🌱 41st Environmental Excellence Award + Nominate For All-Abilities

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cool with plenty of sun. High: 59 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Arizona Forward will be hosting its 41st annual Environmental Excellence Award in April, and Scottsdale's own Bell94 Sports Complex has been named a finalist. The award ceremony is the state's "most prominent environmental awards program and is a benchmark for economic and environmental accomplishment." The sports complex hosts national tournaments and is also a space for parking during special events, such as the Barrett Jackson car show and WM Phoenix Open golf tournament that attract millions of visitors to Scottsdale every year. (Signals AZ)
2. The Tempe mayor’s All-Abilities Awards (formerly the Disability Awards) is now accepting nominations for its 34th annual celebration. The awards event recognizes and celebrates people and businesses who make the city better for those with disabilities. You can read about eligibility requirements and submit your nominations here. (Subscription: Daily Independent)
3. Las Vegas will see an Old Town Scottsdale bar pop up on the strip in 2024. Bottled Blonde, owned by the Evening Entertainment Group (EEG), will open a bar inside a four-story, 25,000-square-foot club on the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road. "We have always wanted to be in Vegas, but we never knew if we'd have an opportunity on the Strip," the founder of EEG, Les Corieri, said. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Transportation Commission Regular Meeting At Scottsdale City Hall (5:15 PM)
• KODO At Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• A report by CoworkingCafe found the top coworking suburbs in America with the best coworking spaces. Thirty-seven locations in the country had at least 10 coworking spaces, including Scottsdale. (AZ Big Media)
• The 33rd Annual Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival is getting closer, and festival officials released its latest lineup: The band Train will headline the concert on Mar. 17. General admission ticket prices range from $15 to $30, while VIP admission tickets range from $50 to $150. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
• A former Phoenix hospital has been sitting vacant for several years up until now. The building sold for $14 million and will be used as a treatment facility for those struggling with addiction. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)

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— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.