ODDS & ENDS
••• Four more shops are under construction at the Miramar resort.
••• Venture Apparel Co. has opened on State Street.
••• Ziggy Marley at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
••• Montecito’s Plant Gallery has closed.
••• Massive bounce house returning to Elings Park.
••• New renderings of West Beach hotel.
••• Contest to decorate State Street Promenade barriers.
••• Jeff Shelton penthouse is a vacation rental (above).
••• Tomatomania!
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: A rare loss in the Hedgerow; 1920s garage and chauffeur’s cottage designed by George Washington Smith; Hope Ranch spec reno; midcentury houses in San Roque and the Mesa for well over ask; newly renovated on the edge of Montecito; former carriage house (and now a hot potato); Lower Riviera Craftsman; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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BURNING QUESTIONS
“Why is the Castillo Street undercrossing always wet?” The high water table is to blame, and a complete overhaul of the undercrossing is unlikely. In the meantime, the city is working on improvements to the area that should alleviate the problem for cyclists.
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Recent Comments
State street is already closed to traffic and I’m sure they can lay tiles down pretty quickly on Carrillo. I love the colorful tiles and… — AFC
I'll be interesting to see, what they uncover, when they begin to dig. — Jeff Ross
They should rename the street Calle Dolores Huerta! — Mariana
Is there info on how long the intersection will be closed to apply this decoration? — Christine!
I think the street art looks cool and it’s not like the grant money could be used for other purposes. I’m grateful for whoever organized… — Sean
one more comment,, that space always screamed beer garden to me. or Big Star Taco in Wicker Park. more open space to enjoy ocean breeze...… — Dean Carter
Good start. Nice homage to the roof and flower shop... not that either of those were architectural standouts on CVR. More seating/stucture moved to front/parking… — Dean Carter
Agreed, this building does not cohesively fit on the street. It may be bold and striking, but also completely out of place for Coast Village… — Marc
I like the addition. I believe when it's built, he should invite The Bottle Shop to open a space below. That would be the only… — Taylor Hunt
Agree 100%. Attractive in itself but not plonked down on CVR. Does not fit in at all with the local-and-cozy-but-sophisticated look of the other retail… — Dana