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Tucked between the mountains and the sea and boasting a near-perfect year-round climate, Montecito has become one of, if not the most exclu- sive and attractive communities in the world. Home prices begin at nearly $3 million and go up to $125 million and more. Along with a coterie of movie stars and celebrated authors, some dozen billionaires either call Montecito home or maintain second homes here. There are two distinct commercial areas of Montecito: the upper village and Coast Village Road. In the upper village, a small shopping area between San Ysidro Road and Santa Angela Lane, contains a hardware store, grocery store, post office, gas station, stationery store, bookshop, three banks, a frame & art store, photo shop, two jewelry shops, hair salons & fragrance shops, a brokerage firm, drugstore, coffee shop, deli, real-estate offices, an- tiques, architects, dry cleaners, cheese shop, clothing & houseware boutiques, and three Italian restaurants. The Montecito Village Shopping Center is indeed the hub of this unique community. Source
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By Lisa Duncan “Seventy-two years… and I’m still working full time!” laughed David Francis Taggart, as though there was nothing remarkable about showing up every day for George Ben Page and his family for the past 72 years. At 89, the SBHS Class of 1954 Don climbed behind the wheel of Mission Linen’s beautifully restored 1923 truck for his 29th Montecito Fourth of July Parade. Riding beside him was his granddaughter, Roxanna Taggart, proudly riding shotgun since she was a toddler.
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Good Energy Summer
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Cry One More Time with Gilmore and Alvin
If you’ve never heard – or even heard of – Jimmie Dale Gilmore, all you need to know is what one journalist wrote about the West Texas singer-songwriter many years ago: “His voice would make even Hank Williams cry.” Which makes a lot of sense, since the now 81-year-old Gilmore patterned his fragile, high-lonesome tenor – Texas twang with a healthy side of longing, warmth, determination and despair – after the iconic country singer, among others.
Friendship Center Marks 50 Years with Fourth of July Celebration, and More News Bytes
Friendship Center celebrated two milestones during its annual Fourth of July Party, honoring both America’s 250th birthday and the nonprofit’s 50th anniversary of serving both older adults living with dementia and their families. Members, loved ones, caregivers, volunteers, and community friends gathered for a festive afternoon featuring a special lunch and plenty of dancing to music by DJ Darla Bea.
This Wine List is a Winner: Caruso’s Receives Global Honor
Rick Caruso is singing the praises of the wine team at his namesake Montecito restaurant. And for good reason. “This award is a testament to the entire team at Caruso’s, whose passion, expertise, and dedication have created one of the world’s truly exceptional wine and dining programs,” the developer and owner of Rosewood Miramar Beach tells the MJ.
The Montecito Country Mart Lemonade Stand
July’s predicted warmer weather calls for lemonade at the Montecito Country Mart, now being served by our local schools and youth programs. Here is the upcoming schedule: Lemonade Stand ready for use by local fundraisers (courtesy photo) Saturday, July 11, 12 – 2 pm, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School [OLMCS] Saturday, July 18, 12 – 2 pm, Youth Runners Academy, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo I reached out to OLMCS Principal Tracie Simolon for more details.
A Big Thank You to Montecito
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