CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
The city of Santa Barbara released a draft version of the State Street Master Plan, and you can read all 153 pages or this quick summary.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Contemporary Ennisbrook estate for $25.5 million; Glen Oaks floops; two on Hope Ranch’s main drag; Birnam Wood semicircle; Alta Mesa off-market; architectural quirk on Barker Pass Road; two cuties in San Roque; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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FOOD STUFF
••• Linden Square’s rooftop bar opens today (above).
••• Update on South Coast Deli’s Funk Zone outpost.
••• Yona Redz has closed.
••• A visit to Monte’s farmer’s market.
••• The Santa Barbara Wine Festival is in June.
••• Gracie is serving up good value at the harbor.
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