2026 April issue of InMaricopa Magazine

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4 Copa Farmers Market Copa Farmers Market founder Kevin Keone Okuma is seeking farmers willing to sell fruits and vegetables at the weekly Maricopa market, saying the biggest challenge has been finding enough produce vendors to help the event live up to its name. Despite the surrounding farmland, much of the area’s agriculture is devoted to alfalfa for livestock feed and sunflowers for oil rather than produce grown for local sale. Amid his efforts, Okuma was recognized as a 2026 Community Champion during Maricopa’s State of the City event, and the market also earned New Chamber Member of the Year at the Greater Maricopa Business Alliance’s annual awards banquet. 5 Einstein Bros. Bagel Plans are moving forward for an Einstein Bros. at South Bridge Marketplace near John Wayne Parkway and Honeycutt Avenue. Design firm Fusion AE received approval to prepare and submit construction plans and permits for the project. The building shell is already standing, though it is not yet finished. The restaurant will share the site with a future Tropical Smoothie Café in a phase anchored by an Aldi grocery store. No construction timeline has been announced. 6 The Gathering at Castillo’s A Hidden Valley homeowner is transforming her backyard into a new event venue called The Gathering at Castillo’s. Owner Diana Castillo began developing the 5,000-square-foot space after struggling to find an affordable venue for her daughter’s quinceañera. Located near Ralston and Barnes Roads, the rural property now features a dance floor, paved walkways and bougainvillea archways, with turf, lighting and a fountain planned before its March debut. The venue is designed to host about 160 guests for weddings, quinceañeras and other celebrations. 7 Global Water Resources Global Water Resources reduced its proposed water and wastewater rate increase to about $7 per month, or roughly 7%, down from an earlier request that reached nearly 20%. The utility said the revision follows months

1 360 Physical Therapy 360 Physical Therapy closed its Maricopa location at 21083 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite C-104, in the Fry’s Marketplace complex. A notice posted on the door directed patients to other Valley clinics. The office operated in Maricopa for more than a decade. The Chandler-based company runs multiple clinics across the Valley, with the nearest remaining location in Sun Lakes. 2 Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club has broken ground on a new 24,000-square-foot clubhouse and event facility. The $20 million project is scheduled to open in spring 2027 and will include an expanded Arroyo Grille, banquet hall, food hall, private dining rooms and a golf simulator space. Outdoor features will include patio dining, an event lawn,

fire feature and a drive-through halfway market between the ninth and 10th holes. The expansion is intended to increase capacity for weddings, tournaments and large events while enhancing the overall golf experience. 3 AZ Law Now Buckeye-based personal injury firm AZ Law Now opened an office in Maricopa at 21300 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 109B, sharing space with A1 Health and Wellness. Founder and CEO Brendan Franks said the city’s rapid growth, limited legal representation and collisions along State Route 347 led to the expansion. The firm focuses primarily on personal injury cases, including car crashes. Maricopa City Council members and Greater Maricopa Business Alliance representatives joined the family-run firm for a ribbon cutting celebrating its second location.

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W. Hathaway Ave., Suite 1, next to The Slab Premium Meats. A notice on the door says the business relocated to 973 W. Cottonwood Lane in Casa Grande. The golf retailer opened in Maricopa in 2023 and was known locally after owner Jack Nolan painted a golfer mural near the post office using a garage-sale projector and YouTube tutorials. 9 Wynn Nails & Hair Salon Wynn Nails & Hair Salon at Fry’s Marketplace, 20555 N. John Wayne Parkway,

Suite 104, has shut down, leaving the space next door to Dunkin’ available for lease. The suite has been gutted, with plumbing hookups and a chandelier among the few remaining fixtures.

of review with Arizona Corporation Commission staff and the Residential Utility Consumer Office. The rate case, which sparked public criticism during hearings last year, now heads to an administrative law judge before returning to the commission for a final decision. Any approved rate changes are not expected to take effect until 2027. 8 Tee It Up Again Golf Shop Tee It Up Again Golf Shop closed its Maricopa storefront at Maricopa Town Centre, 44870

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April 2026 | InMaricopa.com

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