Mid Summer Issue (Current Issue July-August)
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On The Cover: Kevin Costner
108 Pages
Dear Readers,
As summer peaks in the Valley, the city hums with monsoon storms, laughter on shaded patios, and the quiet beauty of museum halls. On our cover, we celebrate Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, where Kevin Costner was honored with the Western Spirit Award—highlighting a decade of preserving Western heritage.
This season isn’t just about staying cool, but living smartly. “Cool Home, Hot Savings” shares tips to keep homes comfortable and energy bills down, while “Splash Safely” and “Prevent Drowning” offer must-know pool safety advice. And for pet owners, “Fur-ever Friends” helps cats and dogs live together peacefully during lively summer days.
Food lovers will find plenty to savor. “Sweet Escapes with a View” reveals Phoenix’s coolest indoor dessert spots, and “Summer Happy Hours” lists the best dining deals in Old Town Scottsdale. Adventurous readers can explore “Exotic Culinary Delights,” featuring goat stew with cassava and vegan lavender ice cream.
Beyond dining, we spotlight movement and conservation: “Workout Cool” showcases the inclusive Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, while “Saving Every Drop of Water!” highlights SRP’s innovative efforts to protect our desert’s most vital resource.
When the city heat lingers, “High Country Treks” invites you to cooler trails in Northern Arizona. And indoors, our “Book Reviews” recommend titles like “The Wide Wide Sea,” “Original Sin,” “Never Flinch,” and “Nightshade”—perfect reads for summer afternoons.
What truly makes Phoenix summers special isn’t just how we cool off, but how we come together as neighbors, families, and explorers. We hope this issue inspires you to discover, taste, and celebrate the best of our region.
Warmly,
Marie Taylor
Editorial Director
Discover The Phoenix Region Magazine
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DTPR MAGAZINE #15-4: July - August 2025
Owner Responsibilities: Pool owners
must provide a safety notice approved
by the Arizona Department of Health
Services to all buyers and renters in
Arizona, emphasizing education and
compliance. Non-compliance can lead
to fines up to $1,000 per violation.
Local Phoenix ordinances, and those
in nearby Scottsdale, Peoria, or Tempe,
may add stricter rules, such as requiring
door alarms or banning certain fence
materials like mesh in some areas.
Maricopa County’s Environmental Services
Department conducts rigorous inspections
for public pools, and homeowners should
adopt similar diligence. Check your city’s
regulations to ensure your pool meets all
requirements.
SAFETY MEASURES FOR
EVERY AGE GROUP
Preventing pool injuries demands an in
depth layered approach: physical barriers,
active supervision, education, & barrier
maintenance. Here’s how to safeguard
everyone who enjoys your pool:
FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (AGES 0–5)
Robust Barriers and Alarms: Install a
5-foot-high wrought iron or mesh fence
with self-closing gates, as required by
Arizona law. Add pool alarms that detect
water disturbances and door/window
alarms to alert you through a phone app
if a child accesses the pool area. These
devices are critical, as the CPSC notes
that 63% of nonfatal drownings involve
kids ages 1–3.
Unwavering Supervision: Designate
a “Water Watcher” adult who will avoid
distractions like phone conversations, or
alcohol. Drowning can occur in as little
as 20 seconds, and supervision lapses
are a leading cause of tragedy.
Swim Lessons: Enroll your children in
programs such as the City of Phoenix’s
Starfish Swim School, which offers swim
lessons starting at 6 months. Early swim
education, teaching skills like submersion
and floating, will significantly reduce the
risk of drowning.
Photography by: Olga Saliy
Photography by: Frank Boston