Palma Colectiva Is Opening a Dedicated Retail Shop

Plus: The State Street pianos are back and a "performance progressive" is coming up; first look at Providence School's plan for the former Girls Inc. building; a trio of contemporary dance performances; Mad Fitness's hiatus appears to be permanent; please don't use fake spider webs outside. 10

Newsletter: October 11

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The Trees of Milpas Street Are in Danger of Being Removed

Other recent news: California has passed a law banning "junk fees"; the tension between hotel and housing development; San Ysidro Creek debris net dam cleared; Goleta street improvements (and three new roundabouts); looking back at Santa Barbara's early surf scene. 28

Italian Villa With Gothic Overtones Sells for $20.35 Million

Last week's sales also include Ortega Ridge sprawler for $14.1 million; Hollister Ranch main house; stylish duplex just off Coast Village Road; funky 1921 relic; and more.

An Update on Happy Cat Eats

More food news: Elena's Kitchen has closed; road-testing the frozen Bettina pizzas from Kitchenette; the Coast Village Road outpost of Los Arroyos is closed for renovations; spiny lobster season has started; possible clues about Tamar's permanent location; Broad Street Oyster Co. is opening in San Francisco; signs of life at chicken-and-waffles chain Bruxie. 7

Newsletter: October 8

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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Park Lane Supertuscan for $37 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include a slice of Padaro Lane beachfront; 1937 Colonial in the Lower Village; black spec reno in Mission Canyon; Lower Riviera townhome; family-friendly in Rincon Point; and more. 1

The Miramar Resort Wants to Add 15 Apartments and 12 More Shops

Plus: A menswear store is coming to the Montecito Country Mart; interior design firm opening shop/studio on State Street; Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum building is on the market; distinctive Funk Zone building for sale; Neal Feay's fabulous London project revealed. 4

Best Bets for Private Events in Santa Barbara

When you’re planning an event, there's only one thing more important than the guest list—and that's the venue. Here are 10 that know how to do it right, whether you're going big or intimate, fancy or casual.