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Maricopa Poised for Growth as FEMA Approves Critical Floodplain Re-designation
Maricopa, a city in the Sonoran Desert, is on the cusp of transforming 5,000 acres currently designated as floodplain land, paving the way for new development. A crucial step was taken recently when the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR), as reported by Maricopa's official website. This letter is a testament to the promise that once infrastructural changes are implemented, the labeled floodplain areas will be removed from that designation, to greatly benefit future residents in terms of both insurance costs and safety concerns.
Delicious news: The Italiano opens in Scottsdale Sept. 20
The Italiano, the newest restaurant by Chef Joey Maggiore and his culinary team, has announced its official grand opening for Friday, September 20. Located at 90th Street and Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale, the elevated Italian restaurant will be The Maggiore Group’s sixth concept introduced to the Valley’s award-winning dining scene.
Maricopa County shakeup: Leadership change is coming to Arizona's largest county
This year's election cycle has generated a massive political shakeup at Maricopa County, weeks before November's general election. Several of the county's top positions will be occupied by new faces regardless of who wins in November. Supervisor Jack Sellers lost his primary race to Republican challenger Mark Stewart. Supervisors Bill Gates and Clint...
Moldy hash browns and soda guns among violations at Phoenix-area eateries
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Every week, Arizona’s Family looks up restaurants recently inspected by Maricopa County’s Environmental Services Department. Restaurants with some of the highest numbers of “risk factors,” considered major health code violations by inspectors, are selected for our Dirty Dining Report. For more details on the restaurant inspection scoring system, visit Maricopa County’s website.
Green Bay Packaging buys 80 acres of land in Casa Grande
Green Bay Packaging (GBP) announced the completion of its land acquisition in in Casa Grande near Phoenix, Arizona. The approximately 80-acre parcel purchased by GBP is located at the NEC/SEC of Bianco and Kortsen Roads in Casa Grande. The transaction was facilitated by Kirk McCarville, CCIM, and Trey Davis with...
Eugenio Suarez: “I just wanted to send a message”
Eugenio Suárez powered the Diamondbacks to an 11-4 win over the Rockies on Wednesday, smashing his first grand slam since the 2018 All-Star season. Suárez’s sixth-inning blast not only cleared the bases but also helped extend Arizona’s winning streak to a season-high six games. Thank you...
Study: Rental unit sizes big in Surprise
* Square footage based on $1,500 rent for apartments, according to RentCafe. It may not seem like it to some renters, but Surprise is one of the best places in the state to get what you pay for. A new survey from online site RentCafe shows that Surprise renters secure...
Free Apache Junction September Concert in the Park features 'That Band'
The Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department's free September Concert in the Park will feature "That Band" playing classic rock and blues hits. The concert is 6:30-8 ...
Surprise prepares to Buckle up for new Prasada business
The Prasada area has another clothing option with the official ribbon cutting on Buckle on Aug. 14. Surprise Economic Development Director Jeanine Jerkovic participated in cutting the ribbon along with Surprise Store Manager Sean Mauzy, Director of Visual Merchandising Shannon Martin and other Buckle staffers. The store, which is the...
Rolling Rack Boutique Unveils Custom Hat Bar
Rolling Rack Boutique has recently introduced an exciting new addition to the shop that has become a hit with customers at the Sedona and Old Town store locations: a custom hat bar. The new experience allows customers to express their unique style by customizing trendy trucker hats to their liking.
Prasada welcomes another restaurant in Surprise
The parade of restaurant openings at Prasada continued Aug. 13 with the ribbon cutting of Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers. The newest location at 13400 N. Prasada Parkway is the the 17th location for this desired restaurant chain, which opened first in Scottsdale in 2011. Surprise General Manager Alysha Zachary and...
Tucson dive Dirtbag’s opens in Phoenix on Friday. Here’s a look inside
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