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Britney Spears will give to birth to her baby (believed to be a boy) at an undisclosed Scottsdale hospital. Security is tight around the pop star's joyous event, however the Insider has reason to believe that the location could be Scottsdale Healthcare Shea.
Scottsdale's first city-run fire department will be rolled out on Friday, July 1. A weekend of open houses will follow with stations around the city opening their doors to local residents interested in sneaking a peak at the new Scottsdale Fire Department.
The city's website will get an upgrade on June 30. Look for an enhanced user interface, easier-to-understand category listings and sections dedicated to specific audiences. Stay tuned for a review later on this week.
With dry conditions throughout the metropolitan area the risk of fires has dramatically increased. The same hold true for Scottsdale's golf courses as well. Please remember to be extra safe this summer when disposing of cigarettes and cigars at our great local courses.
I am pleased to announce that tags have now been added to The Scottsdale Insider. These tags will allow search engines to more easily categorize this nifty site and serve more people interested in the West's Most Western Town.
Embattled homeowner Chris Birkett is selling his south Scottsdale home. Birkett has made waves in his neighborhood with his outlandish holiday displays that clog local streets and create headaches for some nearby residents. Birkett was recently convicted of disturbing the peace and is now getting ready to flee the neighborhood, a neighborhood in which he has many supporters. Asking price for the Birkett home? Nearly $600,000.
The City Clerk's office will begin distributing information packets to prospective council candidates on July 1. Scottsdale has been reasonably well-served by the current council, however, innovative thinking and fresh perspectives on the future of our city should always be welcome.
The annual Barrett-Jackson auto auction is an institution in Scottsdale. It's long history here should be a sense of pride for city leaders. It is certainly a source of tax revenue for the city, bringing in high-rollers from around the world to stay and spend their large sums of money right here in Scottsdale. It's now time for the city to step up to the plate and work with Craig Jackson on addressing his list of reasonable requests (many which should have been considered long ago) in order to keep this historic event where it belongs, in Scottsdale.
After a two-week involuntary hiatus, I am back! My computer has been replaced and I am (obviously) back online. Look for continued high-quality posting about news and events in Scottsdale on a much more frequent basis. Thanks for visiting!
Locals and visitors alike will find something to enjoy at the Rusty Spur Saloon in Scottsdale. The Spur is part eatery, part saloon and so much more. If you have yet to experience this fun Scottsdale destination check it out today.
Cactus Towing is a company mired in controversy due to their unethical business practices. In July, the city Scottsdale will consider contracts for a tow service. Scottsdale should not, under any circumstances, enter into a contract with Cactus Towing. Local residents deserve better than the possibility of being ripped off once the tow truck shows up.
A free lecture and workshop will focus on going solar for your hot water needs. Of course it only seems natural to millions of Arizonans that we should harness the power of our most abundant natural resource, the sun, to empower our desert-dwelling needs. Yet, unfortunately solar power has lagged in Arizona. Perhaps this small step, along with others being taken to take advantage of solar power, can help guide us in developing wiser energy policies in Scottsdale and throughout Arizona.
Know a Scottsdale hero? Nominate them for the Frances Young Community Heroes Award. This is a great opportunity to recognize those who have given back to our community and enhanced our city.
The city is required to produce an annual water quality report for all residents. The 2005 report is in the mail and community members should expect to receive it in the coming weeks. However, you can read it online right now, in a pdf format, by clicking here.
A Scottsdale therapist had a calming effect on Mike Tyson. Tyson even credits the therapist with saving him from the destructive course he was on for so long. Looks like Iron Mike is mounting a comeback as he steps backs into the ring next weekend.
