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

Virginia Korte: A Message to Scottsdale Citizens

By Virginia Korte — One of the greatest freedoms is the right to vote and is the foundation of any democracy. Chief Justice Earl Warren wrote in 1964: “The right to vote freely for the candidate of one’s choice is of the essence of a democratic society, and any restrictions on that right strike at the heart of representative government.” This Tuesday, … Read More

Turf Paradise Chaplain Serves And Helps Local Horseracing Community

By Lincoln Shea — For many in the horseracing industry, travelling from city to city is part of the business. Finding a church while on the move is not easy. That is why Turf Paradise provides an on-site chapel and a chaplain for its jockeys, trainers, and extended family of those who work in the horseracing industry. Reverend John Shumaker … Read More

Teachable Community Lessons From a Scottsdale-to-Boston Dynasty

By Recker McDowell — Sports is known for its dynasties. The New York Yankees, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, and UCONN women’s basketball all come to mind. In Scottsdale, there has also been a family sports dynasty when it comes to soccer. And that dynasty also shows the lesson of investing in our community and our young people. The Struckman … Read More

John Little: My Commitment to Our Community Members with Disabilities

By John Little — Friends and neighbors, The City of Scottsdale is a pioneer in providing services to address the needs of our community members with disabilities. The city’s Adaptive Services Division is a nationally-recognized office that offers essential services and opportunities for training, education, entertainment, life skills, and outdoor recreation. Furthermore, our public schools present a great range of … Read More