Beverly Dail joined Ventana Fine Properties in July, 2014, after living out of the area for some time. She felt very privileged to be back in Arizona and working with Ventana Fine Properties. In fact, you would always find her at her desk in Ventana’s DC Ranch Gathering Room, offering inspiration and love to all that crossed her path. She used to say that Real Estate professionals 'were all part of one family, just working under different roofs'. She was truly a great Ambassador for our … [Read more...]
WestWorld Evolves as Premier Event Center
To call the history of Scottsdale’s WestWorld “event-ful” is not only a pun, but an understatement. For 30 years it’s been the place for an eclectic mix of signature and special events, has attracted tens of thousands of participants and has contributed millions to the local economy. But what’s the back story? Founded as a farming and ranching community, Scottsdale had always had a strong horse culture. As ranches made way for development, the City of Scottsdale recognized the need for a … [Read more...]
Ventana Art de Vivre – September 2016
Election Evolution – Scottsdale Gets Out the Vote
Whew…the primaries and national conventions are over, and its full-on campaign season locally and nationally. Scottsdale residents have a good track record of voter turn-out, and have witnessed many election season milestones over the decades. Here’s some Scottsdale campaign and election history: The first ‘election’ of sorts in Scottsdale was probably to select residents to serve on the inaugural Scottsdale School Board in 1896; The Rev. Winfield Scott, John Tait and Frank Titus were … [Read more...]