ODDS & ENDS
••• “Pickleball social club” from the founder of Crushcakes.
••• New nail salon coming to San Roque.
••• Big sale from local shops and brands.
••• Slate of improvements at Birnam Wood Golf Club.
••• Question about how property taxes are allocated to schools.
••• “Book bench” to be installed on the Eastside.
••• Testing a street vacuum on State Street.
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HOT PROPERTY
A major week in Santa Barbara real estate: Last week’s sales include five over $10 million—11,000-square-footer in Carpinteria, whopper at the Hot Springs Trailhead; Ennisbrook house once redone by Ellen and Portia, and more; Montecito minimalism; East Mesa for $4.35 million; two on Coronada Circle; 1909 Lower Riviera charmer; Hope Ranch vacant lot; and many more. See what sold—and for how much.
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GET OUT OF TOWN
While the center of Florence has several major attractions, it has become an open-air mall and, at least during the holiday season, is thronged with visitors. Across the river was more my style: calmer and altogether more interesting.
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