By Steve Christy In Vail, there is a subject of serious discussion that simmers just below the surface. It pops up periodically, and it appears that it is popping up with greater frequency of late. That subject is “Vail incorporation“. Over the course of my first term, various community members asked me what my views were on the subject. The...
By Brad Anderson Business and Vail. Do these two terms actually go together? Absolutely! There are many times when we think of doing business, we automatically think of going into “town.” Tucson does have an abundance of stores, but what about doing business right here – in our local neighborhood? We have some GREAT restaurants, retail, and...
By Mike Lavelle One interesting annual celebration is April Fool’s day, on April 1st. This is a day when hoaxes, pranks, and practical jokes are celebrated. It is one of my favorite days, although I don’t really celebrate it much, but I do love the TV show Impractical Jokers. On one hand, there is an innocence to many (but not all) of these pranks...
By Susan Summers If you’re starting to breathe a sigh of relief over the Covid 19 pandemic, you’re not alone. As more people become fully vaccinated, anxieties about venturing back out into the world are receding and the light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter. (And no, it isn’t an oncoming train.) But the scourge of Covid has changed...
By Karen Schutte, Real Estate Daily Lennar Homes has purchased the remaining lots in Phases 2 and 3 at Santa Rita Ranch III, southeast of the intersection of Houghton Road and Sahuarita Road. This purchase was made up of 194 SFR lots (60’X120’ and 70’X120’) for a finished cost of $76,849 per lot, or $14.9 Million. The seller in this transaction...
By Bob Mooney Why is Proper Insurance Vital for Businesses? Most business owners would rather focus on their business than their insurance policies. At the same time, businesses purchase insurance to manage risks. Without the right coverage one fire, accident, or mistake can cause a devastating loss. That’s why it’s so important to spend time with...
By Anne Gibson It was the first day of February when Erika Blake was driving home at night from a trip to Yuma, anxious to return to Vail to her husband Karsten Blake and their daughter Makaia. As fate would have it, Erika collided with a deer violently rolling her car several times and totaling her vehicle. She was airlifted to a Phoenix hospital...
The COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t have to halt all of your outdoor fun. Here are several fun outdoor activities you can still enjoy The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected activities for many people. Public health restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have led to canceled festivals, concerts and other events. Many...
By Chuck Colbath At Bavilon Salon we consider our clients much like family. For over a decade we have searched out the most talented and nicest folks around as our stylists. Our focus has been doing a great job and serving our community well. Recently one of our clients who has visited us every week for the past decade needed some help. Her...
By Rob Halberg Arizona is the only mainland state that does not change clocks twice a year to accommodate, “Daylight Savings Time” (DST). So it doesn’t directly affect us, but it does cause some inconveniences. For example, calling relatives may be a little harder as by 6:00 pm our time when it’s already 9:00 pm on the east coast. You also need to...
