Celebrating 20 years of publishing news & highlights for our South Miami community

DECEMBER/JANUARY 2019

PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS

                                                                                            FROM THE PUBLISHER & Creative Director SEASON’S GREETINGS!   Did you ... Read more

ADDRESSING SOUTH MIAMI’S NEEDS

PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE New and redevelopment proposals are certain to bring economic benefits, housing, employment opportunities and a serve as a catalyst for further business improvements and enhancements. These projects are: the construction of upscale residential units at 6075 Sunset Drive by Alta Developers, the multi-use redevelopment of the Winn Dixie site owned by Facundo Bacardi, ... Read more

BUSINESS MILESTONES – BROAD IN THE BEAM

BROAD IN THE BEAM: For Over Thirty Years Mariner’s Offers a Vast Array of Fresh Seafood The shiny, succulent stone crab claws almost cry out to be tasted at Mariner’s Seafood, seen readily through the perfectly polished glass. Manager Kerry Loesch, who has had over 50 years of experience in the seafood business, eagerly selects ... Read more

THE ELVES AT 35 – A NOSTALGIC RETROSPECTIVE BY DONNA SHELLEY

The Rose Bowl, Macy’s and Saint Patrick’s Day Parades are highly professional, large-scale events 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 as little sprites waving madly at ... Read more

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – December/January 2019

EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT: KAMP FITNESS Looking for variety as well as intensity? Brothers Ari and Sam Karl, aim to provide a unique fitness experience which combines just that. Ari, who graduated from the University of Miami Law School, and Sam, who graduated from the University of Wisconsin, are certified trainers. Located where Carrabbas and Outback ... Read more

THE UNDERLINE – MAKING IT HAPPEN

After five years of tireless advocacy and perseverance, the dream of our Founder, Meg Daly, and so many in our community, is finally becoming a reality.  On November 1st, Miami-Dade County and Friends of The Underline broke ground on the first phase of The Underline – Brickell Backyard. Hundreds of elected officials, donors, partners and ... Read more

NEW EXHIBIT AT DADE HERITAGE TRUST

Dade Heritage Trust opened a new exhibit focusing on Dr. James M. Jackson and Miami Medicine. The Trust, formed to preserve Miami-Dade County’s architectural, environmental and cultural heritage through education and advocacy, is housed in the historic office and surgery of Dr. Jackson. The exhibit highlights Dr. Jackson, folk and Native American health practices, medical ... Read more

THE UNDERLINE BREAKS GROUND

Beginnings for the transformation of the ten-mile desolate and under-utilized paved path and area under the Metrorail were ceremoniously commemorated at a ground-breaking on November 1, 2018, as The Underline’s Phase 1 “Brickell Back Yard” was held. Many call The Underline Miami’s answer to the very successful High Line in New York City. When the ... Read more

CHAMBER CHAIRMAN’S RECEPTION

ChamberSOUTH, serving the South Miami Dade business community for decades, held its 88th annual Chairman’s Reception at the Mayfair Hotel & Spa in Coconut Grove. The event honors the outgoing Chairperson of the organization while welcoming in the new Chair. Ken Kistner of CBT College passed the gavel on to the incoming chair Mindy Herris who ... Read more