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Downtown galleries will stay open later in an effort to draw in more tourists and area visitors. The Insider is very pleased to see people other than just the usual assortment of drunkards in downtown Scottsdale on a Saturday night.
The battle between Scottsdale's past and its present are heating up. The fight isn't over but the homeowners have a serious advantage - their property taxes. City officials are rightfully hesitant to upset one of the major apple carts that funds city services.
Chris Birkett will have a holiday display this year bigger and louder than his 2004 setup. Thankfully, it won't be in Scottsdale. Birkett's production in itself is not terribly offensive, but it did create a nuisance in his neighborhood. Besides, with the display now a commercial venture Birkett can let the free market - and free publicity - work in his favor.
Despite this ridiculous column by a state senator from Phoenix, installing cameras to catch speeders on 101 in Scottsdale is a reasonable, appropriate response to an out-of-control problem.
The McDowell Sonoran Preserve will be in the spotlight at the upcoming Mayor and Council Breakfast. Here are the details from the city's newsletter:
The Oct. 20 Mayor and City Council Breakfast will celebrate the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Featured speakers include Dr. Art DeCabooter, chairman, McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission; Bernie Finkel, stewardship chairman, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy; and Dan Gruber, steward, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. The breakfast takes place 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St. For more information call (480) 312-2335.Tag: Scottsdale
The Insider is giddy at the thought of the tech giant opening a headquarters in the West's Most Western Town. Regardless of which city lands this crown jewel, Google's presence will be a huge boon for the entire Valley and state. Interested in a position with Google? Check out Google jobs in Phoenix.
Scottsdale has been a leader in balancing growth along with sustainability and quality-of-life. A new plan to build more houses in McDowell Mountain Ranch could upset that balance and send Scottsdale in the wrong direction. The city council will take up the issue in 2 weeks.
Veterans from World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam and the Gulf War will give presentations at the Scottsdale Library in November. Here is the schedule:
The Phoenix Symphony will perform in Scottsdale Sunday, October 16 at the Pinnacle Presbyterian Church. Come hear some beautiful music in a gorgeous setting! Contact the church (480-585-9448) for ticket information.
ePrintWerx brings their innovative take on direct marketing to local businesses.
Here is a two-for-one from the tacky displays category. First, Scottsdale's massive American flag, erected by the city without the proper permits. Second, Chris Birkett and his over-hyped holiday displays. I'm sure a trifecta of self-serving, illegal displays is an inevitable part of our future. Where is Henry Becker when we need him?
A musician recovering from disease. A talented young man about on the verge of hitting it big. A Scottsdale resident in the limelight.
Scottsdale police fatally shot a pipe-wielding man overnight. The shooting occurred in south Scottsdale, an area increasingly associated with crime, violence and unsafe neighborhoods.
The city council will host a forum to discuss the issue of cameras along the 101 highway. Please plan on attending and showing your support for increased safety for our motorists, local families and visitors.
Evidence abounds that the once red-hot national real estate market is beginning to slow down. Signs are now popping up around town that indicate Scottsdale's white-hot market may also be slowing. Open house signs.
The city's south side will get a welcome addition late next year: a new Lowe's store. It's great to see retail business settling (once again) into the area. But, big-box boosters should hesitate before cheering too loudly just yet. The area is still in need of more visible police patrols, locally-owned businesses and, in some places, drastic neighborhood revitalization.
The editorial board of the East Valley Tribune finally got one right. The proposed scooter ban in Scottsdale goes too far and should be rejected by the city council.
Rawhide begins its ride into the sunset as it prepares for the final month of operations in Scottsdale. The western-theme town will literally be moving into the setting sun as it migrates southwest to a resort on the Gila Indian Reservation.
