SOMI GOES TO KEY WEST FOR PAPA
On May 17th, SOMI Magazine was invited to a media event for the opening of the Hemingway Rum Company’s new Key West Rum Distillery & Experience Center. The magazine had published a two part rum feature (see, Vol. X, No 1; Vol. X, No 2), and was thrilled to follow the development of the Papa’s ... Read more
SOMI SUMMER SIZZLES
Summer is here! Time to sport some barely -there clothes, while keeping your look breezy and chic for summer 2017. We keep cool while still serving major style with some of this season’s hottest trends that suit our climate all too well. As native Floridians we are all too accustomed to the weather, which is ... Read more
MACK CYCLE AND FITNESS AT 60 – Third Generation Family Owned & Managed
Mack Cycle and Fitness celebrates 60 years as South Miami’s hometown bike shop. Operating the family-owned business is resting more and more on the capable shoulders of the third generation, Rachel and Sandy Losada. Owner Mary Jane Mark looks forward to passing the baton to her daughters. “The individual strengths of my daughters make the ... Read more
WHAT’S BREWING – SOMI’S CRAFT BEER SCENE
In our first craft beer article, we discussed the local beer industry in general. Now we are ready to throw back a few pints while visiting the places where the magic really happens: our local bars and restaurants. Let’s walk the town center together to find out what’s on tap. I cross Red Road and ... Read more
AT ZOO MIAMI – New Everglades Exhibit
Man has been fascinated with keeping exotic animals in captivity. However, as zoos evolved over the years, their appearance and reasons for existence have changed dramatically. The focus of today’s zoos has shifted towards education and conservation with the hopes of making the public more aware of our world’s wildlife and the need to protect it for future ... Read more
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
Spring into SOMI! Changes in nature are always dramatic although oftentimes subtle; in South Florida we begin to see lush colors emerging as we enjoy our seasonal changes. At my home, butterflies are taking flight and the wildflowers are just doing what they do – being abundantly wild! Spring is the season of dramatic change and ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – April/May 2017
EAST THAI & NOODLES With a traditional Buddhist blessing held a week prior to their opening in February, a void in the international cuisine choices in SOMI has now been filled with EAST Thai & Noodles. Origin Asian Bistro, which included more of a fusion cuisine with sushi offerings, preceded EAST for many years here ... Read more
PETER JUDE MARKS 25 YEARS WITH THE KENDALL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Peter Jude is one of those extremely dedicated individuals who works tirelessly at their craft. For 25 years, he has been the marketing and public relations director for Kendall Regional Medical Center (KRMC). His position “grew out of a number of things that needed handling at the time, from assisting patient families to getting out ... Read more
THE UNDERLINE – SOMI MAGAZINE UPDATE WITH MEG DALY
The Underline is the name given to THE project to create a 10-mile urban trail and linear park from the Miami River to Dadeland South. Friends of The Underline a 501(c)(3) non-profit advocating to transform the underutilized land below Miami’s Metrorail into a 10-mile linear park, urban trail and canvas for artistic expression are gearing ... Read more
TOP EDUCATOR SPEAKS
P Alberto M. Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the fourth largest school district in the nation spoke at the February ChamberSOUTH General Membership Breakfast, presented by the Chamber’s Education/Business Coalition and held at the Dadeland Marriott. Speaking to ChamberSOUTH is an annual priority of Superintendent Carvalho. He brought his signature delivery with no notes and ... Read more