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March 22, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

The Post Has Been Sold for a Handsome Sum

Plus: Another Coast Village Road shop is closing; mysterious new tenant in the Victor the Florist storefront; clarifying hours for permitted construction in Montecito; new kid's shop and salon in Summerland; Presidio hotel changes hands; busy part of Alameda Padre Serra temporarily closed. 5

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Newsletter: March 22

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  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

March 20, 2026

  • Just Listed

Storybook Mini-Compound in a Prime Montecito Location

Noteworthy new listings include 90s-style ranch house in the super-oaky part of Montecito; Hope Ranch traditional; four acres with a fire-damaged main house; a quartet of cuties—two in San Roque, an Oak Park cottage, and a 1930 Alex D’Alfonso downtown; and more. 3

March 19, 2026

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Spring Style at the Area’s Top Boutiques

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  • News Roundup

Is Calle Cesar Chavez Headed for a Renaming?

Other recent news: Trump administration forces restarting of offshore oil platform; Jay and Kristen Ruskey's cause of death; more on the Montecito Country Mart's fight to keep its post office; the design for a downtown pavement art project. 8

March 18, 2026

  • Welcome Wagon

Monte’s Brings Farm-to-Table Dining to Coast Village Road

The restaurant opens tonight with a straightforward menu studded with interesting ingredients. "It looks simple at first glance," says Endwell Hospitality's Ryan Sohn, "but there's a lot of technique going on behind the scenes." 4

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Newsletter: March 18

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March 17, 2026

  • First Look

The Striking New Building Proposed to Replace the Bottle Shop

With an octagonal tower on the west side, the new structure would live up the marquee moment of that corner, while simultaneously paying homage to the gas-station shape of the current building. 28

March 16, 2026

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The Santa Barbara Culinary Experience Returns May 11-17

Tickets are on sale now for this year’s lineup, featuring an exciting selection of exclusive dinners with star-studded chefs, interactive farm tours and excursions, hands-on classes (including free kid-friendly programming), and much more.

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Recent Comments

With Runyon selling The Post, do we know if they are going to continue to develop “Platform” on the SE corner at Garden and E… — Curtis

We stand with Delores Huerta (co-founder of United Farmworkers). As a Pasadena teenager active during the early days of the Grape Boycott, I wanted to… — Susan Gordon

Good riddance Runyan Group! We will not miss you. Hoping the new owner keeps the Montecito/SB vibe despite maybe bringing in bigger-name businesses. Start with… — Jenna

One note, the Montecito Assoc. has those hours/days correct -except- that it is for Noise Generating construction. So if workers are painting, cleaning up, or… — N

I didn’t notice any snarky comments Carol, just some observations. I don’t think any house is perfect and I don’t believe Erik is a real… — ElizabethW

He is being helpful to buyers! — Maria

It is not necessary nor helpful to the seller to make snarky comments. Stick to being helpful in getting a house sold. After all, isn’t… — Carol

The Routine, a Pilates studio currently in Ventura, is opening at the Victor the Florist space. Instagram page: @theroutine.vta — Sarah M

We loved our experience at Kismet Kids! A great haircut - kids were entertained while waiting their turn. Such a welcome addition to Montecito /… — MW

I didn’t see your comment before I posted. Great idea! — Deborah Brown

Restaurant News

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