OBSERVING BUSINESS MILESTONES – Big Cheese Restaurant and John the Tailor
The South Miami community has a variety of great business establishments. Among two of the best – and best known – are the Big Cheese Restaurant at 8080 SW67th Street and John the Tailor on 5609 SW 74th Street. What do they have in common? Longevity, a dedication to customer service, excellent reputations and consistent ... Read more
PUBLISHER & READERS COMMENTS
‘TIS THE SEASON… Season’s Greetings! If you have a moment, pour yourself a cup of coffee and let me spend a few minutes with you as you pore through our latest issue. Thanksgiving fittingly ushers in the holiday season. It provides us a good time to reflect and express gratitude before the hustle and ... Read more
NEW BUSINESSES OPEN IN SOMI
ENDLESS SUMMER REVISITED In 1966, the crown jewel to ten years of Bruce Brown surfing documentaries, The Endless Summer hit the big screen. And Bill Whiddon hit Suniland Theatre and was “forever hooked.” After sixteen years in the corporate world as Creative Director for Herald Media, Bill teamed up with Carlos Valdes, a fellow passionate ... Read more
SOMI BIZ BRIEF – DEC/JAN ’15
SWEET TREAT TOWN & COCOA artisanal dark chocolate truffles have been spotted at the very best parties, gourmet food purveyors, and pop-up events lately. Crafted by South Miamian Auxi Damian Langley, the treats are rolled by hand and contain only the finest dark chocolate, cocoa, vanilla, dairy and a note of Cognac. The perfect hostess ... Read more
GIMENEZ AT CHAMBER
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez was the guest speaker at Chamber South’s General Membership Breakfast held at the Dadeland Marriott on November 12. The breakfast program provided for a Non-Profit Table Expo around the ballroom where several non-profit organizations spoke with members. Gimenez’s presentation followed. In his brief remarks, the mayor recognized the Chamber ... Read more
GRAND OPENINGS IN SOMI
SURF’S UP! On Thursday, November 6, the familial network of surfers and paddle boarders celebrated the opening of BLUE WORLD PADDLE Surf & Skate in South Miami at 6400 South Dixie Hwy. During the course of the evening some 250-300 guests were coming and going. Owners Bill Whiddon and Carlos Valdes are well known in ... Read more
NEW COMMISSIONER WELCOMED
Chamber South members welcomed newly elected Miami-Dade County District 8 Commissioner Daniela Levine-Cava at its October General Membership Breakfast. She has been an active member of Chamber South and involved in the county’s social-services network for many years. Levine Cava received significant backing from the Democratic Party and labor unions in her win over conservative ... Read more
STICKER SHOCK
Recently members of the South Miami Police Explorers Post 256 conducted “Project Sticker Shock” in conjunction with the South Miami Drug-Free Coalition. The explorers targeted six area convenience stores, tagging alcoholic beverages reminding consumers not to buy alcohol for underage individuals.
MORE STICKER SHOCK
On November 6th from 11a-4p, Capretto hosted a Birkin Bar at their Sunset Drive store. The Birkin bag is a handbag by Hermès, handmade in leather and named after actress and singer Jane Birkin. The iconic Hermès bags are symbols of wealth and high fashion exclusivity. By 1pm eight Birkins were sold.
BEST BUDDIES MIAMI CHALLENGE
The international organization, Best Buddies, brought top cyclists to Miami to participate in the 2014 Best Buddies Miami Challenge. On Friday, November 21, as an exclusive fund-raiser for the organization, fifty cyclists had the opportunity to ride with world champion cyclists in a 60-mile peloton with police motorcycle escort from the Marlins Park, across the ... Read more