The Rose Bowl, Macy’s and Saint Patrick’s (the day when they say that everyone is Irish)—are highly professional, large-scale parades broadcast into American homes.  Captivating as they are, there is something particularly appealing about a hometown and homegrown pageant like South Miami’s Parade of the Elves.  This is an event replete with local kids dressed ... Read more

Over the course of the thirty years of the Santa’s Parade of the Elves, Santa has arrived in South Miami on a tricycle, in a convertible, on an antique fire truck, on a flat-bed and in recent memory on a superbly decorated float.

 

TARGETS TEENS’ ACCESS TO ALCOHOL On a breezy fall evening under a spectacular sunset, a group of Police Explorers and volunteers descended SWAT-style upon local merchants. Their mission: Project Sticker Shock. Their target: bottles of alcohol. Their objective: remind adults it’s illegal to give alcohol to minors. The operation that humid October night was part of ... Read more

Once and for all let’s forget about being skinny and focus on being strong. Think about how we describe the people that inspire us. Whether we are referring to political leaders, military personnel, law enforcement officers, superheroes, or extraordinary moms and dads, the most common adjective for a great leader is strong. Being strong inspires ... Read more

INDIA’S CONTEMPORARY DESIGNS.Translated from Hindi, Mogra means the Jasmine flower, known for its immediate sweet and delicate scent.  And so, Sundeep (“Sandy”) and Tina Chawla have named their exclusive contemporary design boutique for indeed the colors and designs are captivating to the eyes as the scent of the jasmine is to the nose. Originally from ... Read more

SOMIartwalk© is one-third of the six-month series now successfully presented.  Unlike other areas which boast of many art galleries, South Miami has a unique take on presenting an artnight as area businesses open their doors to artists as well as on our tree-lined sidewalks. Held on the second Friday (6-9p) of the month, from October ... Read more

ROASTED MAPLE GLAZED PORK LOIN WITH CARAMELIZED APPLE RINGS CHEF Michael Altman    RESTAURANT Town kitchen + Bar FACTS  For the past six years he has been Executive Chef of Town  A graduate of the CIA in New York, he worked up the ranks with Charlie Palmer’s NY restaurants before heading to SoBe as Exec.Chef at ... Read more

The grape harvest season for most of the United States and Europe is now complete! Grapes are ripe for picking from August through October for vineyards in the Northern Hemisphere. The decision of when to harvest is dependent upon the weather, grape varietal, and vision of a winemaker. For example, lesser-ripe grapes are picked earlier ... Read more