PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
WE’RE OFF TO A GREAT START! Coming into 2015, SOMI is seeing new restaurants and businesses open and while we still have vacancies in some locations, other businesses are moving forward. New and re-investment in our retail/restaurant district are encouraging signs as SOMI continues to be a choice destination for the cognoscenti. Look at the ... Read more
OBSERVING BUSINESS MILESTONES – Vigi miami celebrates`20 years of fine fashion
VIGI Miami is a boutique fashion shop that has been turning out well-dressed women since 1995. Owner Virginia (“Vigi”) Lovaton opened her establishment after dedicating many years of her professional life to retail. “I used to sell cosmetics, jewelry and lingerie out of a small area in the gym at Body Works from 1992 until ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – FEB/MAR ’15
In early December, twenties something Paola Reyes opened her BLANC home accessories boutique at the Riviera Plaza just north of The Shops at Sunset Place on US1. Born in Bolivia and raised in Key Biscayne, she attended Gulliver Prep and Boston Suffolk University where she graduated in 2009 with a degree in Developmental Psychology. With ... Read more
SOUTH MIAMI INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN
After a year of data collection and analysis, interagency meetings, workshops and civic engagement, the South Miami Intermodal Transportation Plan (SMITP) consultants Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. presented their final report at a City Commission Workshop held on January 14, 2015. It was the city’s desire to enhance the existing transportation system and mobility choices available ... Read more
SOMI BIZ BRIEFS – FEB/MAR ’15
SIRVANTI has been designing fine tailored and ready-made men’s clothing for over 25 years in the heart of South Miami as Mani Pastrana, founder & owner was a true stylist and tailoring expert. Clothing that is tailor made to fit you perfectly. You will choose from the finest fabric mills; such as, Ariston, Zegna, Dormeuil, ... Read more
ELECTED’S ACKNOWLEDGED
ChamberSOUTH’s Trustee Committee and its Governmental Affairs Committee hosted the 7th Annual Trustee Holiday Luncheon & Elected Officials Meet & Greet. Sponsored by Kendall Regional Medical Center the luncheon, held at the Coral Gables Country Club, provided a unique opportunity to visit with elected officials at the state, county and municipal levels. Short on speeches, ... Read more
JOHN “HANS” HUSEBY REMEMBERED
At its January 20, 2015 City of South Miami Commission Meeting, recognized the financial contributions of Team FootWorks to the South Miami Police Explorers Post 256 and the many contributions Hans Huseby made to this community. Their first time before the Commission since Hans’ death, Laurie and J.P. Huseby expressed their deepest and sincerest appreciation ... Read more
CHAMBER DOUBLE HEADER
ChamberSOUTH members and guests at the first General Membership Breakfast of 2015, enjoyed hearing from two guest speakers, Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera and ZOOMiami’s Director of Communications Ron Magill. Sponsored by Kendall Regional Medical Center, it was a January 28th breakfast to remember, with photo ops, selfies, power networking, camaraderie and two very informative presentations. ... Read more
STREET NAMINGS
From dirt streets in the 20’s and 30’s to having paved streets named after them, the South Miami City Commission recognized the contributions of two South Miami residents: Mr. Green Mitchell and Mrs. Johnnie Belle Tompkins. Mr. Green Mitchell was a member of the South Miami community for over 70 years, having moved to South ... Read more
AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING
On Saturday, January 17th, The Fairchild Palms, the young professionals’ networking group of the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden hosted its annual fund-raiser at Fairchild, “Fine Wines & UpScale Ales.” The diverse members share a strong passion for environmental conservation through a wide variety of fun social and networking events. Members work with the students ... Read more