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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Marana Mainstreet Festival April 6, 2013 We had lots of fun at the Marana Mainstreet Festival this past weekend! Weather was perfect, crowds were friendly...and the food was tooooooo good! Hope to see you all next year, and out and about at other great Marana events! Don't miss out on the BlueGrass Festival at Ora Mae Harn park April 13-14, 2013. Our lucky door prize winner....Marie!!  
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Enjoy the Lifestyle of Highlands at Dove Mountain, Marana AZNestled against a back drop of the Tortolita Mountains in Marana, AZ, the master-planned community of the Highlands at Dove Mountain offers unparalleled views and an active adult lifestyle that appeals to many.Immaculate homes and yards, complete community center and club house, restaurants and services are just some of the amenities offered at Highlands at Dove Mountain.  Enjoy tennis, fitness, 18 hole golf course, social activities, and the pools, year round.  The clubhouse offers 29,000 square feet with patios, pools, community rooms, fitness center, restaurant, golf shop and more.Residents at the Highlands enjoy the security of a gated community in a serene neighborhood built around stunning golf and mountain views. Highlan...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
2013 Gladden Farms Easter EGGStravaganza: Things to do in Marana Saturday, March 23, 2013, Gladden Farms residents are invited to their annual 2013 Gladden Farms Easter EGGStravaganza: Things to do in Marana.  Drop on by the Compass Park, on the corner of Lon Adams and Tangerine Farms roads.  You can park across the street in the Gladden Farms Community Park and take the tunnel to get to the festivities. If you're looking for things to do in Marana, the event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and is packed with activities and opportunities to have fun with your family and neighbors.  Food trucks, egg hunts, local vendors, music....and great weather! I'm looking forward to being there as your local Marana neighbor.  Looking for homes for sale in Gladden Farms, or wondering if now is the time ...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Local Spotlight: Local Author - Sea Species by R.L. Clayton I had the pleasure of meeting several local business professionals a few weeks back at the Twin Peaks Business Expo held at Rock n Java, at the corner of Coachline and Twin Peaks roads in Continental Ranch, Marana, AZ. Of notable interest was local author R. L. Clayton with Volume 1 of the Evolution River Series, entitled Sea Species.  In his own words, "Evolution never stops, and the novel Sea Species puts us on the launch pad of a quantum leap in human evolution.  Will we be assimilated or destroyed?  Will the new species dominate and enslave or will intelligence and tolerance come with the evolution?" Bob Clayton was an engineer in mining and associated industries for almost thirty years and has lived in Tucson for more than...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Local Spotlight:  Advocare - Twin Peak Businesses in Continental Ranch I had the pleasure of meeting several local business professionals a few weeks back at the Twin Peaks Business Expo held at Rock n Java, at the corner of Coachline and Twin Peaks roads in Continental Ranch, Marana, AZ. One of the local independent consultants was Elisa Francis, of Elisa and Bobby Francis, with Advocare.  520-977-3270 Advocare is an energy, weight-management wellness product. They have a very inspiring story on their Advocare website. "In October of 2010 we began taking AdvoCare products and within 24 days combined to lose 50lbs and 25 inches. By the end of January 2012 I was able to leave my full time job to pursue AdvoCare. In April of 2012 Bobby was hospitalized and days away from a massive heart a...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
RocknJava - Twin Peak Businesses in Continental Ranch Rock n Java isn't just a great place to get coffee or hang out with wi-fi and friends. Rock n Java isn't just worship space for The Vision Church on weekends. Rock n Java is involved in their community and hosts business expos to help share with the community what's going on in the neighborhood of Twin Peaks and Coachline Road.  For ages, Rock n Java has brought us events like Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed, and host Marana High School variety events as well. Visit Rock N Java for your event space needs.  The room seats up to 125 people and have awesome audio/visual capacity as well.  You can reach them at 520-572-5238. Stop by for a coffee or chai tea.  Rock n Java at Twin Peaks and Coachline in Continental Ranch is worth a visit soon...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Neighborhood Spotlight: Marana Physical Therapy - Continental Ranch A few weeks back, I was pleased to meet many local businesses, and local business folk at the Twin Peaks Business Expo held at Rock N Java for the residents of nearby Continental Ranch. One of the participating businesses was Marana Physical Therapy, LLC, with Connie and Jerry McCollow, both PTs.  According to their website, Marana Physical Therapy specializes in the treatment of orthopedic conditions of the spine, upper and lower extremities; neurological conditions such as balance problems and Parkinson’s.  This includes pre- and post-surgical rehab, back classes, prevention programs, preparation for return to work programs and treatment of industrial and sports injuries. Connie specializes in Ergonomics, Orthopedic, ...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Long Realty Dove Mountain and Twin Peaks Marana Gets Visible! Long Realty Dove Mountain and Twin Peaks Marana has made it their goal this year to be out and about more in the community, representing our place of work!  Of course, as individuals, we've been involved in our personal interests and activities...but how much fun is it to bring work to....fun!  We're excited, and happy to be getting to know our local business, vendors, and community members that much better.   Recently, we were a part of the meet and greet for the local businesses centered around our Twin Peaks office in Continental Ranch, Marana.  Our Twin Peak office is located just behind Walgreens on the corner of Coachline and Twin Peaks roads...just a minute off 1-10.  Last weekend we enjoyed that warm, sunny saturday a...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Gladden Farms Empty Lots Sold to New York Company I saw this little news snippet last week that I wanted to share with those interested in the master-planned community of Gladden Farms, in Marana, AZ off Tangerine Farms road to the west of I-10. The current, 500 undeveloped lots in Gladden Farms Phase I, as well as 370 acres of residential in Phase II, and 123 acres of commercial property also in Phase II, have been purchased by Petrus Partners Ltd, a New York based company.  Petrus has purchased 12 other residential land acquisitions previously. The Gladden farms property was formerly owned by Forest City Land Group. Does this mean commercial entities will soon be making a showing in the Gladden Farms area?  Will Fry's ever come?  Will building start soon in Phase II? I'll be keeping m...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Sunrise at Long Realty Dove Mountain Marana I was at the office early this morning, trying to get all of the papers coordinated for a short sale that I needed to send to two lienholders.  It's always a "project" and I wanted to use the big conference tables. I was walking back from the fax machine when the pink glow of morning permeated the very dark office space.  (I hadn't turned on many lights...I was still in my fleece lounge pants!!)  I had to go outside for a photo! Hope you all have a beautiful day.
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Meet a Fireman - Enjoy a Free Pancake Breakfast:  Feburary 9, 2013 Open to the public, grab your friends and family to enjoy the Pancake Breakfast and open house at the Northwest Fire District's Station #39 on the intersection of Tangerine and Thornydale in Marana. The event is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and fire inspectors will be on hand.  Learn more about fire prevention, safety tips, and tour the firetrucks!  Discover your NW Fire district services and even receive a free smoke detector while supplies last! Also discussed will be the approaching wildfire season, with demonstrations from the Northwest Fire's Wildland Tem and Type 3 Wildland Engine. Meet a Fireman - Enjoy a Free Pancake Breakfast:  Feburary 9, 2013      
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
A January 2013 Snapshot of Homes for Sale in Gladden Farms, Marana AZ Here's a market snapshot of Gladden Farms, a local community in Marana, AZ that I like to keep my finger on several times a year.  Currently, there are 32 ACTIVE and CLOSED properties on the market right now, with the closed properties including just those sold in the past month.  This market snapshot mostly focuses on inventory, and price per square foot. ACTIVE overall average per square foot  $87.42 New construction ACTIVE average $95.79 and there are 9 of them right now. The challenge is, two new construction homes sold at $86.34, so LIST versus SOLD of the New Construction make it that much harder for Existing Construction to find their pricing. CLOSED listings overall average per square foot $78.44 2 were new co...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
 "Movie in the Park"  Things to do in Marana February 16 is fast arriving and with it the annual "Movie in the Park" series returns! Every third Saturday, from February 16 through May, you can enjoy the Marana "Movie in the Park". This is a free, family, Marana event in it's 6th years now.  Enjoy the beautiful parks of Marana and take in a movie!  Bring your friends, family, sweetheart as well as a blanket, camp or lawn chair, picnic food,  and even your pets. All movies are family friendly with ratings of G or PG. Here's what's playing: February 16, 2013: "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax," San Lucas Park at 6:30 p.m. March 16, 2013: "Madagascar 3," Continental Ranch Neighborhood Park at 7 p.m. April 20, 2013: "Over the Hedge," Ora Mae Harn Park at 7 p.m. May 18, 2013: "The Little Rascals," Dove M...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Gladden Farms, Marana, AZ Market Snapshot for January 2013 I have a listing in Gladden Farms for sale right now and in sending my client a report of my current market findings, I thought readers looking for homes for sale in Marana, or homes for sale in Tucson, might be interested.   Currently, there are 23 active listings on MLS here in Tucson, AZ for the Gladden Farms master-planned community. 28 are under contract and in escrow with active contingent, active capa, and pending statuses. 56 closed in past 6 months  31/56 were distressed sales, 19 new construction. The six remaining straight sales averaged 55 days on the market.   Median price of Active:  194,851 Median price of Sold:     153,500 Of the 23 active, average sqft price is 87.67, including distressed properties and new cons...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Homes for Sale in Gladden Farms, Marana AZ If you haven't yet discovered the master-planned community of Gladden Farms in NW Marana, maybe it's time you took a short drive.  It's located about 20 miles north of Tucson, along I-10 towards Phoenix.  It takes about 4 minutes to reach the community, turning west off the freeway at the Tangerine exit. The drive to the community is lovely, with beautifully maintained medians, bike lanes and cultivated walkways giving you a preview of what you might expect upon entering this community. It's a wonderful opportunity for home buyers, and sellers are now seeing a return to increased value in their neighborhoods. New construction is in full swing, parks are being improved, and development areas are in the works. This area of home features 35 additi...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Thank You to the Singers of Marana High School, AZ A special thank you to my daughter, Chico, Tabitha, and Kevin for spreading Christmas cheer at the Kindred Hospital here in Tucson AZ this year.  On Sunday, the four of them took time away from the shopping, the visiting, their family and friends and went to brighten the halls of those convalescing, many in solitude. A week ago my mother in law could barely move; yesterday she clapped after every song and was "all smiles". Another re-lived the days when he was a conductor, and asked to lead them through a song. The workers were enthusiastic and showed the kids where they could go, and where there were complimentary refreshments if they needed.   It was a lovely, touching, holiday scene. When I was her age, my greatest joy at Christmas t...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Those Hardest Hit can be the Quickest to Rise:  Gladden Farms Marana   Over the past few years, Gladden Farms, Marana AZ was often the poster child for the signs of the recession with its color headline photos of a lone home in a sea of dirt lots.   I've heard the saying that those that have fallen the farthest often rise the quickest in return, so I did a little study of market statistics in Gladden Farms, Marana AZ     Looking back just one year in comparison:   September 2011                                                                    October 2012 $80.27 Active listings average per square foot                    92.06 active sqft avg $69.70 Sold listings average per square foot                       73.14     sold  sft Median price of all homes sold was $129,800               ...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Fun at the Marana Tree Lighting You missed it!!!  Mark your calendars now for next year's fun and festivities at the Marana Tree Lighting.  It was so amazing with entertainment, speakers, Mr. and Mrs. Claus and their elves, snow, a hot air balloon glow, food vendors and more.     The entertainment was awesome with a great holiday mix of music and dance and fun!     Raffle tickets and prizes were available.     Everything was decorated so lovely!    I especially liked the lighting that the city of Marana put on display as backdrop.  And here's the lucky winner of the Long Realty Holiday Gift Basket drawing!  Congratulations to you and your family.          
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Winter Wonderland Marana:  A 2012 AZ Youth Partnership Event Arizona Youth Partnership is offering the first ever, first annual Winter Wonderland at 13644 N Sandario Road in Marana, 85653.  It runs Friday night, December 7, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m.  Admission only $2 per person. Please bring an item for the Marana Food Bank! Attendees can enjoy caroling by local school groups, Santa Clause, Food Truck Roundup, Crafts, a Cake Walk, "Koats for Kids"distribution,  and much more!   The AzYP Teen Outreach program students have been collecting food and coats with collection drop offs at several local businesses.  Donations go towards the "Koats for Kids" and "Food for Families" drive.  It's not too late to drop off your donations at participating Marana Businesses. For more information please ca...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
Upcoming Marana and Gladden Farms Events If you are looking for things to do in the Marana, and specifically the Gladden Farms area just W of I-10 and Tangerine, here's a few upcoming and ongoing activities for the area.  Get involved!  Have some holiday fun! Movie in the Park at Gladden Farms December 7, 2012 6:00 movie start Stonegate Park Showing:  Elf Provided:  Free hot chocolate and popcorn.  Bring your chairs and blankets for a great evening under the stars!   Holiday Display Contest at Gladden Farms The HOA is taking votes for the best decorated homes in Gladden Farms from December 3 to December 20, 2012.  One vote per household.  Cast online at http://www.gfcalifestyle.com/ by going to eforms or by calling the Association office at 682-1357.   Town of Marana Holiday Festival an...
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