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4BD/6BA + 2BD/1BA GH; ±2.54 acres • $22,500,000
Thomas Schultheis, 805.729.2802
LIC# 01847740
Joe Ramos, 805.680.6849 LIC# 02040488
Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233
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RD, MONTECITO ±2.49 acres • $3,800,000
Jill Nelsen, 805.453.2848
LIC# 02050427
Sue Irwin, 805.705.6973 LIC# 01413354
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Deborah Samuel, 805.570.6680 LIC# 02119798
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4187 CRESTA AVE, SANTA BARBARA
CREEKSIDE
345 MEADOWLARK RD, SANTA YNEZ 4BD/4BA • $3,595,000
7960 WINCHESTER CIR, GOLETA 3BD/2½BA + loft • $1,699,000
6383 LAGUNITAS CT, CARPINTERIA 4BD/3½BA • $1,695,000
242 FIR TREE PL, GOLETA 3BD/2BA; ±.17 acre • $1,250,000
OPEN SAT/SUN 1-3
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on the successful representation of the Buyer at 805 Ayala Ln., Listed for $15,400,000.
CRISTAL CLARKE 805.886.9378
Cristal@Montecito-Estate.com
www.Montecito-Estate.com
LIC 00968247
MARSHA KOTLYAR ESTATE GROUP
on the successful representation of the Buyer at 310 Asegra Rd., Listed for $5,850,000; and the Buyer at 160 Miramar Ave., Listed for $5,175,000.
MARSHA KOTLYAR 805.565.4014
Home@MKGroupMontecito.com
www.MontecitoFineEstates.com
LIC 01426886
on the successful representation of the Buyer at 1320 Mission Ridge Rd., Listed for $3,575,000.
DOUGLAS & ASSOCIATES 805.318.0900
Rachael@DouglasAssociatesRE.com
www.DouglasAssociatesRE.com
LIC 02024147
on the successful representation of the Seller at 2402 Calle Montilla, Listed for $3,095,000.
RICARDO MUNOZ
805.895.8725
RMunoz@bhhscal.com
LIC 01505757
BARTRON REAL ESTATE GROUP
on the successful representation of the Seller at 4680 Via Roblada, Listed for $11,250,000; and the Seller at 1250 Northridge Rd., Listed for $3,200,000.
BARTRON REAL ESTATE GROUP 805.563.4054
Team@BartronGroup.com
www.SantaBarbaraHomes.com LIC 01005021
NANCY KOGEVINAS
on the successful representation of the Seller at 160 Miramar Ave., Listed for $5,175,000; and the Seller at 48 Alston Pl., Listed for $4,495,000.
NANCY KOGEVINAS 805.450.6233
Nancy@Kogevinas.com
www.MontecitoProperties.com
LIC 01209514
KEN SWITZER
on the successful representation of the Buyer at 1734 Anacapa St., Listed for $3,500,000; and the Seller at 1514 Crestline Dr., Listed for $3,150,000.
KEN SWITZER 805.680.4622
KSwitzer@bhhscal.com
www.RealEstateSB.com
LIC 01245644
JILL NELSEN
on the successful representation of the Buyer at 905 Camino Viejo, Listed for $2,695,000.
JILL NELSEN
805.453.2848
JillNelsen@bhhscal.com
LIC 02050427
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SUN 1-4
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• $5,995,000 Anderson / Hurst, 805.618.8747 LIC# 01903215 / 00826530 2700 HOLLY RD, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/2½BA; ±1.5 acres • $5,750,000 Calcagno & Hamilton, 805.565.4000 LIC# 01499736 / 01129919 126 LOUREYRO RD COTTAGES, MONTECITO 6BD/5BA • $4,995,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514 279 SANTA ROSA LN, MONTECITO 3BD/3BA + 1BD/1BA GH • $5,575,000 Sina Omidi, 805.689.7700 LIC# 01944430 1903 COYOTE CIR, MONTECITO 3BD/2½BA • $3,750,000 Sina Omidi, 805.689.7700 LIC# 01944430 OPEN SAT/SUN 1-4
conditions, and features of property. Information is obtained from various sources and will not be verified by broker or MLS. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information.
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measurements,
999 ROMERO CANYON RD, MONTECITO 5BD/6½BA • $19,950,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247 900 PARK LN, MONTECITO 4BD/6BA; ±1 acre • $16,900,000 Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group, 805.565.4014 LIC# 01426886 1 MIRAMAR AVE, MONTECITO 4BD/4BA • $10,950,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247 2692 SYCAMORE CANYON RD, MONTECITO 7BD/9BA • $15,500,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514 2035 CREEKSIDE RD, MONTECITO 5BD/7BA + 1BD/2BA • $10,900,000 Chase Enright, 805.708.4057 LIC# 01800599 1100 TUNNEL RD, SANTA BARBARA 1BD/1BA; ±1.12 acres • $1,099,000 The Easter Team, 805.570.0403 LIC# 00917775 472 SCANDIA DR, BUELLTON 4BD/2½BA; ±.23 acre •
140
1-4 5750
$885,000 Jamie Jo Sim, 805.689.5799 LIC# 01234347
SIERRA VISTA, SOLVANG 2BD/2BA • $380,000 Rhoda Johnson / Karin Aitken, 805.705.8707 LIC# 01070384 / 00882496 277 MEADOW RD, BUELLTON 3BD/2BA • $845,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580 OPEN SUN
VIA REAL
#266,
CARPINTERIA
2BD/1BA
• $349,950 Jessica Stovall, 805.698.9416 LIC# 01887272
1220 FRANKLIN RANCH RD, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/5BA; ±22 acres • $10,799,000 Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group, 805.565.4014 LIC# 01426886
sq ft
• $7,750,000 N.
805.450.6233
01209514
01245644 20
1556 MIRAMAR BEACH, MONTECITO 2BD/3BA • $9,995,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514 01209514 1220 COAST VILLAGE RD #303, MONTECITO 2BD/2BA • $1,395,000 Daniel Encell, 805.565.4896 LIC# 00976141
701 LINDEN AVE, CARPINTERIA OPEN SAT/SUN 1-3 238 SANTA YNEZ CT, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/2BA • $1,365,000 Calcagno & Hamilton, 805.565.4000 LIC# 01499736 / 01129919
±11,325 5529 BERKELEY RD, GOLETA 3BD/2BA • $1,295,000 Kathy Strand Spieler, 805.895.6326 LIC# 00851281
commercial 1015 QUINIENTOS ST, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/2BA • $1,299,000 Laurel Abbott, 805.455.5409 LIC# 01247432
Kogevinas / K. Switzer, OPEN SAT/SUN 1-3 5434 TREE FARM LN, SANTA BARBARA 2BD/2BA • $1,250,000 Mia Teetsel / Beverly Herrera, 805.202.9118 LIC# 01256862 / 01152828
LIC# 1933 PAQUITA DR, CARPINTERIA 3BD/3BA • $3,495,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247
/ 43 SEAVIEW DR, MONTECITO 3BD/2BA • $3,195,000 Kit Peterson & Sue Irwin, 805.689.5535 LIC# 02008932 / 01413354
CAMINO VERDE, SANTA BARBARA 4BD/4½BA • $9,985,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247 790 AYALA LN, MONTECITO 4BD/6BA • $6,200,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# OPEN SAT/SUN BY APPT 2510 SANTA BARBARA AVE, LOS OLIVOS 3BD/2½BA; ±2.49 acres • $2,300,000
Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500
LIC# 01209580
617
ALAMEDA
PADRE SERRA, SANTA BARBARA 4BD/3BA • $2,690,000 Laurel Abbott, 805.455.5409
LIC# 01247432
3742 VENITIA LN, SANTA BARBARA 5BD/5BA • $1,695,000
Karina Matic, 805.680.7701
900 TORO CANYON RD, MONTECITO
Open House: SAT March 4 - SUN March 5 12-3pm
Welcome to this wonderfully maintained, light-filled three-bedroom two bath home tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac across the street from the gorgeous Evergreen open space with an 18-hole disk golf course, trails, and more. This beautiful home is move-in ready with fresh paint, an attractive acid-washed fireplace, dual pane windows, remodeled bathrooms, upgraded custom closets, newer bedroom carpets, beautiful flooring, a skylight in the kitchen, a new microwave, an updated heater and water heater in 2021. The front and backyard have been extensively landscaped with drought-tolerant plants, an outdoor dining area with a pergola, plenty of yard space for a dog, and an extra storage area on the side. The garage has built-in storage, including a washer and dryer in the sale. Walk to Brandon Elementary or Dos Pueblo High School. In addition, this home is 5 min to Glen Annie Golf course, close to UCSB, pickle ball, tennis courts, and the bike trail. Comprehensive pre-sale inspections are ready for review.
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CA Rangeland Trust Celebrates 25 Years and 90 Saved Ranches
On February 16, the California Rangeland Trust (CRT) held a gathering for about 165 guests at the Santa Barbara Club, where they celebrated this nonprofit’s 25 years of work obtaining conservation easements from ranchers to conserve precious ranch land. The easements allow ranchers to continue their operations, but limit specified development rights in perpetuity.
Guests enjoyed an extended reception on the grounds of the club, with a gourmet taco buffet and live music, before being seated inside for the program. Dick Gibford kicked off the program with an entertaining cowboy poetry reading.
Board Chair Andy Mills welcomed guests and reflected on how in the early years, CRT’s outreach to ranchers was met with considerable resistance. At that time, Mills noted, CRT also faced the task of educating state leaders that cattle ranchers are the best stewards of their land. Easements were obtained, slowly at first, and to date, CRT remarkably has helped conserve 90 ranches encompassing 371,000 acres. Five of those ranches, totaling 17,342 acres, are in S.B. County.
CEO Michael Delbar shared the recent success of CRT’s largest private fundraising effort raising $1 million to conserve the Spanish Ranch in New Cuyama, which along with public funding, will enable an easement transaction to close hopefully by the end of this year.
Delbar noted the importance of celebrating CRT’s successes, but quickly turned to pointing out how many ranchers are fighting every day to maintain viable agricultural businesses, that “we are fighting for our future by keeping ranchers ranching.”
A panel discussion followed with first-generation ranchers Richard and Sharon Kline from Rancho San Lorenzo in Los Alamos and
with seventh-generation rancher Elizabeth Poett from Rancho San Julian in Lompoc (daughter of S.B. Independent Editor-in-Chief Marianne Partridge).
Richard Kline shared how CRT staff took them hand-in-hand to get a conservation easement and that they couldn’t be happier with the result. Sharon explained how they were lucky to have a vernal pond that with rain became a 10-acre refuge for tiger salamanders. Given its endangered species status, the salamanders caused the government to look more favorably on the easement application.
According to Richard Kline, the dream of having a ranch is all too easily a nightmare. He pointed to the challenges of having adequate water, grass to feed the cattle, property needing repairs, and vet bills to pay. Easements help with all the expenses, Klein explained, by providing financial assistance and a tax break, allowing ranches to remain in operation, which benefits ranchers and the community, today and into the future.
Poett, who was raised on the ranch, shared that there are many challenges in working on the ranch with a large family, but her parents instilled in her the importance of family, the importance of the ranch, and making it all work. “We don’t have a plumber; we are the plumber,” Poett related, “and we have to weld and fix the fence and make it work, from generation to generation, including working with our parents, our cousins, and our children.” It’s through working together that ranching stays from generation to generation, Poett said.
CRT currently has 90 ranching families awaiting funding for conservation easements. A large chunk of funding comes from federal and state sources, but CRT also relies heavily on private funding to meet agency matching requirements and to otherwise supplement government funding.
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SOCIETY MATTERS Text and photos by Gail Arnold
For coverage of other events, go to independent.com/society. Send invites to gail@independent.com.
Board Chair Andy Mills and CEO Michael Delbar
Austin Campbell and Elizabeth Poett, Rancho San Julian
Richard and Sharon Kline, Rancho San Lorenzo
Susie and Mark Tautrim, Orella Ranch, Gaviota
Judi and Lance Brown, Brown Ranch, Los Olivos
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10 Rincon Vista Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 4 Bed 3.5 Bath 3,060 sqft $2,895,000
Expansive Ocean Harbor Views by day & Twinkling City Light Views by night welcome you to this meticulous Riviera home. The four-bedroom three-bathroom plus a powder room & extra family room home perfectly combines sophisticated elegance with comfort and relaxation. The main floor hosts the living room and the updated kitchen boasts some of the best views in Santa Barbara, which offers a great layout for entertaining guests with a cozy fireplace for chilly nights and a veranda for warm weather evenings.
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INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE MARCH 2, 2023 realestate.independent.com 9 SANTA BARBARA REGION BROKERAGES | SANTA BARBARA | MONTECITO | SANTA YNEZ VALLEY © 2023 Sotheby’s International Realty. All Rights Reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty® is a registered trademark and used with permission. Each Sotheby’s International Realty office is independently owned and operated, except those operated by Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. All offerings are subject to errors, omissions, changes including price or withdrawal without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity. DRE License Numbers for All Featured Agents: Houghton Hyatt: 1992372 | Patty Murphy: 766586 | Patricia Castillo: 1917216 | Jason Siemens: 1886104 | David Pringle: 02068477 | Joe McCorkell: 2051326 | Dusty Baker: 1908615 | Erik Raney: 1312269 BALLARD 4BD | 4BA/1PBA | $4,680,000 PATTY MURPHY 805.680.8571 Pepper Hill Farm 2511SchoolSt.com MONTECITO 3BD | 3BA | $3,549,000 JASON SIEMENS 805.455.1165 Classic Ocean View Cottage 540ScenicDr.com NEW LISTING | MONTECITO 4BD | 3BA | $3,500,000 DAVID PRINGLE 805.350.2140 1930s Montecito Home, Two Rentals 269OakRoad.com RIVIERA .74+/- ACRES | $1,850,000 JOE MCCORKELL 805.455.7019 Riviera View Lot RivieraOceanView.com SAN ANTONIO CREEK 3+/- ACRES | $950,000 DUSTY BAKER GROUP 805.220.4210 1250 Via Regina “Lot 1” 1250ViaRegina.com BUELLTON 4BD | 2BA/1PBA | $899,000 ERIK RANEY 805.886.7440 A True Gem in Santa Ynez Valley 230ValleyStation.com SANTA BARBARA 3BD | 3BA | $10,995,000 HOUGHTON HYATT 805.453.4124 MAUREEN MCDERMUT 805.570.5545 Oceanfront Sanctuary 3139CliffDrive.com SANTA YNEZ 6BD | 6BA/1PBA | $6,295,000 PATTY MURPHY 805.680.8571 Rancho Cielo Vista 3570Woodstock.com SAN LUIS OBISPO 4BD | 4BA/1PBA | $5,998,900 PATTY CASTILLO 805.570.6593 Chic Contemporary, Ocean Views 4340PrefumoCanyon.com
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Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac with beautiful ocean, island & city views from the house and throughout the impeccably maintained lot, this Upper Riviera gem offers incredible potential in an A+ location. Perched above classic stone terraces, the 3BR/1.5BA home commands views throughout the split-level floor plan. Open living & dining rooms boast original oak floors, picture windows, a cozy fireplace and French doors to the back yard. The terraced yard explodes with roses, native plants and fruit trees with panoramic views throughout. Located in the desirable Roosevelt Elementary attendance area, there is easy access to downtown Santa Barbara as well as the Belmond El Encanto, the Riviera Theatre, the Natural History Museum and the Mission & Rose Garden with hiking trails just minutes away.
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3BD/4BA Carey Kendall 805.689.6262 DRE 00753349 | Offered at $6,150,000 1033 Viendra Dr | Solvang | 4BD/5BA Wayne Natale 805.680.7227 DRE 00818702 | Offered at $3,495,000 223 La Vista Grande | Santa Barbara | 4BD/3BA Aaron Gilles 805.895.1877 DRE 01509445 | Offered at $2,795,000 6572 Stagecoach Rd | Santa Barbara | 5BD/3BA Crawford Speier Group 805.683.7335 DRE 01440068 | Offered at $2,700,000 470 Dogwood Dr | Buellton | 5BD/5BA McIntire/Natale 805.315.8444 DRE 01897654/00818702 | Offered at $1,495,000 5780 Leeds Ln | Goleta | 4BD/2BA Chuck Aljian 805.689.6390 DRE 01985594 | Offered at $1,200,000 870 Entrance Rd | Solvang | 3BD/2BA Lisa Allen 805.705.3460 DRE 01242652 | Offered at $1,199,000 430 Camino Del Remedio F | Santa Barbara | 2BD/2BA Anita Ward 805.689.5403 DRE 00842243 | Offered at $775,000 7900 N Ventura Ave | Ventura | 2BD/2BA Nancy Wong 805.729.4234 DRE 01381488 | Offered at $725,000 OPEN SAT 1-3 629 Central Ave B | Buellton | 2BD/2BA Nancy Rizzo 805.403.2700 DRE 01031367 | Offered at $590,000 20 Camino Alto | Santa Barbara | 4BD/5BA Elizabeth Slifirski 805.222.0147 DRE 02082960 | Offered at $8,499,000 269 Oak Rd | Montecito | 4BD/3BA David M Kim 805.296.0662 DRE 01813897 | Offered at $3,500,000
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Biochar: Its Pluses and Minuses
In recent years, biochar has received a lot of attention: some positive, some negative. Biochar is a super-charged charcoal, created when organic matter wood, grain stalks, grasses, peanut shells, etc. is burned slowly with almost no oxygen in an enclosed chamber at nearly 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. The result is a stable crystalline
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substance rich in carbon that is resistant to decomposition. The pyrolysis (burning) creates small chambers capable of holding moisture, nutrients, and a diversity of microbes.
As a soil regenerator, biochar works best when combined with compost or livestock manure, additions that provide microbes and nutrients. By itself, it is not
a fertilizer. Biochar varies greatly depending on the organics or feedstock used. At its best, biochar increases agricultural productivity, improves soil health and resilience, transforms a waste product into a resource, and helps resolve the climate crisis by sequestering carbon. There has also been a lot of promising exploration and development of the use of biochar in industrial applications.
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by Dennis Allen
Because of the organic feedstock used in its production, biochar is sometimes considered the successor to biofuels. Such fuels have an uneven history, since sometimes they add to deforestation and greenhouse-gas emissions, and even at times deplete oxygen levels. Biochar raises alkalinity levels when applied to fields, making it critical that soils be tested and analyzed before deciding on its addition.
When it becomes a part of nature’s cycles, biochar can offer many benefits. Ten years ago, an Australian farmer started feeding the substance, mixed with molasses, to his cattle. The biochar was subsequently distributed by the cattle across pastures as manure. Dung beetles quickly buried it underground up to 15 inches in depth. Within three years, scientific tests showed a significant improvement in the
soil. Moreover, the work of the beetles took the manure’s nitrogen underground, preventing it from becoming nitrous oxide, a serious contributor to global warming. Another benefit of adding some biochar to cattle feed is a reduction of the methane they emit from digestion and burping. The production of biochar can be costly depending on the feedstock and transportation, but a financial analysis showed a positive return for the system developed by the Australian farmer and the potential for rapid commercialization.
When biochar is incorporated as an additive or component in nature’s processes, its positives can far outweigh its negatives. The organic feedstock needs to be agricultural or forestry waste and not a monoculture product. When the focus is on biological principles and the promotion of life, biochar has much to offer. In agriculture, it requires a shift from chemical fertilizers and pesticides to fostering soils rich in microbes, a move from an antibiotic to a probiotic approach.
BY TODD SHEA - 2023 PRESIDENT - SANTA BARBARA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH IN SANTA BARBARA
Women's History Month, which takes place in March, is a time to honor and commemorate women's achievements to culture and society. Women have always had significant roles in society, striving for justice and equality, breaking down obstacles, and inspiring future generations. Our very own Santa Barbara, California, has produced a number of notable women who have made their impact on history. I did some research and wanted to share a small sampling of all the amazing women here in Santa Barbara.
Strong women who battled for their rights and the rights of others have a long history in Santa Barbara. Pearl Chase is among the most significant female figures in Santa Barbara's past. Chase dedicated her life to preserving and enhancing Santa Barbara's natural environment and cultural history. She had a significant part in the creation of public parks and gardens in the city and formed the Community Arts Organization. The numerous public areas that Chase helped construct carry on her legacy and everyone can be inspired by her dedication to maintaining Santa Barbara's distinctive character and beauty. Historian Walker A. Tompkins summarized her influence on the city by saying, "She did more to beautify her adopted hometown of Santa Barbara than any other individual." WOW!
Dr. Lois Phillips is another outstanding Santa Barbara woman. Author and leadership specialist Phillips has spent more than 30 years advancing diversity and empowering women in the workplace. She has authored
several books on diversity and leadership and has received recognition for her work in the area. Dr. Phillips has a particular interest in Glass Ceiling programs advancing women’s careers and cultivating women’s Board leadership.
We cannot discuss outstanding women from Santa Barbara without mentioning Madame Ganna Walska. Walska was a Polish opera singer and a passionate gardener who created one of the most beautiful and unique gardens in the world at her home in Santa Barbara. She purchased the historic 37-acre "Cuesta Linda" estate in Montecito near Santa Barbara, California, intending to use it as a retreat for Tibetan monks. Due to restrictions during the war, the monks were not allowed to travel there. So she renamed her estate Lotusland, after the sacred flower in Tibetan religions. Lotusland garden is a masterpiece of horticulture and design featuring exotic plants and sculptures from around the world. Walska's legacy lives on in the thousands of visitors who come to Lotusland every year to experience its beauty and tranquility.
Diana Bull is an excellent example of women in real estate. She began her real estate career in 1971 at 22 and
became a broker two years later. She owned and managed her own real estate and mortgage companies for over 40 years. She served as President of the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® in 1982 and has been involved at the local, state, and national levels ever since. I have had the privilege to attend both the California Association of REALTORS® and National Association of REALTORS® conferences with her. She is so well respected, and it's an honor to watch her in action representing Santa Barbara.
Of course, I couldn't write an article on amazing women without including my mom Jane, wife Melissa, and daughter Caitlin. These three women continue to motivate and inspire me through their successes, strength, and love. Thank you all for what you have done for me and the others around you. I am so blessed to have my daughter Caitlin continue my legacy and impact the world in her unique way.
Women's History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. Santa Barbara is home to many exceptional women who have impacted their community and beyond. As we celebrate Women's History Month, remember and honor the many women in and outside of Santa Barbara who have worked to make the world a better place.
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Todd Shea is the 2023 president of the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors (SBAOR). He is a California licensed real estate agent with the Zia Group powered by eXp Realty here in Santa Barbara. He has served on and chaired several committees within the SBAOR and served on its board of directors. Todd can be reached
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Dennis Allen is chair of Allen Construction, an employee-owned company committed to building and operating sustainably. He also serves as chair of the Dean’s Council at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at UCSB and as a boardmember of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
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