🌱 Barrett-Jackson Ends With $190 Million + Specialty Shop To Close

Hello, everybody! Michelle Paul here with your Wednesday edition of the Scottsdale Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. The Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale ended the nine-day event with earning more than $190 million in sales and breaking more than 200 auction world records. During the event, the auction also sold five vehicles for charity, which totaled around $1.89 million. (Subscription: Daily Independent)
2. A gourmet food market and restaurant in Scottsdale announced it will be closing after being open since September 2022. The owners of Gastromé Market announced the closure on Tuesday, and the shop will be closing its doors for good in two weeks. (The Arizona Republic)
3. Scottsdale businesses and restaurants are preparing for a busy next two weeks as the Valley prepares to host the Super Bowl and the WM Phoenix Open. The Super Bowl alone is expected to bring in $1 billion into the state and local economy, an increase from the $720 million that was brought in from the 2015 Super Bowl. (Arizona Family)

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Today in and around Scottsdale:

• Taliesin West Book Club At Taliesin West (9:00 AM)
• Farmers Market At Avenue Of The Fountains Park, Fountain Hills (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you on the search for a new home or simply keeping up with the local housing market? Check out this list of residential properties that have recently hit the market in Scottsdale, including 28781 N 112th Place and 12023 N 62nd Street. (Scottsdale Patch)
• It's Western Week in Scottsdale! Join the city in Old Town on Saturday for the 69th Annual Scottsdale Parada del Sol Parade & Trails End Festival and the Arizona American Indian festival. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a great way to give back to the community with a good cause? Scottsdale Senior Services is looking for donations to benefit its Medi-Loan program, which loans out medical equipment to city residents. (Scottsdale Senior Services via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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.