Freytag’s Florist, a family-owned Austin business, celebrates 50 years of flowers and design this year. Owner Ken Freytag’s first location, after starting his business in his mother’s garage when he was 19, was at Mesa and Spicewood Springs Road for 30 years. Ken moved into his Mesa Plaza store just before Valentine’s Day in 1974 and made 73 deliveries that first Valentine’s Day. Since 2002, Freytag’s has been at 2211 W. Anderson Lane. See freytagsflorist.com or call 512-371-5640.
Golden Eye Chocolates has opened a retail shop at 3010 W. Anderson Lane, bringing “bonbons, bars, and treats that are almost too pretty to eat,” say owners and chocolatiers Lynde Mitchell and Jess Morrisey. Golden Eye Chocolates also ships and takes orders for custom chocolate designs. At goldeneyechocolates.com or 737-308-1012
Frost Northwest Hills Financial Center hosts its grand opening Feb. 23 with a Chuck Wagon Lunch from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm and door prizes. Frost relocated to 5800 N. Mopac this year from its longtime location on Far West. At 512-473-4900
Literature Live! presents the Legend of Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind: A Tall Tale at Howson Branch Library on March 30. The 30-minute puppet show begins at 11 a.m. and is presented by Austin Public Library. Howson is at 2500 Exposition Blvd
Former Rosedale School campus off of Burnet Road, which has been unused since 2022 when a renovated Rosedale School opened in farther North Austin, will be used temporarily as a training facility for law enforcement officers. AISD notified nearby residents that emergency personnel and vehicles would be at the 2117 West 49th Street location as officers from various agencies train together, training as many as 750 officers in its first phase. At Austinisd.org
512skincare, located in Westlake at 5656 Bee Cave Rd., Suite D200, will offer season-focused corrective laser treatments for the face, neck, hands, and chest in March. At 512skincare, Medical Aesthetician and business owner Terra Yeske assesses each client's skincare needs and identifies customized plans to meet their goals. Treatments slow the aging process, reduce scarring, brighten skin tone, and soften skin texture using the latest technology. Text or call (512) 626-8883 to request an appointment, or visit www.512skincare.com for more information.
Zach Theatre’s Family series will feature 'The Little Mermaid' on Saturdays and Sundays through the end of March on their Whisenhunt stage, which is located at 202 S. Lamar Blvd. The Hans Christian Anderson Story is a family-friendly show recommended for ages five and up. Book tickets online at www.zachtheatre.org.
Toasty Badger Diner opened in late January at 2206 South Congress Avenue. The unique diner offers an inviting '70s ambiance where you can enjoy oversized pancakes, towering French toast, and other beloved diner classics. The family-friendly restaurant is open daily from 8 am - 3 pm. Ph: (512) 240-9966.