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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

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Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Scottsdale Fashion Square and Biltmore Fashion Park are the final malls in the Mall Madness 2025 bracket challenge after three rounds of voting showed Scottsdale Fashion Square leading the vote. Readers are invited to cast their vote now—each vote will decide which mall is crowned the best.  The Arizona Republic
  • The Toy Barn is expanding its upscale garage condo business by purchasing land in Mack Innovation Park at Loop 101 and Bell Road in Scottsdale—this new ninth location will sit on a 10-acre site covering more than 205,000 square feet and feature 135 private suites. Phase one will begin in winter and include a rooftop members-only lounge with views of the local mountains.  Arizona Digital Free Press

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Italian Association of Arizona will hold its 10th annual Italian Festival at the Old Town Scottsdale Waterfront on Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.—the two-day event will offer authentic Italian food, fine wine, and live entertainment.  Scottsdale Independent

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 8/21/25

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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.

    Fri, 8/22/25

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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.

    Wed, 8/27/25

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  • Grants 4 Schools Conference

    9 AM – 3 PM (Aug 28) & 9 AM – 12 PM (Aug 29) — Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas — $350 per person or group discounts available — Learn how to secure funding for your school with expert grant writing tips and opportunities.

    Thu, 8/28/25

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  • Blues Traveler Concert

    6-9 p.m. — Talking Stick Resort Hotel — 21+ only — Experience a fantastic evening of live blues music under the stars.

    Sat, 8/30/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

What you resist, persists.

~ Carl Jung

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