December 2, 2022
Tag: Victor the Florist
The “Victor the Florist” Signage Has Been Removed
Plus: Olive Mill ramp closures have been pushed back; an explanation for the activity at Rancho San Carlos; State Street survey; The Great Junk Hunt flea market is on in Ventura; Brett Young to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Marshall Brown collages at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. 4
April 25, 2022
Makeover Proposed for the Former Nordstrom Building
Plus: Hotel coming to the vacant lot next to Santa Cruz Market; hotel rates are now 50 percent higher than three years ago; Pacaso opposition on the Riviera; the old Victor the Florist storefront is for lease; Kismet's annex is open in Montecito's Upper Village; discounted membership for the forthcoming CycleBar. 5
February 22, 2022
The Santa Barbara Bowl Announced Six More Shows
Including Leon Bridges, Brandi Carlile, and Rod Stewart. Plus: Victor the Florist is on the road to reopening; East Anacapa Island is closed for dock construction; Ken Bortolazzo and Michael Dvortcsak at Sullivan Goss; update on the mural on the former Church of Skatan building; Lord Huron and First Aid Kit in Paso Robles. 2
November 29, 2021
Burning Questions
- How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
- Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
- Was There a Fisherman Inn in Downtown Santa Barbara?
- What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
- When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?
- What’s This Scaffold Structure on Las Positas Road?
- Why Does Street Striping Take So Long to Happen?
Recent Comments
I think the design needs to be rethought. It really doesn't fit in with what is on CVR. You have Jeff Shelton's whimsical architecture, Montecito… — Carrie
While I'm glad this corner is finally getting its due and I like the design in theory, it will stick out like a sore thumb… — Jilt
Agreed Andy. It's a treasure of liquid assets! I'm not feeling this style of architecture for Coast Village Road. A glass tower? Who will plow… — eliza
I will miss the Bottle Shop, but I’m not sure I will miss their pricing. What I will deeply, deeply miss though is the sense… — Andy
Elizabeth's still mad at losing her life's savings to the Beanie Baby bubble back in 1999. Cant really blame her. Who would have thought a… — Sam Tababa
Im fine with it as with Douglas family preserve, Alice Keck Park Park and other generous donations in exchange for recognition. — Don
100% agree! — Temmo
No way should the the city have allowed the sports area have any branded name on the property, especially ‘Ty Warner Sports Complex’. Yikes! — ElizabethW
I’d like to know who approved EOS fitness signage at both their current locations. it’s disproportionately large and looks really trashy. — Ins Ali
Indio.... finally feeling the trickle-down effect of Coachella, Stagecoach and other events. It's otherwise one of those places where they pull up the sidewalks at… — Master Gardener