Plus: Santa Barbara Airport announced two new routes; polo tickets are on sale; yet another Santa Barbara hotel changed hands; county seeks poll workers for June’s primary election; what’s up now at Sullivan Goss and Thomas Reynolds Gallery; any interest in buying a corn maze?
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Last week’s sales also included the spec house across from Casa Dorinda; a Golden Quadrangle vacant lot that has nearly doubled in value in 18 months; Riviera midcentury that needs work; San Roque five-bedroom; and many more.
A new lodge in Argentinian Patagonia allows you to explore the spectacular wilderness without sacrificing comfort. Plus: Walking on a glacier and poking around Buenos Aires.
Plus: A new look for the Jewish Community Center on Chapala Street; tiny shop debuts at La Arcada; gingham and stripes galore at Montecito Country Mart shop opening this week; updated on-ramp and off-ramp closures for the Highway 101 construction; an interesting art project is afoot in Carpinteria.
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Noteworthy new listings also include a new Hope Ranch hacienda that’s already in escrow; renovated midcentury on Eucalyptus Hill; ocean views on Ortega Ridge; alfresco paradise in Alta Mesa; and more.
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Other recent news: Temporary bypass lane to be installed on four-stretch of Highway 101 between Santa Barbara and Ventura; the Summer Solstice parade won’t be on State Street this year; neighbors object to “keyless” hotel coming to Garden Street; Santa Barbara redistricting map finalist; Rincon Trail Project gets stalled by appeals; local dentist with a support dog for patients.
The plan for the 27.53-acre site calls for “roughly 7 acres of organic farm; a hotel with a 59-room lodge, 34 bungalows and six cabins; 16 residential units located in a single building; open space and trails; and a restaurant, event space and farmstand.”
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