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By Staff Report / Tuesday, July 15th, 2014 / Nonprofits, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on News organizations object to Mission & State funding plan
A two-hour debate over the future of the Mission & State investigative reporting project in Santa Barbara ended with no resolution but one funder calling for a time-out to reassess the awarding of a management contract to a for-profit news organization. The meeting was held at the offices of the Santa Barbara Foundation, which awarded Read More →
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By Elijah Brumback / Friday, July 11th, 2014 / Central Coast, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Found in the wilderness: Queen bed, hot shower, soft sheets
Glamping, short for glamor camping, is a niche segment of the outdoor recreation industry. A number of long-standing Central and South Coast retreats are cashing in as the trend’s popularity peaks.
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By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, July 11th, 2014 / Small Business, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on A labor of leather: Craftsman adds artisan touch to family trade
With the warm, heavy smell of leather in the air, Steven Soria sits in his single-room shop in downtown Santa Barbara amid work tables crowded with metal machinery and tools.
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By Elijah Brumback / Friday, July 11th, 2014 / Real Estate, South Coast, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Pent-up demand drives surge of deals on Chapala Street
With highly coveted square footage virtually unavailable on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara, many companies trying to stay in the market are gobbling up space on the nearby Chapala Street corridor.
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By Staff Report / Monday, July 7th, 2014 / Latest news, Real Estate, South Coast / Comments Off on Granada Tower fully leased after Peritus deal
Santa Barbara-based Peritus Asset Management recently signed a long-term lease for the entire fourth floor of the Granada Tower, making the building fully leased.