Sonoran City News

SUPER football BOWL Game in Glendale Arizona

It is almost here. The Super Bowl will be held in Glendale, AZ February 3, 2008. Recently this site has been getting a lot of visitors viewing the photos of Westgate City Center and Zanjero. Both are the major shopping tourist venues near the University of Phoenix Stadium site (still the dumbest name possible for the stadium but I digress).

I will update the photos of Westgate City Center and of Zanjero this weekend. The ones I have now are about 9 months old and so much has changed since then. Many of the restaurants have opened including the Fox Sports Grill and Yard House. Hotels have finally opened including theRenaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa at Westgate City Center. It is within walking distance of the stadium and right next door to Jobing.com Arena (aka Glendale Arena).

Some other hotels near the stadium include theResidence Inn by Marriott Glendale and the Spring Hill Suites in Glendale. Both are located across the street at Zanjero where you can stop by the huge Cabela's and take a gander at the stuffed (albeit dead) animals.

If you are interested in specific information about the area and things to do, let me know and I will post. More coming soon.

Renting Your Property for The Super Football Bowl Game

Phoenix is hosting multiple sports events during the beginning of 2008. The FBR Open. The Fiesta Bowl and the Super Bowl are just some of the events happening in the area during January and February 2008. If you haven't been paying attention, the FBR Open is occurring the same week as the Super Bowl. This will present a challenge for those seeking hotel rooms but presents an opportunity for those with properties available to rent.

If you are one of the many Phoenix and Glendale area homeowners who has been struggling to find a tenant for your vacant property, you might well consider making it available for a short term rental. Many out-of-town visitors will be here for more then just a few days and would prefer to stay in a home rather then a hotel. There are many different ways of promoting your property as a vacation or weekly rental and you might be shocked at the going rates.

If you would like more information, email me.

Westgate City Center - Glendale, AZ

New photos of the Westgate City Center in Glendale, AZ. It has been a few weeks since hosting the Tostito's Fiesta Bowl and the BCS Championship. There are many major events to come with the 2008 Super Bowl being the highlight.

Things to do in the Desert in January

Phoenix, AZ is a great place to live during the winter...OK, I'll admit this week is really cold but just go with me on this...January presents some great opportunities for entertainment and social activities.

Two of my personal favorites are the Barrett-Jackson auto auction and the Phoenix Open (actually it is the FBR Open but few call it that). Barret-Jackson is underway and runs through January 21. This year is bigger then ever and in addition to the auto auction features cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, cigar rolling, celebrity appearances, and more. Something for everyone.

Whether you are a golf fan or not, the FBR Open, January 29- February 4, is always a good time.  Help at the TPC Scottsdale (very cool course tour), the Open has the reputation for being the rowdiest golf event of the year. Don't miss the evening entertainment at the Bird's Nest.

Do you know of an upcoming Arizona event? Contact me and I will post a link to it.

Spring Training - Cactus League

There is some irony that tickets for Spring Training go on sale during the coldest time of the year. It is cold. I'm from Cleveland and even I think it is cold but I digress...

Arizona is home to MLB's Cactus League. Arizona hosts 12 teams at nine stadiums. All but Tucson Electric Park are in the Phoenix area and make for a great selection of baseball any fan can enjoy. Tickets are generally inexpensive and offer the opportunity to see many of your favorite players and prices that can't be beat.

Spring training takes place during March with a few games in February and April. If you are planning a visit to the Valley of the Sun (maybe to view properties), don't forget to schedule some time to take in a game or two.