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Cowboy College by Joe Szabo

June 29, 2009 szabogroup

By Joe Szabo Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson encouraged Mammas, “Don’t let your babies grow up to be Cowboys”, but let’s face it- a man’s got to do what a man’s got to do. If your dream has always been to be a cowboy then Arizona’s Cowboy College is for you. Don’t be mistaken, this isn’t Hollywood Cowboy program, this is the real deal. “Students” at the college spend their first two days learning about their horse and their equipment, while riding, roping and shoeing. The next four days are spent living the life of a working ranch cowboy. The students work side by side with real cowboys on a genuine roundup.

This is a no frills experience, meant for those to willingly sleep under the stars and work themselves tired. For those who are looking to immerse themselves in a genuine experience of being a cowboy it is an unparalleled opportunity. For more information about this world famous experience visit: www.cowboycollege.com 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 Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020 or head to our website at www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com.

Things to Do in Scottsdale by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

March 16, 2009 szabogroup

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

March 12, 2009 szabogroup

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

March 9, 2009 szabogroup

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

March 5, 2009 szabogroup

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

Scottsdale Art Walk, by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

March 2, 2009 szabogroup

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

Scottsdale’s Heavenly Constellations by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

February 26, 2009 szabogroup

Starry Night in Scottsdale through telescope

One of the greatest things about living in the Scottsdale area is the small amount of light noise found in the desert. Light noise is what happens in other cities that pour the ambient light of streetlamps, signs and house lighting into the air making it difficult to see the heavenly constellations. Also known as light pollution, light noise is at one of the lowest gradients in the United States in parts of the Sonoran Desert. This gives avid sky watchers a great opportunity to marvel at the heavens with the naked eye or telescope. If you are looking for some great sky watching and you want to explore the lights of galaxies and constellations, one great local place to go is the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale which boasts two enormous telescopes. The Four Seasons Resorts has many of luxurious amenities and fine service offering some of the best reasons to go sky watch in the comfort of a high end resort. They even give you a star chart with the turn down service! You can also head to the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain to enjoy and learn from one of their astronomy programs. If you have a curiosity about our universe, you can simply walk outside most places in and around Scottsdale, Arizona and just look up. 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’s Nightlife

February 23, 2009 szabogroup

Fine Dining in Scottsdale

If the Sonoran Desert boasts the best in desert wildlife, Scottsdale, Arizona is all about the wild night life! Jazz, Salsa and country music blare from lots of great bars, cool lounges and hip nightclubs. Club Central – also known as downtown Scottsdale – is teeming with great places to eat and dance the night away. There are fantastic shops and a total of 50 plus hotspots to while away the cooler evening hours. A tip to the wise, many of the clubs don’t get hopping until after 10. The Jade Bar, J/Bar and the Lounge at T’Cooks are wonderful places to see and be seen. You might just find you make a new friend or ten! You will need your dancing shoes and a designated driver as you won’t want to miss out on some of the great drink specials at many of the clubs found on the less popular Wednesday and Thursday nights. Scottsdale nights are all about the glamour and romance of the night desert and fabulous feasts can be found at many of the local eateries. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a formal sit down dinner, Scottsdale does not disappoint in its bevy of beautiful and bountiful places. 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 Wildlife at Night, by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

February 19, 2009 szabogroup

Colorful Fireworks Scottsdale, Szabo Group

If you could put on your night-vision goggles after dark in Scottsdale, Arizona, you would be treated to a whole new world. As the sun dips toward the horizon in a blaze of brilliant oranges and fiery reds, the blue striped sky signals a magical hour. Stars appear – bright constellations poking through until a dark carpet of sky reveals its magnificent constellations. Night blooming cereus and jasmine give off a perfumed scent and the desert awakens. Moths seek the Queen of the Night flower which lasts for just one evening – fragrance and flower – to attract the night time pollinators. Coyotes roam their lanky bodies in search of a midnight snack. Sign up for one of the after dark desert tours and you will see King Snakes, Scorpions, Lizards, Coyotes, Bob Cats, Javalinas (a type of desert pig), Jackrabbits, Owls and Kangaroo Rats. Flying, slithering, crawling, the area around Scottsdale is teeming with desert wildlife. The terrain may be challenging and sure footing and rugged shoes are required, but the thrill is fantastic. Depending on the time of year, you might need to bring a sweater or jacket as the temperatures can dip quite low in the desert at night. If you don’t like things that creep or crawl, this is not the adventure for you but for the outdoor enthusiast, wildlife at night outside Scottsdale, Arizona is a nature enthusiast’s paradise. 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 Joe Szabo

Driving Scottsdale 3

February 13, 2009 szabogroup

There is always something to do here in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona. If you are a person of adventurous and free-wheeling spirit, Scottsdale offers a plentitude of day trips to satisfy the most experienced traveler. Within a few short hours of Scottsdale, there are lakes and rivers for sportsmen and tourists alike. The scenery is spectacular and activities abound for all ages. Along the way, you will be delighted by an abundance of nature’s treasures as you witness Arizona’s unrivaled beauty.

So, hop in your car, turn up the tunes and head to Arizona’s West Coast for a day trip you will wish would never end. From Scottsdale take Interstate 10 West to Quartzsite, then take Arizona Highway 95 North to Parker. Parker is host to a new casino and resort. Beautiful Lake Havasu is just 45 minutes North of Parker. Here you can go swimming, boating, water-skiing, fishing or simply take in the breath-taking views. The Lake Havasu National Wildlife Refuge offers an astonishing 14,000 acres of pristine wilderness. The drive alone is worth the trip as you are treated to some of the most colorful and rugged views Arizona has to offer.

If you would like to know more about living in Scottsdale, Arizona, visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com for more exciting details.

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