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Hello Scottsdale! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Early snake season, a walking mystery, and a 2,500-car hot rod showdown + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Scottsdale protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Investing in workplace excellence: Mark-Taylor Residential opened a new 31,291-square-foot headquarters at The Galleria in Scottsdale, unifying two offices with state-of-the-art conference rooms, collaboration nooks, phone rooms, a podcast studio, and an indoor café — read the full story.
Stories from the borderlands: The Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable will host Roseann Bacha-Garza on March 17, exploring the Rio Grande Valley’s role, from Confederate cotton trade to social histories. Free to attend — get all the details.
Temperature shifts spur wildlife: After a week of record heat, Arizona’s snake season started early. Phoenix Zoo staff say rattlesnakes respond to warmth, so hikers should listen for a rattle and look when hiking — learn what experts recommend.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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💎 Local business spotlight
School that truly gets it: Autism Academy for Education and Development leads Arizona in autism education, offering a fully accredited K-12+ program with small classes, sensory supports, and real-life skills. Families seeking progress, academic, social, and behavioral, will find a school that understands their kids and celebrates growth without hype.
Make your house brag: If your home keeps side-eyeing your Pinterest board, Fratantoni Interior Designers turns wishlists into livable luxury with one-of-a-kind spaces tailored to you. Scottsdale-based and working nationwide, they favor taste over trends, handle the full redo, and make every room feel personal, polished, and surprisingly effortless.
Silence that stubborn door: When the garage jams before school drop-off, GOGO Garage Door Service delivers quick repairs, tidy installs, and smart‑opener expertise for Scottsdale homes. Veteran-owned, Valley-trusted, with upfront pricing and same-day help, so your car quits living curbside.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🏁 16th FiTech Fuel Injection Spring Nationals @ WestWorld of Scottsdale | Friday (3/13) at 9:00 AM – If your idea of spring cleaning is polishing chrome, cruise to WestWorld for Goodguys Spring Nationals. Expect over 2,500 pre-2000 hot rods, trucks, and classics, autocross Spring Shootout action, plus a swap meet and family fun. Smells like race fuel and nostalgia, the local cologne.
🎨 Spring 2026 Tempe Festival of the Arts @ Downtown Tempe | Friday (3/13) at 11:00 AM – Tempe Festival of the Arts takes over downtown with 350+ artists, wine and spirits tastings, and enough eats to turn a quick browse into ‘just one more booth’ territory. Meet featured artist Adam Gile, watch giant chalk murals appear, and stroll the classic car showcase.
☘ St. Patrick’s Party @ Mesa Market Place Swap Meet | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Celebrate St. Paddy’s at Mesa Market Place with a morning raffle for Market Money, D-Backs swag, and a 55-inch TV that might outshine your living room. Electric Blue DJ, kid coloring, and four food specials, because nothing says Irish like a Reuben and peach pie.
🏰 Disney Day: Shopping & Pin Trading @ East Valley Antiques (Mesa) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Disney Day is taking over the Lindsay and University plaza with East Valley Antiques loaded with Disney collectibles, and Sweet Simon at Bak & Jo running pin trading and trivia. Wear your mouse ears for bragging rights. Reserve a trading table if you’re feeling fancy.
✂ ClawZania Grand Opening @ ClawZania Mesa | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Ready to let the kids bounce themselves silly while you call the claw a sound investment? Mesa’s new trade-up claw arcade is celebrating with boba pop-ups, face painting, a prize wheel, and raffle tickets with every spend. Win small plush, trade up, leave hero-level.
🕵 Clue: A Walking Mystery @ Mesa Arts Center | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Grab comfy shoes and prowl around town for a real life CLUE, an interactive walking mystery that turns local shops into the mansion’s nine rooms. Track down the scattered furniture, solve puzzles, and finally prove it wasn’t you, in the study, with the candlestick.
🛒 Merchantile Market x Sun & Sounds @ Scottsdale Civic Center | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Consider your March Sundays sorted, Scottsdale. Nearly 80 Arizona makers, live music, food trucks, and a beer and cocktail garden for you, free crafts and face paint for the kids, and yes, you can leave with permanent jewelry or a tiny tattoo to commemorate it.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Scottsdale report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 83°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 53. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 91°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 56. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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