ODDS & ENDS
••• A contender for the cutest shop downtown (above).
••• Signs of life at the Prestige Hand Car Wash on Milpas.
••• Westward General is opening an outpost in Ventura.
••• Changes afoot at the Field Trip pocket shop.
••• Potential Franceschi House design concepts to be revealed.
••• Investigating public beach access, restrooms, and signage at the Rosewood Miramar Beach resort.
••• Finally, a Bottega Veneta boutique.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Appealing renovation near the San Ysidro Ranch for $8.3 million; likely scraper on Hot Springs Road; projects in the Hedgerow and Lower Village; Pepper Hill Mediterranean for $2.245 million off the initial ask; Alta Mesa spec reno for a hair under $4 million; 1915 Queen Anne downtown; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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BURNING QUESTIONS
“What’s happening with Rincon Island? We live in La Conchita and have heard many different rumors. Any update would be appreciated.” The answer….
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Hallelujah! The return of that Southbound on-ramp is long overdue — Tammy
You've done a great thing for the hapless men of Santa Barbara with this series. Stopping by half of these stores. — Andy
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