North Scottsdale home catering to car collectors hits market as Barrett-Jackson’s fall auction approaches A new-construction luxury estate has hit the market in North Scottsdale’s exclusive Estancia golf community, offering the ultimate escape for automotive enthusiasts. Located at 28110 N 96th Place and listed at $6,950,000 by Compass Agents Chris Karas of The Karas Group and Julie Pelle, the five-bedroom, … Read More
Op-Ed: One last column to say thank you, Arizona
By Laurie Roberts, Reposted from the Arizona Republic I’m not good at goodbyes. Never have been. Goodbye means things are changing. Goodbye means yet another shift in a world that seems transformed with every set of the sun. Nothing is constant. Not even, as it turns out, me. I grew up loving newspapers. As a kid, I would tag along … Read More
Dreams Don’t Have Expiration Dates: Taylor Rashi’s Unforgettable MLB Debut
Sometimes the best stories in baseball aren’t about the can’t-miss prospects or first-round draft picks. Sometimes they’re about the grinders, the players who refuse to give up on their dreams no matter how long the road takes. Taylor Rashi’s story is exactly that kind of tale. On Thursday night in Milwaukee, the 29-year-old right-hander stepped onto the mound at American … Read More
Guest Editorial: Reject Mustang Ranch in the Preserve
By Dave Ortega Mayor Borowsky’s ill-conceived push to relocate wild horses into the pristine McDowell Sonoran Preserve (MSP) defiles Scottsdale’s principles in every way. Firstly, the feral heard is under the control of the National Forest Service with third- party management of the mustangs outside of the Scottsdale city limits and jurisdiction. Council business should not solicit an external issue, … Read More
Local Business, Local Backing: Scottsdale Community Bank Helps Local Entrepreneur Expand Luxury Interior Design Brand, Launch Second City Location
Facing a booming client base and growing demand for high-end home furnishings, THE BAZAAR partnered with esteemed Italian design company Molteni&C to open a second Scottsdale location this year, marking a major milestone for the women-owned business helmed by Paradise Valley resident Jennifer Wilson. Known for curating the best of European modern design, Wilson self-funded the buildout of her new, … Read More
Guest Editorial: Dubauskas Beats Lawfare
By Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas Dear Friends, We are winning! Last week, the AZ Bar dismissed a frivolous complaint made against my license to practice law in the state of Arizona. Yes – incredibly, lawfare has come to Scottsdale City Council – and WE WON! The AZ Bar found that I acted in “good faith.” Your conservative majority is extremely effective and has accomplished … Read More
Guest Editorial: In Memory of Frank Camacho
By Warren H Stewart Sr. God is faithful. I honor the late, trailblazing, radio and TV anchorman, Frank Camacho, who died this Labor Day weekend at age 75. Thank you, Sister Tommie Taylor, for sharing with me the op-ed by Greg Moore in the 8/31/2025 Arizona Republic newspaper on a God-prompted conversation Frank and I had “off the record” in … Read More
Guest Editorial: Fighting Scottsdale’s New Enemies
Dear Friends: In last week’s newsletter I described how those of us who are fighting to protect Scottsdale’s special character and high quality have a new enemy, state government! Over the last few years our legislature and governor have passed legislation that, among other outrages, attempts to cancel the Axon apartment referendum, forces so-called “Accessory Dwelling Units” on Scottsdale, forces Scottsdale to … Read More
Culinary Legend Mark Tarbell Brings Star Power to Scottsdale’s Desert Botanical Garden
Is there anything that Scottsdale doesn’t thrive at? We all know about the world class golf courses, clubs, hotels, and nearly everything you want. And in case you figured that dining wasn’t included, a new development in the culinary scene is demonstrating that you can’t sleep on Scottsdale as a culinary destination either. In a major upgrade to the local … Read More
From Scottsdale’s Saguaro High to Big 12 Contention: Devon Dampier’s Championship Journey
Scottsdale is home to champions, especially on the football field. It has had a surprising amount of NFL-level talent that has been birthed in our neck of the woods, and the story of Devon Dampier is yet another example of our city being a massive talent incubator. Devon Dampier’s remarkable journey from Saguaro High School to Utah’s starting quarterback perfectly … Read More