One of Mesa's icons is ready to be repaired and a national fundraising for the restoration project isn't far behind. The nationally-known "diving lady" neon sign that graced the front of the ...

The restoration work began in early February after Bob Patel and his son, Minal, the owners of the Starlite, received a $10,000 insurance check to help cover the costs of the sign.

Sign Lady’s Hall of Fame bid was initially announced in late 2013, on the same night the Kings celebrated an overtime win over the two-time defending champion Miami Heat.

The Sign Lady!” She said she likes to help motivate players or honor them for work in the community. When holidays or alternate uniforms arise, she has signs ready.