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Historically, Marana has been a center for farming and ranching, but it has recently evolved into one of the fastest growing communities in Northwest Tucson.
It is located just north of Tucson in Pima County along I-10 on the banks of the Santa Cruz River and Marana residents enjoy all the attractions of Tucson while living in a neighborly community with a small-town feel.
Education is a priority for Marana residents and the Marana Unified School District which is recognized statewide for its commitment to excellence.
A number of outstanding community amenities are available for seniors in Marana, including a library, swimming pool, tennis courts, lighted soccer and baseball fields, a recreation center and a senior center.
Ora Mae Harn Park, a 44-acre park, is the largest of four parks located in Marana. The Marana Rodeo and the Corona de Marana Bike Tour are also popular local events.
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* Marana was named for the Spanish word maraña ('thicket') by 19th century railroad workers who had to clear a line through the area.
* In 2007, Marana began hosting the PGA Tour's WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship. Held in late February, the event includes the world's top 64 professional golfers. Henrik Stenson won the inaugural event, and Tiger Woods won in 2008, decisively defeating Stewart Cink by 8 holes. The tournament will remain in Marana through at least 2010.
* Pinal Airpark (Evergreen International Aviation), where many commercial airlines send their airplanes for storage, and which was also well known in the 1970s and 1980s as an air base for the CIA is located just north of Marana in Pinal County. The airport was generally accepted as being a U.S. Forest Service air tanker base until a series of forest fires in the mountains surrounding Tucson in the early 1970s. When locals requested that the Forest Service-marked tankers put out the fires, Airpark officials had to admit that the markings were in name only and that the alleged tankers were really paramilitary cargo planes. To this day, access to the Airpark is stringently monitored.
* Marana Regional Airport was purchased by the town from Pima County in 1999 and is undergoing expansion. It does not serve commercial airlines.
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UA tackle Britton declares for NFL draft
6 January 2009 | 12:43 am
Britton has decided to pass up his senior season.
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2 January 2009 | 10:59 pm
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22 December 2008 | 10:58 am
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21 December 2008 | 9:03 pm
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