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. 9
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
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
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
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