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Local resident Kyle Ashby invites the public to play in his Sandbox.
The business owner has opened his third Sandbox shared co-work space, this time in Goleta.
The location, at 69 Santa Felicia Drive, features 14 office spaces, two large indoor meeting and training rooms, outdoor work and meeting areas, and events space.
“I’m excited to bring The Sandbox to Goleta and offer a space for local businesses and professionals,” Ashby said. “The dynamic new space will feature great on-site amenities, including outdoor workspace and member perks as well as events, programs and classes.”
Ashby said the place is also great for networking.
“The space will be a great center for business and innovation as well as a space where people can gather to connect, learn and have some fun,” Ashby said.
The other locations are 414 Olive St. in Santa Barbara and 1345 Park St. in Paso Robles.
According to a news release, The Sandbox Goleta offers co-working memberships starting at $247 a month to use the common space, enjoy coffee and other benefits. Private offices start at $750 per month. There are also coworking day passes available for $25 a day, and offices are rentable by the day as well as meeting and gathering space starting at $40 an hour for coworking and office members, the news release states.
Ashby said The Sandbox can also function as a venue for film screenings, business events, pitch nights, networking events and private celebrations. The new location is near the Camino Real Marketplace, restaurants, shops, breweries, hotels and UC Santa Barbara. He said he hopes to hold events in partnership with Draughtsmen Aleworks, which is located next door.
Ashby founded The Sandbox Santa Barbara in 2017 and The Sandbox Paso Robles in 2021. A former employee of the tech world, he also founded and runs Startup Summer Camp, an immersive entrepreneurial program for students and visiting entrepreneurs, and StartupSB, an organization focused on connecting Santa Barbara-area entrepreneurs and startups. He has bachelor degrees in film studies and geography from UCSB and a master’s degree in business administration from Babson College.
It’s the second co-work space to open in Goleta. Good Space, at 320 Storke Road, also serves people looking for offices on a monthly and day schedule.
Validation Brewing
Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone is home to a new brewery.
Validation Ale, 102 Yanonali St., held a soft opening on Thursday.
“A tech-forward space designed to make your visit as seamless and enjoyable as possible, with on-table QR codes allowing you to order, top-up and pay all at your own leisure,” the website states. “Our modern industrial space is family-friendly, with live sports, a broad menu catering to many tastes and community events each month.”
Customers can submit a recipe for brewing.
“Those with a passion for brewing can submit a recipe to Validation Ale,” the website states. “We brew for you and put your creation on the Vying list. The community then votes with their wallets, and if your recipe outperforms a current champion, you will have the honor of being Validated.”
New Steakhouse
Rare Society Steakhouse has opened on lower State Street in Santa Barbara.
The San Diego-based restaurant opened its doors Wednesday at 214 State St., the former site of Union Ale.
“Opening night in Santa Barbara,” the company posted on Instagram. “To all who joined us, thank you for the warm welcome. We’re happy to be here.”
The company states that it dry-ages its meats in-house for 30 to 40 days.
The company has other locations, in Solana Beach and University Heights in the San Diego area.
“Sink your teeth into Rare Society, our homage to the infamous Las Vegas steakhouse,” the website states. “Premium proteins are grilled over an open flame. Cocktails are direct, classic and classy. Service is refined, but approachable. This is your neighborhood steakhouse, after all.”
It is open Wednesday through Sunday starting at 5 p.m.
Mama Luma Takes Over Italy
Santa Barbara-based Mama Luma presented its new collection for the first time at the Pitti Immagine Bimbo Expo in Italy.
Mama Luma presented its spring/summer 2023 collection in Italy. The event is one of the most important international expos for children and teen fashion, according to a news release.
“Being from California and our sense of design makes us unique,” Mama Luma founder Ata Sarı said in a news release. “Pitti Immagine Bimbo is one of the most influential expos for fashion, therefore it was a really efficient experience for us.”
“It’s very important that children get to interact with a range of colors and patterns for their personal and artistic development.
“At Mama Luma, it’s our mission to design, outfits that will make little girls feel confident and creative.”
Sari, a UCSB graduate, started Mama Luma in Santa Barbara to bring his mother’s designs to life and the brand has made a significant impact in the kids clothing industry in a very short amount of time, according to a news release.
Pitti Immagine Bimbo is held at Fortezza da Basso Castle in Florence every year in the summer. World-famous brands such as Calvin Klein, Molo and Dolce & Gabbana featured their latest collections.
— Noozhawk staff writer Joshua Molina can be reached at jmolina@noozhawk.com. Follow Noozhawk on Twitter: @noozhawk, @NoozhawkNews and @NoozhawkBiz. Connect with Noozhawk on Facebook.
