Las Vegas (KSNV) — The ER at South Summerlin will host a community sneak peek event on Saturday providing residents an opportunity to preview the facility before it begins serving medical emergencies and just east of Clark County Fire Station 35 the ER at South Summerlin will offer 24-hour emergency care every day of the year It will be staffed with emergency medicine physicians, nurses, and technicians, and equipped with diagnostic technology similar to that of Summerlin Hospital’s main emergency department The facility includes an on-site laboratory and entrances for both walk-in patients and ambulance arrivals the ER will open for patient care on Monday "We are looking forward to providing increased access to emergency care to friends and neighbors in south Summerlin and neighboring communities," said Rob Freymuller "While we anticipate many patients can be treated and released from the ER residents can have peace of mind knowing they can be transferred to Summerlin Hospital for additional pediatric and adult medical needs whether it’s advanced cardiac care or additional care in our Children’s Medical Center." The ER at South Summerlin is the first freestanding emergency department operated by Summerlin Hospital and the ninth within The Valley Health System Other freestanding emergency departments in the system include Elite Medical Center Zippy’s, the beloved Hawaiʻi-based restaurant chain, celebrated the one-year anniversary of its first Mainland location last year and now it’s poised to open its second Zippy’s announced its opening a second location—also in Vegas Hualapai Way—in the Summerlin South area “The Las Vegas community has been so welcoming to our Zippy’s ‘ohana; we’re excited to continue serving and sharing our aloha with the Las Vegas community,” says senior regional director “Though miles away from Hawaiʻi the community here in Las Vegas continues to make us feel right at home.” which has 22 locations on three islands in Hawaiʻi Korean fried chicken and the popular Zip Pac Napoleon’s Bakery—with dobash cakes cornbread and malasadas—will open in this location This is the second location of Zippy’s in Las Vegas.Photo: Courtesy of Google Maps Zippy’s is hiring for its second Las Vegas location. Visit zippys.com/careers to learn more and to discover all available openings This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInHONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Hawaii favorite is expanding in Las Vegas Zippy’s marked the one-year anniversary of its first Las Vegas restaurant by announcing plans for a second location in Sin City On Oct. 10, 2023, the eatery celebrated the grand opening of its Arroyo Crossing restaurant on Badura Avenue; its first in Las Vegas and outside of the islands Zippy’s announced Thursday a second Las Vegas restaurant slated to open in Summerlin South on South Hualapai Way early next year Zippy’s currently operates 23 locations on Oahu The restaurant is celebrating its Las Vegas anniversary with specials all month long. 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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zippy's Restaurants (@zippys) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The ER at South Summerlin invited the community to a sneak peek event on Saturday offering residents a chance to explore the facility before it begins it begins service Located near Hualapai Way and just east of Clark County Fire Station 35 the ER at South Summerlin will provide 24-hour emergency care every day of the year It will be staffed with emergency medicine physicians and equipped with diagnostic technology similar to that of Summerlin Hospital’s main emergency department The facility's diagnostic capabilities include an on-site laboratory It also features multiple treatment rooms the ER at South Summerlin will officially open for patient care on Monday My Vegas Magazine welcomes Michelle Anderson, owner of BODY20 Summerlin South and Garrett Tunis to discuss a breakthrough in fitness: EMS training BODY20 is the first studio in Las Vegas to offer this revolutionary method delivering a full-body workout using electrical muscle stimulation clients experience 36,000 muscle contractions sending electrical impulses directly to the muscles through a suit fitted with 18 electrodes This high-tech approach allows for efficient time-saving sessions perfect for busy lifestyles BODY20 is at the forefront of fitness innovation showing that the future of exercise is here in Las Vegas Report a typo There’s a reason Las Vegas is affectionately called Hawaiʻi’s Ninth Island Not only are there more than 23,000 people who live in Clark County who identify as Hawaiian or South Pacific Islander (according to the 2020 U.S but thousands of people from the Islands travel to Las Vegas to gamble So it makes sense one of Hawaiʻi’s most beloved restaurants chains—Zippy’s Restaurants—is opening its second location in Sin City Zippy’s opened its first Mainland location in Las Vegas—Arroyo Crossing, to be exact—in October 2023, and it’s been such a success the chain is opening a second one in Summerlin South on March 25 Guests who want to dine at the new restaurant—4590 S Las Vegas—on opening day can start lining up at 8 a.m Rending courtesy of Zippy’s Restaurants LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Some residents living in the Siena neighborhood in the South Summerlin area are opposed to a $1.8 billion motion picture studio that may be coming to their backyard the Clark County Zoning Commission gave the green light to move ahead with plans to build the 500,000 sqft studio at a dirt lot near Flamingo Road and Town Center Drive The project called Summerlin Studios is a joint venture between Howard Hughes and Sony Pictures Many community members provided public comment both in support and opposition to the project during the zoning meeting on Wednesday A majority of those in opposition live in the Siena neighborhood of Summerlin including Grace Likeness who has lived there for more than 20 years "I was there when there was nothing but desert around Siena," said Likeness "You're putting it right next to a community of people that are looking Likeness gathered more than 130 signatures of Siena residents against the movie studios project "We're not against development," said Likeness "What we're saying is we don't want an industry in the neighborhood." who represents the district in which the proposed studio will be built voiced his support for the project but said he will listen to the concerns of residents "I'm excited about this project," said Jones "It is in line with what has always been Summerlin's mission to have business employment opportunities as well as high class residential areas." Howard Hughes CEO David O'Reilly and Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra gave the presentation to commissioners They promised the project would diversify the economy and bring about 10,000 jobs to Southern Nevada "Most high paying union wages that will be working every day inside and out of these movie productions," said O'Reilly "Summerlin has been ranked one of the best masterplanned communities for decades That's not going to change with the building of a movie studio Vinciquerra said Southern Nevada is an optimal location to build the next "Hollywood 2.0." "If you produce in New Orleans and Georgia and other jurisdictions you have to go live there," said Vinciquerra directors can go back and forth [to Los Angeles]." Likeness has reservations about the project and said if the project comes to her backyard she may move out of the community she's called home for more than two decades "If this changes the culture of the neighborhood I might have to rethink it," said Likeness Channel 13 has learned the next step is to push for a film tax credit program in the next legislative session in 2025 Receive email updates throughout the project: Sign up for emails The Summerlin Avenue Improvement Project is a collaborative effort between the City of Orlando and the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) to enhance our community's infrastructure This transformative project encompasses various utility upgrades including enhancements to OUC's potable water system and the city's sanitary sewer and stormwater systems Spanning from South Street to Marks Street the project entails the installation of approximately 6,800 LF of water main replacing outdated infrastructure dating back to 1938 This modernization effort involves the removal and replacement of existing water mains and the addition of new fire hydrants to bolster safety measures the initiative incorporates comprehensive improvements to the gravity sewer along Summerlin Avenue accompanied by the upgrading of manholes and sewer laterals for enhanced functionality the project includes a complete restoration of the roadway from base course reconstruction to the reinstatement of brick pavers or asphalt paving Pedestrian safety enhancements are a key component with the addition of new pedestrian signals at strategic intersections along with crosswalk and curb ramp replacements to ensure ADA compliance the project encompasses sod replacement and tree removal ensuring a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing streetscape 1.26 miles on Summerlin Avenue from Marks Street to South Street This street will be closed to through traffic for about 70 days beginning April 28 This intersection will be closed for about 150 days with one lane of traffic open at all times beginning April 28 This intersection will be closed for about 90 days beginning January 2025 Project work will occur Monday through Friday There may be times when night or work on Saturdays will be necessary Night and Saturday work will only be necessary should unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather occur first responders and emergency vehicles will have priority access Should any of the potential impacts above occur the contractor will attempt to find feasible solutions for residents and businesses.  The project will result in temporary traffic disruption along the route as the entire road will be closed one block at a time for construction The road will be demolished curb-to-curb for the construction of the utilities there might be an occasion when certain residents will not be able to use their driveways the contractor will provide residents with advance notice and recommend alternative parking spots on the street and other services will continue as scheduled Unforeseen circumstances and adverse weather can create delays that increase the project's duration and create possibility for weekend and overnight work The city's Public Works Department is closely monitoring the global supply chain issue The competitive bid contractor and the city will strive to complete a capital improvement project on time and within budget due to circumstances outside the control of both entities there may be delays for necessary materials potential for projects to be completed over budget We will continue to work with the community and our stakeholders to address the abovementioned issues and return normalcy to a community Unexpected Utility Damage (Non-City Utilities): the contractor or the city cannot and will not make repairs to cable Constituents must contact their service provider as soon as possible if this unforeseen event occurs please contact the construction manager or inspector and inform them of your situation The contractor will make utility improvements on Summerlin Avenue between Marks Street and South Street The contractor estimates the project will take 39 months to complete What do I do if I experience an interruption in utility service or have a problem Constituents living near and around the project may experience road closures There is a potential for an increase in noise during project hours Businesses and residents may experience temporary road closures There may be times when a driveway or parking lot will be briefly impacted the city's contractor will coordinate with impacted businesses and residents to find feasible accommodations Should the contractor experience adverse weather or unforeseen circumstances night and work on Saturdays may become necessary I have concerns about traffic and pedestrians You may also contact the city's Transportation Division to report a traffic or safety concern. Please dial 407.246.2281 and a transportation professional will assist you Will the city collect trash on its normal schedule Yes, the city will collect trash on its regular schedule. Should a missed collection occur, please dial 407.246.2314, or email swcustomersvc@orlando.gov kristina.fries@orlando.gov nurick@ouc.com summerlin@orlando.gov Receive emails with updates on this project Sign up City Directory Subscribe to City News Downtownorlando.com Information Locator  News and Information Hours before the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the sixth time this year Lombardo Homes received final approvals to move a 251-home development forward were granted by the Lyon Township Board Nov 17 years after the development first received the go-ahead expressing discomfort about approving a project he had never heard of before has been dormant since it was first approved in 2005 as Elkow Farms The property is located at the northwest corner of 11 Mile and South Hill roads "It would be beneficial to have the original approved PD to see what has changed," Enlow said (developers) had come back for extensions." Engineer Leslie Zawada explained that the Summerlin planned development is part of the much larger PD that includes the Heights of Elkow and Crystal Creek South subdivisions as well as farm property that weren't required to do extensions as they were actively being built The nearly 200-acre parcel that the Summerlin homes will be built upon is the last piece of the original planned development property, Zawada said, adding that it is also how the township ended up with the Milford park site and land that went into a conservation easement More:Parents seek removal of 'sexually explicit' books at Salem-South Lyon District Library More:Fire and library millage proposals are on ballot for Lyon Township voters More:These six eye-catching developments in Lyon Township will add 455 homes, industrial space Township Planner Brian Keesey said the project rings true to the original concept and is in line with what was originally conceived There is one fewer house than originally approved due to an existing home on the property being retained on South Hill Road All woodlands and wetlands proposed to be retained in the original plan are being preserved Highlights of that plan include paving of Eleven Mile Road from Milford Road east to South Hill Road; streetscape improvements and bike path on the north side of Eleven Mile Road adjacent to the parcel and on the west side of South Hill Road abutting the parcel; installation of public sewer and water facilities; creation of a large lake; and installation of a pathway system including the connection of the parcel to what is now referred to as the 11 Mile Park Six Rivers Conservancy must still approve the final layout for connection of the pathway to properties to the west Minor amendments to the final site plan approved by the board include requiring street lights at two entrances on 11 Mile Road and at one entrance on 12 Mile Road; changes to lot size that do not affect density; and changes to roof pitch and home façade materials to meet current market trends director of land development for Lombardo Homes agreed it has been a long time frame between when the planned development was first approved and it finally coming to fruition and sometimes it's the length of time we see right now," she said "We just enjoy working in Lyon Township and we're looking forward to continuing working there." Thomas said the two-story and ranch-style homes similar to what is in Crystal Creek South and Windridge subdivisions will start in the $500,000 range and will be constructed in five phases Groundbreaking is likely to occur by next fall following engineering approval and coordination with the Road Commission for Oakland County on the paving of a 1-mile stretch of 11 Mile Road More:Public transit tax request in Oakland County brings out fans, foes before election More:Election 2022: Four face off for two full-term seats on South Lyon Board of Education Contact reporter Susan Bromley at sbromley@hometownlife.com or 517-281-2412. Follow her on Twitter @SusanBromley10 Get the latest headlines for metro Detroit every morning in your mailbox by signing up for our daily briefings newsletter LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — It's a common question among Las Vegas residents: Why is the race for Las Vegas mayor not on my ballot which encompasses the entire southern tip of the state all of which have city councils and mayors On the list: Las Vegas (Nevada's largest city you can vote for members of the city council and for the mayor But if you live outside of one of those cities you're really a resident of unincorporated Clark County While your mail still comes to a "Las Vegas" address you're not actually a resident of the incorporated city of Las Vegas That means you can't vote in the mayor's race It doesn't mean you don't have representation: County residents select the seven members of the Clark County Commission who govern the unincorporated areas the way city councils govern the cities (The county also oversees regional services such as the airport There is no such thing as a county "mayor;" members of the commission take turns serving as chair The jurisdictional borders can get very confusing The city's southern boundary runs roughly along Sahara Avenue although it dips down to Desert Inn Road near The Lakes That means a person who lives on the north side of Sahara can vote for mayor Parts of Summerlin — including Summerlin West — are in the city there are "islands" of land completely surrounded by city territory that remain under the jurisdiction of the county you can't vote for members of the council or the mayor although nearby residents who aren't on the "island" can (Annexation of these islands from the county into the city has been a controversial subject in the past which would see the city of Las Vegas and Clark County merge into one giant municipal entity similar to the way the old Las Vegas Police Department and Clark County Sheriff's Department merged to form the Metropolitan Police Department in 1973 further discussions of consolidation have proved fruitless But a merged city-county government would let everyone in Clark County vote for the "mayor" of the new government.) If you see the name of a city council member And for those of you who are city residents remember: If none of the 14 candidates on the primary ballot wins 50 percent plus one vote in Tuesday's election the top two vote-getters advance to the general election on Nov But if one candidate does manage to top the 50 percent threshold If you have a question about politics, elections or government, you can Ask Steve via the link on our website He will endeavor to answer your questions on air or online Editor’s Note: In support of the sixth strategic action of Vision 2025 adopted by messengers to the 2021 SBC Annual Meeting Baptist Press will continue to report every instance of sexual abuse related to Southern Baptist churches institutions or leaders of which we are made aware (BP) – A former volunteer for the children’s program at Central Baptist Church has pled guilty in York County criminal court to inappropriately touching a minor while at the church according to The Herald newspaper of Rock Hill 6 to third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor Summerlin was sentenced to eight months in prison He also received 30 months’ probation upon his release and must register as a convicted sex offender After church leaders were made aware of the incident in January 2021 involving Summerlin they immediately notified the York Police Department and surrendered all evidence in full cooperation with the local authorities pastor William Cofield said in a statement released at the time “The perpetrator was not an employee of the church but rather a volunteer who had passed numerous criminal background checks as required by church policy,” Cofield said “Central Baptist Church is sickened and appalled by the actions of Mr “He no longer has any access to minors through this church as he is no longer affiliated with this church or allowed on the property.” The incident allegedly involved the fondling of a child over the clothes and was recorded by some children at the church who were not victims If you are/have been a victim of sexual abuse or suspect sexual abuse by a pastor, staff member or member of a Southern Baptist church or entity, please reach out for help at 202-864-5578 or [email protected] Reported by the staff of the Baptist Courier (www.baptistcourier.com) newsjournal of the South Carolina Baptist Convention © 2025 Southern Baptist Convention. Site by Mere LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) Tuesday received another report of a mountain lion sighting in the northwest part of the Las Vegas valley In February a mountain lion was captured on a surveillance camera prowling a Summerlin neighborhood roughly a month later one has been spotted near W according to Doug Nielsen of the NDOW south office "We have no way of knowing whether this lion and the one captured on camera elsewhere in Summerlin in early February are the same animal," he said but making that connection would require an identifying mark or a DNA comparison." RELATED | Mountain lion prowling through quiet west valley neighborhoods especially in areas like this that border mountains and open spaces There have been no reports of the animal or animals acting aggressively but Nielsen advises pet owners to supervise their animals He also warned against feeding wild animals in general Las Vegas (KSNV) — It's National Watermelon Day and while E many of us love this fruit to help beat the heat of the summer watermelons also pack a pretty powerful punch when it comes to boosting your health Why Can’t I Vote For Mayor Of Las Vegas You want to vote for a new Las Vegas Mayor It's a very common question in Clark County every four years. Notice I said Clark County? That has something to do with the reason the Las Vegas mayor's race is not on your ballot but actually simple: You probably don't REALLY live in Las Vegas There are five incorporated cities: Las Vegas you get to vote for members of the city council but you're not actually a resident of Las Vegas nope - you can't vote for Mayor of Las Vegas The Clark County commissioners govern the county areas like the city council governs the city areas And county commissioners take turns serving as chair Here is a map, provided by the Nevada Current A person who lives on the north side of Sahara can vote for mayor but your neighbor on the south side cannot Most of Summerlin is in the city of Las Vegas - but parts of Summerlin South are not Or do you just live in the generic Las Vegas Here is a map that might help. Or you can enter your address here and get some answers people wonder: Why can't I vote for Mayor of Las Vegas A New Mayor Of Las Vegas Can Be Voted In On Primary Election Day If one of the mayoral candidates wins 50.1% of the primary vote today the top two candidates would move to a November 5 run-off There are some great places, national parks, monuments, and museums to visit and explore in the United States. Some great places in the state of Nevada But I have to share one of the places I just found out about If you drive about four hours from Las Vegas It's right near the beautiful Grand Canyon - but you can always see that I'm talking about the brand new - world's largest museum - for fossilized POOP And they gave it the perfect name:  The Poozeum If you're looking for a fun road trip this summer interesting(?) - new attraction just opened Most people who visit The Poozeum are actually on their way to the Grand Canyon. It's about 60 miles south of it.  But dare I say - it smells like the Grand Canyon has some stiff competition now The poop museum just opened in downtown Williams It specifically highlights fossilized dinosaur poop The term for fossilized feces is coprolite. (COP-rolite, not CRA - well, you got it.)  They've got around 8,000 pieces in their collection, including the largest dinosaur poop ever found: a two-foot-long specimin that they think belonged to a T-rex the museum is free.  So if you're passing through Williams it won't cost you anything. But I think just getting a picture in front of it is reason enough to stop Definitely check out The Poozeum if you are heading to the Grand Canyon Here are some strange and interesting Nevada attractions you might enjoy And it is said to be haunted - which is not hard to believe because it is like something out of the X-Files the Scully and Mulder would have even avoided The call it the Free Range Art Gallery in the living ghost town of Goldfield.  The Seven Magic Mountains were supposed to be a temporary exhibit About 20 minutes outside of Las Vegas are seven fluorescent colored They have become a bit of  have become something of a cult classic There were over 900 atomic tests in Nevada And people would take buses to see the testing and enjoy watching the mushroom clouds in the sky It was quite the attraction on Las Vegas in the 50's But the Oppenheimer era was fierce in Las Vegas The Little A'Le'Inn is just as kitschy as you would imagine And all part of the heyday of the Las Vegas atomice times Download the app to LISTEN LIVE wherever you are and connect with us like never before Washoe Little League's softball program played its first game ever Both Washoe Little League's 12-and-under and 10-and-under all-star teams clinched state titles July 9 The 12-and-under team advances to the Little League Softball West Region Tournament in San Bernardino, California, this weekend. Their first game against Arizona's Wilcox Little League will be broadcast on the ESPN+ video streaming service at 4 p.m Washoe had to fight its way out of the elimination bracket in the state tournament at Golden Eagle Sports Complex in Sparks After an opening-round 10-0 win over Fernley Little League Washoe lost 4-3 in extra innings to Summerlin South (Las Vegas) set up a rematch against Summerlin South in the championship game "There was definite advantages of being in one dugout versus the other dugout." The teams were playing on a hot July day in Sparks "I think the Summerlin coaches had been parked in that (shady) dugout," Matter said They very well could have had a hitting practice earlier in the day and just told the girls to leave their stuff." I used it as a motivation to our girls," Matter continued how cold it was — the better team was going to find a way to win." Washoe ended up as the better team in a game that featured 18 runs four lead changes and a furious three-run rally by Summerlin South in the bottom of the sixth and final inning With the score 10-8 and the winning run at the plate Washoe pitcher Alazay Mozqueda got the final out via strikeout but this was one of the most nerve-wracking games I’ve had," Mozqueda told the RGJ It was equally memorable for the parents watching nervously from the stands "Her dad watched from what felt like a mile away Mozqueda has thrown 31.1 innings this postseason racking up 50 strikeouts while posting a 2.45 ERA Other team leaders in postseason play include Reese Berkich (.571 average two home runs) and Kenzie Miller (nine RBIs) lights to win titleWashoe's 10-and-under squad took a similar path to the championship defeating Fernley 8-0 in the opening round before losing narrowly to Summerlin South who had an .833 batting average throughout the postseason "She just smoked this ball deep," Gallagher said "and she's rounding third and just trips over her feet but then she was out (of the tournament)." Washoe won 9-0 after the field lights were turned off forcing the teams to move their game to another field "We're down to the last inning," Gallagher recalled The lights were still on at another field in the complex fans — found their positions to watch Kennedy Davidson throw one pitch The win set up a rematch with Summerlin South's 10-and-under team for the championship Washoe's Ellery Engle hit an inside-the-park home run on the first pitch of the game but the team needed a three-run inside-the-park homer off the bat of Brynlee Mauga in extra innings to clinch a 7-4 win and the title Durfee pitched all seven innings in the title game allowing just one earned run and picking up 13 strikeouts picking up 67 strikeouts; Fletcher led all hitters with an .833 batting average and Aria Wood collected 12 RBIs The path to the dual state titles was a relatively short one Washoe Little League launched its program just three years ago in a softball desert Sparks and Douglas County had softball programs but field availability was scarce on the south side of town for a brand-new league Washoe Little League had access to the baseball diamonds at South Valleys Regional Park for games you need softball fields for softball," said Gallagher Gallagher launched a summer camp for girls to gain experience ahead of the pilot season; 100 girls participated in the camp A few weeks later 68 of them signed up to play the inaugural season "We were just hoping to have a league," Gallagher said The league is now up to 250 participants playing games on rented high school fields in south Reno as well as two formerly weed-strewn softball diamonds next to DePoali Middle School pitching and catching was rough," Gallagher said "We put on multiple pitching clinics and multiple catching clinics just to try to keep growing The league has started a GoFundMe to raise funds for family travel the league had raised $6,477 of its $15,000 goal Matter said he's looked for videos of Wilcox Little League's softball team online to prepare for Saturday's matchup it doesn't matter for how the team is preparing for the game "Our goal is to try to control what we can control," Matter said if we play good solid defense — which we have done for the most part — we give ourselves a chance." Despite the increased attention on the Regionals he's telling his players to approach the series the same as they have all year These girls are just like you — no difference," Matter said Gallagher thinks that's true for aspiring softball players in south Reno who want to get involved next year to make their own run at the title "It starts with signing up for Little League in the spring," Gallagher said Indoor film studio could be coming to Summerlin Las Vegas has been the center point and focus on many hit movies and now it's looking like Summerlin will be the home of many new future movies On Wednesday, March 20, the Clark County Zoning Commission all voted unanimously on plans to build a major motion picture studio in Summerlin. The studio will take up about 30 acres of Summerlin South, according to 8NewsNow When Mark Wahlberg sold his California home and moved to Las Vegas one of his plans was to help build a movie studio in Southern Nevada This unanimous decision brings Wahlberg's vision this much closer to reality The property site on Flamingo and Town Center Drive will be home to a total of 13 structures for filming and producing details emerged that included production offices They even showed renderings of a building that will be four stories high and reach about 79 feet Related: Disney And Sony Fans Excited For New Movie Studios In Las Vegas The hearing that was open to the public had union workers who of course would support the project UNLV film students were also in attendance One UNLV student told 8NewsNow that having local job opportunities is needed very much in Las Vegas The project will be backed by Howard Hughes and Sony Pictures Entertainment While people support the decision about the movie lot who live in the area of the proposed lot spoke out on their concerns about traffic Commissioner Justin Jones did assure those in question that their concerts would be addressed Jones told 8NewsNow " I think this is an opportunity for not only hundreds of millions of dollars in investment and construction jobs...but the permanent jobs the thousands of additional permanent jobs that are good paying jobs More needs to be agreed upon and done before all will be finalized But this is a major step in the right direction to calling Summerlin the new Hollywood Are you a movie watcher or are you a show connoisseur we love to watch the newest buzz-worthy flicks on the latest streaming platforms and then talk about them with our friends Are you currently watching the latest episodes of "Good Girls" on Netflix "I Am Big Bird?" Regardless of the platform that you're watching on sits down with The Mike & Carla Morning Show each week to talk about what's hot and what's not in the film industry From box office hits to the shows that are trending we go over what to look out for when searching for your next feature to add to your watch list is a broadcast film critic and journalist who started his journey at the University of Nevada Las Vegas with dual degrees in Film and Communications His first big gig started on a half-hour Siskel and Elbert-type TV show called "The Movie Show." The show gathered traction and became very successful around the university network which consisted of 150 college stations around the U.S Jeff Howard stops by to give us the latest reviews on shows and movies both on the big screen and streaming at home Jeff Howard stops by to give us his reviews on the latest films in theaters and on streaming services Jeff Howard calls in to give us his reviews on three new titles to watch on the big screen and at home on streaming services This weeks "Must Watch" film is "Red One" starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson It's officially Halloween season and that means spooky movies Jeff Howard calls in to give us the latest spooky films on streaming services and in the theaters This weeks must watch is "Salems Lot" steaming on Max at home He also wasn't able to screen the new "Joker" film but gives his opinion based off of peoples negative comments about the film Jeff Howard joins us and gives us the latest reviews on movies and shows that are in theaters and at home on streaming services This weeks must watch is "Lee" starring Kate Winslet Jeff Howard stops by to give us the latest reviews on the latest films and shows in theaters and at home on streaming services The animated film is about the origin of the transformers Jeff Howard stops by the KKLZ Studios to give his latest reviews on the latest movies and shows both in theaters and streaming online at home This weeks must watch film is "Gods Not Dead" in theaters this weekend Jeff Howard stops by to give us the latest reviews on the movies and shows on the big screen and home streaming services This weeks must watch film in theaters is "City of Dreams." 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"Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose" streaming on Max Jeff Howard checked in with a few titles to check out This weeks Must Watch film is "Twisters" in theaters Jeff Howard stops in to give us the latest reviews of movies in the theaters this weekend The big one is "A Quiet Place: Day 1" in theaters Check out his interview with Kevin Costner for "Horizon: An American Saga" on his YouTube page Jeff Howard stops by to give us the latest reviews on the latest movies and shows in theaters and on streaming services at home This weeks must watch film is "The Exorcism" in theaters Jeff Howard calls in to give us the latest reviews on movies and shows out in theaters and on streaming services This weeks must watch is "Inside Out 2" in theaters Jeff Howard stops by to give you the latest reviews on movies and series on streaming services Jeff Howard stopped by to give us his latest reviews of movies and series out in theaters and on streaming services This weeks must watch film in theaters is "Challengers" featuring Zendaya A film about a tennis player who coached and transformed her husband into a world champion Jeff Howard stops by to give us his latest reviews on the newest film and shows out in theaters and on streaming services This weeks must watch in the theaters is "Abigail" which he says is very bloody but very good Jeff Howard stopped by to give us his reviews on movies on the big screen or on streaming services "Don't Tell Mom The Babysitters Dead" Remake In Theaters Every Friday Vegas Film Critic Jeff Howard checks in with his latest review on the movies and shows on the big screen or on streaming services This weeks must watch film is a thriller that is well known The prequel to "The Omen," "The First Omen" in theaters "Star Trek Discovery" The Final Season on Paramount+ Check out his website to view interviews and more from all of these movies and shows he's reviewed today Jeff Howard stopped by to give us his latest reviews on movies and series out on the big screen and on streaming services This weeks must watch is a series on Hulu called "We Were The Lucky Ones." "Godzilla x King Kong: The New Empire" Theaters Jeff Howard checks in with us every Friday to give you the latest reviews on films and shows out on the big screen and at home on streaming services This weeks must watch film is "Kung Fu Panda 4" with Jack Black returning as the voice of Po Plus the Academy Awards are this weekend and Jeff gives his picks on which film will be big winners Jeff Howard checks in with us to give us the latest movies out in theaters and streaming services This weeks "Must Watch" is "Bring Him To Me" out in theaters Jeff gives his in depth review of this movie and a few more titles "The Food That Built America" Season 5 on History Channel "Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home Fanklin" Apple TV+ Jeff Howard checks in with his latest movie and show reviews this weekend This weekends "Must Watch" film is "Immaculate." During Super Bowl weekend demonic nuns walked the streets of the Las Vegas Jeff Howard calls in to give us the latest reviews on what's out in theaters and on streaming services at home This weekends must watch film is "Scrambled" with Andrew Santino He also reviews the 12ths season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Jeff Howard stopped by to review the latest movies to hit the big screen and streaming services at home This weekends must watch is "Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller" on Hulu and National Geographic Jeff also reviewed a couple more titles as well Jeff Howard stops by to give us his latest reviews for the newest movies and shows to hit the big screen and streaming services Jeff Howard stops by to give his reviews on the latest movies and shows to hit the big screen and home streaming services This weeks must watch that he reviewed was "Mean Girls" the remake Jeff Howard stops by to give us the latest reviews on the latest shows and movies both on the big screen and at home on streaming services This week he gives us a bunch of holiday titles to watch and a prequel to an iconic film Your must watch is "Wonka" out in theaters today Jeff Howard stops by to give us his latest reviews on the the latest titles to hit the big screen and on home streaming services This weekends must watch is "Obliterated" which was also filmed here in Las Vegas Jeff Howard stops by to give us his reviews on the latest movies in theaters and streaming services Jeff Howard calls in with his latest reviews on the latest shows and movies to hit the big screen and streaming services this weekend This weeks must watch film he reviews is "The Kill Room" "Fly" Netflix Documentary of Sylvester Stalone Jeff Howard stops by to once again give us his reviews of the latest films out in theaters and home streaming services This weeks must watch is the video game craze hitting the big screen and streaming online "Five Nights At Freddy's" In theaters and Streaming on Peacock Vegas Film Critic Jeff Howard stops by to give us his latest review on the latest films and shows out in theaters and on streaming services Jeff Howard stops by to give us his reviews on the latest movies out in theaters and on streaming services more scary and haunting films are coming out we get another sequel to a thriller classic It's "Pet Cemetery: Bloodlines" on Paramout + Jeff Howard stops by to give his review on this film as well as a sequel to another iconic horror film "Pet Cemetery: Blood Lines" on Paramount + Halloween is slowly but surely approaching So why not watch "A Haunting In Venice?" Vegas He also reviews MGM Plus Streaming's "PSYCHO: The Lost Tapes." Jeff Howard stops by on this rainy Friday to give us the latest releases in theaters and at home on streaming services This weeks must watch is the third installment of "The Equalizer" with Denzel Washington in theaters "The Secrets of Penthouse" 4-Part Series on A&E Jeff Howard stops by with some goodies and also new titles to watch in theaters and online Jeff Howard stopped by to give his reviews on two new movies out in theaters this weekend Actually Jeff only reviews one movie and Morty reviewed the other because Jeff wasn't invited to one of the screening Jeff Howard stops by to give us the latest reviews on films This weeks must watch is Vegas' own Imagine Dragons They played Allegiant Stadium a ways back and film it for a live DVD/Stream So this weeks must watch is "Imagine Dragons Live In Las Vegas" "Imagine Dragons Live In Las Vegas" On Hulu Jeff Howard stops by to give us the latest reviews on movies and shows out this weekend This weekend is a HUGE one that seemed to be not so great Talking about "Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiney!" This movie has been anticipated by many Jeff Howard drops by to give us the latest reviews on the movies on the big screen as well as on streaming services This weeks must watch series is "Secret Invasion" on Disney+ Check out this weeks reviews from Vegas Film Critic Including the big one from the DC Universe..."The Flash!" Jeff Howard stops by with some goodies to giveaway but also has his reviews on a big film to hit theaters this weekend The tenth installment of the Fast and Furious franchise is out this weekend "Fast X" with a new villin played by Jason Momoa Jeff Howard stops by to give his reviews on this film and a few other titles out this weekend on the big screen and on streaming services at home Jeff Howard calls in with his latest reviews on movies and shows Jeff Howard stopped by to give us the latest reviews on the newest titles out this weekend in Theaters and streaming This weekend has a huge release for Marvel fans This is the final film for them and has been getting great reviews give us his reviews on new titles out this weekend This week we pick "Judy Blume Forever" as our must watch title Judy Blume did topics that most wouldn't do during those times This is available to watch on Amazon Prime video "Judy Blume Forever" on Amazon Prime Video Jeff Howard calls in to give us his reviews of the latest titles on the big screen and at home Jeff Howard stops in to give us the latest reviews on new titles out this weekend in the theaters and at home on streaming services Out pick for this weekend is "Murder Mystery 2" on Netflix Carla was not a fan of the first but hopefully the sequel will change her mind Adam Sandler and Jennifer Anniston team up again for an even more action packed sequel "Spinning Gold: The History of Casablanca Records" "Secret of Sulphur Springs Season 3" Disney Plus Jeff Howard stops by to give us his reviews on the latest releases out this weekend on the Big Screen and at home on streaming services Jeff Howard checks in with the latest releases to watch this weekend on the big screen and at home Jeff Howard stops by to review the latest titles to watch on the big screen and streaming services The big movie out this weekend is "Creed III" with Michael B Plus Jeff reviews these titles and gives a bonus review for "Cocaine Bear!" Jeff Howard checks in with his latest reviews of titles on the big screen and on streaming services This weeks pick is "Magic Mike's Last Dance" in theaters Channing Tatum is back for one last round of the male review movies Get Jeff's review on the film plus other reviews of titles to watch this weekend "Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur" Disney Channel __________________________________________ Check out his an interview he did with Teagan Croft and Jessica Watson from the Netflix Original Movie A true story about a 16-year old girl from Australia who became the youngest person to sail around the world solo With the recent announcement of Tom Brady officially retiring this film couldn't be released at a more perfect time Talking about "80 For Brady" in theaters this weekend Jeff Howard stops by to give his review on this film as well as three others Jeff Howard checks in with only streaming titles for this weekend It's "You People" starring Jonah Hill and a slew of other A-list actors Jeff Howard stops in to give us the latest titles to watch this weekend First is the final release of "That 90's Show!" The sequel to the popular show "That 70's Show" that broke careers for many actors Now it's the 90's and about their children growing up It's definitely binge worthy and can be done easily in one day Here's all the titles Jeff Howard reviewed today Jeff Howard checks in for the first time in 2023 with the must watch movies and shows this weekend Jeff Howard stops by to give us his latest reviews on movies and series out on the big screen and at home on streaming services starring David Harbour of "Stranger Things" Jeff Howard stopped by to give us 4 new titles to watch this weekend Three you can stream at home and one in theaters Jeff Howard swings by to give us some great horror and thriller movies to get us into the Halloween spirit this weekend!  One of the films apparently so gruesome that people are getting sick from watching it!  Are you up for the challenge?  It's "Terrifier 2" and it's supposed to be the most gory movie out this Halloween "Toys That Built America" Season 2 on History Channel Jeff Howard does his weekly stop by to give us the latest reviews on new titles out in the theaters and streaming services Jeff Howard stops by to give us the latest reviews on titles released this weekend both on streaming services and on the Big Screen One of them being a Halloween cult film classic with a huge following "Spirit Halloween Movie" Theaters & On-Demand Jeff Howard stops in to review some new titles to watch on streaming services and in theaters And he brings by a 4K release of a classic cult film Jeff Howard stops by early this week to give us a slew of new titles to check out this weekend!  On of them is a Halloween sequel the world has been waiting forever to see!  Talking about "Hocus Pocus 2" being released on Disney + Jeff also reviews this new titles which you definitely should add to your watch list "The Munsters" Netflix (Rob Zombies Interpretation) Jeff Howard checks in with four new titles to watch this weekend!  One being an American Horror Film called "Dig" Jeff Howard also reviews these other three titles.. Jeff Howard stops by to give you new titles to watch over the long Labor Day weekend!  He gives you three to watch at home and one to check out on the big screen including Amazons "Lord of The Rings" series Jeff Howard is back and he had three titles to watch at home!  One of them which the world has been waiting for Jeff Howard stops in with no big screen titles this weekend but 4 new shows you can watch on streaming services Jeff Howard stopped in to give us the latest reviews on  movies on streaming services and on the big screen!  The big movie everyone is talking about is "Nope" in theaters!  Check out Jeff's reviews for this weekend Jeff Howard checks in with the Mike And Carla Morning Show with 4 new titles to watch this weekend on streaming or in theaters!  The big family movie out this weekend Here are the other titles he reviews this week.. "Where The Crawdads Sing"  In Theaters Jeff Howard does his weekly check in with M&C with some big movies and shows out this weekend The big one is Marvel Cinematic Universe' "Thor: Love And Thunder" The Marvel fans have been waiting for this for a while Jeff also reviews 3 other titles you can watch on streaming platforms at home The big must see movie out this weekend is "Elvis!"  Vegas Film Critic Jeff Howard calls in from Lake Havasu to give us his thoughts on the big movie as well as a family friendly film and franchise that everyone loves Jeff Howard is out in Utah filming content for upcoming reviews and movies We caught up with him by phone to get his opinion on one of the most anticipated films from Disney & Pixar He also reviews the two other films to watch in theaters and at home on streaming service Jeff Howard stops by to talk about the big movie everyone has been waiting for "Jurassic Park Dominion"!  The 6th installment in the franchise is out and brings back the original cast with the new cast!  How is the movie Jeff Howards review on that movie and others Jeff Howard reviews new titles to watch this weekend Two titles which star actors from Las Vegas Check out his reviews and interviews with cast and crews of the films below Check out Jeff Howards interview with "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" actor Sharon Horgan _______________________________________________ https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FH0id1HEhX24%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2Fi6WFbY4wLSnUEb9T3fXpG7BXPO7I05VzTZ_dwHPbzwL25-2Pm7t4wpk&h=AT3jb9qtEpCRty4NcGjnnnsXCmace8T9KzejbzQ4iyqBX64s2Pw5GNRgIWv27DtVbI-Ib4FNev-SzS22ZExrsMuaN9PItN_vsREw62V1jstLn7Dv39Y1nn32QSA7p_nyDfk https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FTpr6G8NdPso%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR02a9b0RDYSNsO5R5i4L7-WH7W7zc10eijOyE2yB9pE5LyF4j8W1ORKuNE&h=AT3jb9qtEpCRty4NcGjnnnsXCmace8T9KzejbzQ4iyqBX64s2Pw5GNRgIWv27DtVbI-Ib4FNev-SzS22ZExrsMuaN9PItN_vsREw62V1jstLn7Dv39Y1nn32QSA7p_nyDfk This year marks the 50th anniversary of "The Godfather" and this limited series gives you the experiences that lead to "The Godfather".  Definitely a must see Check out Jeff Howards interview with Matthew Goode & Burn Gorman of "The Offer!" Jeff Howard back with the latest releases in theaters and at home!  One big movie a lot of people were waiting on is Marvel Cinematic Universes "Dr Strange In The Multiverse of Madness!" That's the M&C pick this week Hear Jeff Howards review of the film as well as others Strange In The Multiverse of Madness" in Theaters Check Out Jeff Howards Interview with Christopher Bunton from "The Duke" Jeff Howard stopped by to give us the latest reviews on new releases out this weekend on the big screen and on streaming services they look older but they're just as entertaining and funny Check out the latest reviews with Jeff Howard in studio _____________________________________________________________ Check his interview with Manuel Garcia-Rulfo She's been waiting for "Downton Abbey: A New Era" for a while and its finally out Jeff Howard gives his review of this movie He also reviews 2 others titles to watch at home ___________________________________________________ Check out Jeff Howards interview with creator & executive producer of "Downton Abbey: A New Era" Jeff Howard gives us new titles to watch this weekend One very big movie we've all been waiting 36 years for That is the obvious M&C pick of this week Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kklz963    Twitter: https://twitter.com/kklz963    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kklz963/    MORTY: https://963kklz.com/shows/morty/    LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — At one South Summerlin golf course hawks are on the hunt for rabbits that have been chewing up the green Falconers have spent the past week or two out at Siena Golf Club with their birds thinning out the number of wild cottontail rabbits Birds of prey like hawks and falcons have been used for decades to help cut down on the overpopulation of specific wildlife which is an actual effective means for curbing nuisance wildlife is utilized around the world now," said Dave Kanellis "It's been probably recognized since the late '90s." Kanellis and his wife Civon run the Airborne Wildlife Control Service They say they received permission from the Siena Golf Course to use their birds to help them thin out the rabbit population on the course "These rabbits cause a lot of destruction," Kanellis said They eat up all the plants and flowers that the residents might plant in their backyard." Some concerned neighbors contacted 13 Action News worried about what the birds' presence might mean for small dogs and cats in the area But the falconers working at Siena Golf Club said pet owners have nothing to worry about These birds are trained to know the difference between a dog and a rabbit that a rabbit is a prey species," Kanellis said "And that's their target animal; that's what they're looking for The Kanellis' emphasized that their birds are trained to focus on hunting cottontail rabbits we would never bring a bird that we would ever consider a risky situation," Kanellis said "We would only bring birds we know and trust and that we have vetted and have been working around." DISTRICT 42 CHAMPIONS SEE 11-0 ALL-STAR RECORD EVAPORATE WITH BACK-TO-BACK LOSSES ended almost within reach of the iconic Little League World Series for Eastlake Little League’s 12U all-star team The reigning California District 42 and California Section 7 champions entered this year’s 10-team Southern California state tournament held in Fountain Valley with a 7-0 record and pushed that number to 11-0 with four more victories to reach the divisional championship game One more win would push Eastlake to the Little League World Series West Region tournament in San Bernardino the final launch pad to land in Pennsylvania But Eastlake ran afoul of District 27 champion Torrance Little League in its final two games last weekend to prematurely end its season and take an unexpected detour along the path to the Little League World Series coming up from the elimination bracket after ironically dropping a 6-4 decision to Eastlake in opening-round play on July 24 Eastlake could not bounce back from Saturday’s loss in falling 10-5 to Torrance on Sunday Torrance will represent Southern California in San Bernardino The elite six-team field at Al Houghton Stadium will also include Honolulu Little League (Hawaii) Petaluma National Little League (Northern California) and Washington Little League (Utah) The top two teams advance to the Little League World Series which is fielding a 16-team United State-only division this year It’s likely Eastlake needed four more wins including one in last weekend’s state championship games the District 42 champions played 13 postseason games “It was certainly a high-octane weekend for every team involved in the So Cal tournament this year,” Eastlake Little League president Alis Nicolaus said “Our 12’s went into this leg of the tournament knowing this would be a much tougher and challenging stretch The So Cal region is always very competitive every year and whoever makes it through worked very hard to get there “Our 12’s made it through some very competitive games through the whole tournament but came up short at the end it still didn’t lessen the amazing experience it was for all those involved — players They should know how incredibly proud we were watching them play and the inspiration they were to the younger players that will carry the league forward with the hopes to make a run of their own “This group of young men and coaches gave it their all and I am sure the memories created as brothers will carry them throughout their lives The future is bright for each of them and my hope is they continue on with their love of the game That they take what they learned as part of this journey and it helps them wherever the road takes them The beauty of baseball is that it teaches you accountability teamwork and how to come back the next day and do it again “Looking toward the future at our league it continues to shine bright Being part of one of the toughest districts in the country (District 42) you learn very quickly that this area is a hotbed for baseball I imagine we will see another set of Eastlake Little Leaguers do this run again in the near future We always have a lot of talent at our league but most importantly we have community and that has always been key to our success.” in last Friday’s elimination bracket final to draw a rematch with Eastlake in the championship game Because of the tournament’s double-elimination format Eastlake needed one more win to extend its road trip to San Bernardino while Torrance had to win two games by defeating Eastlake on Saturday and then in the “if” game on Sunday Torrance rolled the dice and came up double winners with a six-game winning streak to stay on their own road to the Little League World Series Eastlake found itself facing a 1-0 deficit in the first inning against San Carlos before Xachito MacFarland and Ethan Dang homered to give the Section 7 champions a 2-1 lead San Carlos later went up 3-2 before Eastlake rallied for three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning Nico Sanchez delivered an RBI-single to tie the game Dang then scored from third base on a throw to first base on a dropped third strike for what proved to be the game-winning run Sanchez scored an insurance run on a wild pitch for a 5-3 lead Dang struck out the side in the top of the six inning to cap the dramatic comeback victory “It’s amazing trying to be the best team in Southern California,” MacFarland told the media after the game Eastlake had an amazing start in Saturday’s championship game as Liam Lee scored the team’s first run on a passed ball and Ivan Rodriguez scored Dang on an ensuing base hit Another run scored on a fumbled fly ball to short center field But Torrance’s bats came alive after that and did all the damage the rest of the way en route to an 8-4 win to force a championship replay the next day Eastlake took the early lead in Sunday’s final as Lee and MacFarland both scored in the opening frame Eastlake added one run in the fifth inning and two more in the sixth inning but it wasn’t enough after Torrance pushed across three runs in the second inning to take a 4-2 lead tacked on three more runs in the third inning to go up 7-2 Torrance added three more runs in the fifth inning to blunt the late Eastlake rally Xavier Navarro scored four runs for Torrance while Gibson Turner scored three times Lee and MacFarland both scored twice for Eastlake in the season-ending loss District 42 administrator Ernie Lucero said he looks forward to a very competitive District 42 all-star tournament next year for all all-star divisions “The Torrance 12s did a great job battling back after their first loss against Eastlake the prior week,” Lucero said “Torrance had to win every game leading to the championship including Eastlake last Saturday and Sunday “Our Eastlake team did a superb job of proudly representing District 42 they developed a bond and friendships with their teammates The participation in the championship games by the players will be an experience they will cherish and long remember into adulthood “The players receive a lot of support throughout their Little League participation from parents discipline and more on everyone’s part as the kids play little league These experiences about dedication and commitment help shape the character of the kids in the future as they become responsible adults Thanks to the Eastlake kids for providing us with an exciting Little League journey.” Log in to leave a comment LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Pinkbox Doughnuts is opening its third location in the Las Vegas valley in September and they will be celebrating with free stuff RELATED | Third annual Oktoberfest celebration set for Galleria at Sunset Pinkbox will officially open a new location in South Summerlin at 9435 W “Pinkbox has seen so much love from the Las Vegas community and we’re thrilled to be introducing our doughnuts to a new neighborhood,” said Judith Siegel The bakery will give away complimentary T-Shirts and offer a chance to win free doughnuts for a year According to a press release,Pinkbox will also sell an array of branded swag To learn more about the grand opening celebration, click here UPDATE JULY 6: Another viewer said a hot air balloon landed in her neighborhood Friday in The Cliffs in Summerlin South.  UPDATE JUNE 25: The battle over low-flying hot air balloons in the southwest valley is heating up after a naked woman in her bedroom was startled by a hot air balloon just feet over her home in Rhodes Ranch She tells Contact 13 her blinds were open and she barely had time to cover up and begin snapping pictures of the balloon Other homeowners whipped out their cell phones to show just how close the balloon came early Saturday morning coming just inches above the water hazard on the Rhodes Ranch golf course Homeowners say this is an ongoing issue and they fear someone could get hurt while citing privacy and security as other factors for speaking out Contact 13 sat down with Clark County Commissioner Susan Brager who represents Rhodes Ranch and surrounding area "I wouldn't want it be a problem for the homeowners or the balloon riders because we would never want a tragedy or something like that to happen," said Brager Brager adds her office has not received a single complaint about low-flying hot air balloons but will bring up the matter during an upcoming "emerging issue" meeting because we would need to find out what our legalities are how do we monitor it?” said Brager about possible issues with enforcement Brager said once Clark County leaders have a clear understanding of the issue an ordinance restricting hot air balloons over homes could be put on the books by the end of the year UPDATE JUNE 12: The Federal Aviation Administration says the Las Vegas Flight Standards office has received 3 complaints of low-flying balloons since Contact 13 first reported the issue on June 1 The complaints came from two specific areas including near Warm Springs Road and Durango Drive and the Regency at Summerlin located near Hualapai Way and Sunset Road An FAA spokesperson says the federal agency does not comment on investigations or any possible surveillance of operators Contact 13 also spoke to the co-owner of the hot air balloon that was spotted flying feet above homes in the southwest valley on May 29 that sparked safety concerns “We do have minimum altitude clearance, except when we are landing or taking off," said Doug Campbell, co-owner of Las Vegas Balloon Rides. “What the public really needs to understand is we are not down there in a specific effort to piss somebody off or to make anybody else happy," Campbell explained.  "We are just trying to maneuver a balloon in an area that gives us a safe environment to land," said Campbell Campbell says the 1,000 foot separation rule from the FAA did not apply to his pilot as he came through Rhodes Ranch to approach a landing zone “The wind blows in the one direction and that is how we steer the balloon," he added Campbell says he has instructed his pilots to avoid flying homes at very low altitudes and adds safety of the people on the ground and in the air is always paramount ORIGINAL STORY: A hot air balloon was only feet above a man's home in Rhodes Ranch earlier this week Marvin Fisch says he was enjoying his morning coffee on Wednesday when he heard the sound of a hot air balloon which I recognized as the burner of a hot air balloon and it sounded very close," said Fisch He walked out toward his pool and discovered the hot air balloon Land on the golf course and I'd be happy to serve you some!'" said Fisch His morning cup of joe was had to wait as he snapped several photos of the balloon as it lingered over a golf course and then disappeared off the horizon "I'm not sure why they come down that low," wondered Fisch Fisch looked up the FAA regulations and found that hot air balloons must maintain at least 1,000 feet above a congested area the FAA says if a balloon is either taking off or landing they do not have to abide by the 1,000-foot regulation FAA recommends that if people suspect an unsafe condition or pilot behavior to report it. They can do that by contacting the FAA’s Las Vegas Flight Standards District Office Let's begin today with reader Lisa Bible, who's "just wondering why the Iona area right off of Sanibel or the south Summerlin stretch" west of Bass Road misses out on popular businesses that go to other areas That's meant long drives for inhabitants from her region She concedes that a while back they "got a Cheeburger at the Sanibel outlet mall who tells me she religiously reads the column "There's lots of us full-time residents in the area. And 41/Cleveland Avenue is a bit of a trek Are there any plans for anything new in this area?" Now, let's start with that Saturday Night Live skit-inspired Cheeburger, Cheeburger and its 8 million different combinations of toppings It does stand out with its south Lee County location at 20350 Summerlin Road considering pretty much the only thing separating it from the Sanibel Island original is the $9 toll if you don't have the darn transponder Those places have become far and few between with the only other remaining Florida locale in Sanford for the Fort Myers-based chain launched in 1986 it's at least 500 miles to the nearest locations in South Carolina and Alabama and the nearby Target have been highlights for the area but more appears to be coming your way, according to my research and several broker experts like real estate appraiser Matt Simmons This resurgence centers around Miners Corner where Gladiolus Drive converges with McGregor and San Carlos boulevards It's going to take at least a couple of columns to unpack it all "When Tanger Outlets opened that was the big new thing that was reinvigorating that corridor That’s really the only project I distinctly remember being a new ‘thing’ in Iona," said Simmons, managing partner at Southwest Florida-based Maxwell "I have plenty of memories in that area but most of it is from passing through it to or from the beaches But I think that’s part of what’s changing." There's a lot of history in those parts dating up to 2.6 million years ago when that was an intersection for mammoths That's evidenced by an artifact found during 1973 construction of Miners Plaza in the possession of Richard Gannon a collector The News-Press and Naples Daily News interviewed a lot over the years based on our archives When you look at the map, that's just about a straight shot south from the Chiquita Boulevard and Pine Island Road junction in Cape Coral where a similar 2018 discovery was made While the Calusa did also previously rule these lands the documented human exploits for that particular corner go back to when Donald Bain arrived in 1882 from Scotland to what became Iona and had a successful run growing pineapples He donated land there in 1909 for a one-room school that was replaced by another one nearby in 1924 at 15961 McGregor Blvd that in modern times became professional offices The original building's life also has continued later serving with its cathedral ceiling as a part of a rare drive-in church on Colonial Boulevard near U.S It then landed with its pine floors in its final resting plot five miles east at the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium But the pattern of a hot and cold Iona corner had begun building boom bust and Great Depression sunk the grandiose Phillips idea with the boulevard now firmly operational It was sold to the late LaBelle resident Leroy Miners from which the corner got its informal name The hub of historic Iona's activity for a significant part of the 20th century this two-story structure became his favorite out of the 33 similar groceries he ran during his 82-year lifetime in the grocery business since age 16, said in 1976 "I always liked the old-time type of store." a transfer station for ambulances and a gathering spot for Christmas carols Nostalgia only goes so far in businessA lot of farm workers served as his key consumers But nostalgia only went so far for Miners who replaced the mart with 1973's shiny 51,000-square-foot shopping destination that cost $500,000 then and brought in stores like Winn-Dixie and Eckerd Drug That was followed by the debut of Gulf Point Square featuring a fancy Publix that made local history It was the first in Southwest Florida and "this side of Sarasota" to fully use the electronic marvel of its day: Scanners that read bar codes Also touted: "Gulf Point Square is fully sprinklered and provides an almost unheard of 5.8 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of rental area." Eventually other similar ventures followed Boom time had finally come a half-century later than some pioneers had hoped along the primary route to Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel the tricky intersection also identified as the Beach Cutoff by the populace became known for something else: A Bermuda Triangle of sorts that claimed too many lives with speed its blind spots and just general confusion and where many of us young would say a prayer from the backseat before entering county officials by the 1990s helped orchestrate the redo you see today But they also had arranged something else: The creation and expansion of Summerlin Road that diverted sand-seeking motorists and potential customers from the traditional Iona core Some previously sprightly shopping centers sadly sputtered and lost their luster A bingo hall had rolled into the old Winn-Dixie and Big Lots was the last major tenant at Gulf Point which also at one point had had a Masters Catalog Showroom figuring it was just whatever was off Iona Road Part of the state's top 20% most populated zip code of 33908 Iona's borders officially look like this for the 17,000 who now live there: Summerlin Road at the south; Pine Ridge Road to the southeast and Deep Lagoon to the northeast; Caloosahatchee River to the north and Shell Point Boulevard to the west "The difficulty in identifying that area is part of the challenge," Simmons said. "Look at how many names/plaza names it took to clarify where you meant (It) does often take several names to identify that area (which) has lacked identity. I think it’s never fully adjusted to the realignment that hooked McGregor into San Carlos Boulevard and chopped up those corners Today, the buzz seems to be coming back for that southern Lee zone in a long overdue residential and commercial growth spurt tied to the latest explosion, which already has hit most of Southwest Florida After feeling a bit disrespected for a long time, there's all types of speculation from excited residents of what's to come including hopes for a nearby Costco and other big boxes "Iona is going to continue to redevelop," Simmons said. "I think you’re right on that area." Among those now in that region: Stan Stouder the CRE Consultants founding partner who began "living in the thick of Iona" last year after four decades on the beach. Stouder agrees with the recognition factor, using the Mastique condos off John Morris Road as an example I'm around people who have sold real estate here since then People have no idea that there's two 20-story towers right there looking at the Gulf of Mexico," Stouder said (I) definitely believe it's a strong and safe area for potential investment." Folks more hungry than ever to live on or near water in the pandemic age are among the new arrivals "It has been an axiom since the beginning of time that the closer you are to water the better the values are going to be," Stouder said And those are primary economic drivers for people coming here I think the antiquity of the area and the strength of the location makes it prime for redevelopment." He cites McGregor Pointe, across from Miners and just north at Iona and McGregor, as an example of the turnaround after the departure of Kmart, which has gone from more than 2,000 spots to just three on the continental U.S. by April "McGregor Pointe was rehabbed in a very handsome way," Stouder said it's a much nicer retail center than it was." So what did it take to restore a massive hole in a footprint of 170,241 square feet near the end of the last decade "That was dominated for many years by Kmart as its anchor," said Cindy Ray senior vice president of leasing for Atlanta-based Malon D which worked with local LandQwest brokers "The landlord aggressively sought national retail (tenants.) Within a year redeveloped and split the former 100,000 square feet Kmart space into three spaces that include Big Lots Plus: In the Know: Monster projects altering the commercial landscape of 5 hotspots More: In the Know: Fort Myers Beach favorite closes after almost a half-century. And: In the Know: Buckeye tied to $27M Neptune Inn purchase on Fort Myers Beach The variety there helps and provides patrons with multiple options for their needs whose organization handles other Lee County complexes as well.  rattling off Salty Papa’s Shrimp House Nick & Stella’s Pizza and Pho Fresh Deli and services such as McGregor Dental McGregor Salon and Tony’s Barbershop LandQwest Commercial Associate Jessica McEvoy has noticed the Iona uptick “We’ve seen renewed interest in this area from national and local retailers alike," McEvoy said But don't expect all the plazas around there to be resuscitated in the same way Part of it is tied to how Miners Corner was altered "Most of the buildings in that area were built for an infrastructure orientation that no longer exists," Simmons said We'll tell you more about what's to come in an In the Know column scheduled for Tuesday Based at the Naples Daily News, Columnist Phil Fernandez (pfernandez@gannett.com) writes In the Know as part of the USA TODAY NETWORK. Support Democracy and subscribe to a newspaper 2021 Little League Softball® World Series – August 11-18 With the 2021 Little League Softball® World Series set to take place for the first time at its new home in Greenville, North Carolina, on August 11-18, it’s time to take a look at the 10 teams who will be taking the field inside Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park Because the 2021 Little League Softball World Series features teams only from the United States the top two teams from each of its five U.S region tournaments have earned a spot in Greenville with a look at their run through their respective region tournaments: Led by manager Nick Britton and coaches, Kerry Bush and Steve Regan, Daniel Boone Little League is heading to Greenville following an impressive 4-0 record at the Central Region tournament to take home the championship banner In the championship game against fellow Central Region representative Missouri was able to post a two-hit shutout thanks to an impressive eight-strikeout performance in 5.1 innings of work by Hayden Bush A team from Missouri has never won the Little League Softball World Series A team from Indiana has never won the Little League Softball World Series Despite falling in the 2019 New York State championship in the minor league division, the team from South Orangetown Little League has returned in 2021 and battled through to earn a spot in Greenville as the East Region Champions behind manager Joe Chiappa and coach Bob D’Orio A team from New York has never won the Little League Softball World Series After becoming the first and only team from New Jersey to win the Little League Softball World Series in 2014, Robbinsville Little League is heading to back to the World Series at its new home in Greenville in search of the league’s second title behind manager This will be the league’s sixth Little League Softball World Series appearance Led by manager, Bill Fiege, and coaches Kim Bossler and Steve Myers, Chesterfield (Va.) Little League heads to Greenville after a tough journey through the Southeast Region Tournament Faced with a rain delay that led to a suspended game in the semifinals Chesterfield (Va.) Little League was able to capture a 2-0 win to advance to the Southeast Region Championship where they took down the defending World Series Champion The last time a team from Virginia won the Little League Softball World Series was in 2005 (McLean Little League) After taking home the title at both the 2015 and 2019 Little League Softball World Series, the defending champions are back to defend their title once again in 2021. Led by manager Donnell Poole, and coaches Allen Baker and Charlie Dry, the 2021 Rowan Little League team heads into the Little League Softball World Series after an impressive run in the Southwest Region Tournament their only loss coming in the championship game Those two championships were the only two Little League Softball World Series titles won by a team from North Carolina A new program launched in 2019, and led by manager John Hutchens and coaches Tailee Reding and Hayleigh Galvan, Green Country Little League is making the trip to Greenville after taking home the Southwest Region Championship banner with an 8-5 victory over Texas West in the final A team from Oklahoma has never won the Little League Softball World Series Robinson Little League is heading to Greenville after an impressive battle at the Southwest Region Tournament their only losses coming to the region champions out of Oklahoma The last team from Texas to win the Little League Softball World Series was Lake Air Little League (Waco including a span of 11 championships between 1992-2004 Led by manager Jim Lenahan and coaches, Mark Koenig and Chris Malloy, Summerlin South Little League will be heading to Greenville after an impressive offensive performance at the West Region tournament A team from Nevada has never won the Little League Softball World Series Cactus Foothills Little League earned a spot in Greenville after an intense journey through the West Region tournament that included a couple of tough matchups with the team from Southern California Arizona put up a combined 55 runs through five games in the region tournament A team from Arizona has only won the Little League Softball World Series on one occasion Each of the 10 teams listed above will be divided into two pools for the first phase of play, named after two Olympic Softball gold medalists and Hall of Famers and Virginia will be competing in the Jennie Finch pool and Oklahoma will compete in the Jessica Mendoza pool — Little League (@LittleLeague) July 31, 2021 To learn more about the Little League Softball World Series, including the full schedule and how to follow along, visit LittleLeague.org/LLSBWS Prep Sports | Jun 30 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Statewide supremacy on the Little League diamond belongs to the South Tahoe All-Stars The local team of 12 and 13 year olds beat Summerlin North (Las Vegas) in a best-of-three series last weekend at South Tahoe Middle School to claim the Intermediate 50/70 Division Nevada championship “It feels amazing,” said South Tahoe’s Eric Vasser who threw 4.1 scoreless relief innings and had four RBIs in the decisive Game 3 on Sunday we’ve worked so hard and played in so many leagues — we’ve come so close so many times.” After losing 8-6 in the series opener Saturday South Tahoe needed two wins over Summerlin North to deliver the championship On Sunday the local All-Stars stymied their Las Vegas counterparts 5-1 to force a winner-take-all Game 3 then rallied for a 12-8 win to take the series and advance to the West Regional tournament in the format played with a 50-foot pitching distance and 70-foot base paths “We never thought we were down — we never did,” Vasser said we’ve worked so hard and played in so many leagues We’ve come so close so many times.”Eric VasserSouth Tahoe All-Star South Tahoe produced a comeback to win the state championship after falling behind early The local All-Stars trailed by four runs after the second inning and faced an 8-5 deficit following the third — then scored seven runs unanswered to deliver the victory and we really had to fight back and get the bats going,” South Tahoe manager Mark Lehmann said South Tahoe began its comeback with a pair of runs on RBI singles from Cameron Lehmann and Kyle Clark that made it 8-7 Vasser held Summerlin North scoreless over the next two frames before the hosts struck again to take the lead for good “It wasn’t a defensive struggle,” Mark Lehmann said “There was a lot of hitting and you weren’t going to win it without offense.” South Tahoe put its first two batters aboard and advanced them to scoring position with a sacrifice bunt from Andrew Lehmann Jaden Aquino lined a 1-0 pitch to left-center field — a one-out double that scored two runs and put the local All-Stars ahead for good and they rallied and caught us,” Mark Lehmann said “To be able to come back today and do the exact same thing was great With one out and runners on second and third following a Clark double Vasser put South Tahoe further in front with a two-run double of his own Vasser doubled to left field as part of a stretch of four straight one-out hits that put South Tahoe up 11-8 Vasser retired the top of Summerlin North’s lineup in order in the bottom of the sixth and South Tahoe added a run in the next half-inning to take a four-run advantage into the bottom of the seventh Then the local All-Stars squashed a potential rally with a stellar defensive play With a runner on first and South Tahoe two outs away from victory in the bottom of the seventh Summerlin North’s Ryan Schofield lined a shot toward first base Deven Sukha snagged the hard-hit ball before doubling off the runner at first for a game-ending unassisted double play that secured the title for South Tahoe “I jumped up in the air and Kyle [Clark] basically tackled me from third base,” Vasser said In a game that had the makings of a slugfest early Vasser blanked Summerlin North in relief — throwing four shutout innings after getting the final out in the bottom of the third The right-hander struck out two while scattering two hits and a walk and kept South Tahoe in front after its comeback “Eric shut them down — he was awesome that was his best game ever,” Mark Lehmann said we played some great defense and we had a lot of big hits — we still made a few mistakes South Tahoe had 16 hits in Sunday’s Game 3 including 14 from the top six hitters in its lineup Cameron Lehmann reached safely in all of his at-bats over the three games and the leadoff hitter went 2-for-2 with three walks Clark collected a team-high four hits in the cleanup spot finishing 4-for-5 with a double and two runs and Levi Shambaugh had two hits and an RBI “There’s four or five guys that can hit it to the fence,” Mark Lehmann said “They hit some great line drives and had some really good at-bats South Tahoe forced the winner-take-all contest with a 5-1 victory Sunday morning led by a stellar pitching performance from Aquino The right-hander allowed an unearned run on three hits in 6.1 innings “Jaden pitched great and we had a good handle on that one,” Mark Lehmann said South Tahoe scored in each of the first three frames to build a 4-0 lead Summerlin North got on the board with a run in the top of the sixth but Aquino eventually escaped the jam — with runners on second and third and two outs he struck out Harthic Gondy to end the threat South Tahoe took a 5-1 lead into the seventh and got three straight outs to even the series Clark came in and retired the next two Summerlin North batters to secure the victory the state championship marks the first of its kind for a group that has played together since tee-ball Albert Aquino and Pradip Patel achieved the feat in its hometown “It’s doubly thrilling to play a home game and do it the way we did it — by coming back,” Mark Lehmann said “The kids are thrilled about it and super excited to get to play some more baseball.” South Tahoe will represent Nevada in the West Regional tournament July 18-28 in Nogales The winner of the 10-team tournament will advance to the Little League Intermediate 50/70 Division World Series Readers around the Lake Tahoe Basin and beyond make the Tahoe Tribune's work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally Your donation will help us continue to cover COVID-19 and our other vital local news One of the region's busiest stretches of road will get busier with more than 500 new residences planned at a gated community and a continuing care complex Also coming soon: a new commercial center and a 140-car park-and-ride bus center under construction County traffic count figures show Summerlin Road and Gladiolus Drive rank with some of the most heavily traveled roads in the county There was a daily average of 42,000 two-way trips on Gladiolus west of U.S and 22,800 on Summerlin Road north of Gladiolus according to the Lee Department of Transportation Each has increased about 3 percent since 2012 as development comes to sites in an area where land with troubled histories is becoming fresh evidence of economic recovery and growth-related pressures a New York private equity real estate investment firm the site will become a senior living community of 272 independent living apartments a gated community at Gladiolus Drive and Summerlin Road will include 80 single-family homes and 100 two-family attached dwellings Heading west 3.5 miles down Summerlin Road Lee County has started work on a 140-space park-and-ride beach shuttle facility at 11101 Summerlin Square Drive Venetian Pointe and Avida are on sites where plans drawn during the halcyon days of the early 21st-century real estate boom are being replaced with ideas based on new trends the builder turned away from the 2000 approval granted a prior owner for 330 homes The Avida site was given zoning approval for 321 apartments in 2003 before being rezoned for assisted living in 2010 and the developments will be a lot different than the earlier schemes Marketing is driving the choices made by the property owners to turn away from what was on the drawing board a decade ago Avida's continuing care retirement facility feeds on a growing market: about 10,000 baby boomers reach retirement daily Venetian Pointe is targeted to reach a large market for homebuyers interested in the Southwest Florida lifestyle Andy Zuckerman said his company expects to sell homes at Venetian Pointe in the mid-to-upper $200,000 range and up He said there has been a lot of interest and anticipates brisk sales "We expect it to appeal to almost everybody "We think in the twos to around three (hundred thousand) is a sweet spot in the market today." upscale residential buildings and commercial properties in locations including Miami Beach It picked south Fort Myers as its first investment in senior living under the Avida brand "Focusing on this age demographic is new," said Colin Marshall president of Quadrum Senior Living Management "It is an extension of our experience on the commercial and industrial side." The complex will include 100,000 square feet of retail space fronting on Gladiolus Road Retailers will be pitched to the ready market of upscale residents and their affluent visitors and neighbors "We are developing two components in concert we want the commercial to be synergistic with what's behind it," Marshall said "We want to bring as many community services in the sight presented by the work by DeAngelis Diamond Construction of Naples at the Avida site is striking as the 32-acre parcel is cleared of all sorts of plants the county requires us to remove the invasive species," Woodward said "What people are going to see as we develop the site is we bring back in those native species we're not going to spend $195 million and not build something that isn't beautiful." Quadrum is spending the money because it sees demand for the location and the product "It's market driven; I think we're seeing growth our market was one of the hardest markets hit during the downturn," Woodward said we're seeing growth that is consistent and reliable." Venetian Pointe's Zuckerman said his company made the decision to leverage the location "We felt that offering single family (homes) for sale would be more appealing in this quality location than trying to cram in homes," he said Zuckerman expects floor plans and an overall site plan to be ready by early April but Marshall said the construction plan should bring the project together but areas that do not require public health licensing "It is a very large footprint," said Marshall people will see the vertical profile of the community start to emerge." Lee County will keep a close watch on the demands the new construction places on area roads the county has required that turning lanes be built on Gladiolus and Summerlin at an estimated cost to the developer of nearly $115,000 Other improvements could be required as the properties are developed such as a homeowners association," said David Loveland the county director of community development in a prepared statement whose District 2 covers part of that growing area said the Summerlin/Gladiolus intersection is not the biggest concern in the district whether it’s a flyover or some other improvements." "The county has been a great partner," said Avida's Woodward "I think this concept and some things we are going to do are new to the county but the county has been a pleasure to work with." What's going on at Summerlin and Gladiolus Venetian PointeSite: 8031 Gladiolus Drive and 15351 Summerlin Road south Fort MyersDeveloper: Zuckerman Homes including 80 single family residencesSite history:  Zoned for 330 multi-family residences Approved for 291 residential condominiums in 52 buildings February 2015; building permit for 180 units issued January 26 south Fort MyersDeveloper:  Quadrum Lakes Park LLCBuildings: Independent assisted living units; cottages; memory care unitSite history: Rezoned from agricultural to residential for 321 multi-family units Site sold to the current owner in 2015.Price range:  To be determined based on the level of service for individual tenants Developer:  Lee CountyBuildings:  Shelter for patrons 140 parking spotsSite history: Foreclosed in 1993 sold to adjoining Gulf Waters RV Resort for $1 million in 2003 sold to a developer for $1.4 million in 2006 and lost in foreclosure Lee County paid  Land Holding LLC of Bradenton $786,800 for property in 2015Expected completion:  Open for 2018 winter season