More details continue to emerge about Another Planet Entertainment's plans for the renovation of the historic Castro Theatre, including the hiring of BuildOut California, an association of LGBT construction firms and trades.

We now have some hints about changes being made inside the Castro Theatre via plans that have been filed with the city.

After nearly four years in the neighborhood, Castro floral art studio Blumen (548 Castro St.) will close at the end of the month.

The Castro's Levi's Store at 525 Castro Street (between 18th and 19th streets) has quietly closed after 14 years in the neighborhood.

Last week, the Rainbow Honor Walk announced 24 new LGBT luminaries who'll be honored with street plaques in the Castro.

A new Thai massage business is headed for the former Face It Salon & Spa at 2343 Market Street.

Privacy concerns raised by hotel guests and Castro residents have resulted in policy changes at the newly open 12-room boutique lodge The Hotel Castro (4230 18th St.).

In this edition: a hot chicken and ramen restaurant and pet grooming store open in the Castro, a designer clothing store extends its stay, and a longtime Thai restaurant closes its doors.

Boutique natural wine shop Bottle Bacchanal is now open in the space formerly occupied by Specs in the City & Cheaters Too at 4126 18th Street (between Castro and Collingwood streets).

Fast-casual chicken and rice restaurant Gai has opened its second location at 1001 Market Street (at Sixth), formerly Homeskillet.

Following last week's announcement about Another Planet Entertainment (APE) taking over operations at the historic theater, there's been a lot of public outcry, and APE's CEO says "there were a lot of assumptions made."

A developer is seeking approval to demolish the building at 2051 Market Street that previously housed Castro's sex club and sauna Eros.

The Castro's 13-year-old Italian restaurant Poesia Osteria Italiana (4072 18th St.) is set to expand with a cafe inside the space formerly occupied by Réveille Coffee at 4076 18th St.