By Recker McDowell — COVID-19 has decimated nonprofit and charity events and fundraising. Here is one chance to help one of the region’s leading performing arts groups. Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) will hold an 8-hour virtual telethon on Saturday, August 22nd. The event replaces the theatre’s annual fundraising gala. The virtual effort will be streamed on Facebook, YouTube and at … Read More
Changing of the Guard at Grand Canyon Doorstep
Editor’s note: For years the Town Council in the Town of Tusayan, located just outside the Grand Canyon National Park, had been controlled by a developer pursuing a controversial and unpopular project. A lifelong Tusayan resident who had stood up to the developer has now been elected Mayor. The following news release came from the newly elected Mayor, Clarinda Vail. … Read More
Guest Editorial: The Arts and a Different Blue Wave
By Recker McDowell — A new venture from the renowned Pace Gallery in New York and Laurene Powell Jobs will bring new immersive art experiences to Miami. The Superblue experiences will bring new contemporary and interactive installations to a Miami neighborhood near the Rubell Museum in December. Powell Jobs is the widow of Apple founder Steve Jobs. The effort could … Read More
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty: Top-Notch Home Gyms and Workout Facilities
(SCOTTSDALE) — Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Arizona’s luxury real estate leader, is pleased to present high-end properties across the state that offer uniquely designed state-of-the-art home gyms, tennis courts, swimming pools, and other fitness space and premium amenities. Offering everything needed in terms of home technology, home entertainment, fitness and wellness, the luxury listings also showcase impressive views and … Read More
Scottsdale Program Helps Students With Career Paths, Clothing For Job Interviews
By Recker McDowell — We are not sure when schools across Arizona and the country will fully reopen. But as schools and workplaces eventually get back to some sense of normalcy it will be as important as ever to support programs that help students with their academic and career paths. Some of those notable efforts are through Jobs for Arizona … Read More
Arizona Court Sides with Mountainside Fitness, Governor Ducey Must Give Health Clubs Avenue to Re-Open
(SCOTTSDALE) – Victory Tuesday for Mountainside Fitness and other health clubs across Arizona who have been financially impacted by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s arbitrary shutdowns. Up until Tuesday the Governor had not given gyms and fitness centers an avenue for re-opening. On Tuesday, Maricopa Superior Court Judge Timothy J. Thomason ruled Governor Ducey’s executive order to shut down gyms violated … Read More
VESTAR Alum, Start-Up Scottsdale Development Partners Acquires Its First Shopping Center Amid the Pandemic
(PHOENIX) — Vestar’s former long-time Vice President of Development and Acquisitions has a new company and has acquired his first shopping center. David Malin, who formed Scottsdale Development Partners, acquired The Shops at Dynamite Creek last week. Malin closed on the $10.5 million center on Friday. Located at the entrance of the master planned community of Tatum Ranch, the 82,400-square-foot center is currently only … Read More
The Rewards of Volunteering
By Recker McDowell — Nancy Grant has volunteered at the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Scottsdale the past 8 years. “I’m involved in animal care and releasing animals back into the wild,” Grant said. The Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center rescues, rehabilitates, and cares for wild animals including wolves, coyotes, foxes, bears, mountain lions, raccoons and javelinas. Grant said she volunteers … Read More
John Little: Win or Lose, Thank You
By John Little – On more than one occasion, I have remarked that if I had a dollar for every friend I have made during my 35-year journey in Scottsdale, I would be a rich man. Today, I realize it is not simply the quantity of those friendships, but the depth. I have been touched to my core by the … Read More
2020 AZ Primary Early Vote Wrap-Up
Data Orbital : What happened and what it means for November — With the primary election tomorrow, we’re giving you our takeaways from the early vote data. There are still tens of thousands of ballots to be cast on Election Day, but the ballots mailed back thus far paint an interesting picture. Here are the high-level highlights you need to know … Read More