ShipRelyEx: Reliable Shipping Solutions for Your Business Needs
Today, more than 80% of global shipping involves containers. They're packed with everything from personal storage items in dry containers to heavy machinery on flat rack containers. For business owners shipping products, getting a container from point A to point B requires precise planning and high-level tracking. But that's easier said than done when global supply chains become over-congested, leading to loading time issues and delays.
That's bad news for business owners who are already under a massive amount of stress. The truth is that container storage delays can cripple a business, but there's a viable solution: drayage brokers in Mesa, AZ like RelyEx. Drayage companies provide unique solutions to minimize demurrage and help ensure the successful delivery of your freight.
With more than 30 combined years of experience and a solutions-oriented team, RelyEx has quickly become the first choice for streamlined, efficient drayage services. To understand the true value of RelyEx's offerings in the global logistics industry, it helps to understand first what drayage is and why it's used.
If you're a seasoned business owner who uses port drayage to transport your products, you know exactly how important the service can be. But if you were to poll a group of random people, you may get five different definitions of the term "drayage." That begs the question, how is one of the most crucial steps in the supply chain and most vital components of global trade such a confusing concept? When you break it down, it's not too difficult to grasp.
Drayage, by definition, means the transportation of freight from an ocean port to another destination. Today, drayage is also used to describe the process of transporting products and goods over short distances or over "the first mile."
While drayage often means short-distance movements during the supply chain process, it's primarily used in the container shipping space. Drayage loads usually have arrival and departure points in the same city and don't include long-haul, national transportation.
Because a drayage load can mean a few different things, confusion among carriers is common. Many carriers link drayage with going into a port, but that isn't always true. While all drayage loads typically originate from a port of entry, there are often several legs of a drayage journey before a container turns up at its final stop. Legs of a drayage load may include:
You may be thinking, what's so important about drayage? It's such a small step in the container storage transport process. In reality, it's an integral piece needed in the logistics industry and a crucial part of U.S. supply chain management.
To truly understand the importance of drayage, let's use flowers as an example. Most cut flower shipments enter the market from areas in South America until they end up at Dutch auction houses. Once there, wholesalers purchase flowers in bulk and send those products to retail outlets worldwide. Because flowers are perishable, they typically need to be refrigerated and are often shipped in reefer containers. These refrigerated vessels must maintain a certain temp to prevent loss.
Drayage companies like RelyEx allow flower shippers to send their products from Argentinian ports to airports in the Netherlands with peace of mind because their products are protected. The only way to accomplish this feat is with the help of swift, meticulous port drayage services. Drayage companies allow flower shippers to send their products from Argentinian ports to airports in the Netherlands with peace of mind, because their products are protected. The only way to accomplish this feat is with the help of swift, meticulous port drayage services.
If port drayage is compromised, it can cause delays and even fines. You know the packages you get delivered to your front door from apps like Amazon? Without drayage and drayage brokers, one or two-day shipping times wouldn't even be possible.
As a multi-billion-dollar industry in the U.S. alone, it seems like drayage shipping issues shouldn't exist. But the fact is inefficiencies and congestion are still major problems at ports. Whether it's a lack of carriers, absent chassis, or overburdened terminals, delays lead to missed deadlines, lost revenue, and worse.
But anytime challenges exist, so too do innovative solutions.
QUOTE REQUESTRelyEx was created because our founders saw a need in the logistics space for more reliability and efficiency. The reality of the shipping and logistics industry is that it has become very transactional. It's an odd evolution, because most businesses seek a third-party logistics partner that is accessible, transparent, and committed to providing solutions.
As the logistics space continues to grow, it creates newfound expenses and complexities. Clients like ours know that and need a supply chain partner who is genuinely interested in their business. By understanding the needs of our customers and carriers, we can provide the most reliable, effective drayage services possible.
Unlike some drayage companies in Mesa, AZ, we begin managing your containers before they ever hit the ports by mapping out the most efficient pathways of delivery. That way, our team can discover the best drayage pathways to expedite delivery time and reduce fees that cut into profits.
Our valued drayage customers choose RelyEx because:
At RelyEx, we like to consider ourselves problem solvers. The nature of the container drayage industry presents new challenges every day, but we're firm believers that there's a solution to every hurdle we encounter. And while some drayage businesses implement a reactive approach, RelyEx customers choose us for our proactive mindset. We take pride in solving your company's drayage challenges to help you avoid frustrating fees, missed expectations, and delayed shipments. We strive to make every transaction successful and streamlined by partnering with shippers who prioritize transparent, prompt, and accurate communication.
RelyEx approaches your business from the customer's perspective - a unique approach that helps us provide high-quality, effective drayage services. We've been in the customers' shoes, know their pain points, and because of that, provide first-hand solutions to stressful supply chain issues. With over 30 years of collective knowledge, our team excels in:
Our varied, high-level drayage shipping experience helps us achieve our overarching goal: expertly managing your freight movement needs. That way, you can direct your time and focus on growing the core aspects of your business while we handle the heavy lifting. Throw in proactive planning to avoid bottleneck situations and strong communication for transparent customer relations, and you can see why so many companies trust RelyEx.
When it comes to shipping logistics, it only takes one mistake by a mediocre worker to disrupt your business. That's why, at RelyEx, we pride ourselves on forming and nurturing relationships with carriers who match our standards of care. Our founding partner started his career transporting freight for companies as an on-demand carrier. He uses that knowledge to maximize the resources of our carriers so that our customer's expectations aren't just met - they're exceeded.
Based in the port city of Mesa, RelyEx has a keen understanding of the challenges of managing the inbound and outbound flow of containers. Our team of container drayage experts provides your business with unique solutions to nuanced shipping problems, minimizing demurrage and ensuring the successful delivery of your freight.
Customers choose RelyEx because:
Some drayage brokers don't care how customers feel about their service as long as they sign a contract and get paid. As a solutions-oriented team, RelyEx takes the opposite approach. We're motivated by the opportunity to overachieve for our customers and to provide them with the best logistics experience possible. With professional experience as carriers and shippers ourselves, we know the roadblocks and challenges you're facing. We excel at mapping out the best plans of action to solve those problems. But that's just the start.
Our tracking experts monitor and manage every aspect of your drayage shipment from booking to delivery, 24/7. Once booked, we look for the availability of your containers hourly once they're at port. When they arrive, our team acts quickly to access your storage containers when they're available.
Plus, RelyEx ensures your company's requirements are met by the carrier during loading and delivery and provide necessary documentation as fast as possible. With real-time tracking updates and access to our customer service professionals, your team has complete visibility throughout the shipping process.
Over the years, RelyEx has built a strong network of drayage carriers, transloading locations, and container storage spaces to provide you with the best possible options to match your drayage service needs. We know that searching for quality service presents an added layer of complexity and stress to our customers. That's why we work hard to take that off your plate by connecting you with our reliable shipping partners.
With a background moving freight as an on-demand carrier, our founding partner understands how to maximize the resources and equipment of our carriers to match your needs.
Like other industries, the global logistics space is complex. Mistakes will be made, and problems will happen. With those truths in mind, RelyEx has built its reputation as problem solvers. Unlike other drayage companies, we don't shy away from this industry's complexities because we take pride in solving problems. Even better, we aim to do what's needed to avoid those problems altogether.
As your logistics partner, we will provide your company with accurate, transparent, and prompt communication. If there are unexpected issues, we'll notify you immediately and will provide several options to remedy the problem. We even offer custom reporting for large clients who need at-the-moment updates and quick access to shipment documentation.
Why let the unpredictability of your industry dictate your success? With a background working in manufacturing, our founders are familiar with the demands of managing production schedules and sales orders. That experience makes it abundantly clear to us that every business and industry is different. If you struggle with seasonal surges or other factors, our team supports your business with a mapped-out plan and schedule, so you stay ahead of the game.
QUOTE REQUESTBased in the port city of Mesa, RelyEx has a keen understanding of the challenges of managing the inbound and outbound flow of containers. Our team of container drayage experts provides your business with unique solutions to nuanced shipping problems, minimizing demurrage and ensuring the successful delivery of your freight.
Demurrage is a charge issued by a port, carrier, or railroad company for storing containers that do not load and unload their cargo promptly. Once the daily limit of free time is exceeded, shippers are charged daily demurrage fees until their cargo is shipped. Though different ports have different policies, charges can range from $75 to $150 per container, per day, for a set number of days. Additional demurrage fees are incurred if a shipper exceeds the port's parameters.
Even when shippers maintain a tight schedule for unloading freight, external factors can play an uncontrollable part. Typically, shipping mistakes caused by human error trigger the most demurrage charges. Some of the most common causes of demurrage include:
Typically, shippers need four specific documents to clear shipments through customs: A Bill of Lading (or BOL), a commercial invoice, a packing list, and an arrival notice. Seasoned drayage brokers like RelyEx are used to preparing these documents, but new shippers tend to miss this step due to inexperience.
If a shipper only pays for part of their shipment, a vessel operator may refuse to release their freight until their bill is fully paid. Payment delays lead to cargo detention at the port of entry, which triggers demurrage charges.
QUOTE REQUESTPaperwork is needed when you're shipping goods with a drayage company. When documents like the Certificate of Origin or Bill of Lading arrive at their destination late, you can expect demurrage fees. RelyEx avoids this situation entirely by being proactive when submitting paperwork.
Additional causes for demurrage fees can include:
At RelyEx, we know first-hand how stressful supply chain problems can be for business owners. Though drayage shipping might seem minor on the surface, it affects every stage of your shipping process. And when inevitable hurdles manifest, RelyEx propels you over the proverbial roadblocks with a proactive mindset and a passion for challenging projects. We believe that all problems have a solution, and our unique vantage point allows us to provide first-hand solutions to customers in a wide array of industries.
When it comes to your business, don't settle for anything less than RelyEx. Contact our office today to learn more about how we make your shipping experience streamlined and stress-free.
NTT has acquired more land in the Mesa area of Phoenix, Arizona, for data center development.Local press, including BizJournal and ConnectCRE, report that NTT Data paid $300 million for 173 acres east of Mesa on the northeast corner of Pecos and Crismon roads for a data center campus....
NTT has acquired more land in the Mesa area of Phoenix, Arizona, for data center development.
Local press, including BizJournal and ConnectCRE, report that NTT Data paid $300 million for 173 acres east of Mesa on the northeast corner of Pecos and Crismon roads for a data center campus.
NTT has confirmed the acquisition of the 174-acre site to DCD. A spokesperson for the company said the plan is for seven buildings, with the first one being available in November 2028.
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Levine Investments and Andrew Cohn owned the land through Mesa BA Land and Pacific Proving LLC. The group bought 1,805 acres for $45 million in 2004. Levine, through Pacific Proving, got the green light for the Pacific Proving Technology Campus in September 2024.
Nathan & Associates Inc. and JLL negotiated the deal.
First proposed in November 2023, the Pacific Proving Technology Park will be built on nearly 170 acres on the northeast corner of Pecos and Crimson roads, and will see seven data halls developed with nearly 1.7 million sq ft (157,935 sqm) of total floorspace, alongside a 100,000 sq ft warehouse and a two-story office building, according to a presentation shared during the meeting. The data center campus is expected to offer 360MW of capacity.
An earlier iteration of the Pacific Proving campus would have had 11 buildings spanning over 2.5 million.
Opened in 1953, the former GM Desert Proving Ground in Mesa was a General Motors facility for the testing of HVAC, propulsion, and other automotive systems in a desert climate. GM relocated to Yuma in 2009.
Part of the proving grounds has since been turned into the Legacy Industrial Park. Another 43-acre data center project, separate from the acquired site and known as the Merit Partners Legacy Business Park, was also approved by council officials last year.
This would be NTT's second site in Phoenix. It operates a 102-acre, 240MW campus a few miles north of the acquired site at 10256 Elliot Road. The first facility, PH1, offers 36MW across 126,000 sq ft (11,705 sqm).
Phoenix is a major data center hub, with the Mesa area home to Polish software firm Comarch as well as EdgeCore, Meta, Novva, Apple, CyrusOne, and NTT. Amazon is planning two campuses in Mesa, while landowner Pacific Proving is also planning to develop a large campus in the area.
Across the rest of Phoenix, the likes of Stack, Stream, Prime, Aligned, Iron Mountain, Vantage, Compass, QTS, EdgeConneX, Expedient, and H5 are all present. Microsoft operates a cloud region out of the area.
‘FUNBOX’ bounce park is set to open its first indoor location in Arizona! ABC15’s Nicole Gutierrez takes you inside the new family entertainment destination that’s set to open later this week near the corner of Higley and Brown roads in Mesa.Posted and last updated MESA, AZ — FUNBOX has popped up on different parts of the Valley, but the company is now ready to open its first indoor Arizona permanent location!“We have been doing the outdoor park for the last four years, and [it...
‘FUNBOX’ bounce park is set to open its first indoor location in Arizona! ABC15’s Nicole Gutierrez takes you inside the new family entertainment destination that’s set to open later this week near the corner of Higley and Brown roads in Mesa.
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MESA, AZ — FUNBOX has popped up on different parts of the Valley, but the company is now ready to open its first indoor Arizona permanent location!
“We have been doing the outdoor park for the last four years, and [it’s been] super exciting. We're still doing it, but we just thought it's such a bummer to only be able to do it for 12 weeks out of the year, especially here in Arizona, when it gets so hot. So, we said, let's bring it indoors. Let's do this all year round. So, we're finally doing it. We've been planning it for a long time. We designed this place, you know, for so long, and we're just trying to make it into something super, super special for everybody,” said Michael Bolbach, owner of the FUNBOX Bounce & Party Center in Mesa, in an interview with ABC15.
The new indoor location in the East Valley is set to open on Friday, March 21. Here’s a sneak peek of the entertainment location:
“We have our three-ball game [Gumball Gallop] where you just jump around and try to get to the other side. We have Battle Beams, [we have] Marshmallow Mountain where it's essentially like a trampoline,” said Bolbach. “We have slides everywhere. We have a ninja wall. We have an obstacle course in the back, tons of characters that are FUNBOX characters; they're out there in the back that you can play with and hang out with.”
And if you get tired of bouncing around, there’s more to do too. “So once you get really tired, you come out, we have a seating area [… and] we have arcade games; they are going to be free arcade games. So, we have claw machines, we have driving games. We have a really cool Angry Birds game,” shared Bolbach. “You can bring your own food in if you'd like. And then the big thing is that we have birthday parties- so, we have these really cool birthday party rooms built out.”
Mesa is home to the first Arizona location, but according to Bolbach that Valley could see more locations.
“We love Mesa, it's a great community, there are incredible people here, it's a big community. We feel like we're kind of like in the heart of it, and we just want to bring something special to Mesa.So, we are looking at other locations around the Valley, start building this out in other towns,” said Bolbach to ABC15.
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The Diamondbacks played another generally sound game on Wednesday.In this story:The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Athletics by a score of 5-2 on Wednesday in Mesa behind a solid start from young righty Ryne Nelson.Nelson tossed 3.2 strong innings in his second Cactus League start. While he only recorded one strikeout, and gave up a handful of loud outs, he was very efficient, and looked to showcase better command than his previous outings.He did allow his first run of Spring Training - a solo homer to Athletic...
The Diamondbacks played another generally sound game on Wednesday.
In this story:
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Athletics by a score of 5-2 on Wednesday in Mesa behind a solid start from young righty Ryne Nelson.
Nelson tossed 3.2 strong innings in his second Cactus League start. While he only recorded one strikeout, and gave up a handful of loud outs, he was very efficient, and looked to showcase better command than his previous outings.
He did allow his first run of Spring Training - a solo homer to Athletics' infielder CJ Alexander, who is the brother of Diamondbacks' infielder Blaze Alexander. The solo homer was the only run allowed by Nelson, and he didn't issue a walk on the day.
Nelson was overall pleased with his day, and reflected on the outing to Diamondbacks On SI's Jack Sommers postgame.
"I think it's progressing, it's getting there, it's getting to where I want it to be. The fastball command was a lot better today than it has been, and I feel like one of the things that I've been focusing on that's jumped out to me is that I wasn't getting ahead of guys, and I think I did a good job of that today," Nelson said.
Nelson praised the defense of his center fielder, as Alek Thomas ran down a hard-hit ball, making the catch look easy, as he frequently does.
"I was joking with Alek [about] how it's usually not a good sign when you see the outfielder turn their back and run straight to the wall, but that's definitely a guy that you trust when he puts his head down. He has really good skills with picking the ball up, and sometimes they turn their back and that means it's going over the fence, but not always with Alek."
Nelson said he feels about "three quarters" of the way up to full strength, but felt his current level would be enough to compete if needed.
"I think if Opening Day was tomorrow, I'd be able to go out there and compete, but I definitely think that there's levels to it," Nelson said.
The D-backs' offense didn't have an explosive day, but a pair of doubles by Jorge Barrosa and Ketel Marte spotted Arizona a 1-0 lead in the third inning. After the Alexander homer, Pavin Smith got into one for a moonshot to right center and a 2-1 Diamondbacks lead.
Left-hander Kyle Nelson allowed a double to lead off the fifth, then sailed a pickoff attempt to second base to allow the runner to advance. A single later made the score 2-2 on an unearned run not charged to Nelson.
Yilber Díaz threw 2.1 innings in relief, and allowed just one base hit while striking out two. He issued two walks. Ryan Thompson collected one out with no baserunners allowed, and left-hander Jake Rice threw 0.2 scoreless innings.
Arizona pulled ahead in the eighth inning, after a Jack Hurley single, a Ryan Waldschmidt hit-by-pitch, and another single off the bat of Juan Corniel. With Waldschmidt at third, Athletics' catcher Willie MacIver sailed a back-pick of his own, allowing Waldschmidt to easily make it 4-2.
After a leadoff single and fielder's choice, the D-backs snuck one more run across in the ninth as catcher René Pinto ricocheted a ground ball off the second base bag to score Jose Fernandez and bring the score to 5-2.
Juan Morillo and his 99 MPH fastball shut the door on just seven pitches, inducing a ground ball double play to end it and erase a leadoff single.
Speaking to reporters postgame, manager Torey Lovullo spoke about Ryne Nelson, and the dilemma in front of Lovullo and the coaching staff. Nelson is in the midst of a battle for the fifth starter's spot, with seven qualified MLB pitchers currently healthy in camp.
"It's a very difficult discussion that we're having. I've had this very similar conversation that I had with him in Spring Training as I've had with him the past three years," Lovullo said.
"He can block out the black noise as good as anybody and and go out and attack. And that's maturity and that's confidence. Got a lot of self-confidence. He looked like he could have gone on forever.
"But the secondary stuff is what stands out to me. It's the it's the depth and the angle of his breaking ball that he's really working on and stood out real well today," Lovullo said.
The manager praised Nelson's mentals, and his ability to simply take every situation as it comes and compete in the best way possible.
"Nothing phases him. From the day I met him, he just takes it in stride and he always says the right things. You know, 'I just want the baseball. When you're ready to give it to me, I'll be as ready as I can.' It's just it's a certain level of confidence that he walks around with. One of his best qualities is is his belief in himself and his ability to go on and execute," Lovullo said.
The Diamondbacks will be back in action on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners in Peoria at 6:40 p.m. Arizona time.
Published Mar 12, 2025
Metro Phoenix’s spring music festival season is in the grips of EDM overload. High-profile DJs and producers have already dropped pulsating beats, face-melting bass and thunderous bangers across no fewer than six local festivals in 2025 already — and the party’s not over yet.Up next is a newcome...
Metro Phoenix’s spring music festival season is in the grips of EDM overload. High-profile DJs and producers have already dropped pulsating beats, face-melting bass and thunderous bangers across no fewer than six local festivals in 2025 already — and the party’s not over yet.
Up next is a newcomer: The Breakaway Music Festival will bring EDM stars like the Chainsmokers, future bass producer Gryffin and dance-pop duo Two Friends to Sloan Park in Mesa on Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19 for its first-ever stop in Arizona.
The touring EDM fest — which has already lit up cities like Dallas, San Francisco and Minneapolis — will be a two-day rager co-produced by Phoenix-based concert promoter Relentless Beats. Expect art displays, after-parties and nonstop dance-floor heaters spanning multiple genres from two dozen DJs.
Here’s everything to know about Breakaway Arizona 2025, including ticket prices, parking info and the full lineup and schedule.
Mike Kirschbaum
Breakaway Arizona is on Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19.
The 2025 Breakaway Music Festival Arizona will take place at Sloan Park Festival Grounds, 2330 W. Rio Salado Parkway in Mesa.
Gates open at 3 p.m. each day. There’s no entry after 9 p.m. The event ends at 10 p.m.
Tickets to the Breakaway Music Festival Arizona are on sale at breakawayfestival.com.
Daily general admission tickets are $69. Two-day general admission tickets are $139.
VIP passes feature express entry into the festival, a commemorative laminate, preferred views of the main stage, access to a private lounge and other perks. Single-day VIP passes are $119 for Friday and $139 for Saturday. Two-day VIP passes are $239.
The Ultimate VIP option includes a separate entrance, access to an exclusive viewing platform alongside the main stage, drinks and merch vouchers, unlimited chilled water bottles and more. Tickets for Ultimate VIP are $599 a day or $899 for the weekend.
True ballers can spring for tickets to the Space Deck Terrace, a standing-room-only multi-level elevated platform that comes with perks like a dedicated entrance, table service, a premium food and drink menu, and a private bar. Single-day Space Deck Terrace admission is $219 for Friday and $249 for Saturday. Two-day Space Deck Terrace tickets are $346.
A 10% discount off any Breakaway Arizona admission is available by using the code DISCO at checkout. Bringing the whole crew? Groups of eight or more can score 15% off by entering the code BREAKAWAYGROUP.
Breakaway Arizona is strictly an 18-and-over event. You must be at least 21 to purchase or drink alcohol or access the Space Deck Terrace.
Here’s every set time during the first day of the festival on April 18:
Main Stage
The Launchpad
A look at when artists will perform during the festival’s second day on April 19:
Main Stage
The Launchpad
Sorta. Breakaway Arizona is a cashless event, though the festival’s website notes that some vendors may accept cash.
Round-trip shuttle service will be available from Riot House, 4425 N. Saddlebag Trail in Scottsdale and the Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU, 7 E. University Drive in Tempe. Shuttles will depart hourly from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. with return trips at 9:30 and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person each day or $85 per person for both days.
Prepaid parking can be purchased through Breakaway Arizona’s website. General admission parking is $20 per day or $35 for the weekend. VIP parking near the entrance is $35 per day or $60 for both Friday and Saturday.
Breakaway Arizona is a rain-or-shine event. In the case of lightning, high winds or other severe weather, the festival may be temporarily postponed until conditions improve.
Same-day re-entry into the festival is not allowed. Sorry.
All festivalgoers will get a “short and respectful screening” upon entering the gates, according to the Breakaway website.
Bags cannot be larger than 14 inches by 6 inches by 14 inches, but they don’t need to be clear. Backpacks and oversized bags are not permitted, except for empty hydration packs or soft-sided diaper bags with no locked compartments. All bags may be searched by security prior to entry.
Nope. It’s a major buzzkill, but medical and recreational cannabis are strictly prohibited at the festival. On the bright side, dispensary chain the Flower Shop will give away coupons at its tent.
Festival essentials like hats, sunglasses, a valid photo ID, non-aerosol sunscreen, bug spray, small misting fans and earplugs are all allowed. Prescription medication is permitted as long as it's in a labeled pharmacy bottle with information matching your ID. You may also have nicotine vapes, sealed cigarette packs, feminine hygiene products, ponchos, blankets, yoga mats, towels, sheets, and moon mats. Ravers can bring in hula hoops (LED or not), flow toys, poi, microlights, and illuminated jewelry or costumes.
You can't bring totems, umbrellas, glow sticks, chairs, tents, Frisbees, selfie sticks, air horns, whistles, drones, hoverboards, fireworks, laser pointers, or any kind of weapon. Illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, outside food or drinks, and glass containers are also not allowed. Pets are prohibited, with the exception of properly certified service animals.
Food vendors will be on-site and bars will offer both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for purchase. A mix of liquor brands like Celsuis, White Claw and BeatBox will have activations at the festival.
No, but refill stations will be available inside the event. Festivalgoers can bring one empty, transparent plastic bottle (up to 1 liter) per person or an empty hydration pack.
Post-festival pool parties will take place each night at Maya, 7333 E. Indian Plaza in Scottsdale. Audien will headline on Friday. The 21-and-over affairs start at 9 p.m. Admission is $20 on Friday and $25 on Saturday.
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Neighbors in the Hermosa Vista neighborhood, located near McDowell and Lindsay roads in Mesa, are expressing concern about a new treatment center that has moved into the neighborhood.The Legacy Recovery Center provides services to those who are struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. In December, the owner, Richard Miller, said they had been approved to purchase the property. However, residents in the neighborhood say they were unaware of this until last week.“Our neigh...
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Neighbors in the Hermosa Vista neighborhood, located near McDowell and Lindsay roads in Mesa, are expressing concern about a new treatment center that has moved into the neighborhood.
The Legacy Recovery Center provides services to those who are struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. In December, the owner, Richard Miller, said they had been approved to purchase the property. However, residents in the neighborhood say they were unaware of this until last week.
“Our neighborhood loves the families and the community that we’ve created, and we’re sad about the institutionalization of our neighborhood,” said neighbor Mike Stephan.
The treatment center is just steps away from Hermosa Vista Elementary, with its backyard facing one of the classrooms.
“We have kids walking up and down the street all day, every day, and especially during school hours, twice a day, five days a week. I don’t think that the facilitator can keep our kids safe,” said neighbor Amy Johnson.
Miller said they are currently waiting for their license to treat people here. The home can house up to 10 people simultaneously, providing therapy services, psychiatric care and peer support.
In the city of Mesa, any short-term treatment facility is required to have a special use permit. While Miller says the minimum stay at their home is 30 days, there is no limit to how long a client can stay. Still, many residents believe the facility should be required to obtain a special permit to set up shop here.
A public meeting will be held on Friday to discuss and express concerns with the treatment center. The meeting starts at 3 p.m. at 2338 East Minton Street.
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