Local golfers will soon get to play some of the world’s best golf courses virtually at The Back Nine’s first Austin location. The local franchise is owned by Vincent Cipriano, who said he wanted to create a “third space” for people passionate about golf.
The Back Nine Golf will offer individual tee times and 24/7 member access to the golf simulator. (Courtesy The Back Nine Golf)
The Concord Botanical Cafe & Dispensary
A second location of The Concord is opening this May, in a shared space with Pershing East Coffee and Sunshine Vinyl. The business offers beverages that can be infused with CBD, caffeine, THC and more, as well as products containing CBD or THC. The cafe can also be found off East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
The local LGBTQ+-owned record store from Luca Kisielius is relocating to a new shared space with Pershing East Coffee and The Concord Botanical Cafe & Dispensary. Sunshine Vinyl opened in June at 1601 E. Fifth St., Austin, and offers new and used vinyl across a variety of genres. The business will celebrate with a grand reopening in May.
Sunshine Vinyl first opened June 15 next to Scruffs Barbershop and Austin Ashiatsu in East Austin, and will soon move down the street to share a space with two other businesses. (Elle Bent/Community Impact)
In the news
HOPE Outdoor Gallery
After closing six years ago near 24 Diner off North Lamar, the art park will reopen in a 18-acre location near the Austin airport. The site will include a cultural events center, art park, technology gallery, cafe, art and more.
Near intersection of Dalton Lane and Giraffe Pen Road
The HOPE Outdoor Gallery is being built to spell the work "hope" when viewed overhead. (Rendering courtesy HOPE Outdoor Gallery)
Closings
U-Haul
The retail, moving and storage center closed after 20 years in business due to the I-35 expansion project, according to a news release. Other U-Haul locations offering similar services are located at 4021 N. I-35, Austin, or 5412 N. Lamar, Austin.
The cafe, known for its specialty coffees and cookies, is permanently closing in April, citing multiple reasons including rising costs. Cafe Corazon opened in January 2024.
Closing April 12
1701 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Ste. 103, Austin
