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Hitting Those Overhead Shots: Step -- Wham!
I don’t recall seeing a tennis ball go up that high, ever. The Ivy League coach who sent the ball flying just seemed to snap his wrist, sending the ball into the still air of the tennis dome, while continuing his lecture on how to hit an overhead. He continued talking as best he could, but even a seasoned coach in mid-sentence has an innate need to watch a tennis ball when it is sailing overhead.
2015 Best Of Our Valley Winners: Weddings
Weddings
From what’s gracing their ever-important ring finger to the bouquet they are holding as they walk down the aisle, Valley brides—and their grooms—turn to these experts to ensure marital bliss on their big day.
BY MELISSA LARSEN
BEST WEDDING FLORIST
>>THE FLOWER STUDIO
The Flower Studio, located in Phoenix, was created as a one-of-a-kind...
2015 Best Of Our Valley Winners: Transportation
Transportation
By air, by land, by Uber: However you like to travel, these businesses can get you where you need to go in style, with comfort and ease.
BY BECKY ANTIOCO
BEST PRIVATE JET COMPANY
>>PINNACLE AVIATION
Celebrating more than 25 years in business, Pinnacle Aviation prides itself on providing the highest level of service to its aviation clients...
2015 Best Of Our Valley Winners: Stay & Play
Stay & Play
Looking for the cha-ching of a slot machine or the ooh-aah of a cushy hotel suite? When it comes to free-time pursuits, the Valley is checking in and checking out these resorts, movie theaters and more.
BY MELISSA LARSEN
BEST RESORT & RELAXING RESORT POOL
>>FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE PRINCESS
“Summer at the Princess” activities (think dive-in...
2015 Best Of Our Valley Winners: Sports
Sports
With fabulous weather year-round, it’s no wonder that Arizona is home to some of the best sports venues, teams and players in the country. Here are a few of your favorites.
BY BECKY ANTIOCO
2014 WINNER
BEST PRO SPORTS TEAM, BEST CHEERLEADERS OR DANCE TEAM, FAVORITE ARIZONA COACH AND FAVORITE ARIZONA RATTLERS PLAYER
>>ARIZONA RATTLERS
