The sun is shining and the flowers are starting to bloom. Wishing everyone a lovely Spring!

Nitro Swimming is Austin's leading competitive swim team and swim teaching center. Led by Head Coach and former 11-time NCAA All American Mike Koleber, Nitro is home to six-time Texas age group champions and is one of the USA's top five swimming programs. Both Austin area locations have state-of-the-art Olympic pools, as well as lessons-only pools with temperature and water quality specially calibrated for beginning and advanced swimmers.

The hand-picked staff includes several former Olympians; they love kids and take joy in helping to mold lifelong swimmers. Parents and young swimmers praise the staff's patience, skill, and attention to detail. Nitro also offers a full program of fitness-based adult swimming instruction.

Check Nitro's website for information on classes, teams, events, and more.

Nitro Swimming
15506 D Highway 71 West
Bee Cave, TX 78669
(512) 861-7946
http://www.nitroswim.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/nitro-swimming-bee-cave

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Next time you find yourself in the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, grab a bite at VERTS. This Austin-area chain was started by a UT alumni and offers healthy, tasty meals. If you love kebabs and Mediterranean cuisine, you'll love the Berlin-style Gyro called a "doner kebap." The sandwich starts with a pita-like bread, baked daily, and is topped with your choice of meat, grilled on a vertical spit and sliced to order. Add on locally sourced veggies and yogurt based sauce. A favorite combo is the beef and lamb, with the garlic sauce. No matter how you top it, all sandwiches are under 550 calories and just $7. There is even a veggie loaded option for vegetarians. The snack size will satisfy most appetites, but they are so delicious, those that order a regular finish it all. VERTS also serves several bottle and tap beers, which you can have European style, meaning mixed with Sprite or Coke. 
It may sound strange, but it's a popular option!

VERTS
12800 Galleria Circle
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 369-3918
www.vertskebap.com
www.yelp.com/biz/verts-austin-11