Apex founder named to MEDA Board of Directors
Jason Plotke, co-founder and president of Private Motorsports Group, has joined the board of directors of Maricopa Economic Development Alliance (MEDA).
MEDA is the City...
Apex seeks final plat for 48 garage condos
Nov. 7, Apex Motor Club received a city permit for a subdivision final plat for 48 garage condominiums. Council approval for the project is...
Realtor: VA loans popular option in Maricopa
By Dayv Morgan
At about 50,000 people, the city of Maricopa is significantly smaller than Maricopa County, which boasts a population of 4.3 million.
Despite our...
Celebrate Masik Tas with Ak-Chin
The Ak-Chin Masik Tas, or “birthday” celebration, is an event that was created 12 years ago to celebrate and commemorate the formal recognition of...
P&Z tables proposed apartment complex, citing dubious data
The Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission grilled city staff and the developer of the first apartment complex planned for the community at its Tuesday...
Business news in brief
A Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Kingdom Hall is planned at 40675 W. Honeycutt Road and received its commercial permit, valued at $793,000. Contractor is Sutherland Construction...
Edison Place sells after construction completed
The newly finished Edison Place on the southeast corner of John Wayne Parkway and Edison Road sold for $4.578 million to K&N Investors, according...
Plan for 1st apartment complex comes to P&Z
Long in the planning stages, a proposed apartment complex is on the agenda for the Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission at its Tuesday meeting.
It...
Shamrock Farms spreads holiday cheer at ‘Joy to the Herd’
Shamrock Farms will be transforming its working dairy farm and tour into a winter wonderland as they host their annual “Joy to the Herd” holiday...
CPA: Tax credits reduce your liability dollar-for-dollar
By James A. Chaston, CPA
With the increase in the standard deduction only about 12% of taxpayers will itemize and be able to write off...
Pathway to build more classrooms
Edkey Inc. is planning expansion at its Sequoia Pathway Academy campus.
CEO Mark Plitzuweit announced the future construction of a 14,000-square-foot building, a $3 million...
Letter: Why Prop 437 is so important to MUSD
Paid for by: Yes for Maricopa Schools PAC
Your vote will count in this election. Although conversations during canvasses and telephone surveys indicate strong community...
Before any aesthetic procedure know the risks, provider
By Kristina Donnay, FNP-C
Maricopa father-daughter team Bill Day and Kristina Donnay, FNP-C, opened Maricopa Wellness Center in April 2019 to provide first-class aesthetics services...
Walgreens gets to work on 2nd store
According to City Councilmember Nancy Smith, Walgreens has applied for a tenant improvement permit for the building located west of Walmart on Maricopa-Casa Grande...
Eateries get clean bill of health
Thirteen of 14 food establishments in the Maricopa area inspected by Pinal County health personnel from Aug. 16 to Sept. 15 received top marks.
The...
Medicare changes
By Gloria Smith
A lot changed in Medicare this year with more coming in 2020.
• A new Open Enrollment was introduced to allow switching from...
Business, development briefs around town
Business briefs in Maricopa from Aug. 16 to Sept. 15:
AAMCO is building a 4,411-square-foot shop at 20215 N. John Wayne Parkway north of Maricopa...
Mr. E Comics turns page in Maricopa business
Geeks and nerds, rejoice. A brand-new comic book shop has opened in Maricopa.
Since moving to Maricopa last November, Mr. E Comics owner Brian Lindblom...
Business park gets new owners to jump-start development
Estrella Gin Business Park effectively was sold by the City to two companies for development.
Tuesday, Maricopa City Council approved the purchase agreement of 12.32...
ACONAV brand showing at Phoenix Fashion Week
Native American fashion brand ACONAV returns to Phoenix Fashion Week as an established designer.
The three-day runway showcases are Oct. 3-5 at Talking Stick Resort...
Casino team raises funds for Koman event with bake sale
The Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino High Roller Team hosted a bake sale on Sept. 12 to raise funds for the Susan G. Koman 3-Day.
The High...
La Quinta breaks ground at Copper Sky (GALLERY)
The franchise owner of a planned La Quinta Inn, accompanied by family, partners and city officials, broke ground at Copper Sky Regional Park on...
Eatery, hotel planned for plaza development
A Mexican restaurant is the stepping-off property for a new commercial development in Maricopa.
Riliberto’s Fresh Mexican Food is scheduled to open in March or...
City prepares to impose new development fees
The City of Maricopa intends to impose its new development impact fees in 2020. It sent out notice this week of a public hearing...
Solving foot problems helps whole body
Q&A with Dr. C. Jon Beecroft
Maricopa Foot and Ankle
Maricopa Foot and Ankle Center was opened in 2007 and since then, we have taken care...
Central Arizona College celebrates 50 years
By Angela Askey
Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing
Central Arizona College opened its doors in the fall of 1969 near the base of Signal Peak...
Realtor: Pros, cons of renting out your home
By Dayv Morgan
Many homeowners in Maricopa have considered keeping their home as a rental property or buying a second home as an investment.
Mostly without...
Waterline breaks douse Honeycutt Road
Thursday, Global Water Resources and city crews dealt with a double waterline break on Honeycutt Road.
Global Water General Manager Jon Corwin said there were...
Are you prepared for cold and flu season?
David Lozano
Earned Media Senior Manager
Banner Health Marketing & Public Relations
While the holidays are a time to celebrate with friends and loved ones - passing...
30 of 31 eateries score excellent in inspections
Pinal County food inspectors looked at 31 Maricopa establishments, including several schools, from July 18 through Aug. 18 and gave all but one a...