The acrimonious and litigious relationship between the emerging Ritz-Carlton project and the Town of Paradise Valley is one of the more bizarre and unfortunate municipal dynamics in the Valley right now. By all accounts the Ritz and its associated elements have done an impressive job constructing its hotel and residences. The prices per square foot once seemed fanciful. They … Read More
Tammy Caputi: Thank You Scottsdale
The final results of the general election are now complete, and I am thrilled with the results; I have solidly won a seat on city council! We never let up after the primary, working even harder to win this race. I moved ahead with my positive, forward-thinking message and it was all worth it. I couldn’t have done it without … Read More
Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale Selects One Step Beyond, Inc. as the Next Nonprofit to Receive a $5,000 Donation as a Part of Its D.R.I.V.E Initiative
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale, as a part of the D.R.I.V.E initiative, is honored to announce One Step Beyond, Inc. (OSBI) as its fifth Valley-based nonprofit to receive a $5,000 donation this month. As a result of the pandemic, the Scottsdale dealership re-introduced D.R.I.V.E, which stands for Donations for Recovery & Investment that are Very Essential. This initiative has already … Read More
Cullum Homes Unveils Brand New Model Home in Seven Desert Mountain Featuring Ferraris Inside Cullum’s Signature Car Bar
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.)— Award Winning Scottsdale based Cullum Homes, the Valley’s leading luxury custom home builder, opened the doors of its brand new three-level model home in The Village at Seven Desert Mountain last Friday for an afternoon filled with Ferraris, light bites and champagne. Project partners Drewett Works, Ownby Design, Greey Pickett, and Chad Morgan, of Scottsdale Ferrari also joined … Read More
Scottsdale’s Multiple-Front Threat
The results of Scottsdale’s elections are the talk of the town, and other towns. That’s because much of the business and investment community believes the “pro-resident” majority translates into anti-business policies. Many are now suggesting their capital will bypass Scottsdale altogether rather than navigate the political morass they believe is inevitable. As we have said before we hope everyone will … Read More
Bad Form
Following the 2016 Scottsdale mayoral race between Jim Lane and Bob Littlefield we chided the latter for his failure to ever call Mayor Lane and congratulate him. No matter how disappointed or angry a losing candidate may be grace should prevail. Bob Littlefield never did call Lane. Unfortunately, Scottsdale is back to the future as Lisa Borowsky has purportedly not … Read More
The Stella Artois Polo Classic Concludes Reconfigured 2020 Event with Key Victories, Sponsors and Fans Enjoying Socially Distanced Setting
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) — One of the most recognizable polo events in the World is now in the books for 2020. The reconfigured, Stella Artois Polo Classic: Presented by Kettle One wrapped up a day of festivities Saturday, November 7th with new victors, and rave reviews from attendees for the socially distanced setting at WestWorld of Scottsdale. As part of the City … Read More
Public Opinion: A Brief Review of 2020 Ticket-Splitting
While there are numerous examples of ticket-splitting between Presidential preference and Congressional preference, our election night poll shows that fully 91% of voters voted a straight ticket. That’s the highest percent in at least twenty years. Why is that important? Considering the fact that President Trump ran significantly better than most observers expected, the straight-ticket voting resulted in the President … Read More
Scottsdale Surprises, Support & Sensibility
Many in the Scottsdale business community are highly disappointed by the November 3rd election results. They are joined by a near uniform dismay from many leaders across the Valley. “What happened in Scottsdale?” has become a familiar refrain. Such observations suggest a reversion to less than a municipal mean is inevitable. We are hopeful when we say that we … Read More
Paradise Valley Quackery
As opposition known, and unknown, continues to grow to an unprecedented redevelopment plan proposed for the Smoketree hotel property in the Town of Paradise Valley, dubious behind the scenes activity make this an even more interesting case. The Paradise Valley Town Council currently has two members that voted against the impressive Ritz-Carlton project still coming to life, against all odds. … Read More