If you read this blog, you know that we love Scottsdale. We love the myriad fine dining options all around the city, and we love the incredible options to let your hair down and party in Old Town and elsewhere. But what about combining the two? How perfect would that be for Scottsdale? Well we don’t have to wait any … Read More
The Perils of Desert Living are Finally Coming Home to Roost: Scottsdalians Asked to Conserve Water Amidst Shortage
We live in a desert. We all know that water is at a premium here, and yet your average Arizonan uses as much water as they need with little thought of minimizing usage. That will soon change for Scottsdale though, as the city is now asking residents to reduce their usage by 5%. Interestingly enough, this makes Scottsdale the first … Read More
Is Your Checkbook Ready for the Best Car Auction in America? What We’re Looking Out For at Barrett-Jackson
On January 22nd, the eyes of the country (and parts of the world) will be on Scottsdale and the world-famous Barrett-Jackson car auction. We are incredibly spoiled in that it’s a short drive for us so we have the ability to easily take it in in person. So since it’s only a short drive, 1) you better go, and 2) … Read More
The 2021 Campaign Finance Reports are In: What Do We Know about Arizona Races?
By Ronald Sampson Money is not the end all be all of politics, but it is the best determinant of success of a campaign. You need money to get your message out and to demonstrate your level of support. The first Arizona campaign finance reports for this election season are now in, and they cover an entire year’s worth of … Read More
A Big Scottsdale Whoops . . . And Reversal
There’s a helpful rule in political and legal circles: know the answer to the question before you ask it. Rarely has it been violated more spectacularly than last night, in Scottsdale. For a redevelopment project called 92 Ironwood that in most any other time would be on a consent agenda. As a reminder the plan seeks to replace an empty … Read More
Exciting New Restaurant Concept Coming to Scottsdale: A New Twist on Dinner and Entertainment
We have long talked about how Scottsdale is a world-class locale to eat, drink and be merry. Well Chef Beau MacMillan, Executive Chef for Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain as well as for the Arizona Cardinals, is exemplifying exactly why with his latest endeavor, a new combination culinary experience/entertainment area that seems bound to make our adult hearts joyous not unlike … Read More
Allies, Alignment & Alexander
Once upon a time Jason Alexander and Solange Whitehead were allies. They worked smartly and effectively on the same team to defeat the ill-conceived Desert Discovery Center a few years back. In many ways Alexander’s indefatigable leadership paved the way for Whitehead’s election in 2018. But a split has developed between the two, largely on policy lines. This recent Facebook exchange about a … Read More
Conflict in Scottsdale City Council: Are They Looking for a Lawsuit?
It hasn’t been a big secret that Mayor David Ortega has had a sometimes contentious relationship with a few other members of the city council. That has recently come out in the open even more however, with a recent tift with Councilwoman Tammy Caputi coming to light and with potential stakes including a significant lawsuit. The most recent conflict is … Read More
Scottsdale Moving Forward with STR Enforcement: When Will State Get the Point?
Finally, the crackdown of party houses may finally start in earnest in Scottsdale. So why did it take this long? Last Friday, Scottsdale police were finally able to begin their enhanced enforcement efforts on out-of-control short-term rental parties. This is after the STR issue was a major campaign talking point on numerous city council and mayoral campaigns, and which clearly … Read More
Demonstrating the Corporate Flexibility of the Scottsdale Area: Sustainability-Focused Company Making the Area Their Hub
Scottsdale as a hub of sustainability? Nearly no reasonable people would think that those words should go together, but one firm sees the value of setting up shop here and making us a base of operations. The Greater Phoenix Economic Council recently announced that the United Cities North America, a sustainable energy company, will be setting up a base of … Read More