Maricopa Planning Commission reviewed Southbridge Marketplace Phase 2 plans featuring three commercial buildings and an Aldi grocery store on Honeycutt Avenue.

Buffalo Wild Wings is coming to Maricopa's Stonegate Road. The 7,644-square-foot restaurant will feature 120 parking spaces and a west-facing patio for summer evenings.

Florence Town Council unanimously approves industrial rezoning for MDI Rock's 10-acre landscape supply facility at Arizona Farms Road on October 21, 2025.

The Town of Florence has officially added the Gateway District to its Downtown Revitalization Plan, opening access to grants and façade improvement funds for local businesses along State Route 287.

The Town of Florence has unanimously approved a landmark amendment expanding the Skyview Farms master-planned community to 2,465 acres and nearly 10,000 homes with mixed-use zones and extensive trails.

The Florence Town Council voted 6-1 to recommend a Series 006 bar license for The Irish Cowboy on Main Street, replacing its restaurant license. The change will allow later bar hours, beer and cocktail takeout, and expanded alcohol delivery services.

The Florence Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a major amendment expanding the Skyview Farms master-planned community to 2,465 acres with 9,975 proposed homes. The plan adds mixed-use commercial zones, arterial road improvements, parks, and trails pending Town Council approval.

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors approved the 389-acre North Copper Basin development in a 4–1 vote, setting the stage for thousands of new homes in San Tan Valley. The project, on State Trust Land, will be auctioned in phases starting in 2026 and includes at least 25 acres of commercial space.

The Casa Grande Planning and Zoning Commission voted 2–3 to reject a proposed 336-unit affordable housing complex near the Promenade Shopping Center, citing traffic and infrastructure concerns. The project, backed by Low Income Housing Tax Credits, drew resident opposition and was delayed pending completion of the city’s housing supply study.

Casa Grande and other Arizona municipalities are backing NRS Logios’ proposed Foreign Trade Zone subzone at Ethington and Clayton roads. The $90 million logistics hub could bring up to 100 jobs while securing tax incentives and federal trade benefits.

Florence continues its Façade Grant Program to enhance downtown redevelopment and support local businesses with funding assistance.

A proposed 240-unit apartment complex and daycare in San Tan Valley was sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission after strong public opposition and a 3-2 Board of Supervisors vote. The remand gives the developer a chance to redesign the project with a greater emphasis on commercial uses in line with community and Board preferences.

The 2025 Wild West Music Fest achieved financial stability under private management, shifting from a major loss in 2023 to a break-even year with a $2.84 million economic impact. While Maricopa invested $265,000, the city did not earn a profit but advanced its regional tourism strategy.

The Apache Junction Council discusses the event center proposal adjacent to Hitching Post Saloon during a recent work session.

Terrible's development has won approval in Maricopa following revisions made to satisfy local resident concerns and complaints.

Stay updated on the Legacy at Porter project, a commercial development between Copa Flats and Home at Maricopa Apartments.

San Tan Valley gets a significant 2,300-unit development with mixed-use planning approved by the Pinal County Planning Commission.

The Apache Junction Planning Commission endorses a new event center adjacent to Hitching Post Saloon. Learn more about it.

The City Council greenlights the 184-acre Maricopa Towne Center project, transforming the local landscape with mixed-use development.

The four-story hotel denied by Casa Grande Planning Commission raises questions on modern architectural design versus local style.

Casa Grande P&Z greenlights The Sports Lab, a sports training facility aimed at elevating athletic performance.

Find out why the Apache Junction Council is scrutinizing fortune telling fees. Questions arise over the $1200 permit cost.

Discover how the Apache Junction Planning Commission approved Saguaro Smoke Shop. Hear the debate over health concerns and community impact.

The Irish Cowboy is set to be featured on America's Best Restaurants. Discover their unique dishes and community impact.

A new chapter begins for San Tan Valley with a 3,200-acre urban core project approved by local supervisors. Find out more.

Exciting news for Coolidge: plans for a new commercial area at a busy intersection have been approved by the City Council.