ARTS IN SOMI – WIRTZ GALLERY/MARSHA SILVERMAN
AT THE WIRTZ GALLERY Located in the First National Bank of South Miami’s lobby, each month the gallery presents local & international artists. Gallery hours are Monday to Thursday 9a-4p, and Friday, 9a-6p. Artist receptions are generally held on the second Friday of the month, from 6-9p and are open to the public. During the ... Read more
KEEPING YOUR EXERCISE ROUTINE
FITNESS TIPS WHILE TRAVELING Traveling can often be a major impediment to staying in shape and maintaining health and fitness. That’s typically because we’re removed from our usual routines, usual amenities and separated from our gyms, personal trainers and spin classes. For many, it can be easier to just resume their workout program when their ... Read more
PERSPECTIVE – WHAT A SUMMER IT’S BEEN!
In this issue we’ve zeroing in on some of the fun and excitement of the summer. The inside cover spread captures three events that reflect our family-oriented community. The Team FootWorks 5K RUN/WALK on the first Sunday in June kicks off the SOMI summer as hundreds upon hundreds descend on our streets to enjoy sport, ... Read more
GETTING ZEN IN SOMI WITH YOGA
About eight years ago, Thomas Taulbee began a journey to make changes in his life and recapture the person he used to know and wanted to become once again. Two years later, yoga became a part of that journey to self-discovery. Initially running was his outlet and helped him conquer half marathons and triathlons while ... Read more
SOMI SUMMER FUN
The summer in SOMI always kicks-off with the annual Team FootWorks Twilight 5K race through the streets. Sponsored by South Miami Hospital, there were 1224 registered for the event, and many, many others gathered for a great evening of food, fun and music. Runners and athletes in all sizes and shapes from Palm Beach to ... Read more
AARON COHEN LIFE PROTECTION ACT
Under rainy skies over Key Biscayne, on Wednesday, July 16, Governor Rick Scott came to the Rickenbacker Causeway for a ceremonial signing of new legislation imposing harsher penalties on hit-and-run drivers. The ceremony came two years after a cyclist, Aaron Cohen, was killed by a hit-run driver, prompting a successful intense grass roots effort to ... Read more
FIFA IN SOMI
The 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ will be remembered for the defining moments. Germany ultimately claiming the trophy that had eluded them since 1990, hosts Brazil crashing out to the eventual champions in unprecedented fashion, and Spain’s golden era coming to a humbling conclusion. The world community was transfixed from Thursday, June 12 to Sunday, ... Read more
LEGALIZING MEDICAL MARIJUANA
In collaboration with the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce, the CHAMBER SOUTH Governmental Affairs Committee, presented a discussion on the pending November 2 ballot initiative for the legalization of medical marijuana at the CHAMBER SOUTH Monthly General Membership Breakfast held in June. A legislative update was given by District ... Read more
EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS
On June 11, Consign of the Times opened their new location in SOMI on Red Road across from The Shops at Sunset Place. Founded by Carin Kirby in 2002, Consign of the Times is a premier purveyor of authentic designer handbags, luxury pre-owned, premium shoes, and high-end accessories for women. Carin Kirby opened her first ... Read more