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Stylish New Construction in Montecito Sells for $16.5 Million

Last week’s sales also include an insane price for the area between the Lower Village and the Hedgerow; Park Lane aerie; East Valley Road compound; Hope Ranch spiffer-upper; the super-minimalist one near Westmont; and more.

Opening Date for Sweetaly Gelato

More food news: First impressions of Pegaslice; special-needs café likely coming to State Street; changes at an outpost of Crushcakes; what dinner is like at the Hilton Garden Inn Rooftop Bistro & Bar; a visit to Drover’s Doughnuts in Goleta.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!)

An Eye-Popping Price in Samarkand

Noteworthy new listings also include a grande dame with elbow room on the Lower Riviera; what might be the best property on Shepard Mesa; Toro Canyon spiffer-upper; Upper East Tudor; 1890 Victorian downtown; traditional curb appeal in Bel Air Knolls; and more.

Beach Tar Blamed on Natural Seepage

Other recent news: TJ Maxx said to be opening in Goleta; two aggressive mosquito species found here; automated self-service dry cleaning kiosk; Pedro De La Cruz and Olivia Joffrey art exhibit.

New York–Style Pizzeria Opening on State Street

More food news: First look at downtown’s new Indian breakfast-and-lunch restaurant; opening forecast for Cajé Coffee Roasters in Goleta; Noma Projects pantry pop-up at Domecíl; The Ellwood’s outdoor event space; Ojai restaurant closing; Pressed Juicery’s Santa Barbara outpost has shuttered.

Ocean Views, Beautiful Grounds & Exceptional Value

Set in the privacy of coveted Eucalyptus Hill, this reimagined farmhouse-style retreat offers the best of both worlds: tranquil ocean and mountain views paired with a rare sense of serenity, all just moments from everything Santa Barbara and Montecito have to offer.

A New Cannabis Shop on Upper State Street

Plus: Update on the Rosewood Miramar’s Beach gates; temporary tenant for a former Rite Aid in Goleta; another single-artist gallery downtown; Padaro Lane and the California Coastal Trail; interesting Padaro Lane house under construction; Fortune Feimster show.