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10/06/2026

East Mesa just got a little more delicious! 🍕

Oregano's at Signal Butte is FINALLY OPEN! 🎉

The East Valley keeps growing, and we love seeing new restaurants, shops, and gathering spots popping up right here in our community.

Whether you're craving pizza, pasta, a giant salad, or that famous Pizza Cookie 🍪, we officially have another spot to add to the East Mesa restaurant rotation.

Who's already been? And what are you ordering first? 👇

📍 Oregano's | Signal Butte, East Mesa

10/02/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS for Mesa! 🚨

The City Council just gave a unanimous YES to Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing, a roughly $3 BILLION project near Mesa Gateway Airport. That makes it the largest private investment in Mesa's history! 🏙️✨

Think luxury hotels, restaurants, shopping, offices, a public park with a lake, and thousands of new jobs. 🌴🛍️

Southeast Mesa is having its moment. 👏

📖 Read the full story: https://85209.com/mesanews/mesa-greenlights-3-billion-legacy-park-project-near-gateway-airport/

Mesa's City Council unanimously approved the $3 billion Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing agreement, the city's largest private investment ever.

09/23/2026

Thanks to everyone who donated school supplies and backpacks at the Shred Event this spring!

There's something about the start of a school year. New shoes, new notebooks, and that mix of nerves and excitement every kid feels walking through the door on day one. Not every family in Mesa gets to start the year with everything they need, though, and that's exactly why events like this matter.

09/16/2026

🥦 A NEW GROCERY OPTION IS COMING TO EASTMARK! 🛒

Sprouts Farmers Market is opening its new Mesa-Ellsworth location at EastMarket at Eastmark on Friday, September 18! 🎉

📍 5131 S. Ellsworth Road, Mesa
🏪 23,299-square-foot store
⏰ Open daily: 7 AM–10 PM

The grand opening starts with a 6:45 AM ribbon-cutting, followed by giveaways, samples and special activities. The first 200 shoppers on Friday will receive a free reusable tote, while the first 400 customers will get a long-stem rose. 🌹

🏡 Want to know more about the new Sprouts and what else is coming to EastMarket at Eastmark? Read the full article below for all the details! 👇

A new Sprouts Farmers Market is opening at EastMarket at Eastmark in Southeast Mesa, bringing fresh groceries and new retail options to the growing community.

09/09/2026

✈️ MESA GATEWAY AIRPORT IS TAKING OFF! 🚀

More than just an airport, Mesa Gateway is becoming a major economic engine for Southeast Mesa! 🌵🏗️ With 600 acres still available for development, major projects like Gateway East and SkyBridge Arizona are bringing new businesses, hotels, aviation facilities and jobs to the area.

And with more than 2 million passengers and record-breaking revenue in fiscal year 2026, the momentum is only getting stronger. 📈

What’s next for Mesa Gateway? A lot more growth is still on the runway! 👀

Mesa Gateway Airport is growing with major Gateway East and SkyBridge Arizona projects, record passenger numbers and new aviation development.

09/03/2026

🏊‍♀️ A major new recreation destination is getting closer to reality in Southeast Mesa!

The future Southeast Mesa Aquatic Complex is moving another step closer to construction, with plans for a lap pool, diving tank, recreation pool, water slides and more! 🌊☀️

This long-awaited community amenity could bring even more opportunities for families and residents to enjoy the growing Southeast Mesa area. 🏡

Mesa is advancing plans for a new Southeast Mesa Aquatic Complex featuring pools, diving facilities, water slides and multi-use recreation spaces.

09/02/2026

✈️ Big upgrades are taking off at Mesa Gateway Airport! 🏗️

From new restaurants and additional covered parking to major runway improvements, faster baggage screening, and new nearby hotels, exciting changes are on the way for East Mesa travelers.

With passenger traffic continuing to soar, Mesa Gateway is preparing for an even bigger future. 🌵🛫 Check out what’s coming next!

Mesa Gateway Airport is planning upgrades, improvements, and nearby restaurants and hotels as passenger traffic continues to grow.

08/21/2026

🏡 More Homes Could Be Coming to Southeast Mesa! 👀

A proposed land-use change at Hawes Crossing could turn approximately 73 acres into residential development, potentially bringing more housing opportunities to the growing community. The proposal is part of a larger 103-acre General Plan amendment for Village 7 and is now moving through the City of Mesa’s review process.

What could this mean for Southeast Mesa’s future growth? 🏘️🌵 Read the full story to find out!

Mesa is considering a major land-use change at Hawes Crossing that could shift 73 acres toward residential development as Village 7 moves through city review.

08/20/2026

Good morning 85212/85209! 🌩️ That storm last night meant business — anyone else out there staring at fallen branches in their yard this morning? Drop your best 'morning after the storm' photos below! Want to see how the neighborhood weathered it.

08/15/2026

📚🏆 MESA JUST MADE LIBRARY HISTORY! 🌎✨

Mesa’s Gateway Library has officially been named the World’s Best New Public Library after winning the prestigious 2026 IFLA/James Bennett Public Library of the Year Award! 🎉

Located in southeast Mesa, this stunning 28,000-square-foot library is more than a place to find books. With innovative spaces, a makerspace, outdoor reading areas, community event spaces, and a design inspired by open-air markets, Gateway Library is creating a whole new way to experience your local library. 🌿📖

🌎 A world-class library right here in Mesa—and another reason to be proud of our growing community!

Mesa Gateway Library in southeast Mesa has been named the world’s best new public library, earning the prestigious 2026 IFLA Library of the Year Award.