🌱 $29,500,000 Asking Price + The Cactus Reining Classic

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Geoff Campbell, your host of the Scottsdale Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 81 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

1. The $29,500,000 asking price of a unique property in Scottsdale's Summit at Silverleaf will break records if the sale is near the listing price. The property is five acres of views and lots of outdoor space. As described in the reporting by AZ Big Media, the home has "incredibly high ceilings that give way to three levels of exceptional finishes, including extensive use of imported natural stone with a special focus on marble and natural quartzite .Tap on the resource to read more. (AZ Big Media)
2. Cactus Reining Classic has been selected for a 2022 Best of Scottsdale Award in the local business category by the Scottsdale Award Program. Amanda Brumley owns Scottsdale-based Brumley Management Group, LLC, and for almost 20 years, she has been hosting the Cactus Reining Classic. Recently the equestrian event earned a Best of Scottsdale award for 2022. According to Your Valley reporting, "each year, the Scottsdale Award Program identifies companies that it believes have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category." A Top Ten national event will happen at WestWorld March 23-27. (Your Valley - Subscribe)
3. According to Patch reporting, Adam Vespoli was shot in the driver's seat of a PPD patrol car. The 39-year-old was allegedly attempting to flee the scene in the police car. The incident began when Vespoli would not exit the bus stopped at 75th Avenue and Buckeye Road. The incident ended when a police officer shot Vespoli while driving forward, causing the car to hit a tree. Vespoli died at the hospital. (Patch)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Laurie Trygg Dance Lessons — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (10 a.m.)
• Human Relations Commission — Scottsdale Fire Station 602. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• The Salt River Family Read-Aloud Challenge encourages families to read 25 books together now through Wednesday, May 4. (Facebook)
• The SRPMIC Government service operations transitioned to a modified Phase 3: masks are required and social distancing (6 feet apart) practiced. Regular Council meetings, district meetings, and community member-only meetings can be attended in person. (Facebook)
• Neighborhood College presents "Til Death Do Us Part" from 1–3 p.m. March 15 at Mustang Library and Zoom. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update.

— Geoff Campbell

I live in Scottsdale, and I am a freelance writer, published in print and on the web. Following a 40-year career as a teacher, administrator, and coach, now committed to education in the broadest possible sense.