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‘Unintended consequences’ at center of new report examining Airbnb, Vrbo homes

A new report issued by Scottsdale-based Elliot Pollack & Co. gives a no-holds-barred opinion of short-term rentals on Arizona’s community. The February report, developed by …

Crime Report

Paradise Valley police respond to incidents from burglary to trespassing

The Paradise Valley Police Department took the following incident reports from Feb. 18 through March 2:

Government

Paradise Valley building pad height amendment begins to solidify

The newest version of the proposed code amendment to align building pad heights received a proverbial head nod from the Paradise Valley Town Council, although more work on the matter remains, …

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Scottsdale, Paradise Valley officials seek short-term rental solutions

While the Arizona Legislature considers potential bills addressing short-term rentals, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley are doing all they can to push change and wrest local control from the hold …

Government

Recreational marijuana dispensaries not allowed in Town of Paradise Valley

The Paradise Valley Town Council voted unanimously to outlaw recreational marijuana dispensaries following zero objections from the public. The 7-0 vote was made on Feb. 25 during a Town Council …

SWCC announces winning name of mountain lion

Zuma is the winning name for the Name the Lion Contest hosted by Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Scottsdale.

Government

Paradise Valley to vote on marijuana dispensary ban

The Town of Paradise Valley will host a public hearing, followed by a vote, to outlaw dispensaries selling recreational marijuana within municipal limits. The Paradise Valley Town Council will …

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Travel, tourism normalcy may be a long way off, Experience Scottsdale says

It may take until 2024 for the tourism industry to reach normalcy again, one local expert says, although Scottsdale’s local tourism sector is hopeful for a quicker return. Experience …

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Responsible tourism is critical to our state’s economy, and in the wake of COVID-19, we can’t afford to enact policies that would cripple recovery efforts. But Rep. Kavanagh has proposed …

Williams: Teacher's perspective as Scottsdale Schools plans full re-open

If anything has shaped a theme for this school year, aside from the obvious of teaching and keeping school safe in a pandemic, it’s the phrase “the only constant is change.” All …

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Real Estate

‘The Villa’ sells for $9.5 million in Paradise Valley

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the February sale of a $9,500,000 estate in Paradise Valley procured by real estate agents Frank Aazami, Bill Bulaga, Thomas Scott and …

Movers & Shakers

New organization supporting women in leadership debuts in Scottsdale

The board of The Women’s Collective — also known as The WC — has announced the launch of a new nonprofit focusing on raising funds to support organizations that foster women in …

Business

Impact Gymnastics Academy relaunches Ninja zone, debuts baby program

IMPACT Gymnastics Academy in north central Phoenix has announced a relaunch of their popular Ninja Zone Program beginning March 1. Located at 7812 N. 12th Street, the gym owned by Samantha …

COVID-19

Local company unveils newly FDA-approved COVID-19 masks

Arizona-based Innonix Technologies USA has announced a new line of face masks, which includes the first FDA-approved anti-viral children’s mask to destroy viruses within minutes of contact with …

Fundraiser

Scottsdale homebuilder announces Million Meal March to combat hunger

Scottsdale-based Cullum Homes, the Valley’s leading luxury custom home builder, has announced Cullum Homes Million Meal March for St. Mary’s Food Bank.

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Notre Dame Prep in Scottsdale is partnering with notMYkid to host the first Saints virtual 5K to help fund programs for teens coping with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.

Scottsdale, PVSchool superintendents grateful for local health partnership

Superintendents of the Paradise Valley Unified School District and Scottsdale Unified School District recently thanked HonorHealth for offering vaccines to district employees.

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