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Our story on kayaking local waterways shows there’s always the lake, even on the hottest days of summer, to cool off or enjoy a full-moon paddle with friends (p. 1). The Paddle Pirates is a loosely formed group that posts a meet-up location each month. “Sometimes it’s just four or five of us,” says Matt Storms, who regularly goes out each month with his wife, Shelbi. “And sometimes we’ve had as many as 14 or 15 people show up,” he adds. Sounds like just my kind of group. All it takes is a kayak and a paddle. And a glow stick.

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We’re anticipating the arrival of this year’s Annual Guide to Globe-Miami, which should arrive soon. There’s even more to see in this year’s edition, and we’ll be sending it around the state to over 90 Chambers and visitor centers. It’s a joy to put together this project on behalf of our local businesses, industry, organizations, and leaders. We hope you enjoy your copy and share it throughout the year with others.

August in Arizona is always a challenge, but fall is just around the corner, with cooler temps and special celebrations to come. We especially look forward to this year’s Old Dominion Days at the end of September and Miami Fiesta mid-month. Whatever your calendar holds for you, we hope you enjoy the time with friends and family.