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What’s New In Town: Fall 2023
What’s New In Town A walkabout with SOMIonline publisher The SOMIonline walk about town on…
SOMI’S SINGULAR ART GALLERY
THE WIRTZ GALLERY is named in honor of the Wirtz family patriarch Arthur M. Wirtz…
THE 3-TYPES of El HappyBreath
Photo by Mohamed Hassan in Pixabay THE 3-TYPES of El HappyBreath A Guide to Better Breathing…
REGIONS OF ITALY Culinary Tour
REGIONS OF ITALY CULINARY TOUR With Maurizo Farinelli Maurizio Farinelli welcomes you to experience the…
The Underline: Phase 3 Groundbreaking
PHASE 3 GROUNDBREAKING The last seven-mile of The Underline’s ten-mile masterful plan to create a…
TOAST, ROAST & PARTY
TOAST, ROAST & PARTY Chief Landa Celebrates Retirement At the South Miami City Commission meeting…
Our Endangered Neighbor
OURENDANGERED NEIGHBOR Meet the Federally EndangeredFlorida Bonneted Bat Photo Credit: Dustin Smith/Zoo Miami Many people…
First National Bank of South Miami and United Community Bank Merge
First National Bank of South Miami and United Community Bank Merge (Photos to follow courtesy…
Rank And File Retirements
Rank And File Retirements Chief René G. Landa Officer Rodney Napier Chief René G. Landa…
Chris Christie in the House
Chris Christie in the House Community Newspapers’ Town Hall at CasaCuba On Friday, August 18,…
THE SOUNDS OF SOMI
A late August event planning luncheon at Mosaico, pictured are: (back): Maurizio Farinelli, Mayor Javier…
New Park Dedication
New Park Dedication Ribbon-cutting in the Neighborhood Vice Mayor “Bicycle Bob” Welsh was memorialized with…
Readers Comments: Fall 2023
INSIGHTUL AND INFORMATION ARTICLE What a thoroughly informative piece you published regarding the Winn Dixie. …
Town Center Favorites: Fall 2023
TOWN CENTERFAVORITES These are a couple of mentions from our readers Please send along your…
From the Publisher: Fall 2023
“John Edward” SmithCreative Director & Publisher FALLing into SoMi ‘Get ready for autumn colors…. With…
Somimag XVIII: Fall 2023
Content Sponsors PUBLISHED BY // JES comm, LLC JOHN EDWARD SMITH COMMUNICATIONS © 2022-23 Published…
“Chip” Iglesias Swearing-In
“Chip” Iglesias Swearing-In New city manager brings decades ofexperience and service His daughter Sofia administers…
Restoring The Past
Doc Thomas House Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future Considered the crown jewel of storied…
David Lawrence Honored
David Lawrence Honored The Children’s Trust observes its Twentieth Anniversary Miami’s Community Newspapers presented its…
Readers Comments: Spring 2023
MY RETURN TO FOX’S I was recently in town for a special event, and then…
Town Center Favorites: Spring 2023
AVO SMASH TOAST BALLPARK HOT DOG ORANGE CHICKEN LUNCHTIMEFAVORITIES These are three of the mentions…
From the Publisher: Spring 2023
“John Edward” SmithCreative Director & Publisher SPRING INTO SOMI It’s Springtime, and the recently held…
Somimag XVIII: Spring
Content Sponsors PUBLISHED BY // JES comm, LLC JOHN EDWARD SMITH COMMUNICATIONS © 2022-23 Published…
Town Center Favorites
Simply a great lunch Simply a great lunch Simply a great lunch TOWN CENTER FAVORITES…
Are You Ready?
THE GREAT MIAMI HURRICANE OF 1926 in September was a large and intense tropical cyclone that…
From the Publisher
“John Edward” SmithCreative Director & Publisher Hold the Presses! We delayed the summer SOMIonline magazine…
Somimag XVIII: Winter
Content Sponsors PUBLISHED BY // JES comm, LLC JOHN EDWARD SMITH COMMUNICATIONS © 2022-23 Published…
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
There comes a time…. For the past seventeen years I’ve had the great pleasure of…
SOMI’S 17 YEARS IN PRINT
Looking at the creative and editorial development of a much-appreciated community resource. Photo taken on…
A RETURN TO SOMI
Maurizio Farinelli, an experienced, third-generation restaurateur born and raised in Torino, the gastronomic heartland of…
SPORTS GRILL AT THIRTY FIVE
Home to many happy memories, this year Sports Grill celebrated 35 years in serving the…
THE FOX RETURNS
After almost seven years of being closed, South Miami’s iconic bar reopened its doors on…
COLOMBIAN PRESIDENTIAL VISIT
For the second time in a few short years, South Miami welcomed Ivan Duque Marques…
MURAL ART AT COMMUNITY CENTER
Local artists team up to create “Life is a Playground” mural. South Miami’s own Gail…
SOMI’S SINGULAR ART GALLERY
Located in the lobby of the FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTH MIAMI, each month The…
NEW FACES & NEW PLACES
. And the JEOPARDY! question:The profession other than a cobbler who crafts sneakers?And the answer:…
SOMI BIZ BRIEFS
WELCOME OUR NEW BUSINESSES Located at 7311 S.W. 59 Court, SMOKY’S Outdoor Living designs outdoor…
GOING LIVE IN & AROUND TOWN
Located next to UM and known for its brews and great food, Titanic is once…
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
The days of summer here in South Miami are ushered in with the annual 5K…
A WALK THROUGH HISTORY HISTORIC SUNSET DRIVE
Presented by the South Miami Historic Board. (Published 2012)Discover the historic buildings of South Miami’…
TROPICAL AUDUBON CELEBRATES SEVENTY FIVE YEARS
South Miami’s treasured neighbor, Tropical Audubon Society is celebrating its 75th Anniversery this year, and…
THE BOYS OF SUMMER
From the Publisher: What follows here and online is a 30th anniversary retrospective of the…
SISTER CITY CELEBRATION
Folkloric events showcase the unveiling of new sculptures in Dante Fascell Park. On April 2nd…
BEST BUDDIES
Helping with people with disabilities – the ride and the challenge. The 2022 Miami Challenge…
TROPICAL AUDUBON
Tropical Audubon Observed its 75th Anniversary with a series of special events over the Earth…
SOMI’S SINGULAR ART GALLERY
THE WIRTZ GALLERY The gallery in the lobby of the First National Bank of South…
TOWN CENTER NEWS
A SIGN OF THINGS TO COMEOn May 21st SOMI paparazzo just happened on the installation…
NEW PLACES & NEW FACES
SOMI introduces you to some new business SOMI concepts and owners Business partners Victoria Galindez…
MIAMI’S WILDLIFE EXPERT
(L-R): Dr. Elaine Turner, Dean, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences; Ron Magill, University of…
STEPPING OUT IN TOWN
ON THE BIG SCREENThe best place to see TOP GUN MAVERICK is at the movie…
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
FROM THE PUBLISHER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR JOHN EDWARD SMITH MASKS COMING OFF AND LIFE RETURNS…
SPRING TIME FASHION
SLIDE INTO SPRING WITH SOMI’S FASHIONABLE BOUTIQUES Sometimes a closet cleanout is just what you…
FNBSM 70 YEARS
The First National Bank of South Miami:70 Years of Financial and Community Service Priding itself…
MANATEE IN CRISIS
NO LONGER ENDANGERED, MANATESS NOW FACE ANOTHER CRISIS – NEWS@TheU A massive seagrass die-off in…
NEWS FOR YOU
PROPOSED NEW US1 DEVELOPMENT The City of South Miami is in the process of reviewing…
NEW PLACES & NEW FACES
SOMI INTRODUCES YOU TO SOME NEW BUSINESS SOMI CONCEPTS AND OWNERS NEW AT VOLVÉR Daniella…
OLD LISBON CELEBRATES
30 YEARS WITH PLANS TO EXPAND IN SOMI When Carlos Silva arrived in Miami from…
BLACK HISTORY MURAL
CELEBRATING THE RICH HISTORY OF THE BLACK SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY. Organizing Committee “United Survivors”: Dale…
LIFE’S BACK ON SUNSET DRIVE
ROTARY ART FESTIVAL GREETS SOMI’S WEEKEND VISITORS. BEST IN SHOW Michael Chen, Photography from Brooklyn,…
POP UP ART ON SUNSET
VACANT STORE FRONT HAS BECOME A MECCA FORARTISTIC EXPRESSION. On a recent Friday evening, the…
SOMI’S KITCHENS
GOINGS ON WITH NEW OPENINGS IN TOWN KALIMERA Located right off US1 on 71 Steet,…
ARTS IN SOMI
THE WIRTZ GALLERY Located in the lobby of the FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTH MIAMI,…
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN & AROUND TOWN
ST. PATTY’S DAYTHURSDAY, MARCH 17TH Check out Deli Lane / Sunset Tavern for their annual…
SCULPTURE GARDEN BLOSSOMS
South Miami Commissioner Josh Liebman with the Mayor of Medellin Daniel Quintero to discuss the…
TWENTY YEARS ON SUNSET
Giancarlo Designs enjoys an appreciative presence in the SOMI business community. -…
DADE HERITAGE TRUST AT FIFTY
Founded in 1972, Dade Heritage Trust has been the leading advocate for historic preservation in…
REDEVELOPMENT & MORE…
Making headway with changes to South Miami, the Ludlam Trail officially starts and our congratulations……
RECOGNIZING A SOLDIER AND STATESMAN
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND WISDOM. COLIN POWELL’STHIRTEEN POINTS OF LEADERSHIP “Leadership is the…
NEW PLACES & NEW FACES
SOMI introduces you to some new business owners and one who has taken up a…
ALEXA AT THE HELM
Bringing the memory of her father and observations as she dances her way into her…
COLOMBIAN PRESIDENTIAL VISIT
The president of the Colombian Senate tours the sculpture garden with organizers. On Friday, September…
BEST BUDDIES AND SANTIAGO
The ride and the challenge. Helping with people with disabilities is the lifelong mission of…
SOMI WHAT’S COOKIN’
Bringing Tradition and Technology Together From SWENSEN’S to the One on Sunset The legacy of…
FESTIVE MOCKTAILS
Enjoy this festive season with specialty mocktails prepared for SOMI Magazine by our friends at…
ARTS IN SOMI
WIRTZ GALLERY In December the works or Frederico Caruso line the gallery walls. For January,…
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
FROM THE PUBLISHER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR AS WE COME INTO A NEW YEAR SOMI Magazine starts…
SOMI ENTERTAINMENT
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN & AROUND TOWN SANTA’S PARADE OF THE ELVES SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2PM…
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
FROM THE PUBLISHER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR NOT SO FAST! In our Summer edition we looked at…
DINING OUT IN SOMI:
A Tapestry of International Flavors American cuisine may not seem “international” but it is if…
STATE OF FLORIDA APPROPRIATION SOUTH MIAMI GETS $3 MILLION
The Underline in South Miami just got greener, more biking and walking friendly, and even…
SAVING OUR SEA COWS
MANATEE PROTECTION EFFORTS FROM SAVE THE MANATEE CLUB Manatees – Florida’s Gentle Giants Seeing a…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
Returning from Milan in mid- September to finalize the opening of their long-awaited dream to…
MAURIZIO RETURNS TO SOMI
SOMI Magazine’s first cover (October 2005) pictured the vibrant al fresco dining scene at Trattoria…
HEALTHY EATING
3 Tips To Eat Healthy This Fall! It’s that time of the year again! With…
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
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…
COMING TO AN INTERSECTION NEAR YOU
At the City of South Miami Commission Meeting of April 22, 2021, County Commissioner Rachel…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
Designer Alesandra Sandobal with Nicolas Arena and sales associate Valentina. At the beginning of April…
MACK CYCLE BEST BUDDIES CHAMPION
Mack Cycle & Fitness has been a dedicated partner of Best Buddies and the life-changing…
ACCLAIMED PERUVIAN CHEF OPENS RESTAURANT IN SOUTH MIAMI
If you’re going to open a Peruvian restaurant in Miami, you’d better know what you’re…
HEALTHY EATING – IT’S SUMMERTIME!
Summer has dawned upon us…. how do you keep the family on track nutrition wise? …
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
FILLING IN THE BLANKS! This time of year in greater Miami the streets come alive…