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Quality Inn Slated to Become “Permanent Affordable Housing”

Plus: New “luxury piercing studio” in the Funk Zone; what’s in store for 801 State Street; Hope Ranch palm tree replacement; Victoria Market painting; Scott Johnson art exhibit at the Architectural Foundation; exploring the bike path linking Santa Claus Lane and Carpinteria Avenue.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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A Marvelous Mansion on the Front Row of Eucalyptus Hill

Noteworthy new listings also include 1924 Hedgerow house on nearly two acres for $16.5 million; $8.495 million for turnkey in Montecito Oaks; Shepard Mesa midcentury with insane views; classic Lower Riviera Craftsman; 1964 hacienda outside Ballard; and more.

A New Fitness Studio for Mothers and Mothers-to-Be

Plus: The interior design office in the former Church of Skatan building will include a shop; Totally Tubular ’80s concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl; fitness classes at Studio in the Funk Zone; Indian Pink’s shop has closed; “Family Ties” stars to perform “Love Letters”; Highway 33 reopened; John Sebastiano’s plan for a 22,935-square-foot winery; comedian Kevin Hart to perform here.

1920s Montecito Estate Reminiscent of Hollywood’s Golden Age

Designed by the renowned architect Carleton Winslow, this palatial property overlooking the Montecito Club and bird refuge is a testament to luxury living from a bygone era that will endure for generations to come.

Silvers Omakase Has Set an Opening Date

More food news: The Isla Vista Food Co-op has taken over Cantwell’s; Pea Soup Andersen’s in Buellton has closed after 100 years; two more restaurant spaces coming to State Street; chicken-and-waffles chain Bruxie has opened; Goleta outpost of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to close; Gandolfo Family Market & Deli opening in Los Olivos; corrections about Lilac Montecito and Yona Redz’s seafood spinoff; a request for restaurants taking a break.

1949 Adobe With Beach Stairs Sells for $8.75 Million

Last week’s sales also include 106-acre wine country compound; 1.88 acres on Eucalyptus Hill; boxy 2004 architecture backed up against Casa Dorinda; Upper East house after six price cuts; and more.

Legal Battle Over the News-Press Buildings

Other recent news: Prestige Hand Car Wash has closed; the Chrisman California Islands Center in Carpinteria will open soon; Leadbetter Beach restroom changes rile swimmers; artist Kelly Clause’s new studio/gallery; this year’s city ballot lineup.