A Massive Vacant Lot in the Funk Zone

Plus: Jeff Bridges and a screening of "The Big Lebowski"; two more Santa Barbara Bowl shows were announced; Pete Buttigieg talk; Valvoline coming to De La Vina Street; Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum appears here to stay; the former Victor the Florist space is available again; rotating cast at Ensemble Theatre Company's new comedy; anyone remember a "family fun center" called Shady Acres? 15

Mediterranean Compound in Hope Ranch Sells for $18.405 Million

Last week's sales also include Miramar Beach oceanfront off-market; chalet-ish in Montecito; Romero Canyon six-bedroom; Monterey Colonial near the Upper Village; the Hedgerow flip with a treehouse and zipline; and more.

Tri-County Produce Will Close at the End of April

More food news: Yetz's Bagels has opened a deli next door; Rori's Artisanal Creamery is looking to expand to Goleta; Takashi Ramen profile; tickets for the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience go on sale soon; Ventura's Gasworks complex will include a coffee bar called Room Service; "cocktail-bar-sushi-a-go-go" at Rodeo Room. 14

Newsletter: March 9

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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The Montecito Tea Gardens Has Been Sold

The new owners are notable philanthropists who have no intention of developing the 350-acre property. 11

A Private Oasis in Bel Air Knolls

Perched above the street, the nearly half-acre property at 1336 Manitou Road provides an expansive feel while also enjoying immense privacy. Come see for yourself at the open houses this weekend.

1914 Montecito Mansion With a Fabulous Pool

Noteworthy new listings also include Cielito three-bedroom in need of a good zhush; classic Lower Riviera charm on Grand Avenue; 1940 Moody Sisters cottage; 1930 cottage given a cute makeover; oceanfront Gaviota Coast lot for $1.6 million; and more.

Timeless Charm in Montecito’s Coveted Hedgerow Neighborhood

This immaculate, single-level residence on a corner lot calls to mind the San Ysidro Ranch: it offers a blend of refined elegance and modern comfort, with a seamless indoor-outdoor flow and mature olive and citrus trees.

County Task Force to Take on Street Food Vendors

Other recent news: Efforts to curtail Hot Springs trail visitors; Channel Islands National Park layoffs; two old Summerland Beach oil wells have been resealed (but hundreds remain); a historian's Santa Barbara book recommendations; update on the Ava Hotel in Paso Robles. 8