Archives for March 2009

Things to Do in Scottsdale by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

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Scottsdale Restaurants

Did you know that within 15 miles of downtown Scottsdale, Arizona, there are 5,326 restaurants, 464 bars, 71 movie theaters, 77 libraries and 5 museums? The truly astonishing fact is that this stunning city of life and culture offers so many outstanding activities nestled within quaint and beautiful surroundings. The median commute time to work is only a convenient 21.5 minutes. There are 26 colleges, universities and professional schools and 31 junior colleges and technical institutes within a short 30-minute drive from downtown Scottsdale.
These are extremely attractive reasons to live in Scottsdale, Arizona. Here, the quality of life stands above the rest. In addition to the ease and convenience of daily living, Scottsdale, Arizona also invites you to experience the many local travel destinations that attract visitors from all over the world. Spend a day or two in Phoenix for shopping and fine dining. Take a glorious drive to Sedona to soak up the art and culture waiting just a few hours away. And for a truly majestic and unforgettable experience, slip behind the wheel of your car and embark on a scenic drive to the Grand Canyon for a weekend of outdoor adventure.
What cannot be overlooked is the exquisite quality of life in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona. On every street corner, the aroma of delicious food will delight your senses. Art galleries and boutique shops line the streets of downtown. Celebrations for every season bring joy and passion to this magical city. Golf resorts and wellness spas are regularly frequented by all members of the Scottsdale community. Daily life in Scottsdale is simply a vacation in and of itself.
If you want to learn more about living in Scottsdale, Arizona, visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com for more exciting information about this spectacular city.

Scottsdale and Salt River Pima –Maricopa Indian Community by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

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Scottsdale and Salt River Pima –Maricopa Indian Community

Scottsdale Attractions

Along the border of Scottsdale, Arizona, to the central and southwest, is the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Visitors can learn the fascinating history of the Pima and Maricopa people at the Hoo-Hoogam Ki Museum. Hoo-Hoogam Ki, which loosely translated means House of Those Who Have Gone is completely constructed of Adobe and desert plants and offers a wide variety of historical artifacts, antique photography, art along with the occasional local artist demonstration. Visitors can also try Native American foods in the museum dining area which makes this an education and entertaining way to learn about the local Native American populations.

The Talking Stick Golf club offers spectacular greens with even more spectacular desert views of the surrounding mountains. With clear blue skies and deep greens, the golf club is a treat to the eye and the sport. The community also offers two casinos: Casino Arizona at Talking Stick and Casino Arizona at McKellips. Both places have great restaurants, live entertainment and full casino action.

As you can see, we love where we live work and play in Scottsdale, Arizona so for more information about the lifestyle and housing market contact www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com.

by Joe Szabo

Scottsdale and Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

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Scottsdale and Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

Scottsdale Ranch

The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation gives its visitors a lot for the short drive it takes from Scottsdale, Arizona. From recreation to entertainment, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nations has a lot to offer: gambling, golf, some fantastic adventure tours and for those incline some beautiful horseback riding on trails boasting magnificent desert scenery.

For those who love the outdoors, Fort McDowell Adventures offers horseback riding and Jeep tours where you can revel in the natural beauty or play cowboy or cowgirl in the American Southwest. If gambling is more your style and your are feeling like this is your lucky day, head over to the Fort McDowell Casino which is a full service casino offering bingo, blackjack, slot machines, keno, poker, roulette, online casino games and a card room. The Fort McDowell Casino also offers fine dining and nightly entertainment with some of the hottest performers in town.

Golfers won’t want to miss the award winning We-Ko-Pa Gold Club to shoot a round or two. There is so much to do here, there is something for everyone. The Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Casino are also available for your enjoyment and entertainment. There is more information available about the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation at www.fortmcdowell.org.

As you can see, we love where we live work and play in Scottsdale, Arizona so for more information about the lifestyle and housing market contact www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com

by Joe Szabo

Scottsdale and Fountain Hills by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

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Fountain Hills, Arizona

On the Eastern slope of McDowell Mountains, you find the community of Fountain Hills which is best known for its magnificent scenic views, hometown character and what else – the fountain. The fountain is actually one of the world’s tallest fountains!

This is also the home of the famed resort CopperWynd and Club along with The Inn at Eagle Mountain. For the avid golfer, you can find Sun Ridge Canyon Golf Club, the Golf Club at Eagle Mountain and Desert Canyon Golf Club. The close proximity of Fountain hills to both Scottsdale, Arizona and McDowell Mountain Park, the Verde and Salt rivers and Saguaro Lake provides easy access to a wide range of activities like biking, walking, hiking river rafting, boating swimming and horseback riding.

The River of Time Museum is worth checking out and if you are an art buff – Fountain Hills has more than 50 great pieces of art held in its public art collection. There are seasonal arts and craft fairs held in February and November which attract visitors, artisans, fans and tourists from around the country. There’s a lot to do in Fountain Hills which is just a short hop from Scottsdale, Arizona.

As you can see, we love where we live work and play in Scottsdale, Arizona so for more information about the lifestyle and housing market contact www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com.

by Joe Szabo

Celebration of Fine Art for Art Lovers

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Celebration of Fine Art for Art Lovers opening day is Friday, January 16th and runs through Sunday, March 29, 2009. This is ending soon, so don’t miss it!

Scottsdale Art Walk, by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

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Scottsdale Art Walk

The moderate winter days and the warm spring and summer months make walking a pleasure and if art is your scene the Art Walking opportunities in Scottsdale, Arizona are spectacular. One of the best things about enjoying the local art galleries and browsing for your next find is to enjoy the Scottsdale Art Scene by night. Here you can find glorious desert-scapes, modern art, renderings, drawings, pencil sketches, and pretty much any kind of creative art you can imagine. More so, it’s a fun place to go and inexpensive unless you find yourself craving one of the uniquely crafted works of art to grace your home.

Pretty much every Thursday evening from 7pm to 9pm the Art Walk takes over the Downtown Arts District. This is the time for local galleries to showcase their newest works, the best and the brightest of their artisans and for the members of the local art scene to mix and mingle. You can window-shop or gallery-hop, the choice is yours. Shapes, forms, textures, colors and designs abound in this magical part of the city. There are horse drawn carriages that can carry you from place to place with a nod and a wink to days gone by.
Each year there are specialty weeks – such as the Western Art walk typically held in October or the Summer Spectacular Art walk held in July. Discovering the art scene in Scottsdale is like finding a diamond amidst the great Sonoran Desert.

As you can see, we love where we live work and play in Scottsdale, Arizona so for more information about the lifestyle and housing market contact www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com.

by Joe Szabo