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Scottsdale
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Phoenix-based Banner Health filed for a conditional use permit on July 14 to begin zoning a $400 million, 640,000-square-foot medical campus in north Scottsdale at the southwest corner of Hayden Road and Loop 101. The project includes a 300-bed hospital and follows May’s groundbreaking of a 120,000-square-foot facility (Banner Health Care Plus) after Banner bought the 48-acre parcel for $57.6 million in March 2023. ABC15 Arizona
- ➤ Scottsdale’s J+G Steakhouse at the Phoenician resort was named one of the top 100 hotel restaurants in America by a list that used over 10 million diner reviews from June 1 through May 31. It is the only Scottsdale restaurant on the list, with another spot in Phoenix also earning a 4.6-star rating. Scottsdale Independent
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale police said a 3-year-old was pulled from a pool at an apartment complex near Scottsdale and McDowell roads last week and taken to a hospital on July 29 where the child died a day later — the Maricopa County Medical Examiner is investigating the cause with no signs of foul play and no criminal charges pending. Scottsdale Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tripadvisor has ranked Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and the Grand Canyon Skywalk among the best U.S. attractions based on traveler reviews — and it also selected a pedal bar crawl in Old Town Scottsdale and a guided hike at Phoenix Mountains Preserve as top experiences. The awards show many travelers enjoy Arizona’s landmarks and tours. The Arizona Republic
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bradley Miller and Soham Samal, both from Scottsdale, earned a dean’s list honor at Georgia Tech for maintaining a GPA of at least 3.0 last semester (according to a press release from August 4th). Scottsdale Independent
- ➤ Tim Daly, CEO of EdNavigator, said summer vacation benefits wealthier students since they can attend camps and work summer jobs (while lower-income kids mostly spend time on screens) and added that proposals such as subsidized job programs and summer vouchers may help narrow this growing inequality. His comments highlight how rising summer heat and high costs further limit outdoor play and enriching activities for many students. KJZZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Manager Greg Caton said a $40 million plan will upgrade Old Town Scottsdale with new sidewalks, landscaping and lighting, expand parking structures and move the Farmers Market based on input from local business leaders. Public meetings will be held before work begins on the $15.2 million Brown Avenue parking expansion, the Scottsdale Entertainment District garage upgrade and a $7.9 million Main Street improvement — while a $2 million 'Spruce Up Old Town' cleaning effort is already underway. KTAR
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Aloft Live! with James Mills
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy cocktails and light fare while soaking in live music from James Mills of People Who Could Fly.
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Scottsdale Networking Event
12:00–1:00 p.m. — Arizona School of Real Estate & Business — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Build connections and enhance your business in a supportive community atmosphere.
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Scottsdale Health and Wellness Expo
10 a.m.–3 p.m. — Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas — Admission details not specified — Explore diverse health and wellness activities and services at this engaging event.
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Book Release Celebration with Lisa Gardner
6:30-8:00 p.m. — The Poisoned Pen Bookstore — Free entry — Isabella celebrates the release of Lisa Gardner’s new book, KISS HER GOODBYE.
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Aloft Live: Music by Mike Spero
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy cocktails and light fare while listening to live music in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Scottsdale Arizona Networking Event
12-1 p.m. — Arizona School of Real Estate & Business — $25 drop-in fee — Forge powerful connections and grow your business in a heart-centered community.
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Live Music with James Mills at Aloft Scottsdale
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy cocktails and light fare while tapping your feet to live music from James Mills.
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PlumpJack & CADE 5 Course Wine Dinner
— — Caesars Republic Scottsdale, a Hilton Hotel — $163 early bird, $195 regular — Indulge in a five-course wine dinner featuring exceptional pairings from Napa Valley's finest.
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Scottsdale Networking Event
12-1 p.m. — Arizona School of Real Estate & Business — $25 drop-in fee — Build powerful connections and collaborate for business growth in a heart-centered community.
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Aloft Live! Featuring Brady Grey
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy cocktails and light food while listening to live music in a relaxed atmosphere.
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