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`A toast to you, and wishing our friends, readers and advertisers all the best for this holiday season. May you enjoy the companionship of family and friends as you celebrate the season. ‘TIS THE SEASON… Season’s Greetings! Did you survive Grey Thursday, Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday and Cyber Monday? We’re now fully engaged in the frenzy ... Read more
Sunset Place Plans Under Review “THIRD TIME’S A CHARM…”
It’s now been two years since investors purchased Sunset Place from Simon Properties for $110 million in late 2015, that final plans are now being formally reviewed by the South Miami City Commission. Over the course of these two years, the new ownership team comprised of Federal Realty Investment Trust, Grass River Property, and the Comras Company, ... Read more
CHRONICLING SOUTH MIAMI’S HISTORY – Part IV: THE BAKERY CENTRE
On June 25, 1927, W. A. Forster was sworn in as South Miami’s first Mayor, and the City began its nineth decade journey. In this fourth installment of our history series we discuss the role of the redevelopment of the Holsum site, the subsequent demise of The Bakery Centre and the redeveopment into present Shops at ... Read more
HOMETOWN TRADITIONS
When developing the formula for a successful close-knit community, one essential and key ingredient are family-friendly events presented in just the right place. Over the course of many years, a tradition of special events has developed along Sunset Drive for families to enjoy. Celebrations that help define who we are as a people have been ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – December/January 2018
With a mid-November opening, Shelley’s is the new go to in SOMI for great bites and drinks. The restaurant is quaint and cozy, with a décor that is nostalgic, comfortable and coastal clean. Partner Brian Griffiths says “We opened with the goal of serving fresh seafood and bottled cocktails to guests in an inclusive, fun, and laid-back ... Read more
THE UNDERLINE – PARKER THOMSON, A GIVING GIANT
On November 11th at 3 PM, hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the life of Parker Thomson, Friends of The Underline Executive Board member, husband, family man, friend, attorney, philanthropist, civic giant, and community leader. Arguably one of Miami’s most revered leaders, Parker passed away on November 3, 2017 after complications with a heart procedure ... Read more
NAI Florida Forum
The South Florida & Puerto Rico offices of NAI Global, NAI Miami, NAI Rauch Weaver Norfleet Kurtz & Co. (Fort Lauderdale), NAI Merin Hunter Codman (West Palm Beach) and NAI Puerto Rico held their Fourth Annual Florida Forum with attendance from over 300 business professionals, government officials, real estate developers, investors and brokers from the ... Read more
CYCLING MIAMI WITH THE PROS
The international organization, BEST BUDDIES, brought top cyclists to Miami to participate in the 2017 BEST BUDDIES MIAMI CHALLENGE. On Friday, November 17, as an exclusive fund-raiser for the organization, fifty cyclists each donated $10,000 to have the opportunity to ride a singular Miami scenic route with world champion cyclists in a 100K peloton with ... Read more
THE CHEF’S TABLE – FESTIVE CORNISH GAME HEN
RECIPES OF SIGNATURE DISHES PREPARED BY OUR AREA CHEFS. RECIPES OF SIGNATURE DISHES PREPARED BY OUR AREA CHEFS. RESTAURANT Town Kitchen & Bar CHEF Trevor Simon FACTS Trevor Simon has been intermittently working with Executive Chef Michael Altman and TOWN Kitchen+Bar for over 10 years. He started with Chef Michael as a line cook and quickly moved ... Read more