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🌱 Street Racing In City Sights + Short-Term Rental Frustrations

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Happy Thursday, Scottsdale! Let's get this day started. Here's what's happening today in Scottsdale.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun, but cool. High: 59 Low: 36.

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Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

  1. City officials are hopping mad over the most recent street takeover on Camelback and 68th Street. Mayor David Ortega addressed the issue at Tuesday's Council meeting. According to AZ Family reporting, Ortega said, "This dangerous, violent behavior is not tolerated in Scottsdale, and we will do everything in our power to bring these perpetrators to justice." Gunfire added to the chaos on Sunday. (Arizona's Family)
  2. AAHA! Art. Food. Wine. is back. According to the Press Release Desk, "the March 12 event at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn features a spectacular dinner, raffle, a silent auction and a live auction conducted by dynamic auctioneer Letitia Frye." The event raises money to ensure that the Hospice of the Valley can continue to serve those in need for the next 45 years. Reportedly the event will include a tribute to Mark Tarbell, renowned chef and philanthropic restauranteur. (Press Release Desk)
  3. "I feel like I live in an unregulated, 24/7 after-hours bar district. So, when the bar in Tempe or Scottsdale closes, they come home and continue the party here," said homeowner Stephanie Nestlerode. "That was one reaction to what AZ Family is reporting as an increase in short-term rentals and a lack of effective regulations. Consistently bad behavior by short-term renters breaking house rules, like no gatherings, result in noise complaints nuisance behavior and have led Nestlerode and others to advocate for statewide legislation. 'I think there needs to be some kind of a regulation that keeps these consistently commercial properties outside of a residential area like this,' Nestlerode said." (Arizona's Family)

ICYMI And In Other News:

  • Three men were found dead in a vacant lot on 99th Avenue in Phoenix. (Patch)
  • A six-story luxury apartment building is being planned near Kierland Commons. (Your Valley — Subscribe)

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Today in Scottsdale:

  • Laurie Trygg Dance Lessons — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (9 a.m.)
  • Human Services Commission — Online. (1 p.m.)
  • Town Council Meeting — Paradise Valley Town Hall. (3 p.m.)
  • Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee — Online. (5 p.m.)
  • Bedtime Stories — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • In honor of Black History Month, Scottsdale Police Department recognizes Melanie Barrett, who joined SPD in 2018 as a records supervisor and was promoted to police personnel manager in March 2021. (Facebook)
  • The National Weather Service predicts wet weather beginning today, with rainfall amounts potentially in the .75 to the one-inch range. (Facebook)
  • Join Arabian Library for a fun and interactive program for 2s and 3s at 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24! (Facebook)
  • The city is updating the Old Town Scottsdale Character Area Plan and sections of the City's Zoning Ordinance specific to the downtown area and needs your input. (Facebook)
  • Registration for Parks and Recreation spring classes begins Monday, Feb. 28 at 8 a.m. for residents and Tuesday, March 1 at 8 a.m. for non-residents. (Facebook)
  • Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community's Member Only Virtual Meeting is Monday, Feb. 28 at 5:30 p.m. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for 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.

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