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Newsletter: May 31

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May 30, 2023

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La Sonrisa—A Stunning Spanish Colonial Revival

Designed by Floyd Brewster, protégé of George Washington Smith and the architect behind the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, the historic estate is situated on over an acre of exquisitely landscaped grounds in the coveted Hope Ranch enclave.

  • Hot Property

Polished Supertuscan Sells for $15.9 Million

Last week's sales also include Lilac Drive single-level; woodsy mini-compound in Carpinteria; 1924 Spanish Colonial in the Lower Village; oceanfront condo for $5.7 million; Hedgerow farmhouse; cool contemporary off-market in east San Roque; and more.

May 29, 2023

  • News Roundup

Little Consensus About What to Do With State Street

Other recent news: Results of the SBPD's gun buyback; city council forces restaurant holdouts to remove parklets; rare native plant recently rediscovered after decades; Inspiration Point trailhead has reopened; the tree of the month; unmanned aircraft used to test hypersonic flight technology.

May 28, 2023

  • Food Stuff

Exciting Changes Proposed for the Former Cava Building

More food news: New-old name for the Mexican restaurant at the Montecito Country Mart; clarity on AMA Sushi's prix-fixe menu; food truck at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; jazz night at Revolver; Los Altos has opened in Old Town Goleta; Bell's egg salad sandwich recipe; whatever happened to the plan to renovate two Stearns Wharf restaurants? 7

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Newsletter: May 28

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 2

May 27, 2023

  • Just Listed

From Carriage House to Belle of the Ball

Noteworthy new listings also include a stone cold fox in Ojai; French country and family-friendly in Hope Ranch; turnkey beachfront between Carpinteria and Ventura; a prime spot to build on Eucalyptus Hill; and more.

May 26, 2023

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Two-Bedroom Condo in Prime Mesa Location

With ocean views, abundant light, and modern finishes, this two-bedroom Mesa condo is coastal living at its finest.

May 25, 2023

  • Capital Improvements

The Future of State Street: Three Design Scenarios

The consultants hired to ponder the State Street situation presented three design scenarios to the State Street Advisory Committee. Here are the highlights. 21

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Just Listed

  • 1969 Cliff May House in Birnam Wood
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Recent Comments

They said they have nothing to report yet. — Erik Torkells

The Cliff May house reminded me of the Stonehouse Restaurant at S.Y.R, back in the late 1980's. The exterior was white, thick white paint covered… — Dan O. Seibert

Any chance you could get an update for us on when Rudy's will reopen in Carp? Thank you! — Mary

Everybody has an idea of how State street should work. But nothing is going to be changed because there is no money. From the city.… — Dan O.

So happy to hear that they are still open! We tried going a few times since December and it was always closed. I was worried… — Tracy

Bingo, this is typical cart before the horse. We simply don't have the population to support such a long promenade. Build another 1-2,000 housing units… — Jefferson A.

I agree with most except that bicycle traffic is not good for business on State street. We spend more on State when riding as its… — Don

I agree with you that it isn’t terribly inviting. It just looks like a street. Numerous case studies show people won’t use pedestrian thoroughfares that… — BW

Serious suggestion ... if State Street isn't working as a "street," change it into something else. Add a water feature? Make it a High Line-esque… — A

Fox News says what? — Dad

Restaurant News

  • Bluewater Grill Is Said to Be Closing Next Month
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  • Hot Bagel Chain Opening on Upper State Street
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