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Voter’s Choice
Stars of Sun City 2021
Featuring the best in your community
30 April 28, 2021 | Sun City Independent | YourValley.net
Best Attorney
1st Place 2nd Place
Wayne P. Marsh PLC Dana Law Group
9949 W. Bell Road, Suite 201, Sun
City 17220 N. Boswell Blvd., Sun City
Phone: 623-933-7427 Phone: 623-972-2388
Website: phxazlawyer.com Website: danalawgroup.com
An elite estate planning, trust
administration and probate law
firm that serves individuals and
families throughout Arizona.
3rd Place
Jeckel & Nykamp
Law
10240 W. Bell Road, No. B,
The staff at Wayne Marsh law firm includes, from left, Laura Hirsch, Katie Powers, Wayne Marsh and Wendy Lancaster. [Submitted photo] Sun City
Phone: 623-972-1133
Describe your business: Es- come to your location? That lenge? Trying to find more time Website: jnlegal.com
tate planning, probate and trust their needs were taken care of in to help more people.
administration law firm. a professional manner and they What is the most import- Serving the Sun Cities Since
Wayne Marsh What is your business phi- received value for their money. ant business lesson you were 1974 offering estate planning,
losophy? Exemplary services What is your biggest oppor- taught? Work hard, be per- trusts, estate administration,
at an affordable price. tunity? Working with the won- sistent and turn out an excel- guardianships, wills, probate,
What do you want your cus- derful people in the Sun Cities. lent work product. premarital agreements, conser-
tomers to feel after they have What is your biggest chal- vatorships and ALTCS planning.
Best Auto Shop
1st Place Describe your business: Full
2nd Place
service automotive repair and
Sun City maintenance facility. The only Big O Tires
thing we don’t do is tires.
Auto What is your business philos-
ophy? That it is a privilege to be
17039 N. Boswell Blvd., Sun City
Phone: 623-974-5701
Service given the opportunity to service Website: bigotires.com
10014 W. San- our customers vehicles.
ta Fe Drive, Sun What do you want your cus- The Big O Tires story begins in 1962. Big
City tomers to feel after they have O’s founding fathers, a handful of progres-
Phone: 623- come to your location? We want sive independent tire dealers, realized they
933-8291 customers to feel 100% satisfied could band together to form a tire-buy-
We b s i t e : with services that were complet- ing cooperative to secure volume pricing.
suncityautos- ed and informed about what may
ervice.com be needed in the near future so
they can plan ahead. 3rd Place
What is your biggest oppor-
tunity? Serving our communi-
Automotive Dynamics
ty with the honesty and respect 9902 W. Santa Fe Drive, Sun City
they deserve. Phone: 623-972-6114
What is your biggest chal- Website: automotivedynamics.com
lenge? Finding new staff to add
to our team. Since 1982, Automotive Dynamics has
What is the most import- been Sun City’s largest source for com-
ant business lesson you were plete automotive services. Both Automo-
taught? Treat every customer as tive Dynamics and Fix Auto Sun City take
though they were your only cus- great pride in their ability to meet and
tomer for the day. Sun City Auto Service has a convenient location just off Grand Avenue. [Submitted photo] exceed our customer’s expectations ev-
ery day.
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Best Bank
1st Place 2nd Place
Wells Fargo Bank
Western 9928 W. Bell Road, 9901 W.
State Thunderbird Blvd., and 10733
W. Peoria Ave., Sun City
Bank Phone: 623-876-5946
10050 W. Bell Website: wellsfargo.com
Road, Suite 6,
Sun City
Phone: 623-561- Wells Fargo offers a range of
4803 banking needs, including ac-
Website: west- counts, investment opportuni-
ernbanks.com ties and others.
3rd Place
Chase Bank
Some of the bankers you will meet at Western State Bank. [Submitted photo]
10116 W. Bell Road and 10300
Describe your business: A home- to feel after they have come to your What is your biggest challenge? W. Thunderbird Blvd., Sun City
town community bank that puts your location? We want everyone to feel as Showing that we are not a “big-box bank.” Phone: 602-589-3699
needs first. if they are a part of our family and that What is the most important busi- Website: chase.com
What is your business philosophy? they are in good hands. ness lesson you were taught? Listen-
You can always count on warm, honest What is your biggest opportunity? ing is learning. Taking the time to listen Chase offers a wide range of
advice and a company that shares your Being involved in the Sun City commu- to our customers’ needs/wants leads banking needs, including ac-
values. nity and working alongside the residents to building a stronger relationship with counts, investment opportuni-
What do you want your customers and local clubs. them. ties and others.
32 April 28, 2021 | Sun City Independent | YourValley.net
Best Dental
1st Place 2nd Place
Gasser Dental
Wildflower Dental -
Address: 17220 N. Boswell
Jae Cho, DMD Blvd., Sun City
Phone: 623-972-8217
Address: 18818 N. 99th Ave., Sun Website: drgasser.com
City
Phone: 623-815-0512 Dr. Kevin Gasser and the team
Website: wildflowerdentalaz.com at Gasser Dental is committed to
creating life transformations for
its patients by using patient-spe-
cific dental implant solutions
and by delivering the best com-
The staff at Wildflower Dental work to make sure patients are relaxed after a visit to the office. bination of quality, experience,
comfort, care and price.
Describe your business: our patients to feel relieved and that can perform this procedure,
We’re a private practice that’s relaxed after their visit with us. start to finish, all in one office. 3rd Place
small enough to provide the high We take the time to understand What is your biggest chal-
quality, personal care our patients our patient’s concerns and help lenge? Most of our patients Burns Dentistry
deserve, and big enough to pro- find the solution that’s best for are retired or on a fixed income Address: 13404 N. Del Webb
vide all of their dental needs from each individual’s situation. In with no dental insurance bene- Blvd., Sun City
cleanings, to root canals and full our experience, when people feel fits, which can make it difficult Phone: 623-745-2826
mouth implants. heard and understand the treat- to get treatment done. To over- Website: burnsdentistry.com
What is your business phi- ment presented to them, the anx- come this hurdle, we have an af-
losophy? We live by the Golden iety associated with dental visits fordable in-office discount plan.
Rule, and it’s never let us down. is reduced considerably. What is the most import- Burns Dentistry’s culture is
When you treat your patients and What is your biggest oppor- ant business lesson you were driven by a shared passion for
each other the way you want to tunity? Helping patients stay out taught? Happy employees are our mission and metrics. Its core
be treated, the positivity spreads of traditional dentures by provid- the key to success. When your values help keep us on the RA-
like wildfire. ing dental implant options at an staff is cared for and excited to DAR: Results, Accountability,
What do you want your cus- all-inclusive, competitive price. come to work, the good vibes Dependability, Alignment Re-
Wildflower Dental provides many dental needs
including cleanings, root canals and implants. tomers to feel after they have We are able to do this because spread to our patients and that’s spect.
come to your location? We want we’re one of the few dental offices something you can’t fake.
Best Dermatologist
1st Place Business name: At Preci-
sion Dermatology, the focus is
Precision on patient care. From the mo-
2nd Place
Dermatology ment a patient enters its wait- Allergy &
ing room to the moment they
Address: 13640 N. complete their visit, the staff Dermatology
99th Ave. No. 300, Sun want patients to have a posi- Specialists
City tive experience.
Phone: 623-875-2600 Our web site also provides Address: 13000 N. 103rd Ave.,
Website: mohssur- you with background about Sun City
geon.com our staff, office hours, insur- Phone: 623-977-4218
ance policies, appointment Website: alldermatology.com/
procedures, maps, directions
to our office in and other use- 3rd Place
ful information. We know how
hectic life can be and are com- Dr. David B.
mitted to making our practice
convenient and accessible. And
Solomon
we want you to feel confident Address: 13640 N 99th Ave No.
that when you choose , you’re 300, Sun City
working with doctors and oth- Phone: 623-974-3659
er professionals who are qual-
ified, experienced and caring.
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Golf Equipment
1st Place 2nd Place
Pohle Golf Van’s Golf Shops
Carts Address: 10001 W. Bell Road, No. 118, Sun City
Phone: 623-972-0171
Address: 9922 W. Website: worldwidegolfshops.com/store/vans-golf-shops-az-85351/SUN
Santa Fe Drive, Sun
City
Phone: 623-974- Worldwide Golf Shops serves as the parent company to some of the most
5859 well-known and established golf retail stores in the United States. Founded
Website: pohlenv. more than 50 years ago, Worldwide Golf Shops operates over 80 golf spe-
com cialty stores across the country under established brand names that golf-
ers recognize and trust.
3rd Place
Palmbrook Country Club
Address: 9350 W. Greenway Road, Sun City
Phone: 623-977-8383
Since 1972, Palmbrook Golf has offered a fun, country club experience to
the area. Need to schedule a wedding or special event? Palmbrook might be
your answer. According to its website, Palmbrook offers a picturesque back-
Pohle Golf Carts has a diverse inventory of vehicle from 4x4 to drop to weddings, social and business events small and large. Palmbrook of-
multi-passenger at its Sun City location. An EZGO and Cushman dealer fers full event services to members and non-members alike in the Sun City
since 1983, these selection of carts will keep you rolling down the road and greater Phoenix area.
in style. Check out our new golf cart inventory. Give us a call today.
Precision Help Community
Dermatology Journalism Thrive
13640 N 99th Dr. Suite 300
Sun City, AZ. 85351
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Best Flooring
1st Place 2nd Place
Floors N’ Pruitt’s Flooring
More Address: 15450 N. 99th Ave., Sun City
Address: 9855 W. Phone: 602-954-3883
Bell Road, Sun City Website: pruittsflooringservices.com
Phone: 602-972-
5641 Business name: Linoleum and lami-
Website: floorsn- nate floors are among the specialties of
more.net Pruitt’s Flooring in Sun City. The busi-
ness has a selection of hundreds of colors
and patterns for a variety of looks. The
company provides flooring and flooring
services throughout the greater Phoe-
nix area. Call today to learn more about
our commercial and residential floor-
ing options.
3rd Place
Arizona Design Flooring
Address: 10050 W. Bell Road #11, Sun
City
Phone: 623-547-5060
Business name: Floors N’ More 1983. The flooring business offers its
is a family-owned and operating customers tile, hardwood and vinyl Business name: Arizona Design Floor-
retail store and a trusted organi- among other floor designs. Look- ing offers its customer a wide array of
zation in all floor coverings, show- ing for window coverings? Floors flooring options. From Mohave and Smart
er remodels and window coverings. N’ More sells shades, shutters and Strand carpets to different tile varieties,
The business has been open since blinds. Come take a look! Arizona Design Flooring has you covered.
Best Hearing
1st Place
Describe your business: Stars of Sun City. 2nd Place
Miracle-Ear provides hear- What is your biggest
Miracle-Ear ing solutions that help our challenge? Hearing loss Moore Audiology &
10001 W. Bell Road,
Suite 144, Sun City
customers realize the full
potential of their passions,
can happen to anyone.
Many people develop adap-
Hearing Aid Center
Phone: 623-582- relationships and life. We tive behaviors to help com- 14814 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun
6699 have 19 locations through- pensate for the progression City
Website: mira- out Arizona and a vision to of their hearing loss in so- Phone: 623-254-5266
cle-ear.com/SUNC- make a difference for our cial settings. They may not Website: clearaud.com
ITYAZ customers and community even realize they’re doing it.
through better hearing, the The first step people should Billed as Sun City hearing in-
Miracle-Ear Foundation’s take if they feel they may strument specialists, Moore Au-
gift of sound and the Walk be suffering from hearing diology & Hearing Aid Center
to End Alzheimer’s. loss is to have their hear- helps patients with everything
What is your business ing checked. from hearing loss to tinnitus re-
philosophy? What’s most Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center has provided hearing solutions to Arizonans What is the most im- lief.
important to us is the re- for over 70 years with 19 locations across the state. [Submitted photo] portant business lesson
lationships we’re able to location? We’ve made it What is your biggest op- you were taught? It takes a 3rd Place
build with each custom- our mission to help peo- portunity? With 48 million dedicated, experienced and
er. We want to help people ple live comfortably with Americans experiencing passionate team to build the Metro Hearing
live their best lives through those they love through some degree of hearing loss, lasting relationships that 13203 N. 103rd Ave. Suite J-4,
greater hearing. That’s why improved hearing. We love we help individuals regain make Miracle-Ear a trust- Sun City
our licensed, certified and seeing someone hear birds not only their hearing, but ed industry leader. When Phone: 602-714-2285
extensively trained health chirping for the first time in a lifestyle of connections, you purchase a Miracle-Ear Website: metrohearing.com/
care professionals listen re- years, or hear their grand- success and joy. Call (623) hearing aid, we want you
spectfully to your concerns daughter whisper secrets 738-4488 for a free appoint- to feel a peace of mind that
to help you hear better. in their ear. This has been ment with a board-certified comes from industry exper- Metro Hearing offers innova-
What do you want your our motivation for over 70 Hearing Instrument Spe- tise, best-in-class products tive technology and a range of
customers to feel after years. cialist plus receive a special and a lifetime of aftercare. services to combat hearing is-
they have come to your gift when you mention the sues.
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Best Insurance
1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
Farmers - Rocky Coley State Farm — Allstate — Steve
17220 N. Boswell Blvd., Sun City Heather Westphal Sutto
Phone: (602) 242-6161
Website: agents.farmers.com/az/ 17220 N. Boswell Blvd., Sun City 10001 W. Bell Road, Suite 141,
sun-city/rocky-coley Phone: 602-942-7085 Sun City
Website: agentheather.com/ Phone: 623-977-3148
Website: agents.allstate.com/
steve-sutto-sun-city-az2.html
Originally from the Seattle
area, Heather Westphal now Steve Sutto has over 10 years
serves Sun City with a special of experience and 25 years in the
focus on relocations to Arizona, Sun City community. With an-
business and commercial insur- other location in Glendale, the
A lifelong Arizona resident, Rocky Coley ance. She’s also a notary public. agency is equipped to handle ev-
has been helping Sun City residents with erything from auto insurance to
their insurance needs for over 30 years. The life insurance.
agency prides itself on a straightforward
and personalized approach to the industry.
Best Medical Supplies
1st Place 2nd Place
Southwest Sunshine Service, Inc.
Mobility, 9980 W. Santa Fe Drive, Sun City
Inc. Phone: 623-974-2561
Website: sunshineservice.org/contact
15446 N. 99th Ave.,
Sun City Sunshine Service Inc. has supplied residents’
Phone: 623-875- needs for durable medical equipment and other
7296 households items since 1962. The company also
Website: south- supplies equipment for grandchildren such as high
westmobility.com Southwest Mobility, Inc., 15446 N. 99th Ave., Sun City. [Submitted photo] chairs, strollers and pack ‘n’ plays.
3rd Place
Describe your business: will always put the needs of the reimbursement of mobility
A full-service supplier of per- customer first and foremost. products has become very dif- Hanger Clinic: Prosthetics &
sonal transportation devices, What is your biggest op- ficult over the past 10 years. A
wheel chairs, walking aids and portunity? We want to be the prescription does not guaran- Orthotics
other items. best provider Valley-wide as tee coverage due to the strict 10615 W. Thunderbird Blvd., Sun City
What is your business phi- far as creating a reputation criteria required from the pa- Phone: 623-977-2221
losophy? Honoring our com- where our customer base tients physician. Website: hangerclinic.com/clinics/AZ/sun-city/
mitment to you since 1989. wants to return year after What is the most import- w-thunderbird-blvd
What do you want your year. We will always match ant business lesson you were
customers to feel after they prices from the internet, so taught? You have to be a great The Sun City Hanger Clinic provides a variety
have come to your location? that our customers can be as- listener to what the wants and of patient care, including upper and lower extrem-
Jeff Sturrett, store manager sured they will have knowl- needs of the customer are in ity prosthetics, custom orthotics, pediatric orthot-
since 2008, and staff will pro- edgeable staff to train and order to provide the appro- ics, and post-op prosthetic care. We have experi-
vide a very customer friendly deliver equipment to the cus- priate equipment. Our staff enced clinicians who can help determine what
and knowledgeable experience tomer’s home. will ask many questions to pro- technologies might be best for you, and offer ad-
to fit our customers with the What is your biggest chal- vide the ultimate buying ex- vanced technology options like micro-processor
appropriate equipment. We lenge? Medicare/insurance perience. prosthetic knees and elevated vacuum sockets.
YourValley.net | Sun City Independent | April 28, 2021 37
Best Oncologist
long
l to
t prestigious
ti i groups,
1st Place 2nd Place
and have been recognized as
Ironwood “Top Docs” by Phoenix Mag- Banner MD Anderson Cancer
azine. Our entire team collab-
Women’s orates with each other to dis- Center
Center cuss the best possible options
for your individualized care.
10424 W. Santa Fe Drive, Sun City
Phone: 623-832-3400
14810 N. Del Webb The Ironwood Cancer & Re- Website: bannerhealth.com
Blvd. No. 3, Sun City search Centers was found-
Phone: 623-312- ed in 1993 by Dr. Parvinder- Every day, people like you choose MD Anderson for
3040 jit Khanuja, and the centers cancer treatment. But it’s more than our decades of
Website: iron- has grown through a series off experience, top national rankings and leadership in
woodwomenscen- moves and mergers. Today it cancer prevention that set us apart. It goes beyond
ters.com has 15 locations, including five our groundbreaking research and innovative clini-
comprehensive canter cen- cal care that provide new therapies years before they
ters and a growing women’s become standard in the community. It’s because we
oncology program. put all of our focus on you.
The doctors at Ironwood Women’s Center, 14810 N. Del Webb Blvd. No. 3, Sun City. The center uses an integra-
From left: Dr. Andrei Balandin, Dr. Joshua Rifkind, Dr. Zeynep Bostanci, Dr. Elisa Tso tive oncology services that of- 3rd Place
Bomgaars, Dr. Christine Saraceni, Dr. Tejinder P. Kaur, Dr. Darshil Shah and Dr. Joseph
Nabong. [Submitted photo/Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers] fers support to patient and
families. It also has a research
Sonoran Hematology Oncology
All of the Ironwood Wom- the most renowned insti- program designed to give pa- 10503 W. Thunderbird Blvd. Sun City
en’s Center doctors have tutes in the country. Its doc- tients greater access to new, Phone: 623-933-7453
collectively been trained by tors are widely published, be- groundbreaking medications.
Best Medical Cardiologists
1st Place 2nd Place
AZ Heart Heart and Vascular
Specialists Center of Arizona
Address: 10615 W. Thunder-
Business name: bird Blvd., Sun City
AZ Heart Specialists Phone: 602-307-0070
Address: 10503 W. Website: heartcenteraz.com
Thunderbird Blvd.,
Sun City Heart and Vascular Center of
Phone: 623-974- Arizona has provided 25 years
3649 of experienced care for cardio-
Website: arizo- vascular treatments, prevention
naheartspecialists. and education.
com/
3rd Place
Dr. Joanne Ceimo
Address: 10515 W. Santa Fe
Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351
Phone: 623-832-6530
Website: vitals.com/doctors/
Dr_Joanne_Ceimo.html
What is your business philoso- date technology to treat cardiovas- and innovative techniques to provide Dr. Ceimo specializes in geri-
phy? The health of your heart is our cular disease in our office located in their patients with the best possible atric conditions including Osteo-
mission at Arizona Heart Special- Sun City/Surprise or at our partnered care. Their pride is listening with care porosis, Alzheimer’s disease, de-
ists. We focus on personalized car- hospital locations at Banner Boswell and concern to provide the best diag- mentia, cognitive issues, heart
diovascular care tailored to and for and Banner Del Webb. nosis and treatment options possible. issues and more.
our patients. We use the most up to The group uses the most up-to-date
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Best Place of Worship
1st Place Describe your business: Cath- 2nd Place
olic Churches are communities of
St. Elizabeth faith, of action, and of hope. They Grace Bible Church
Seton Roman are where the Gospel is proclaimed
and celebrated, where believers are
Address: 19280 N. 99th Ave.,
Sun City
Catholic formed and sent to renew the earth. Phone: 623-972-6414
Parish We are called to be the home of the
Christian community; the heart of
Website: gbcsuncity.org
Address: 9728 W. our Church.
Palmeras Drive, Sun What is your business philos- A faith-oriented church that
City ophy? Our parish is called to be offers a number of classes in
Phone: 623-972-2129 driven by its outward mission to The Bible as well as fellowships
Website: sescc.org the world. It must form and equip and missions to help others.
the laity for their role of witness-
ing and sharing their faith in the 3rd Place
world, and be particularly atten-
tive to welcoming seekers.
Bellevue Heights
What do you want your cus- Church
tomers to feel after they have
come to your location? We want Address: 9440 W. Hutton
our Church to feel like coming Drive, Sun City
home. Phone: 623-977-8308
What is your biggest opportu- Website: bhcsuncity.com
nity? Our biggest opportunity is to
spread the kingdom of God while A mix of casual and formal
we love and serve the underserved and all things in between with
in our geographical area. St. Elizabeth Seton Roman Catholic Parish in Sun City offers an array of services, groups and classes. contemporary and traditional
What is your biggest challenge? services are offered, along with
One of the critical challenges for us a way that offers fresh and hope- business lesson you were taught? men’s and women’s ministries,
today is that of prophetic refram- ful vision for the future despite ap- The most important business les- global and local missions, and
ing. It is the ability to read the signs pearances to the contrary. son we have learned is to constant- Bible studies.
of the times and interpret them in What is the most important ly improve and reinvent.
Best Primary Care Doctor
1st Place 2nd Place
The Alicia Guice, MD
Maxwell 10503 W. Thunderbird Blvd., Sun City
Phone: 623-933-7900
Group Website: doctors.bannerhealth.com/
14678 N. Del provider/Alicia+Guice/449752
Webb Blvd., Sun
City
Phone: 623-933- Dr. Guice is board certified in fami-
8289 ly and geriatric medicine and is affili-
Website: max- ated with Banner Del E. Webb Medi-
wellgroupphysi- cal Center.
cians.com
3rd Place
Anita Dai MD
Integrative Care
10404 W. Coggins Drive No. 118, Sun
City
Phone: 623-972-1055
Website: daiweightloss.com
The Maxwell Group, 14678 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City. [Submitted photo]
Dr. Anita Dai and her staff of clini-
The Maxwell Group is commit- goals, to live healthy lives and to The group features seven doc- cians are ready to guide patients every
ted to providing comprehensive, prevent disease. You can count tors that cover a range of prima- step of the way through your weight
compassionate care in a patient on the experience of our Inter- ry care needs, from annual well- loss journey. They know what it takes
friendly environment. We em- nal Medicine physicians at The ness visits to various screenings to achieve substantial weight loss. Your
power our patients with knowl- Maxwell Group for high quality, for physical and mental well-be- success is their goal.
edge to achieve their healthcare personalized medical care. ing.YourValley.net | Sun City Independent | April 28, 2021 39
Best Restaurant
1st Place 2nd Place
Benny’s Burger Paulie’s Little Bite of Italy
Address: 15456 N. 99th Ave., Sun City
Shop & BBQ Phone: 623-972-3311
Website: paulieslittlebiteofitaly.com
Address: 10001 W. Bell Road,
Suite 156, Sun City Paulie’s offers a full menu of Italian classics, in-
Phone: 623-815-2156 cluding pastas, meat entrees, salads, sandwiches
Website: bennysburgershop. and desserts. Dine-in, take-out, catering and pri-
com vate events are available seven days a week, with
live musical acts presented at the restaurant on
Friday and Saturday nights.
3rd Place
Sunset Bistro
Address: 15462 N. 99th Ave., Sun City
Phone: 623-972-1601
Website: sunsetbistro.food-places.com
Located in the heart of Sun City in the Greenway
Business description: Benny’s Burger & BBQ offers people the opportunity to es- Terrace Shopping Center, Sunset Bistro presents
cape from big chain food and truly experience something unique and different. Be- a full menus of Mediterranean favorites, including
coming a regular at this place is an easy thing to do. gyros, kabab and shawarma sandwiches and en-
Business philosophy: Great quality food and provide exceptional service trees, and soups and salads, along with spanako-
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Best Realtor
1st Place Business description:
2nd Place
Award Realty was found-
Award Realty ed in 1994 by a group of Tempus West Valley Realty
agents who wanted to rev-
Address: 10001 W. olutionize the real estate (Long Realty West Valley)
Bell Road, Suite 107, brokerage business mod- Address: 10220 W. Bell Road, Suite 103, Sun City
Sun City el. We provide our clients Phone: 602-677-8798
Phone: 623-825- with superior, personal Website: poweroftworealtors.com
6500 service. Our agents are
Website: awardre- treated as partners in our As full-time professional real estate agents, Patty Rose-
alty.com company, which results in bery and Linda Pitzer at their website state: “We want the
our clients receiving the process of buying or selling a home to be as stress-free
most professional service and enjoyable as possible. Each client receives our com-
in the industry. mitment to knowledge, honesty, expertise, and profession-
What is your business alism throughout the process. We understand that buy-
philosophy? “Success ing or selling a home is more than just a transaction, it’s a
Through Sharing.” Pro- life-changing experience.”
viding our agents with the
latest technology, training 3rd Place
and support allows them
to pass on the spirit of ex- Coldwell Banker Realty, Sun City
cellence to their clients.
What do you want
Bell Office
your customers to feel Address: 17001 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City
after they have come to serving the Sun City com- lenging. Phone: 623-977-7116
your location? We want munities with their real es- What is the most im- Website: www.coldwellbankerhomes.com
our customers to feel wel- tate needs. portant business lesson
comed, valued, appreci- What is your biggest you were taught? We con- Coldwell’s Sun City Bell Office is run by Branch Man-
ated and delighted by re- challenge? In today’s stantly try to learn bet- ager Rick Messerschmidt along mortgage lending exec-
ceiving better service than market, with such limit- ter ways to exceed our utives Brett Aschoff and Michael McDowell. The office
they ever expected. ed inventory, finding the client’s expectations and provides full-range real estate services, including expert
What is your biggest right property for our cli- ensure they are clients and real estate agents and mortgage lending services.
opportunity? To continue ents is extremely chal- friends for life.
Best Financial Advisor
1st Place 2nd Place
Edward Sun Cities Financial Group
Jones Address: 10451 W. Palmeras Drive, Sun City
Address: Multiple Phone: 623-239-4477
locations Website: suncitiesfinancialgroup.com
Phone: 314-920-
2859 Sun Cities Financial Group serves “all investors” who
Website: edward- want a return on the money they contribute. Company of-
jones.com ficials say they have “proven investment strategies” and of-
ficials are dedicated to providing our clients with superior
banking services such as savings options and customer ser-
vice with peace of mind that surpasses any other business.
3rd Place
Raymond James Financial Services
Address: 13211 N. 103rd Ave. No. 4, Sun City
Phone: 623-209-0850
Website: www.raymondjames.com
Raymond James has professionals who listen to your fi-
nancial objectives and figure out how to best turn your goals
into a strategic plan for the future. The financial advisors at
Edward Jones offers its customers a ings strategies “for all your short- and long- Raymond James Financial help prepare its clients for finan-
unique plan to figure out specific goals of term goals, to selecting the right investment cial milestones and any obstacles in between. The company
where you are today and where you want to products for you, working through estate offers financial planning and retirement services along with
be for tomorrow. According to its website, considerations” and setting up insurance banking and lending services.
Edward Jones can create personalized sav- protection for you and your loved ones.YourValley.net | Sun City Independent | April 28, 2021 41
Best Salon
1st Place Describe your business:
The salon originally opened 2nd Place
Finesse Beauty in Sun City in 1978, We spe-
cialize in facial waxing, high- Great Clips
Salon lights, low lights, special col- Multiple locations
14633 N. Del Webb ors, no-damage perms and Website: www.greatclips.com
Blvd., Sun City styling. We all love giving
Phone: 623-974-3673 style makeovers
What is your business Great Clips is a national salon franchise
philosophy? Our motto is with a number of locations throughout
“How old you are is your the U.S., including in Sun City. Each sa-
business. How young you lon offers hair services for the whole fam-
look is our business.” ily and some specialty services, such as
What do you want your perms and facial hair care.
customers to feel after 3rd Place
they have come to your lo-
cation? We appreciate all the Av’caros Styling Salon
wonderful clients that gave 18434 N. 99th Ave., No. 9, Sun City
us a chance to help them feel Phone: 623-815-9885
beautiful!
What is the most im-
portant business lesson This Sun City salon offers everything
you were taught? I have from haircuts and waxing to manicures
owned Finesse for 33 years. and pedicures. It’s a one-stop-shop for
The most important lesson all of your self-care needs.
I’ve learned is to listen to the
client. Finesse Beauty Salon has been serving Sun City since 1978. [Submitted photo]
Best Senior Living
1st Place 2nd Place
The Woodmark Wooddale Village
At Sun City Address: 18616 N. 99th Ave., Sun City
Phone: 623-933-1313
Address: 17207 N. Bo- Website: wooddalevillage.com
swell Blvd., Sun City
Phone: 623-583-7600
Website: woodmar-
katsuncity.com Wooddale Village is a beautiful re-
sort-style retirement community in Sun
City, offering the finest in services, amenities
and healthy lifestyle. This community offers
spacious one and two bedroom apartment
Business description: We are care to adapt to the changing pete with the newer builds that homes with views of lush, green courtyards
an independent living, assisted needs of each individual resident. are popping up on every corner. lined with trees, water features and ponds.
living and memory care commu- What do you want your cus- For instance Deer Valley Senior 3rd Place
nity. We provide respite care for tomers to feel after they have Living is owned by the owners
those needing short-term care. come to your location? I want of Quizno’s Sandwiches — they Royal Oaks
Our beautiful atmosphere and vi- them to feel a sense of commu- are learning about AL & MC as Address: 10015 W. Royal Oak Road,
brant activities provide residents nity, not the coldness of a facili- they go. Sun City
with joy each day. We strive to ty. We become an extended ver- What is your biggest chal- Phone: 623-933-2807
enhance each day through our sion of their family. lenge? I don’t see any chal- Website: royaloaks.com/our-commu-
upscale amenities, attentive ser- What is your biggest oppor- lenges. We have 2 communities nity/sun-city
vices, and dedicated staff. We are tunity? With Pacifica Senior Liv- right next door to us and more
an age in place community and ing as our parent company we communities surrounding us,
our residents never have to our are given the opportunity for but with our team and what we Royal Oaks at their website describes the
community for any of their care growth, structure and held to a have to there is no comparison, senior living community as: “... a nonprofit
needs. higher standard, which helps the we truly make this home to our Life Plan Community promoting healthy,
What is your business phi- staff and the residents can ben- residents. engaging activities, inspiring experiences
losophy? Our philosophy is when efit from. The Woodmark is old What is the most import- and meaningful, holistic approaches to liv-
a resident moves in this becomes enough to fully understand how ant business lesson you were ing. Everything we do is designed to sup-
their final home. We truly believe to operate, and with the remod- taught? One person cannot do port the highest degree of wellness and
in aging in place and adjust our el we are new enough to com- it alone. It really takes a team! life satisfaction for each of our residents.”42 April 28, 2021 | Sun City Independent | YourValley.net
Best Thrift Shop
1st Place Describe your business:
2nd Place
Valley view community thrift
Valley View store is a fundraiser for Valley Monty’s Furniture
Community Thrift View Community Food Bank.
Our mission is to serve our Address: 10785 Grand Ave.,
store communities with love and re- Sun City
spect for those who are in need Phone: 623-933-3332
Address: 10737 W. Peoria Ave., of a good, wholesome, nutri- Website: montysfurniture.com
Sun City tious food box.
Phone: 623-455-2911 What do you want your A local furniture consignment
Website: feedingaz.org/thrift- customers to feel after they story, Monty’s specializes in both
stores/ have come to your location? new and pre-owned furniture
We want our customers to feel ranging from living and dining
like they are part of the com- to bedrooms. The store also of-
munity, and in partnership with fers in-home evaluations.
Valley View Community Food 3rd Place
Bank fighting against hunger.
What is your biggest op- Penny-Wise
portunity? The biggest op-
portunity we have is serving Charities
our surroundings communi-
ties in need.
Southwest Inc.
What is your biggest chal- Address: 10050 W. Bell Road
lenge? Biggest challenge has Suite 18, Sun City
been keeping the food bank Phone: 623-815-0081
stopped due to the increase of
people in need due to COVID-19 A locally owned thrift store
What is the most import- that focusing on raising funds
ant business lesson you were through sales that go toward
taught? To believe in yourself helping youth in the Valley and
The Valley View Community Thrift Store offers and your mission!
another way to help feed the northwest Valley.
Best Vision Care
1st Place What do you want your cus- 2nd Place
tomers to feel after they have
Arizona come to your location? We Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye
Eye work to make our patients feel
like the most important person
Center
Institute & in the room, and to leave feeling Location: 14820 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City
Cosmetic educated and empowered about
their health and vision needs.
Phone: 623-223-1642
Web: goodeyes.com
Laser What is your biggest oppor-
Center tunity? To help more patients
improve their lives, restore lost vi-
An eye surgical specialist that focuses on vision cor-
rection, cataracts, retina and cornea issues, glaucoma
Addresses: Sun sionandregainlostindependence and ophthalmic plastic surgery.
City: 10701 W. Bell Arizona Eye Institute founder and medical director Dr. Emilio Justo works with through supporting more of the
3rd Place
Road, 85351; Sun patient Sandra Honn at the LenSx femtosecond laser for refractive cataract community through the process
City West: 19052 surgery. (Arizona Eye Institute) of eyelid and cataract surgery. Southwestern Eye Center/
N. R.H. Johnson Describe your business: the highest quality of care, wheth- What is your biggest chal-
Blvd, 85375 When it comes to cosmetic er in the office for an emergency lenge? We are proud to have suc- Cambridge Optical Dispensers
Phone: 623-975- treatments and vision care, you vision exam, or seeking a surgi- cessfully met the challenge of ob- Location: 10615 W. Thunderbird Blvd. Sun City
2020 want an ophthalmologist and oc- cal procedure. taining insurance authorization Phone: 623-977-9600
We b s i t e : uloplastic surgeon who is a car- What is your business phi- for the majority of our upper eye- Web: sweye.com
AZEyeInstitute. ing expert. Founder and Medi- losophy? Over the years, many lid surgeries.
com cal Director Emilio M. Justo is a people have asked me my se- What is the most import-
board-certified eye surgeon with cret. The answer is simple: I lis- ant business lesson you were
more than 32 years of experience ten carefully and attentively. It taught? It makes a difference Founded in Mesa in 1982, Southwestern Eye Center
in mastery of customized laser is important to me that cataract when you give patients the time has spent nearly four decades working on bringing eye
cataract surgery and laser eyelid and eyelid (blepharoplasty) sur- and attention they deserve, and care to urban and rural areas. The organization is now
surgery (or blepharoplasty). Dr. geries are customized to the in- truly connect with them as peo- affiliated with American Vision Partners and Barnet
Justo works closely with his Med- dividual needs of patients, using ple.
ical Optometrists and his staff of state-of-the-art technology op-YourValley.net | Sun City Independent | April 28, 2021 43
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