1. New renderings released for The Boardwalk at Granite Park

Granite Park officials in late July released new renderings of The Boardwalk at Granite Park, a waterside concept bringing restaurants to the development on the southeast corner of SH 121 and the Dallas North Tollway.

Read the full story from July 27 here.

2. Update: Plano ISD purchases 16 acres of land at Park Boulevard, Alma Drive

At the Oct. 18 Plano ISD work session, PISD Board of Trustees approved the purchase of 16 acres of land to construct a performing arts facility.

Read this story from Oct. 18 here.

3. Bridge demolition forces weekend DNT closure

Plano drivers may need to find alternate routes this weekend when the Dallas North Tollway closes near Tennyson Parkway for bridge demolition. Crews will begin shutting down the main lanes around 11 p.m. on Friday, June 10, according to the North Texas Tollway Authority.

This story from June 7 can be found here.

Sixty Vines opened Aug. 31 and serves brunch, lunch and dinner.[/caption]

4. Whiskey Cake owners announce new wine bar concept in Plano

Jack Gibbons, president of Front Burner Restaurants whose creations include Whiskey Cake and Mexican Sugar in Plano, is working on his next local project along with business partner Randy DeWitt. This time, it will be wine bar and bistro featuring rotating wines on tap.

Read this story from Jan. 18 here.

5. Impact update: HUB Streat Food Port set to open in downtown Plano this spring

HubStreat Food Port is expected to open in mid- to late spring. The pet-friendly dining and entertainment hub will be located on 1.6 acres at the southwest corner of 14th Street and M Avenue and will be similar to The Truck Yard in Dallas, complete with a variety of rotating food trucks and a full-service restaurant.

This full story from Jan. 29 can be found here.