Walton County Sheriff’s Office detained three suspects in Cook County Thursday following a string of car burglaries and a shooting in Miramar Beach A sheriff’s sergeant and lieutenant arrived at the scene within minutes provided aid to the victim and transported him to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries The sheriff’s office had been investigating numerous car burglaries along Highway 98 in several neighborhoods and business plazas from the Okaloosa County line to Grand Boulevard patrol deputies and investigators identified a suspect vehicle fleeing shortly after the shooting incident and tracked it north and Walton County Sheriff’s Office personnel have been sent to interview them Authorities said more information will be released when available Anyone who believes they may be a victim of the car burglaries is asked to report it by calling (850) 892-8111 Join the best local newsletter read by thousands of locals each weekday morning Emerald Coast Theatre Company presents "Legally Blonde The Musical" at Grand BoulevardThe Destin LogEmerald Coast Theatre Company will present "Legally Blonde The Musical" May 2-18 at Grand Boulevard Town Center in Miramar Beach The musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams This action-packed production is exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances “One of the things I absolutely love about this show is the humor that is woven through every part of the show,” said Anna Fisher the writing and the scenes always bring a laugh or a smile and yet manage to show depth and character development at the same time is a great example of this balance of humor and depth,” Fisher said The musical will be staged in the ECTC’s main space on the second floor of 560 Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach Tickets for the event range from $30 to $55. There is an additional processing fee for ticket purchases. Tickets can be purchased online at emeraldcoasttheatre.org Seats can be chosen at the time of purchase ECTC will be providing a field trip opportunity for local school groups for "Legally Blonde The musical" on May 9 at 10 a.m For more information about Emerald Coast Theatre Company and its educational programs, visit emeraldcoasttheatre.org. To make a tax-deductible donation, volunteer, or learn more about Emerald Coast Theatre Company, call 850-684-0323 and visit emeraldcoasttheatre.org Emerald Coast Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) founded in 2012 by Nathanael Fisher ECTC’s mission is to enrich and entertain the Emerald Coast community through professional and educational theater ECTC operates year-round with a two-fold mission to provide both educational and professional offerings to the Northwest Florida community Educational programs include after-school and homeschool programs field trip opportunities for local children The professional theater efforts are focused on thought-provoking productions and collaborations as well as acting and improv workshops and classes for adults This information was provided by Taylor Nyenhuis and ECTC Global Real Estate Brokerage Expands with Sixth Office in the Sunshine State at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort® This is the brokerage's sixth office in the Sunshine State the office will be led by Managing Partner Sara Becnel who brings decades of experience to the firm's growing network across the state The Agency Sandestin will primarily service the greater Miramar Beach area "We're thrilled to partner with Sara Becnel and continue to strategically grow our presence in Florida with like-minded partners," said Mauricio Umansky "Expanding into this thriving market was a natural evolution for us as Sandestin and Miramar Beach embody the lifestyle and community our clients seek We're thrilled to bring The Agency's world-class service and innovative approach to this stunning destination." "We're thrilled to partner with Sara Becnel and continue to strategically grow our presence in Florida with like-minded partners," said Mauricio Umansky The Agency's strategic positioning as an industry leader shines through its commitment to expanding into prominent markets with significant growth potential and like-minded partners The Agency has rapidly increased its presence across the globe throughout the past year making it one of the fastest-growing luxury boutique brokerages in the world The Agency launched 30 new offices in 2024 with numerous on the horizon for Q1 of this year "Our launch into this market represents an exciting chapter for The Agency as we expand our presence in one of Florida's most sought-after luxury destinations," said James Ramsay Miramar Beach and Sandestin perfectly align with The Agency's commitment to delivering exceptional service and connecting clients to the finest properties in the world's most desirable locations." "Living and working in this region for many years has given me a unique understanding of both the vibrant lifestyle offerings and ins and outs of the luxury market," said Sara Becnel "I'm excited to blend my local expertise with The Agency's groundbreaking approach to the business delivering unparalleled service to our valued clients and showcasing this extraordinary destination to The Agency's global network." The Agency Sandestin will be located at 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway W, Miramar Beach, FL 32550. For more information on The Agency, please visit www.theagencyre.com tech-driven boutique luxury global brokerage representing clients worldwide in a broad spectrum of classes Breaking away from the traditional brokerage model The Agency takes a collaborative approach to the business fostering a culture of partnership in which all clients and listings are represented in a collaborative environment Agents and clients benefit from the shared resources and networks of the entire global team public relations and cutting-edge technology divisions The Agency has closed more than $72 billion real estate transactions since 2011 comprising over 130 offices in 12 countries Andrea Delgado, The Agency, 1 (424) 230-3700, [email protected], www.theagencyre.com  Do not sell or share my personal information: Once a farm of lemon and black walnut trees the property became an established beach hotel by 1910 according to Rosewood Miramar Beach's website the hotel was beloved by legendary newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst who would stop by on his way to Hearst Castle Miramar closed in 2000 and remained empty for nearly two decades Rosewood Miramar Beach is currently one of only 15 properties worldwide to hold a triple Five-Star title from the Forbes Travel Guide But those aren't the only stars attached to the resort Rosewood Miramar Beach also quickly caught the attention of Hollywood attracting everyone from Patrick Schwarzenegger and Larry David to Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian One of my favorite places in the 16-acre property was this gorgeous hall in the resort's main building The classic red roses popped against the black-and-white checkerboard floor which was illuminated by a dazzling chandelier and flanked by a spiral staircase Rosewood Miramar Beach has 119 rooms and 34 suites offering garden bungalows or beach-facing retreats that start at $1,695 a night Business Insider received a media rate for accommodations and dining during the two-night stay My stylish 960-square-foot suite came with a large wooden deck with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean The interior leaned into the nautical theme with textured blue-and-white pinstripe wallpaper unafraid of mixing bold fabrics and chic fixtures that added plenty of personality AMA Sushi's interior is a beautiful study of sleek Japanese minimalism The marble sushi bar seemed to glow against the dark wood walls while a fireplace roared under a moody painting of the moon Our $135 omakase menu began with a delicious snow crab followed by a sashimi course featuring bluefin tuna One of my favorite dishes of the night was the delicious red miso soup with clams The Manor Bar felt like the kind of library you'd find at a sprawling estate in the English countryside but the bar was packed and brimming with energy I was almost shocked it didn't smell like cigar smoke which featured drinks named after iconic literary villains The "Lady Macbeth" melded gin with pineapple while the "Tom Buchanan" had two types of Johnnie Walker whiskey Even the rainy morning couldn't damper my mood as I watched the ocean from the comfort of my plush king bed The French doors offered a perfect sea view The Revere Room's Tiffany-blue walls were covered in illustrations of white roses and bluebirds Frosted Christmas trees twinkled in the corner for the holidays while natural light streamed through the floor-to-ceiling French doors We started with the gluten-free lemon ricotta pancakes which had a lovely fluffy texture and were served with a delicious blueberry sauce and Havarti cheese between two soft and flaky homemade sourdough slices The centerpiece of Rosewood Miramar Beach is the Manor House Tucked behind the Manor House is a massive and perfectly manicured lawn which made me feel like I was in someone's incredibly nice backyard the lawn was frequently filled with children chasing after their adorable pups The resort could have easily coasted on its beach access alone but every inch of the estate is designed to evoke beauty and elegance The air is naturally perfumed with scents from the gardenia and lavender bushes told me that Rosewood Miramar Beach was designed to make guests feel like they were "being hosted in a private home." I didn't squeeze in a workout during my stay but I had to check out the resort's indoor/outdoor fitness studio where guests can enjoy weekly fitness classes and private personal training sessions and elliptical machines dotted the gym's patio The cotton-candy-pink Miramar Jolly cars are inspired by the open-top taxis of Capri They feature wicker seats and canopies and are free for guests who want to be chauffeured to the beach or around the property The oceanfront Miramar Beach Bar is a small restaurant on the deck above Caruso's, the resort's Michelin-starred restaurant It was just steps away from our beach suite and offered gorgeous views of the sea sparkling under the California sun Our tacos — tempura fish and red chili-braised beef — were solid but couldn't compete with our breakfast at The Revere Room or our dinners at AMA Sushi and Caruso's I'd skip the food at Miramar Beach Bar and just grab a drink while watching the sunset the family that first owned the property — which was originally a farm — decided to build a guest house after the train tracks were built in 1887 The Pacific Surfliner and Coast Starlight Amtrak now cut through the resort en route to the Santa Barbara Amtrak station and a guard is always on duty for safety purposes While the trains didn't pass by very frequently it was fun watching everyone around us stop to admire them whenever one came through Before dinner, I had the opportunity to sit down with Massimo Falsini, the chef at Caruso's and director of culinary operations at Rosewood Miramar Beach Falsini's menu seamlessly blends his Italian roots with California ingredients All the seafood at Caruso's is "from the ocean in front of you," Falsini told me including the spiny Santa Barbara lobster and the signature Channel Islands halibut (which were both fantastic) "We don't fly in anything; we only buy from local small fishermen in order to support the community," said the chef who hopes to make Caruso's a zero-carbon footprint restaurant by 2026 The open-air space allows you to hear the waves and smell the sea as you dine amid the beautiful navy-blue leather booths and pristine white chairs The service was impeccable from start to finish The amuse-bouches included cones stuffed with caviar and gougères plump with truffle cream Olive oil was decanted tableside for the bread basket and the Baja Kanpachi crudo looked like a work of art One of my favorite courses of the night was the honeynut squash vellutata soup which was topped with an intricate tuile of vines and tasted like autumn The dinner was so good that I think the restaurant deserves a second Michelin star Read my full review of Caruso's here. which is for adults 21 and up and features 19 cabanas The cabana pool features a scalloped zero-edge border a design choice that makes it feel whimsical which is right next to the pool and offers gourmet burgers and house-made gelato we learned there were s'mores kits at the front desk which we could always pick up and enjoy by one of the fire pits I finally got to try the kit on our last day opening the bag to find the most classic of s'mores ingredients: Honey Maid graham crackers My boyfriend and I giggled like kids at camp as we used the provided wooden sticks to roast our marshmallows over the fire before building our s'mores it felt fitting to end our stay with the sun shining down on us at the beach I could've easily laid on the sand all day There's a designated beach butler who brings food and drinks and the resort even has a falconer who helps keep seagulls and pigeons at bay In the era of #quietluxury and everything felt inoffensive and uninspired But Rosewood Miramar Beach isn't afraid to make the space feel comfortable yet distinct There's a fine line between Nantucket and coastal grandma and the resort knows exactly where to stand And with the fantastic dinner at Caruso's and the sexy Manor Bar Rosewood Miramar Beach is perfect for a special-occasion romantic getaway A Florida Lottery ticket worth $43 million remains unclaimed after being sold at a Tom Thumb/Cumberland convenience store in Miramar Beach, lottery officials announced The lucky ticket was purchased at Tom Thumb #116 located at 9595 Highway 98 East in Miramar Beach The winner has not yet come forward to claim the prize Note: This story previously stated that the store was located in Destin While the physical address is listed as Destin the story has been updated to reflect Miramar Beach Pete Rising in this year\u2019s Best of the Bay Awards By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies. 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Learn more An expansion of the Miramar Beach Resort on St During a Tuesday St. Pete Beach planning board meeting, members voted to support a conditional use approval (CUP) to construct a new 30-unit hotel building at 4200 Gulf Boulevard would demolish 10 existing hotel units and both ground-level pools in favor of a new 76-foot-tall building at the rear of the resort just behind the towering sand dunes The view of the beachfront from the upper levels of the exising miramar beach resort | st The owner also requested permission to have outdoor seating for a fine dining restaurant on the eighth-floor rooftop The 90-seat restaurant and bar will have 1,555 square feet of indoor space and a 500-square-foot outdoor balcony Miramar Resort owner Kevin Bowden previously said the restaurant and bar will be partially enclosed to mitigate noise levels and also host weddings and other private events but rather a new ground-level pool at the base of the building to replace the two existing pools that will be demolished to make way for the new building One of the pools that will be demolished | st Petersburg architect Jack Bodziak and partner Britt Browne Hayes on plans for the $40 million project that will keep the resort’s nostalgic 1950s-inspired design The additional rooms would range from 400 to around 500 square feet A guest room fronting the entrance will be converted into a temporary lobby while the renovation is in progress A new lobby will be built near the front of the property The renovations will also bring the parking count to 48 spaces more than doubling the 20 spaces currently on site. The resort will also have a full valet service The project will not impact views from the neighboring resorts A rendering of the proposed hotel | Miramar Resort The property sits adjacent to a public beach access point and sand dunes which became inaccessible after Hurricane Helene rolled through the area in late September The Bodziak firm and Bowden are working with the state to address the situation as they cannot interfere with the sand dunes Now that the project has approval from the planning board Pete Beach City Council is expected to hold a first reading for the project in December construction work will commence in early 2025 The Bodziak firm is continuing to develop and draft construction documents and drawings while awaiting full project approval The latest plan is a scaled-back version of the original vision to construct a modern building with 54 new rooms to the property which city commissioners approved in 2021 under Mayor Al Johnson’s administration Want to be the first to know what’s coming soon to the Sunshine City Sign up to receive the latest news straight to your inbox Contact - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy© 2024 St ShareSaveCommentLifestyleTravelEscape To Rosewood Miramar Beach In MontecitoByMelissa Kravitz Hoeffner Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Melissa is a writer based in Brooklyn.Follow AuthorMar 07 03:05pm ESTShareSaveCommentThe lawn and property at Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito Need a break? Head to Montecito, where Rosewood Miramar Beach offers an elegant escape on a coastal Californian stretch of the Pacific Ocean sunning by the pool (adults only or family friendly or eating Michelin starred pasta near the ocean breeze on this 16-acre waterfront estate With a backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains (home to many a celebrity) exquisitely manicured lawns and blooming flowers plus walkable beach access with every amenity - chic striped beach loungers and towels can be set up at moment’s notice plus a crisp Campari spritz - it’s easy to see why the property has starred as a setting in many photo shoots and become a place to wholly unwind for a night or several Rosewood Miramar Beach is about a two hour drive from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Burbank Airport (BUR) The regional Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is only a 15 minute drive to the property Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner train also travels to Santa Barbara via a 351-mile route through San Diego Rideshare and taxi services are available within Santa Barbara County and car rental is also available (pre-booking recommended) The Miramar Beach Scoop Shop and kids pool at Rosewood Miramar Beach Rosewood Miramar Beach houses 158 guest rooms Rooms vary from garden bungalows to beach houses with a coveted ocean view plus freestanding tubs for prime relaxation and the resort can arrange for babysitters Pets are also welcome: Visiting dogs are treated to their own bed plus optional walking service and canine-friendly menus Rates start at $1500 per night and long term stays are available (because Rosewood Miramar Beach offers the full resort experience meaning you don’t have to leave the sprawling 16 acres to shop experience cultural events like author readings The fitness studio includes outdoor workout equipment a nice asset for those accustomed to a stuffy gym Personal training and fitness classes are bookable for guests Sense spa offers a range of therapeutic treatments guests can also book a beekeeping workshop and learn about harvesting honey or take a mixology lesson at The Manor Bar local instructors will teach all-level yoga or lead paddleboarding and kayak lessons Champagne picnics can also be set up with advance notice Guests can enjoy complimentary electric Bluejay Miramar bicycles are also chauffeured for guests to tour the resort in style (or save a few steps between bed and beach) Shoppers can take advantage of the property’s selection of luxury shops including a Goop boutique vending vintage Birkin bags The Goop Sundries boutique at Rosewood Miramar Beach Rosewood Miramar Beach offers multiple options for breakfast Not only do guests not have to leave for a meal but many locals and tourists staying off-property visit for reservations at the hotel’s esteemed restaurants Oceanfront dining at Caruso's in Montecito the property’s living room style restaurant serving all-day local fare including avocado toast on sourdough baked in-house The Miramar Beach Bar offers oceanside fare like shrimp topped Caesar salad with a crisp rose to enjoy by a fire pit overlooking the Pacific a soda fountain serving seasonal gelato scoops and snacks at the Manor Pool Dinner options include two coveted reservations: AMA Sushi or Caruso’s The former is a Michelin recommended Japanese restaurant complete with an omakase counter where guests can indulge in local catches Sake and wine pairings are available with the tasting menu a Michelin starred restaurant serving coastal California cuisi with southern Italian influences (that is local produce and pasta) as four-course and eight-course gastronomic tasting menus with the Pacific waves as a soundtrack Relax inot plush U-shaped banquettes to indulge in menu offering plenty of seasonal options and upgrades including chef Massimo Falsini’s signature agnolotti-style carbonara made with house-cured guanciale Sommelier’s can curate a wine pairing for each diner’s selections Santa Barbara Spiny Lobster is also a menu highlight where patrons page through a novelesque menu offering intricate drinks inspired by literary characters and guest mixologists from esteemed bars around the globe often host pop-ups in the space Stays at Rosewood Miramar Beach are bookable directly via Rosewood Current promotions include a stay two nights enjoy the third for free offer; select discounts on suites; and a rate inclusive of breakfast MIRAMAR BEACH — A cultural experience is returning to Miramar Beach later this month guests from across Northwest Florida can attend the SeaLight Festival a 60-day event featuring displays of traditional Chinese lanterns until March 31 at the Seascape Golf The festival features a luminescent night walk showcasing handmade lanterns crafted with steel wire and Chinese silk will curate the art on display during the festival Wang grew up in a family of traditional craftsmen and his parents have shown their art globally through the Zigong Lantern Festival in China visitors can enjoy live performances by the award-winning Zigong Acrobatic Troupe “Seascape Resorts is delighted to have the SeaLight Festival returning for their second year The amazing spectacle of Chinese lanterns not only lights up the night but lights up smiles alike,” said Michael Whalen director of Special Events at Seascape Golf Tickets start at $24.99 for adults and $17.99 for children 12 and younger. For more information, visit www.sealightfestival.com/destin Subscribe to the Montecito Journal’s Morning MoJo newsletter and get local news delivered to your inbox twice weekly the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort and its charismatic owner will meet with the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission (CPC) seeking approval for needed improvements to make their resort more attractive to its 5-star clientele and to the Montecito community subsidized by the Miramar at far less than market rates has the admirable benefits of keeping key members of its workforce on-site and helping satisfy the required affordable housing quota assigned to unincorporated county areas like Montecito No other private employer in Montecito has offered our community this benefit without upfront government subsidies The plan is to build 26 units of new workforce housing – seventeen studios three 1-Bedroom and six 2-BR units – all built over the present surface parking at the lower end of S There may be some griping that not all 26 units may be designated by the County as serving very-low and low-income professional thresholds – such as housekeepers Taking supervisors and managers off long-commutes has an equal benefit to reducing traffic and having trained managers on-site for emergencies such as earthquake This project should be applauded by neighbors and the community It should be approved as submitted with an expression of gratitude to the resort for attempting to help solve our problem of providing employees with affordable housing on a voluntary basis Underground parking is extremely expensive to build especially after the resort has been open for five years The good news is that new underground parking will add a net new 45 parking spaces to the resort’s current capacity It is hard not to applaud additional covered parking spaces Guests and visitors are relieved of the onerous task of finding parking because every car pulling up to the Miramar Valet parking can add 20% to parking capacity because car-keys are retained by valet personnel Luxury resort owners have found a surprising number of international and domestic guests who are looking for long-term stays with immediate-access to 5-star resort services like heated pools guestrooms for visiting family and friends dining and takeout services for meals or entertaining and the added safety of 24-hour on-site security The original county entitlement for the Miramar Beach Resort was 186 keys Through the 12-year planning approval process the number of guestrooms was voluntarily reduced by the Miramar to its current size of 119 rooms and 34 suites for a total of 153 keys on 16 acres of prime That’s very low-density for a beachfront resort and a shortfall of 33 keys below the original entitlements long-term stay units with two or three bedrooms is no threat to the character of the resort are adding quiet luxury specialty shops as a required 5-star amenity for guests and nearby neighbors seeking a relaxed personal experience Luxury retail is undergoing a defining transformation in its efforts to attract a larger share of the highly desirable new millennials and Gen Z resort guests ages 20 to 45 – the most coveted affluent shoppers Guests willing to pay several thousand dollars a night for a fantasy weekend or an anniversary offer a concentrated target market for high-end retailers new high-end spenders check in or out every day bringing a continuous flow of ideal millennials and Gen Z target market customers every 24-hours Luxury retail shops have been fleeing Santa Barbara like rats on roller-skates Saks and Nordstrom have shuttered on State Street; Tiffany and Luis Vuitton have closed at La Cumbre They are being replaced by T-shirt shops and tourist traps affluent millennials and Generation Z shoppers are seeking casualwear that offers an expression of freedom – a mixture of casual and playful designs They want luxury accessories that add a unique personal statement Miramar guests have both the time and financial ability to pursue luxury products during their stay we have a world-class genius in reinventing high-end shopping experiences that combine quality products with convenience and personal service Many residents of Montecito enjoy browsing specialty boutiques to keep abreast of new products and new trends.  Opponents of the Miramar’s improvement plan have focused on the retail component as the weakest link in the Miramar proposed upgrades They have falsely labeled the additional shops as: “A major shopping mall that will destroy the character of the Montecito neighborhood.”  Take a closer look at the proposed retail additions Miramar guests and local visitors will exit the 101 stop at the top of the on-ramp at Eucalyptus Lane and proceed down the San Ysidro on-ramp to enter the Miramar Resort entrance to valet park There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access from Eucalyptus Drive That means no neighborhood visibility of shops no retail sign visibility and no specialty shop parking That is not my definition of a “shopping mall.” If opponents want to keep frightening people by calling this request a “shopping mall,” go ahead casually elegant village of unparalleled natural beauty We try desperately to preserve our village character – small roads built for beauty not for speed of traffic; exceptional schools; secluded homes hidden behind stone walls and hedges; and world-class resorts tucked between the mountains and the sea We want to preserve Montecito as a place of natural beauty and charm The Miramar is an important part of this aura of “casual elegance.” It is ironic that local neighbors who fought the hardest to block the Miramar have benefitted the most economically since the Miramar opened in February 2019 It is difficult to argue that the addition of a few luxury resort shops that can only be accessed through the existing entrance to the hotel with no access to the neighboring community will have a negative impact on nearby homes that have enjoyed 50 to 100% increases in neighborhood home values since the Miramar opened The fact is that the neighborhood has become far more attractive and desirable as evidenced by the residential price increases I hope that Rick Caruso and his talented team are allowed to do whatever he thinks best for his 16 acre-site so long as he meets zoning codes and does not violate his existing conditions of approval The opposition group has expressed concern over the height of new shops and long-term-stay units the Caruso team has already cut their plan from three-stories to two and reduced the retail square footage by a third to placate neighbors Park in the All Saints-by-the-Sea parking lot The view from the parking lot is the only partial mountain view affected by the Miramar request Most importantly for members of the Santa Barbara County Planning Commissioners Rick Caruso deserves enormous credit for partnering with the Montecito community – listening to our concerns That is rare for an uber-wealthy businessman That should count for something in obtaining his new approvals Long-time planning commissioners such as Laura M Michael Cooney who have fought so hard to preserve and improve such Montecito “crown jewels” as Lotusland and Casa del Herrero should extend the same support to the Rosewood Miramar Hammond’s Beach and Butterfly Beach into a stroller’s beachfront paradise from Olive Mill/Channel Drive to San Ysidro/Eucalyptus Lane We need to treat Rick Caruso as a welcome neighbor If we keep punishing him with hideously-expensive permitting processes and claims that are “as thin as the broth made from the shadow of a chicken” that somehow a few added shops will destroy the character of this community he can become exhausted by the process and sell the Miramar to an offshore sheik or a Wall Street real estate private equity firm cut employee costs and care less about this community House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was interviewed last Wednesday on CBS by Stephen Colbert and she made this provocative observation: “Mother Earth is having a fit.” It was her way of saying that the climate crisis is real We were all mesmerized as Hurricane Laura […] COASTSIDE BUZZ PRESS RELEASE and NOTIFICATION LETTER. From San Mateo County Public Works on Monday Recent storm events with high surf have caused significant damage to the western edge of Mirada Road between Medio Avenue and Magellan Avenue in Miramar the County’s Department of Public Works will be closing the southbound lane of Mirada Road to all traffic between Magellan Avenue and Medio Avenue on March 6 2024 – Mirada Rd southbound lane closure is in effect As noted in the Notification letter (dated February 27 the Department will evaluate traffic and circulation impacts on Magellan Ave and may make additional modifications which could include one-way eastbound-only traffic on Magellan Ave Supervisor Ray Mueller will be hosting a community meeting on APRIL 2 to provide an opportunity for residents to learn more and ask questions about Mirada Road [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.coastsidebuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mirada-Road-Notification-Letter.pdf” title=”Mirada Road Notification Letter”] 2024 – Recent storm events and wave actions have caused significant damage to the western edge of Mirada Road between Medio Avenue and Magellan Avenue the Department will be closing the southbound lane of Mirada Road to all traffic between Magellan Avenue and Medio Avenue on March 6 2024 – Supervisor Mueller will be hosting a Community Meeting to provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about Mirada Road and to have an opportunity to ask questions of County staff regarding the changes to Mirada Road The meeting will be at 6:00pm at Supervisor Mueller’s Coastside Office located at the Shoppes at Harbor Village This video was taken by Kate Shea at the Magellan and Mirada corner at the Miramar Restaurant on December From One Shoreline Director’s meeting on Monday From the Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD) Trustees meeting on Thursday Presentation made at the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside 7/13/2020 meeting Fascinating presentation on how corrosion and odor… Public works should be able to snap their fingers and magically have the ocean move back Come on people they are not magicians this is what happens to roads that are right against the ocean Their hands are probably tied by the worthless coastal commission and ridiculous red tape the ocean is an unstoppable force and when you choose to be right next to it with your house or business you have to deal with Mother Nature I think expectations are a little high from the crybaby’s complaining Miramar Beach residents are urging beachgoers to use the Miramar Hotel’s public access to the beach instead of the Eucalyptus Lane entrance due to safety concerns regarding the erosion at the base of the stairs at high tide beachgoers must walk over a mound of rocks atop the sand in order to reach the beach which may be dangerous for elderly people and small children It is believed that these rocks travelled down the cleared-out creeks and debris basins during the major storms that occur every winter Longtime residents explain that in the past the sand usually returned by July; this year The City of Carpinteria has faced its own trouble with beach erosion and is currently working to fix the issue The California State Coastal Conservancy granted $1.62 million to the city’s Carpinteria Living Shoreline Project which will help with “Beach Nourishment and Dune Restoration.” The County of Santa Barbara does not work directly to fix erosion issues due to the strict protocol that California’s Coastal Act and Coastal Commission have when dealing with beach erosion the issue must be dealt with and approved by the Coastal Commission BEACON (Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment) is a joint powers authority that works to carefully study and devise strategic plans to fix erosion issues found on beaches along the Central Coast the county of Santa Barbara is working with BEACON to include Montecito’s erosion issue in its next meeting County parks staff have also been informed of this issue and are working on a temporary aid for beachgoers that will not interfere with the Coastal Commission’s protocols A request for a conditional use to offer rooftop dining atop an eight-story tower at 4200 Gulf Blvd. has to receive final approval from the City Commission. Planner Brandon Berry said the applicant reduced the size of the resort from 54 units requested in 2021 to the current 50 units, with 12 of the units contingent on use of the hotel room density pool. Berry said the applicant is requesting a partial site redevelopment of the existing two-story, two-building resort. Miramar owners filed an application to demolish 10 of the existing units in favor of a new eight-story, 76-foot tower at the rear of the site containing the 30 units, with a rooftop restaurant with balcony seating. The eighth-floor outdoor dining and drinking addition requires a conditional use permit. According to conditions with the application, music played indoors to the restaurant shall not be piped outdoors through the use of amplification equipment, speakers or other equipment between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Miramar architect Jack Bodziak said the rooftop dining facility is envisioned as a way to attract family gatherings like weddings, so guests do not have to travel off-site to a restaurant. “It would create the complete resort facility feel,” he told the planning board. The applicant told the city that in order to create a boutique hotel feel, 20 units encompassing the northern and southern parts of the site will be renovated as part of the one- and two-story lodging units that will remain. The eight-story tower with 30 units will be on the western portion of the site. Berry told the planning board this will increase the total site unit count to 50 units, or approximately 64.2 units per buildable acre, where a maximum of 70 units per acre is permitted, with conditional use permit and density pool allocation. “The impervious surface area is effectively the same,” he added. “The city sets an 85% maximum. The request is for 83%, so it’s just below that maximum, and it is 2% less than what was approved in 2021.” Subscribe to our free Stephinitely newsletter You’re all signed up!Want more of our free, weekly newsletters in your inbox? Let’s get started. He noted Miramar officials will now provide one beach access at the southern end of the site, while eliminating a northern beach access primarily due to the renovation of the buildings instead of the demolition. Miramar attorney Katie Cole told the planning board the hotel suffered “only minor damage in the storm. It is raised up surprisingly well. So there is not any expected substantial damage assessment to be declared here.” The applicant told city planners there was a question about the current dune condition in the aftermath of the hurricanes, and whether there are greater challenges reaching the beach from Gulf Boulevard along the pedestrian pathway. Cole noted when it comes to a discussion of the dune walkover, the applicant asked that the condition be contingent on Florida Department of Environmental Protection permits. “We’re unsure of the viability and likelihood of an overall crossover at that location,” she told the planning board. She added they have photos that depict “the dunes shifted significantly after the past two storms. Until FDEP and the city does its dune analysis … we’re unsure what actual permits would be available for us. The applicant is obviously willing to grant the easement that’s necessary to get people out to the beach. We’re just unclear of this specific location and how it would cross the dunes.” Architect Bodziak said what will happen with the dune will largely be a decision made by state agencies. “The dunes do create a bit of a walkover problem right now in that, when you go down that existing right of way to the beach, it’s about 10 to 12 feet to the top of the dune. I’ve seen people climb over it, I can’t tell you that’s what you want to continue with, but that is the condition that exists.” In recognition of the recent hurricane season, Berry said one recommended staff condition mandates that guests be evacuated at time of a hurricane watch instead of a warning. “We wanted to make sure the island is cleared so the focus can be placed on the residents when it comes time to evacuate Zone A.” City commissioners will hear the conditional use request at a future meeting. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More — The owners of the Miramar Beach Resort narrowly received approval from the St Pete Beach city commission earlier this month to renovate a portion of the existing hotel and build a new eight-story tower “It’s going to be great to have something new open,” said Kevin Bowden “Give people something to look forward to.” a rooftop restaurant and will be the first new hotel space in St Pete Beach since Hotel Zamora opened in 2014 will contain 20 renovated rooms which will be flood proof It’s the existing low-lying building that nearly put the project in jeopardy Mayor Adrian Petrila and Commissioner Lisa Robinson indicated they would vote “no” on the project because it wasn’t entirely above base flood elevation and did not fully comply with the city’s comprehensive plan Commissioners Karen Marriott and Betty Rzewnicki indicated they would vote “yes” because the low-lying building was a FEMA compliant and there were no complaints from residents Vice Mayor Joe Moholland was left as the swing vote Moholland said he was turned off by Bowden refusing to offer extra money to help the city with crucial budget shortfalls it was announced that the sewer system will need $25 million in repairs over the next five years and Freebee costs the city $770,000 annually to operate “There was no contribution for Freebee or intermodal or anything to help with the sewer,” said Moholland “You folks have made your position on that clear.”  Bowden responded, “My arm can be twisted if it needs to be.” Moholland said as long as he was sitting in the commission chair he planned to ask every developer who comes before him for contributions to the sewer and Freebee He got Bowden to agree to spend more than $100,000 on the Freebee “Are you willing to contribute $10,000 a year for 10 years?” Commissioner Marriot then made a motion to approve the project which Moholland was second on and voted “yes.” The new hotel and renovations were approved on a 3-2 vote Bowden said he was OK with the negotiating tactic “So them needing some extra help from us was fine,” he said happy to get it approved and really looking forward to going forward with it.” Bowden said he has been trying to get a new hotel built for years which was approved in 2021 after getting community feedback that it was too big “We had one plan approved for a larger building and then we got delayed a bit and decided to make it smaller,” he said “After hearing some of the feedback around town of the citizenry wanting less growth.” Bowden said depending on the timing of the permit the hotel could open as soon as December or by the first quarter of 2026 If you want to know why so many stars love Montecito The Michelin-starred restaurant is a little slice of California heaven tucked inside the five-star Rosewood Miramar Beach resort The sun setting over the sea is its backdrop while a salt-kissed breeze tickles each plate of fresh seafood After sitting down with Massimo Falsini, the chef at Caruso's one thing became very clear to me: There will be more stars in the restaurant's future — the celebrity and the Michelin kind the resort and restaurant have made a big splash in the world of luxury hospitality and restaurant have all received five stars In 2022, Caruso's received both a Michelin star and a Green Star — which honors sustainable restaurants — from the Michelin Guide "Opening a restaurant and getting a Michelin star in a couple of years is a big deal," Falsini told me before our dinner Falsini first fell in love with cooking when he was 16 and washing dishes at a restaurant in Rome for extra pocket money His culinary career would take the chef across multiple continents as he cooked at luxury hotels like the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai "I think the beauty of food is that every day is a new day and every day is different," Falsini told me "That's why I feel like I never work a day in my life." There's no doubt that Falsini is working hard as the director of culinary operations at Rosewood Miramar But his quest for perfection is to impress the guests to feel the love of a beautiful Italian restaurant." Even the rare California rain couldn't damper the beautiful ocean setting which Caruso's leans into with its open-air design The beautiful navy leather booths match the blue lacquered accent wall and the pristine white chairs are decorated with gold brass rings It felt like I could've been on a yacht in the South of France The impeccable service was in motion from the moment I took my seat Falsini believes the well-rehearsed choreography is essential to fine dining is a big part of what we do here in Caruso's." There's the $175 four-course experience and two chef's tasting menus priced at $285 per person The restaurant also offers plant-based versions of its menu upon request and a $145 three-course experience is available Monday through Thursday Business Insider received a media rate for the four-course dinner From the moment the first amuse-bouche arrived it was clear I was in the midst of a five-star resort Servers brought mini cones stuffed with king crab and caviar Then came a delicious gougère filled with truffle cream that's exclusive to the restaurant — and was topped with dark chocolate shavings which I loved so much I forgot to take a picture first A server decanted the house-made olive oil right at the table and offered two types of butter the other with seaweed — I finished them both "Am I allowed to bring more bread to the table?" the waiter asked The Baja Kanpachi was served with pixie tangerines Each ingredient was so gracefully layered together in its liquid pool of gold that I imagined the chefs in the kitchen carefully placing every piece on the plate with a tiny tweezer The juicy tangerine shimmered against the butter-soft fish The slivers of jalapeño provided a subtle but delightful kick of heat The intricate and refreshing dish immediately delighted my senses I unabashedly gasped when the honeynut squash vellutata soup The delicately placed orange petals appeared to bloom straight from the branches The black bowl only added to the dramatic effect serving as the perfect backdrop for the bright-orange squash The soup was obviously a huge hit with the group chat but it was so much more than a pretty picture Each velvety sip seemed to magically capture every flavor of autumn thanks to the sweet and earthy honeynut and the crunch of the hazelnut which paired beautifully with the bright burst from the orange crème fraiche When I sat down with Falsini before dinner he told me that all of the seafood at Caruso's is "from the ocean in front of you." "We don't fly in anything; we only buy from local small fishermen in order to support the community," the chef said adding that he hopes to make Caruso's a zero-carbon footprint restaurant by 2026 Falsini even tags the fishermen he buys from when he posts the restaurant's dishes on its official Instagram page as he did with the beautiful Santa Barbara spiny lobster girasoli The dish was presented on a plate illustrated with blue fish which looked as if they were swimming amid the delicious bisque served with delicate shavings of Granny Smith apple was butter-poached to perfection and tasted divinely tender Falsini's first rule for cooking fish is to "love the fish," and his care and passion were on full display with this halibut This Channel Island halibut was easily the most delicate version I've ever had A server arrived tableside to pour the beautiful burro fuso sauce which had a hint of sweetness from Vin Santo and a zing from makrut lime Its flavors lingered on my tongue long after the fish was gone which is exactly what Falsini aims to achieve with every one of his dishes "I believe the journey of the chef is a discovery journey," he told me "We put things together that were already made We just have to discover them and put them together in a different way." "It's fascinating because you become like a mad scientist," he continued Falsini specifically made the budino dessert with Rick Caruso's favorite drink It features chocolate-toffee pudding laced with a full shot of the whiskey and topped with whole-bean vanilla gelato Falsini told me the dish was so popular that 80% of the restaurant's guests would choose it from the prix-fixe menu before he took it off to focus on desserts with seasonal and sustainable ingredients the sweet treat is still available to those who ask and I got to try it since my almond allergy ruled out the other choices the budino is truly a dessert fit for a billionaire — no wonder it was such a hit I've eaten at several one-star Michelin restaurants over the past few months but the skill and imagination on display at Caruso's are on a different level Getting to the next star isn't just about great food And Falsini's dedication to his guests would be evident even if I hadn't gotten the chance to speak with him Just take a look at the Yelp and Tripadvisor pages for Caruso's I get up and think about food," Falsini told me "I am always thinking: What can we do with the menu can't wait to see what's next for Falsini and Caruso's Juliet is your community news reporter covering the South Coast of Santa Barbara County Cliff Ghersen has lived in Montecito for 48 years "I was here when the original Miramar was existing," Ghersen said He is one of several neighbors who oppose a mixed-use housing project that was recently approved at the Rosewood Miramar Beach resort by billionaire developer Rick Caruso "The issue has to do completely with the retail which we feel will cause a lot more traffic in this entire area," Ghersen explained The project will create 26 affordable housing units for employees and 17,500 square feet of high-end retail shops on resort property "A 2,500 square foot retail spot is not a boutique It's like twice as big as the house we're standing in right now," Ghersen said He says that although the resort is creating more parking and he’s concerned that the overflow of cars will go into the small surrounding neighborhoods "I say build a town center but do it in the center of the town not here in the residential neighborhood," Ghersen said The 125-year-old All Saints-By-The-Sea Episcopal Church originally opposed the development until last month "We felt that everybody came to the table with the right heart and the solution was found," said Reverend Channing Smith Reverend Smith says the church’s main concern was losing the view of the mountains "The view corridor is the first 40 feet off that white wall and that would be one story there and then you'll be able to see the mountains from there," Smith said The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved the project 5-0 on Tuesday rejecting appeals by neighbors and Heal the Ocean “We are grateful for the trust the community has placed in our team and eager to continue that close partnership as we deliver a plan that all of Montecito can be proud of.” the project can still be appealed to the California Coastal Commission confirm they have teamed up with legendary multi-Platinum Rockers STYX who will be curating a brand new “Rockin’ in Paradise with STYX + Friends” three day music vacation weekend on the beautiful gulf shores of Miramar Beach “STYX + Friends” is set to take place October 9 – 11 “STYX + Friends” will feature two special performances by STYX with one being the last time the band will perform their hit Grand Illusion album in its entirety in 2025 along with all the hits “Rockin’ in Paradise” brings a stellar line-up of iconic rock artists including Loverboy “We are so excited to bring you Rockin’ in Paradise in Miramar Beach,” proclaims Tommy Shaw Our Friends can’t wait to join us to bring you this one-of-a-kind experience Topeka allows guests to immerse themselves in live music from the comfort of their own personal cove complete with delivery of all food drinks and merchandise 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Santa Barbara there’s no better way to unwind on the so-called American Riviera than Rosewood Miramar Beach the all-in-one luxury resort offers a serene guests-only beach multiple swimming pools and a suite of compelling dining While it can’t be ignored that the tracks of Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner separates the beachfront areas from the main portion of the resort interrupting foot traffic at all hours of the day the sounds luckily don’t carry over to the garden bungalow suites—though I can’t speak for the experience at Rosewood’s oceanfront view rooms Rosewood’s five-star service is on display here from welcome bonbons in your room to on-demand golf carts to take you around the resort if accessibility needs (or simply a case of aching feet) require The manicured grounds and clapboard detailing invoke an East Coast flavor of Americana plus the library-themed Manor Bar and Edomae-style omakase bar AMA Sushi hidden around the lily pads floating atop the manmade pond You could enjoy a relaxing vacation here in high style without ever leaving its grounds by unwinding at Sense Spa where massage therapists and aestheticians offer body and skin treatments inspired by native flora along the Santa Barbara coastline The adults-only Cabana Pool offers a quieter option for sunbathing and swimming while the all-ages Manor Pool offers bright yellow-and-white striped umbrellas and on-site ice cream and burger shack: the ideal place to take kids and bask in the Southern California sunshine Rosewood Miramar offers complimentary chairs The resort’s falconer even keeps away seagulls and pigeons.  While the Miramar Beach Bar and lobby-adjacent Manor Bar offer straightforward well-executed bites and drinks at the usual eye-wateringly expensive resort prices the hotel’s culinary star is undoubtedly Caruso’s Rosewood Miramar’s Michelin-starred beachfront restaurant the restaurant resembles the dining room of a swanky cruise ship and outdoor tables have access to unobstructed oceanfront views Chef Massimo Falsini offers a few different Cal-Italian tasting menus that make ample use of local seafood and seasonal produce While the fare doesn’t hold a candle to the spirited Los Angeles fine dining scene a few hours down the coast the beautiful setting and excellent pastas make for a wonderful evening The hotel is conveniently located just off the 101 freeway which allows for easy access to the rest of the Central Coast It's also about a mile east of Montecito’s main drag Most of Santa Barbara’s major attractions are about a 15 minute drive away and the area’s closest wineries about an hour away Montecito Country Mart: One of the closest shopping and dining areas Among the outdoor mall’s dining highlights are Bettina a wood-fired pizzeria that’s one of the best restaurants in Santa Barbara and Rori’s an artisanal scoop shop serving some of the best ice cream in Southern California Hot Springs Canyon Trail: A short fairly strenuous hike that leads to a natural (read: quite sulfurous!) series of hot spring pools popular among locals—expect some older nudists and students on any given morning Lotusland: A private tropical and subtropical home garden that’s open to the public via guided tours The Miramar Beach Bar might offer views and the ocean breeze but don’t skip out on drinks at the Manor Bar where a cozy fireside atmosphere and a literary-inspired menu translate into the perfect nightcap Thanks for subscribing! 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About us Contact us festivalMoon Crush: Odies Beach Vacation 2025By Lydia Farthing Old Dominion is taking fans down memory lane this November.. specially-curated festival weekend in Miramar Beach Taking over the sandy shores from November 13-15 the CMA and ACM Group of the Year winners will host the first edition of Moon Crush: Odies Beach Vacation Of course featuring multiple sets from the 'Snapback' chart-toppers across the three-day event fans will also be able to take in performances from a breezy beachy crew consisting of Brothers Osborne soak in the sun and create memories together,” shares frontman Matthew Ramsey we'll have all the up-to-date news on new line-up announcements the latest ticket and festival pass details and any further exciting info and details for the 2025 event While this is the first festival with Old Dominion the band joins a growing list of others events hosted by the Topeka company the company featured curated experiences from Luke Combs while 2025 has weekends lined up with acts like My Morning Jacket they'll be available to purchase below: book your stay for Moon Crush: Odies Beach Vacation 2025 below: Check out other country festivals set for 2025. Mr. Hazard, let’s begin with your 1st point (MJ Vol. 30_40, October 3-10, 2024) that the Rosewood expansion will provide “Workforce Housing for Employees.” Yes affordable Housing is GREAT but only when it’s available to the community at large not for self-serving interests taking advantage of a poorly written bill; SB-330 let’s not forget a pool of 400 Miramar ONLY employees That actually equates to income for the Miramar and increases its ability to find employees Are we to believe this will reduce traffic and offset our carbon footprint The reality is that the average occupancy would be 1.5 occupants So more like 40 occupants of which 14 are not Miramar employees Perhaps these additional affordable housing residents own cars too But let’s get back to SB-330 which most people know nothing about SB-330 was created to stimulate developers to build more affordable housing unfortunately it falls far short of that important goal Developers are clearly taking advantage of this poorly written bill creating high risks to those who live near their ill-planned projects SB-330 gives CARTE BLANCHE to developers as it bypasses several important safety valves in the system by allowing developers to leap over important regulatory and watchdog entities such as the Coastal Commission and here’s a big one – it creates shortcuts around the issues of PUBLIC SAFETY The Miramar expansion would break local roads which are already overwhelmed.  We presently have a monster of a 101 freeway expansion in progress extending itself like a cancerous growth – 80% of our freeway ramps that’s four out of the five in the immediate vicinity of the Miramar Hotel are closed Over six detours alone have been documented on the SBROADS101 website Automobile accidents are climbing every month!  And let’s also take a look at the “UNDERGROUND PARKING” so highly touted by Mr Hazard and how it will truly impact PUBLIC SAFETY to construct it It will require very large 10-ton capacity trucks to make over 2,600 trips to remove the volume of dirt required for this parking structure Will they be easily accessing the freeway with their payloads of dirt and TOXIC asphalt they will be tearing up our surface streets taking the local detours contributing to TRAFFIC and a threat to PUBLIC SAFETY Current Miramar parking overflow is interfering with emergency situations evacuations and the ability for safety vehicles to get through our already narrow streets Who is to be placed in charge of this critical traffic study This again brings me to a very simple question: Is it even possible to do an accurate traffic report given the current condition of the 101 Freeway construction surrounding the area it’s impossible to perform an essential and reliable traffic report until the 101 freeway construction is completed all the road blockage from the construction The even bigger question is why would the County allow the DEVELOPER to be in charge of producing this critical traffic report It needs to be a peer reviewed traffic study They can pay the County for a proper study to be done AFTER the 101 freeway expansion has finally been completed in 2026 Why are Team Caruso and their supporters in such a hurry to slam this through a system that was designed and developed over a decade to work All of these well-proven checks and balances thrown out the window A transparent forum for all of us who live here was completely This system that was put in place long before Caruso and his team arrived in Santa Barbara The heavy hitters at Caruso and associates commuted here So why would they have the best interests of our community in mind when in reality they are not a part of our community The real truth here is: it’s all about the bottom line profit – and I would not exclude the County too from this statement and retail tax money revenues should this expansion be approved in its entirety; including luxury apartments – and let’s not forget Mr We are talking 22 SHOPS in total after 12 more are added to the already burgeoning 10 retail shops Under the guise of providing Affordable Housing (# for Itself) if granted its wish the Rosewood expansion would set a precedent for the malling (and mauling) of Montecito Add your event. the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission approved a proposed expansion at the Rosewood Miramar Beach The decision follows an agreement Wednesday between Caruso the company that manages the luxury hotel that opened in 2019 and All Saints by-the-Sea Episcopal Church "We are delighted by today’s unanimous approval of our plan for The Miramar by the County PlanningCommission and deeply grateful to the hundreds of neighbors and community members who helpedshape our plan over the past two years," stated a press release from Caruso issued Friday after the Planning Commission's approval our communities and our employees hasalways been at the heart of our work at Caruso and this plan will better enable us to do all three." The proposal still includes plans to add 26 affordable employee apartments The proposal was not without its detractors who voiced their concerns during a presentation of the development during a Montecito Association Board meeting in May "We are very concerned about the potential development we don't want views to be blocked and we don't want Beverly Hills here in Montecito," said Pamela Jameson Boehr during the May meeting The approved request by the property's owner now clears the way for the negotiated development plan "We’re extremely proud of our plan for The Miramar which was carefully designed to meet the long-term needs of our employees as well as the Montecito community," said Rick Caruso "I sincerely thankthe many residents who have given us their support and their trust and I appreciate the work of AllSaints Church in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement We are eager to move forward and bringthis remarkable plan to life." 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