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Max Chun brings us the latest on an Ocean Street housing development proposed by a subsidiary of real estate giant Trammell Crow. The developer says it is committed to continuing with the project near Marianne’s Ice Cream, but is in talks with the city about scaling back the size of the building due to concerns over cost and to better fit with the neighborhood.
In Watsonville, airport officials are reviewing three applications to take over the space where Ella’s at the Airport welcomed diners for more than a decade, before abruptly closing in June. The successful applicant would also be able to purchase the restaurant’s full liquor license. The airport’s manager told Lily Belli he is aiming to have the space filled by the end of the year.
Lily also has the scoop on popular Pleasure Point burrito spot The Point Market opening a location in Scotts Valley at a location previously occupied by Flashbird. The restaurant’s third outpost comes with some expanded offerings, including a smash burger that is already drawing crowds.
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Developer mulls trimming Ocean Street housing project to 300 units from 389
By Max Chun
A subsidiary of real estate giant Trammell Crow says it is in talks with the City of Santa Cruz to possibly reduce the size of a planned Ocean Street housing project, citing cost concerns and neighborhood fit.
After Ella’s closure, Watsonville Airport considers three proposals for new restaurant tenant
By Lily Belli
Following the June closure of Ella’s at the Airport, the Watsonville Airport is reviewing three proposals from restaurateurs to take over the restaurant space, with hopes of opening by the end of the year.
From East Cliff to Scotts Valley: The Point Market opens third café with burritos and new menu hits
By Lily Belli
Pleasure Point favorite The Point Market has opened a new Scotts Valley location, bringing its popular lineup of breakfast burritos, tacos, sandwiches, and smoothies to the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Wishing you a relaxing weekend as we head into a new month.
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