I love to monitor what is new to Surprise or COMING SOON! I get so busy with work and have a tendancy to drive the same routes all the time, so if I didn't check in with the city of Surprise I would miss some exciting additions to our community.

In May, Surprise opened its first theater! No more driving 20 minutes (or 30 when our winter visitors get here) to get to the Arrowhead theaters. My husband Rick and I were even able to take in some freebies the first week it was open, as the theater was running a promotion.

We've also had a French restaurant, Vogue Bistro, open up this last year over by Marley Park. I've eaten here myself and it was wonderful (you have to check out the martini menu!).

This is truly exciting because up to now we have mostly had chain restaurants come to the area. They've had many wonderful reviews and the secret must be out because the place was jumping when I was there.

(Pictured at right is chef Aurore de Beauduy and her husband and co-owner, Roman Yasinsky)

Those of us that live in Surprise, or one of the surrounding active retirement communities, already think this is a great place to live but as more and more entrepreneurs open up their one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants, our town will become even more unique and exciting.

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Active Projects Under Review

Projects Approved

Commercial Permits Under Review

Permits Issued For Construction

Commercial Permits Completed

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