Real estate hotshots stay on top of the market

Julie Williamson, of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Palm Springs and Beverly Hills, has been named a member of the Top Five in Real Estate Network. Another industry veteran, Tom Angone, has been promoted to vice president of sales and marketing for Andalusia at Coral Mountain in La Quinta with 25 years of luxury home sales in his real estate portfolio.

Staying in the game

As the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians prepares to deliver a one-two punch for the nationally televised Tim Bradley vs. Nate Campbell fight on Aug. 1 at The Show of the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage, the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians has cut the ribbon on a new second-floor entrance to Spotlight 29 Casino of Coachella from the cool confines of its parking garage.

The tribe also has remodeled its casino cage to give customers easier access to House chips and the booty they win. To celebrate, hourly nightly drawings are happening through July 31. Those who park on the second level of the garage from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays also get the chance to win $100, if their parking space number is drawn.

At the nearby Augustine Casino along Avenue 54, the candles were lit Saturday to celebrate a “Lucky 7” birthday. No longer a kid, this venture of the Augustine Band of Mission Indians put up a $5,000 cash grand prize and offered hourly drawings for up to $2,000 in free slot play. Augustine Casino features 800 slot machines and 10 table games, including $3 blackjack, three-card poker and Texas hold'em.

Keeping tabs on

It is tough to say what the standard for success is in the valley, given its rich history and diversity.

Longevity? Solid reputation? A prestigious employee award carrying the name of a firm's founder? Or a collection of bobbleheads?

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