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3 Copa Farmers Market Copa Farmers Market has returned to the Lowe’s parking lot for outdoor season, running Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The move brings back pet-friendly shopping and gives organizers room to add bakers, bread-makers and salsa vendors. Organizers are also seeking local growers to sell fresh produce. medicine clinic in Maricopa, expanding local access to preventive care, immunizations, screenings, sports physicals, low-risk obstetrics and gynecology, mental health and lab services. The clinic is open weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering residents another option without driving out of town. 5 Exceptional Community Hospital Maricopa nurse Miranda Webster has been named chief nursing officer at Exceptional Community Hospital after joining the hospital in 2022 and serving as emergency department 4 Dignity Health Family Medicine Dignity Health opened its first family
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manager since 2024. She will oversee nursing and clinical operations, including patient safety, quality of care and workforce development. 6 Horseshoe Energy Project Pinal County officials postponed four requests for a proposed 500-megawatt battery storage facility and natural gas power plant on 159 acres near Maricopa. Epic Star Energy’s project has drawn concerns from residents about Sakura Asian Kitchen plans to open in mid- October in the former Asian Seoul’s Copa Kitchen space. Owner Steve Hwang is shifting from full-service dining to a quick-serve menu featuring sushi, teriyaki bowls, noodles and tuna poke. Hwang also plans to add a ramen bar in the future. 8 Someburros Maricopa’s first Someburros restaurant has pushed its anticipated opening to mid- December because of a delay involving a utilities noise, water use and battery fires. 7 Sakura Asian Kitchen
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1 Angry Chickz Angry Chickz is under construction at South Bridge Marketplace. The 2,700-square-foot restaurant is known for chicken sliders and tenders with spice levels ranging from mild “country” to “angry.” It will open two doors down from Panera Bread as the shopping center adds new dining and retail options. 2 Back Nine Golf Backyard golf practice has a new competitor. Back Nine Golf is bringing a 24/7 indoor golf simulator to a new building on Smith-Enke Road and Desert Greens Drive. Father-son duo Danny and Parker Hunsaker expect a soft launch before a grand opening in mid- November. Golfers will be able to book by the hour or sign up for memberships, with round- the-clock access for late-night players.
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planned two doors down from Panera Bread. The chain is known for its chicken fingers, wings and signature sauces.
contractor. Owner Tim Vasquez expects at least six more weeks of work once the issue is resolved. The grand opening will feature mariachis, prizes and Nacho, a live donkey. 9 The Taco Spot The Taco Spot began serving tacos, with birria as the menu’s star. Owner Emmanuel Flores said they are “looking forward to taking away your problems one taco at a time.” The restaurant is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and until 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
10 Terrible’s Maricopa’s next gas station is moving closer to reality. A new sign plan reveals Chevron branding for the proposed Terrible’s at Honeycutt and Porter roads. Plans call for a seven-pump gas station and a 6,100-square- foot convenience store on the 2.21-acre site. 11 Zaxby’s Chicken fingers and wings are coming to South Bridge Marketplace. Zaxby’s will join the growing dining lineup, with Angry Chickz
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