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By Staff Report / Tuesday, May 13th, 2014 / Real Estate, South Coast, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Kimpton raises flag in Goleta
The former Holiday Inn on Calle Real in Goleta will officially start flying the Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants flag in July. The San Francisco-based boutique hotel operator said it has partnered with Newport Beach-based hotel owner Makar Properties to rebrand the 150-room hotel as The Goodland following a renovation. Makar Properties purchased the hotel for Read More →
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By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, April 18th, 2014 / Real Estate, South Coast, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Hotel Oceana gets a new name as waterfront inns ready for boom
The 122-room property at 202 W. Cabrillo Blvd. was purchased last month by Philadelphia-based investment firm HHM for $41.7 million, including the assumption of $24.9 million in mortgage debt.
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By Tom Bronzini / Friday, April 11th, 2014 / Latest news, Small Business, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Artisan food vendors flock to Santa Barbara Public Market
Vendors will offer sustainably and humanely-raised meat and poultry; vegetable and fruit juices pressed on site; fresh seafood; cheeses and salumi; cupcakes and cakes; olive oils and vinegars; and a wine and beer tasting bar.
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By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, March 28th, 2014 / Central Coast, Real Estate, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Santa Barbara firms team up to buy Avila Beach hotel project
The project, which has not yet started to wind its way through what will likely be a lengthy entitlement process, is the second investment by Somera Management and Postcard Properties in south SLO County.