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Shining Star Series: Shaquille O’Neal “Shaq”, Living in Scottsdale Arizona, By Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

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By Joe Szabo One word. Shaq. Professional basketball play, rapper and actor, Shaquille O’Neal is the current center for the Phoenix Suns. The winner of 4 NBA championships, three with the LA Lakers and one with the Miami Heat, Shaq has come a far way from his humble beginnings in Newark, New Jersey. At 7 foot 1 inch and approximately 325 pounds and a whopping 23 for his shoe size, Shaq is hard to miss in and around Scottsdale, Arizona. He makes him home here and we can see why – the great sports, the great restaurants and the great lifestyle afforded by this magnificent part of the country. If you want to know more about why our shining stars choose to live here and enjoy the Scottsdale lifestyle, call us directly at 480-889-8702 or check out our site at www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com and you might just find yourself living not only under the stars but among them as well

Shining Star Series: David Spade Living in Scottsdale Arizona, by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

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By Joe Szabo

How do you not laugh where you hear the name David Spade? As both an American actor, a comedian and a television personality who gained fame as a cast member from Saturday Night Live and on the television show Just Shoot Me, David Spade bring joy and laughter to the big and small screen.

This funny man, born in chilly Michigan, went to our local Saguaro High School and attended Scottsdale Community College and briefly went on to Arizona State University. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and performed at Arizona State University’s long running sketch comedy show Farce Side Comedy Hour.

No, you won’t get his address from us. We respect the privacy of all our shining stars.

If you want to know more about why our shining stars choose to live here and enjoy the Scottsdale lifestyle, call us directly at 480-889-8702 or check out our site at www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com and you might just find yourself living not only under the stars but among them as well

Shining Star Series: Randy Johnson Living in Scottsdale, Arizona, by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

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By Joe Szabo

It’s hard to talk about baseball without mentioning Randy Johnson. It’s even harder to miss him. At 6-foot 10, the Big Unit as he is known, is one of the few left-handed Major League Baseball pitchers and makes his home here in Scottsdale, Arizona. He doesn’t have to travel far to his job with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Randy has lived all over the country playing for the Seattle Mariners, the Montreal Expos and chooses the beautiful Arizona weather, the dramatic Sonoran sunsets and the hot desert nights to call home.

Shining Star Series: Gena Lee Nolin Living in Scottsdale, Arizona by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

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By Joe Szabo

If you are in Scottsdale looking for a designer gown or unique piece of jewelry, you might just bump into one of Scottsdale’s shining star residents, Gina Lee Nolin. She is best known as her recurring role as Neely Capshaw in the television series Baywatch and she briefly starred in her own series Sheena in 2000.

No, you won’t get her address out of us. We respect the privacy of our shining stars. We do however understand that with the beautiful weather, the scenic landscapes and the glorious desert nights why Gina Lee Nolin chose Scottsdale, Arizona instead of her hometown in chilly Duluth, Minnesota.

Shining Star Series: Phil Mickelson Living in Scottsdale Arizona, By Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

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By Joe Szabo

Winner of three major golf championships, Phil Mickelson has also won a total of 36 events on the PGA Tour. He has reached a career high world ranking of 2^nd in multiple years. He is nicknamed Lefty for his left handed swing.

Mickelson was raised in both San Diego and in Arizona. He attended Arizona State on a golf scholarship where he graduated in 2009. From Camelback Golf Club to McCormich Ranch Golf Club to Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club, there are over a dozen fantastic golf courses to entertain even the most avid golfer – and Phil Mickelson!

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

Wildflowers Scottsdale

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Unknown to most visitors to Scottsdale, Arizona, is the natural beauty and abundance of its spectacular wildflowers. Truly, the beauty of Arizona’s wildflowers borders upon the supernatural. For a performance given flowers expressly by Mother Nature, Scottsdale, Arizona offers a yellow brick road directly to a wildflower wonderland where poppies of every color abound. It is quite possible that you will feel like Dorothy on her way to the Emerald Kingdom.

Just outside Scottsdale, Arizona, one can happen upon a blooming Mecca of flora that invites travelers and experts from all over the world. From the mighty Saguaro Cactus to the delicate silver bell, Arizona’s wildflowers are a vision to behold and not to be missed. Bursting forth in all its glory is the Mexican gold poppy, fairy dusters, lupine, or evening primrose. Raising beautiful faces to the ever-shining sun are desert hyacinth, wild onions, and desert anemone. And everywhere you turn, you will delight in various cacti in perpetual bloom. At any given point in the season, you may find up to 100 different species of flowers in full bloom. Visit the Tucson Mountains or the Sonoran Desert for an unending display of beauty and color you won’t find anywhere else.

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

Driving Scottsdale 4

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There’s more to Scottsdale, Arizona than meets the eye. It might surprise you to know that we are wine-makers in this part of the United States, and we are proud to tout several award-winning wines that are sure to please the palettes of the most discerning wine connoisseurs. If you are in the mood for a fabulous drive through the beautiful terrain just south of Tucson, you will end your journey at some of the finest wineries Arizona has to offer. The altitude and the soil here is ideal for growing grapes. Many vineyards offer wine-tasting, and you will also find many upscale restaurants to complement the fine wines you discover.

Stop at the delightful village of Elgin on your way. Take Interstate 10 south past Tucson to Highway 83. Follow Highway 83 to Sonoita, and at the junction of Highways 83 and 92, follow the signs east to Elgin. Along the way, a must-see destination is Patagonia which is well-known for horse-raising. If you decide to extend your stay, there are numerous bed and breakfast inns waiting expectantly for your arrival. If you choose to journey as far as the Mexican border, visit Nogales where you will find yet another delightful winery specializing in sweet, fruity vintages.

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

Scottsdale Classic Futurity and Quarter Horse Show

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Scottsdale Classic Futurity and Quarter Horse Show

One of the things I love about Scottsdale is how much we appreciate the outdoors. A person can go to any decent-sized city and find a few malls or a couple of noteworthy stores, but Scottsdale is a place to take advantage of nature. On October 2^nd, the

Scottsdale Classic Futurity and Quarter Horse Show will be an opportunity for residents to get back to nature while appreciating a nationwide collection of unmatchable horses.

This annual show brings over a thousand horses from around the country to this one location and provides the locals with the opportunity to appreciate good breeding and well-trained horses at their very best, without leaving the comforts of their own homes. Additionally, this gives any horse rider, breeder, or admirer the opportunity to start the season off right. This show is the first event to get the season started across the nation, so everyone turns out in top form. Whether the horses are the racers that will later be entered in the Kentucky Derby or merely breeders who offspring are sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars, the best of the best in the equestrian set get their start right here in Scottsdale.

A Golfer’s Paradise

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Scottsdale is known for many things. Art, culture, and shopping are featured items to draw golf attention and attract crowds. Golf, however, is an all-too-often-forgotten activity of rest, relaxation, and entertainment in the Scottsdale area. With over fifty-one golf courses in the greater Scottsdale area, there are difficulty levels and prices to suit any golfer’s desire.

In addition to finding the course that best suits you, golfers from across the nation come here just for the opportunity to claim they played on a world-famous golf course. The Grayhawk Golf Club, the Legend Trail Golf Club, and the Troon North Golf Club are just a few of the dozens of renowned attractions with lush green hills, gorgeous ponds, 330 days of sunshine per year, and attentive staff to make Scottsdale every golfer’s paradise.

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