Community

The individuals that come together to make up the great community of Sahuarita are those behind all that makes it unique. Any given day, there are events happening, stories developing, and area citizens coming together to make the community a better place. Upcoming events, citizen highlights and updates on community issues can be found here.

Meritage Homes and Operation Homefront Welcome Veteran Family to a Mortgage-Free Home in Rancho Sahuarita

On Friday, October 28th, 2022, team members of Meritage Homes and Operation Homefront, joined by local officials and community representatives, came together to recognize a deserving military family, and awarded them the keys to a brand new, energy-efficient...

Rancho Sahuarita’s Newest Neighborhood: Entrada La Coraza to Open This Month

Featuring Homes from Centex and Richmond American Homes Rancho Sahuarita’s newest neighborhood, Entrada La Coraza, will officially open for new home sales this month; featuring homes by long-time community homebuilder, Richmond American Homes, and a new builder to the...

Rancho Sahuarita Breaks Ground on “Rancho Sahuarita Self Storage and RV”

SAHUARITA, AZ (February 15th, 2022)– Rancho Sahuarita is pleased to announce that it has broken ground on “Rancho Sahuarita Self Storage and RV”, its newest commercial venture in the Rancho Sahuarita community. The property is located in the northernmost portion of...

Tucson Arby’s Restaurants Collecting Cash Donations for Toys for Tots

TUCSON, Ariz. (December 2021) – The Tucson Arby’s restaurants want to bring some holiday cheer to families in need this season by collecting money to benefit Toys for Tots. All the money raised will be used to go to buy new toys for the children. From now until Dec....

New Library in Sahuarita Opens Its Doors

On Tuesday, September 7th, the new Sahuarita Library officially opened its doors to families of the area. The 17,700 square foot library features a Storytime Room with rainbow lights, stuffed animals and lower windows for outside views, a gaming room, patios for...

Sahuarita Food Bank and Rancho Sahuarita Team Up for New “Neighbor to Neighbor Sahuarita” Program

Rancho Sahuarita and the Sahuarita Food Bank are joining together for a new program called “Neighbor to Neighbor Sahuarita”, designed to provide a neighborhood-based regular food collection source for the Sahuarita Food Bank & Community Resource Center (SFB-CRC)....

With Summer Around the Corner, Water Safety is Key!

With summer around the corner, the team at Rural Metro Fire Department wants to remind community residents about the critical importance of water safety. This year, like every year, Rural Metro is teaming up with other area Fire Departments and KVOA in efforts to...

Delivering on a Promise: Rancho Sahuarita Continues its Commitment to Creating a Better Life

Over the course of the last year, the team at Rancho Sahuarita has remained dedicated to delivering on its commitment of providing a high-quality lifestyle and experience for its residents, despite the challenges and adjustments that have become critical in the midst...

Rancho Sahuarita Celebrates 20th Anniversary

2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the grand opening of Rancho Sahuarita. What began as an old cotton farm and a dream of late founder, Bob Sharpe, is now a thriving community of more than 18,000 residents and 5,800 homes. Its residents have access to hundreds of...

Grace Lutheran Opens New Buildings in Sahuarita

Grace Lutheran Church and Child Learning Center are among the newest buildings to be added to the skyline of Sahuarita, at the southwest corner of Sahuarita Rd. and La Villita.  After 18 months of planning, permits and construction, they are now open to the public....
Sahuarita: An Area Rich in History

Sahuarita: An Area Rich in History

Although the Town of Sahuarita was formally incorporated in 1994 by its founding members, the history of the area dates back to far earlier. Archeological discoveries in the region have proved that humans have lived in the area for as long as 12,000 years. The...

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