Beauty is measured and valued in Miami, but our blaring sun, humidity and summer afternoons on the beach take a heavy toll on our skin. Thankfully, South Miami spas have an array of cures and treatments to help you look your best. Gone are the days of simple massages and quick cleansing facials. Now spas ... Read more

At the end of the nineteenth century, a plant explorer began traveling the world studying plant pathology and discovering tropical plants destined for repatriation in his native country. David Grandison Fairchild (1869-1954), working on, off, and on again for the United States Department of Agriculture, spent decades in the pursuit of useful plants suitable for ... Read more

Growing up and living in and around South Miami, over the course of his forty years, Lee Zohlman has achieved a great deal, making his passion for sport a successful business venture as well. In his early years, Lee swam competitively for Palmetto H.S., and then went on to FIU to earn his BS degree ... Read more

The summer in SOMI always kicks off with the annual Twilight 5K race through the streets.  Sponsored by Team FootWorks and South Miami Hospital, over1,300 people registered for a great evening of food, fun and music.  Runners and athletes in all sizes and shapes from Palm Beach to Homestead came together for a balmy summer ... Read more

Our readers have often commented about the SOMI Magazine covers and how exceptional they are. We’d like to know your favorite cover (and cover feature) in the six issues of Volume VIII.  Please let us know.   We’d welcome your comments, thanks.                             ... Read more

Heat fans were out in force for the NBA final game on Thursday, June20. SOMI Magazine caught the action at ROC:BRGR, Sunset Tavern, Irish Times, Brewskis, TOWN Kitchen & Bar, Trattoria Sole and Bougies…. With a score of Heat 98, Spurs 88, game seven was done and everything was won. SOMI erupted in cheers and even our share of ... Read more

At the most recent Chamber South General Membership Breakfast meeting held at the Dadeland Marriott on July 24, the Chamber welcomed PortMIami Director Bill Johnson and his staff to present a report on the Port of Miami. Eric Olafson (Port Manager of Intergovernmental Affairs and Cargo Development) presented PortMiami’s plans for becoming big ship ready by ... Read more

A dramatic exhibit of Matheson Hammock photographs by South Florida photographer Tom Smith is hanging on the walls of Red Fish Grill this summer, located in the park’s iconic coral rock pavilion. On Tuesday, July 16th members of the Biscayne Bay Coalition, together with members of the Matheson Hammock Yacht Club and Tropical Audubon joined ... Read more

An annual tradition hosted by Deli Lane/Sunset Tavern is the Spiny Lobster Tournament held on the Friday of the mini sport season. The spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) sport season is the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday of July each year. Regulated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, a limit is set for 6 lobsters per ... Read more