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There comes a time…. For the past seventeen years I’ve had the great pleasure of…
Author John Edward Smith
73RD STREET TRANSFORMATION
Still a work in progress. Existing conditions. Store set-back from the street with surface parking…
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The days of summer here in South Miami are ushered in with the annual 5K…
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FROM THE PUBLISHER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR JOHN EDWARD SMITH MASKS COMING OFF AND LIFE RETURNS…
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FROM THE PUBLISHER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR AS WE COME INTO A NEW YEAR SOMI Magazine starts…
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FROM THE PUBLISHER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR NOT SO FAST! In our Summer edition we looked at…
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COMING BACK TO SHADES OF OUR FORMER SELVES Well after fourteen months of total disruption…
THE SCENT & SENSE OF PARKS
PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE Flowering Trees to Creative ArtsAfter-School to Senior CareSports Programs to Special Events ENJOY…
THE RETURN OF FOX’S
FOX’S will again become a living and breathing icon. On Friday July 31, 2015, FOX’S…
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FILLING IN THE BLANKS! This time of year in greater Miami the streets come alive…
LIVE THEATRE IS SOUTH OF BROADWAY!
While the bright lights on the “GREAT WHITE WAY” in New York have been darkened…
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From the Publisher & Creative Director IT’S A GREAT TIME TO RIDE! While you’ll always…
TRANSFORMATION ON 73RD STREET
Existing conditions. Store set-back from the street with surface parking on site, and angle parking…
MAKING WAY FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT
The office building which housed Bank United at 6075 Sunset Drive is now demolished to…
SHOVELS FINALLY IN THE GROUND
After two decades mired in intrigue, delays and lawsuits a mixed use project named “VOX…
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SPRING INTO SOMI!
Changes in nature are always dramatic although oftentimes subtle; in South Florida we begin to see lush colors emerging as we enjoy our seasonal changes.
DCC AT TEN YEARS
Members of the UM Team at the DCC (2019) At the first Dolphin Cycling Challenge,…
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FROM THE PUBLISHER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR CHANGE IS INEVITABLE – AND WELCOME… Welcome to somiXV!…
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FROM THE PUBLISHER & Creative Director HOW WE GOT TO WHERE WE’RE GOING…. This is the last…
GOING ON 15 YEARS
WE’RE LARGER THAN LIFE!! When first published starting in the fall of 2005, the magazine…
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FROM THE PUBLISHER & Creative Director As summer begins…. It’s Dominos!!! We don’t have a…
THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM…
SOUTH MIAMI: HOME TO HOLSUM BAKERY In 1934, the Fuchs Baking Company moved north from…
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Spring into SOMI! Changes in nature are always dramatic although oftentimes subtle; in South…
SALUTE TO THE JROTC
Thursday, February 7, 2019 witnessed the annual Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) “Pass in…
RAILS TO TRAILS – Publisher’s Perspective
It’s been a long trek… In 2003, I had the privilege of coordinating the advocacy…
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DARE TO BE OPTIMISTIC In 2019, I suggest we “Dare to Be Optimist” and…
ADDRESSING SOUTH MIAMI’S NEEDS
PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE New and redevelopment proposals are certain to bring economic benefits, housing, employment opportunities…
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WE’RE OFF TO A RUNNING START! As we note the coming of fall, we’re now…
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INTO THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER… heard the phrase “the dog days of summer;” well…
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As summer begins…. We know summer is around the corner when the community comes together…
BRINGING IT HOME TO SOUTH MIAMI
With over three decades in real estate development and with several projects in Miami-Dade County…
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Spring into SOMI! Changes in nature are always dramatic although oftentimes subtle; in South Florida…
JROTC – PASS IN REVIEW
Friday, February 9, 2018 witnessed the annual Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) “Pass in…
CHRONICLING SOUTH MIAMI’S HISTORY – Final Chapter: INTO THE NEXT DECADE: DEVELOPMENTS ON THE HORIZON
On June 25, 1927, W. A. Forster was sworn I as South Miami’s first Mayor,…
THE CHANGING FACE OF US1
DORN BROTHERS BUILDINGS Built by the Dorn Brothers in 1925, one of the first families…
WINN DIXIE SITE REDEVELOPMENT SET FOR REVIEW
For the past 56 years, South Miamians have appreciated the presence and convenience of the…
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WE’RE OFF TO A RUNNING START! While it might sound improbable to say with recent…
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`A toast to you, and wishing our friends, readers and advertisers all the best for…
Sunset Place Plans Under Review “THIRD TIME’S A CHARM…”
It’s now been two years since investors purchased Sunset Place from Simon Properties for $110 million…
HOMETOWN TRADITIONS
When developing the formula for a successful close-knit community, one essential and key ingredient are…
NEW LEADERSHIP AT CHAMBERSOUTH
Starting its 86th year in service to the business community, ChamberSOUTH has leadership changes both…
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INTO THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER… You’ve heard the phrase “the dog days of summer;”…
PROJECT CLEARS FINAL HURDLES FOR APPROVAL
After some nineteen years mired in intrigue, delays and lawsuits, a new Class A office…
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OBSERVING ANNIVERSARIES 2017 marks the 90th anniversary of the founding of the City of South…
MACK CYCLE AND FITNESS AT 60 – Third Generation Family Owned & Managed
Mack Cycle and Fitness celebrates 60 years as South Miami’s hometown bike shop. Operating the…
AT ZOO MIAMI – New Everglades Exhibit
Man has been fascinated with keeping exotic animals in captivity. However, as zoos evolved over…
ARTWALK SEASON TAKES A BOW
Finishing up its nineth year, the 2016-17 SOMIartwalk© in our town center wrapped up its six-month…
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WE’RE OFF TO A GREAT START! While it might sound improbable to say with recent…
NEW GATEWAY INTO SOMI
As steel pillars reach up at angles on the site, the contemporary two-story building under…
SUNSET PLACE ON THE HORIZON
Since purchasing Sunset Place from Simon Properties for $110 million in late 2015, the new…
MAIN STREET CLOSED
FOR THE LOVE OF ART FOR THE LOVE OF CARS FOR THE LOVE OF FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS Our hometown main street closes to vehicular…
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A toast to you, and wishing our friends, readers and advertisers all the best for this holiday season.…
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ANOTHER NEW BEGINNING Fall ushers in new collegiate and NFL action, premieres of TV network shows,…
CLASS A BUILDING PLANNED AT SOUTH MIAMI METRORAIL STATION
After some eighteen years mired in intrigue, delays and lawsuits, a new Class A office…
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Into the Summer… You’ve heard the phrase “the dog days of summer.” Well, it seems…
ART INSTALLATIONS AT SUNSET PLACE
Art installations visually herald a new horizon at Sunset Place. Over the summer break The…
EMPOWERING YOUNG BOYS
LOCAL COUPLE CREATE EMPOWERMENT TOYS Many of our readers will recognize Crissi Boland from Margaux…
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As summer begins…. We know summer is around the corner when the community comes together…
SOMI SUMMERTIME COCKTAILS
In preparing this summertime feature and walking our tree-lined streets around town, SOMI Magazine visited…
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Welcome Spring! Even in South Florida we begin to see lush colors emerging as we…
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WHO INVITED EL NIñO TO THE PARTY?! Besides thinking that the El Niño winds have…
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‘TIS THE SEASON… Season’s Greetings! If you have a moment, pour yourself a cup…
IN SOMI, THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING TO SHOUT ABOUT!
Our hometown main street closes to vehicular traffic at certain times of the year to…
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ANOTHER NEW BEGINNING Fall ushers in new collegiate and NFL action, premieres of TV network…
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GET YOUR HELMET ON AND CYCLE SOMI… For many years, I’ve personally made a commitment…
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As summer begins…. As we go to press, all the best to those running and…
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Welcome Spring! Even in South Florida we begin to see lush colors emerging as we…
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WE’RE OFF TO A GREAT START! Coming into 2015, SOMI is seeing new restaurants and…
BIKE “THE UNDERLINE” 10-MILE BLOCK PARTY
On Saturday, March 21, 2015, cyclists enjoyed safe and car-free cycling along the 10-miles of…
TRIBUTE TO JOHN “HANS” HUSEBY
On Tuesday evening, December 2nd, SOMI Magazine Publisher addressed the City of South Miami City…
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‘TIS THE SEASON… Season’s Greetings! If you have a moment, pour yourself a cup…
RIBBON-CUTTING AT BEAR CUT BRIDGE
On a spectacular crystal blue South Florida late October Saturday morning, elected officials from the county…
MAIN STREET HAPPENINGS
When developing a recipe for a successful close-knit community, one essential ingredient is a generous…
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Fall ushers in new collegiate and NFL action, premieres of TV network shows, another new…
PERSPECTIVE – WHAT A SUMMER IT’S BEEN!
In this issue we’ve zeroing in on some of the fun and excitement of the…
AARON COHEN LIFE PROTECTION ACT
Under rainy skies over Key Biscayne, on Wednesday, July 16, Governor Rick Scott came to…
DORN AVENUE REPAIRS
Dorn Avenue (SW 59 Avenue) is the brick-paved iconic entrance to the shopping & dining…
FROM THE PUBLISHER
My daughter, Ashley Waters Smith, joins me in wishing our friends, readers and advertisers all…
CELEBRATING ON SUNSET
In a rushed world of easy fixes, texting, the latest iphone, tweeting and more, sociological…
ATHLETE . COACH . ENTREPRENEUR
Growing up and living in and around South Miami, over the course of his forty…
LICENSE READER
The ELSAG License Plate Reader was deployed by the SMPD as an operational test. On…
CHOCOLATE IN THE TROPICS
The Miami Fine Chocolate & Food Show debuted at Pinecrest Gardens on the weekend of…
WHAT’S NEW
INDIA’S CONTEMPORARY DESIGNS.Translated from Hindi, Mogra means the Jasmine flower, known for its immediate sweet…
ART WALK
SOMIartwalk© is one-third of the six-month series now successfully presented. Unlike other areas which boast…