August 14, 2024
Author: Erik Torkells
Progress at San Ysidro Ranch’s Botanical Garden
Plus: The network of paths in lower Franceschi Park; checking in on two architecturally noteworthy houses on E. Mountain Drive; Tina Schlieske Quintet to play the Lobero Theatre; Covet/Cherval Studio shop has closed; potential development across from the Public Market; Drift hotel now has an event space next door. 14
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Minimalism With a Capital M in Montecito
Noteworthy new listings also include abbondanza near Butterfly Beach; 1975 Cliff Hickman on the Riviera; single-level Mediterranean on Eucalyptus Hill; 1920s Joseph Plunkett in Hope Ranch with an awesome pool slide; 1938 Lower Riviera house; intriguing barn elements in Alta Mesa; and more. 4
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Faherty Is Opening a Big Store on Coast Village Road
Plus: Domecíl has taken more space in Victoria Court; Momentum Dance Company appears to be opening a studio; the renovation of the Plaza del Mar bandshell is complete; Clare V. is expanding at the Montecito Country Mart; two Shakespeare productions at Elings Park; clarification about the Salmon Trader's potential shop. 3
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