The Ongoing Saga of the Miramar
Miramar Blight Gone, but Fiscal Stalemate Continues
County, Caruso haggle over Hotel Incentive Program language. Read story.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Caruso Levels Miramar, Wrangles with County
Demolition makes his property entitlements permanent. Read story.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Would the Miramar Ever Make Money?
Report suggests Rick Caruso's hotel project on Montecito coast may never work. Read story.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Miramar Stuck in More Muck
The county suspends negotiations with developer Rick Caruso after the two sides reach a legal impasse. Read story.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Miramar-Minded Rebate Program Moves Forward
Rick Caruso reiterates commitment to building new hotel. Read story.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Weekend Poodle Alert
Miramar Bailout: Something Fishy This Way Swims Read story.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Miramar and Caruso Hit Road Block
Panel balks at plan to save developer $200,000 a year. Read story.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Caruso Gets Reduction in Miramar Property Value
Miramar Hotel owner Rick Caruso recently came to an agreement with the Santa Barbara County Assessor’s Office for a reduction in property value. Read story.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Caruso Pays Off Miramar Loan
Says it reaffirms his company’s commitment to building the luxury hotel. Read story.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Hotel Tax Rebate Moves Forward
County grants Miramar permit extension. Read story.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Trading Miramar Bed Tax for Buildings
On Tuesday, the county supes will vote on L.A. developer Rick Caruso's new plan to rebuild the Miramar. Read story.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
New Miramar Plan Approved
Board of Supervisors give go-ahead to smaller project. Read story.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
A Mitigated Miramar?
Developer drops ballroom and tennis courts from hotel's plan. Read story.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Caruso Challenged on Miramar Future
County Supervisor Janet Wolf says she was “just incredibly disappointed” to see developer’s request to delay building hotel. Read story.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Ty Warner Loans Get Reprieve
Biltmore, San Ysidro Ranch hotelier gets 90-day extension on $345 million loan package. Read story.
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