in Liberty Hill this March

5. Lane closures over Mays Street bridge in effect

6. 9-mile stretch of US 183 expansion nears finish line

Mandola’s Italian Kitchen is celebrating 20 years of serving Texas on March 3.

The details: The locally owned restaurant from Damian and Trina Mandola first opened in North Austin's The Triangle in 2006. Since then, it has expanded to three additional Austin-area locations including in Southwest Austin, Bee Cave and Cedar Park. Additionally, Mandola's can be found in Florida.

The counter-service restaurant offers Italian dishes alongside market items like bread, pastries, gelato and cured meats and cheeses. To celebrate 20 years March 3, each Mandola's location will be offering 20% off meals and a gift card giveaway.

Also of note: The couple also owns Trattoria Lisina, a Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant in Driftwood.

• 4700 W. Guadalupe St., Ste. 12, Austin; 4301 W. William Cannon Drive, E-1, Austin; 12100 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 200, Cedar Park; 12815 Shops Parkway, Ste. 400, Bee Cave