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A WALK THROUGH HISTORY HISTORIC SUNSET DRIVE

Presented by the South Miami Historic Board. (Published 2012)Discover the historic buildings of South Miami’ s Town Center as you enjoy a leisurelywalk along Sunset Drive. Watching the endless swarm of traffic moving along Dixie Highway, it is difficult to imagine that South Miami began as an outpost accessed by unpaid trails.  This little Town ... Read more

SISTER CITY CELEBRATION

Folkloric events showcase the unveiling of new sculptures in Dante Fascell Park. On April 2nd 2020, the City of South Miami hosted its first mini Feria de los Flores at Dante Fascell Park, home to the Colombian Sculpture Garden. The celebration occasioned the official unveiling of three new sculptures and the welcoming sculpture garden sign ... Read more

BEST BUDDIES

Helping with people with disabilities – the ride and the challenge. The 2022 Miami Challenge is scheduled for Friday, November 8th. Join Tour de France champion Chris Froome and other cycling legends George Hincapie, and Christian Vande Velde for the 75-mile ride. Starting and finishing at the Ritz-Carlton on Miami Beach and with two full ... Read more

TROPICAL AUDUBON

Tropical Audubon Observed its 75th Anniversary with a series of special events over the Earth Day Weekend. Photos capture some of the more memorable moments Birdstock: More than 250 music lovers gathered on the society’s Steinberg Nature Center campus on April 23 to enjoy a Birdstock playbill brimming with acoustic artists. Bubbly and Bites: High ... Read more

SOMI’S SINGULAR ART GALLERY

THE WIRTZ GALLERY The gallery in the lobby of the First National Bank of South Miami is named in honor of the Wirtz family patriarch Arthur M. Wirtz. Wirtz, of Chicago, made his fortune in real estate and liquor distribution; he created the business in 1922.  The Wirtz Corp. also owns the Chicago Blackhawks hockey ... Read more

TOWN CENTER NEWS

A SIGN OF THINGS TO COMEOn May 21st SOMI paparazzo just happened on the installation of the FOX’s sign being installed at its old home.  The original sign has been refurbished and given current code restrictions has been placed at the rear of the building (and actually the frequent entrance to the lounge). As with ... Read more

NEW PLACES & NEW FACES

SOMI introduces you to some new business SOMI concepts and owners Four generations of bakers, restaurateurs originally coming from the Regione Liguria in Italy, with stops in Uruguay, Chile and Argentina, Clásica Victoria arrived in South Florida in 2014 and built its reputation in Key Biscayne and now opens a bakery/restaurant on Sunset Drive in ... Read more

STEPPING OUT IN TOWN

ON THE BIG SCREENThe best place to see TOP GUN MAVERICK is at the movie theater according to the screening aficionados. This should bring some life to the otherwise moribund Sunset Place. LIVE ENTERTAINMENTIn making your way around town, several establishments are presently offering live entertainment: Sunset Tavern with groups performing inside on-stage Thursday, Friday ... Read more

SAVING OUR SEA COWS

MANATEE PROTECTION EFFORTS FROM SAVE THE MANATEE CLUB Manatees – Florida’s Gentle Giants Seeing a manatee in its natural habitat is a uniquely Floridian experience. Most people can recall an unforgettable encounter they had with a manatee. The large, gray aquatic mammals average about 10 feet long and weigh between 800 to 1,200 pounds and ... Read more

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN

Returning from Milan in mid- September to finalize the opening of their long-awaited dream to bring traditional Italian cuisine to the USA, chef/owner Giovanni Angelucci and wife Carola are ready to greet you at their new eatery in SOMI when it opens in October. At PastaMia handmade pastas bring the tradition and flavors of Italian ... Read more