The holidays can often bring out the best of us, as our collective spirits look towards giving back and making the lives of others just a bit better, if only for a short time. And while politics often brings out the worst of us, when the latter can be used to bring light to the lives of others, then we … Read More
As 2022 Comes to a Close Governor Doug Ducey Salutes Arizona Redeveloper and Philanthropist Michael Pollack
Michael Pollack Celebrates 50 Years In Business Michael Pollack’s 50 years as a redeveloper, as well as his philanthropy have not gone unnoticed by Governor Ducey who took the time to issue a special commendation in recognition of Pollack’s “Many years of service involved in the development or redevelopment of more than 10 million square feet of real estate projects … Read More
A Lasting Legacy: Former PV Mayor Passes Away
The town of Paradise Valley is one of a kind, and it owes that to decades of good governance. A member of that past governance is now gone, and is worth remembering. Former PV Mayor David Hann passed away recently at the age of 92. Like many people in the Valley of the Sun, he was not born here, but … Read More
A Monumental Sustainability Vote Wraps Up a Productive Year in Scottsdale
By Councilwoman Solange Whitehead Scottsdale’s leadership in conservation is many generations long and this year has been no exception. Our City Council protected a wildlife corridor, added new parks and planted hundreds of trees, and continued a tradition of excellence with the passage of the 2021 International Green Construction, Energy Conservation, and Residential building codes. Which is a big deal … Read More
A Showdown in Scottsdale City Council – Will the Rio Verde Foothills Get Access to Water?
We don’t have to tell you that water is a subject of critical importance in our little slice of desert heaven, a subject that we have spoken about at length. Perhaps the one area that is the most intense and contentious Ground Zero for the water debate in our county and perhaps even the entire state and further is right … Read More
The Price of “Progress”
We should be used to it by now as Arizonans, an area where the only constant (other than hot summers) is change. Yet every once in a while, a closure and repurpose of a once hallowed site, an instance of paving paradise to put up a parking lot in the immortal words of Joni Mitchell, still punches the gut. Such … Read More
Scottsdale with Green Building Mandates? Is This the Scottsdale We Want?
Photo Credit: Rose Law GroupAhhhh, Scottsdale: the city of beautiful people, great nightlife, fantastic golf and leisure, and…strict environmental building codes. Wait, what? Yes, it is true: Scottsdale will become the first city in the state to mandate new “green building codes” to ensure more environmentally friendly materials are used, energy efficiency is emphasized, and water usage is reduced. These … Read More
Snowbird Season Alert…. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Presents the State’s Six Most Beautiful Resort-Like Properties for Sale
These luxurious estates are currently on the market and make Arizona the perfect winter destination Just in time for the busy snowbird season Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to present some of its most unique and elegant resort-like properties for sale in Arizona. The properties, which offer ideal locations and exceptional luxury living, also come equipped with state-of-the-art … Read More
Guest Editorial: Celebrating Victories
By Councilwoman Solange Whitehead
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Closes a Record-Breaking 41-Acre Parcel in Sedona for $20 Million
The Sale Includes What Many Call the Scenic ‘Gateway to Sedona’ Arizona’s Luxury Leader, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce another record-breaking sale. This time the record sale involves the last and largest parcel of undeveloped land in and around Sedona. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agents Jeanette Sauer, Ed Pennington, and Tod Christensen of the brokerage’s … Read More