Really Tough Times For Paradise Valley

A community spawned by the likes of William Rehnquist, Sandra Day O’Connor and Barry Goldwater is bound to be something special.  But a quick review of the tony township’s current in-box isn’t just special, it’s extraordinary.
*A new version of the beloved Mountain Shadows hotel is set to open March 7th, along with an equally loved “Short Course,” the renamed links next door. IMG_4155
*The Ritz-Carlton is moving ground further east on Lincoln, promising yet more luxury and more resort and residential choice, not to mention a huge new influx of tax revenue for town coffers.
*And then there is the recently announced expansion of the best small hotel in Arizona one of the best in America, The Sanctuary Resort.  The property is the embodiment of all that is right with Paradise Valley.  Beautiful views.  Sensitive footprint.  Remarkable setting.  Successful.  Distinct.
Times are so good in Paradise Valley that Cullum Homes, the metropolitan area’s #1 Custom Home Builder as ranked by the Phoenix Business Journal, is having the biggest party in town tomorrow to showcase its impressive The Village at Mountain Shadows.  The aptly named “7Cs Party” will host hundreds on site and feature caviar, cigars, cars, champagne, couture, car bars and the people responsible, Rod & Kim Cullum.  
Some time ago Gatorade launched one of the most famous advertisements of all time – “I Want To Be Like Mike” – featuring Michael Jordan.  Fast forward to the present day and another Michael, as in Paradise Valley Mayor Michael Collins.  When not presiding over town matters he’s probably kicking back with a cigar at The Sanctuary, looking down at Mountain Shadows and beyond to the The Ritz, thinking life is good.
Because it is.  We all want to be like Mike.  And just about every Arizona town like Paradise Valley.