Good morning, Scottsdale.

Porta Via, a family-owned restaurant group known for its seasonal California cuisine, will open its first Arizona restaurant in early 2027 at Scottsdale Fashion Square in the West Luxury Wing—near the Grand Luxe Valet entrance.

The new 6,300-sqft venue will offer a dining room, bar, and outdoor patio seating.

Arizona Boardwalk celebrated its 10th anniversary by unveiling the 80 foot tall Boardwalk Big Wheel, the first permanently fixed outdoor Ferris wheel in metro Phoenix that offers 360 degree views of the Valley from 18 climate controlled gondolas.

SUSD began its 130th school year on Aug.

10 with new math and tech initiatives. A Boys and Girls Club branch opened at Tonalea Middle School, and a $375 million bond election is set for Nov. 3 to upgrade facilities.

Scottsdale Unified is planning additional school closures as enrollment falls, which may affect six schools and prompt a Sept.

22 public hearing on future consolidations (officials said). A final decision is expected in October before Nov. 1 open enrollment.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty recently sold a home in Upper Canton of Silverleaf for $11.75 million, offering an indoor-outdoor living experience (with disappearing glass walls, a covered patio, and a negative-edge pool).

Scottsdale’s real estate market saw year-to-date closed sales increase 13.5% from last year, with pending sales up 8.2% and new listings down 3.2%.

The median home price rose 4.1% to $1.26 million as available inventory dropped 19% to a 3.4-month supply.

Fiesta Bowl High School Football Showdown returns on Thursday nights with Scottsdale teams — Notre Dame Prep faces Desert Edge in Week 3, Chaparral plays Canyon View in Week 4, Horizon contests Cactus Shadows in Week 7, and Pinnacle meets Chandler in Week 10 — and games air on CW7.

After winning the 5A State Championship, Desert Mountain Wolves prepare for a challenging season in Scottsdale — Coach Conrad Hamilton said the team will rebuild its offensive line, field three quarterback contenders after a key departure, and face tough home matchups against rivals including Arizona College Prep and Chaparral.

The 15th annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championship takes place on Nov.

7 at WestWorld, featuring three matches with English Select vs the Dallas Stars, Arizona vs New Orleans and an Army-Navy showdown.