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The New Plans For Rancharrah

Last year, Jared Paul Stern reported that Rancharrah, the legendary 147-acre estate of casino king Bill Harrah in Reno, Nevada was on the market for $75 million. The home didn't sell and now there are new plans for the property that are angering some locals.

Reno officials have been asked to consider zoning changes for the range that would eliminate residential use and instead allow for office, hotel and retail uses. The ranch house would also be used for weddings and other special events and the indoor arena and stables would be turned into a commercial operation. The home is currently owned by Bill Harrah's son John who bought the home from the family trust in 1991. He built a new ranch house and developed the estate's equestrian facilities.

[via KTVN]

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Benefit Lunch To Take Place At Rancharrah

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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Rancharrah, the legendary Harrah family ranch in Reno, Nevada, which was on the market for $75 million last year, will host a charity benefit this spring to benefit the Obesity Prevention Foundation. Join the Western Bariatric Institute (WBI) at Rancharrah, on May 21, 2011 for Life Inspired; an afternoon of inspiration and transformation. The day will begin on the Rancharrah estate with a luncheon and will transition to the evening at the 9th Annual Fashion Show in the Rancharrah arena. Guests will go on a private tour of the cutting gardens with local chefs. The chefs will tour guests through the gardens speaking specifically to their upcoming courses. The five-course luncheon will feature a silent auction, a local artists' exhibit, as well as, inspirational speaker and NBC's Biggest Loser winner, Michelle Aguliar. Luncheon attendance includes admission and vip seating at the Fashion Show at the Rancharrah area in the afternoon. Tickets start at $145 for the luncheon and fashion show.

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