Cavaliere
SOMI PUBLISHER HONORED IN ITALY John Edward Smith’s name is inscribed in the book of the Knights of the Land of Asti and Monferrato. To learn more, read the exclusive article published in Community Newspapers, South Miami News.
A walk about with SOMIonline publisher
On Sunday, November 12th, a new restaurant had its Grand Opening where Town Kitchen + Bar had served guests for some seventeen years. Enter VERACE CUCINA ITALIANA. When Town’s new owner acquired the restaurant over a year ago, being from Verona, Italy, he was keen on opening an Italian restaurant. The young, energetic, and affable ... Read more
Arts in SOMI
THE WIRTZ GALLERY is named in honor of the Wirtz family patriarch Arthur M. Wirtz of Chicago. Wirtz made his fortune in real estate and liquor distribution; he created the business in 1922. The Wirtz Corp. also owns the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team and co-owns the United Center arena— where the Blackhawks and the Chicago ... Read more
Three el HappyBreath Techniques: Nose/Nose, Mouth/Mouth, Nose/Mouth
Three el HappyBreath Techniques: Nose/Nose, Mouth/Mouth, Nose/Mouth Roberto Suarez Introduction The foundation of el HappyBreath and the whole practice of breath awareness is a simple exercise called the 20-Happy Connected Breath Technique. Just 30 seconds of breathing consciously brings fresh life energy into the mind and body. This is the way it is practiced: The ... Read more
La Terrazza Takes Rooftop Dining to the Next Level
La Terrazza Takes Rooftop Dining to the Next Level By Peter B. Laird Perched atop the swank 1515 Sunset Building in SOMI’s Town Center, La Terrazza Bar & Grill has reopened for the season. And executive chef Danny Gayem, who also helms the kitchen at Fiola Miami next door, is taking rooftop dining to the ... Read more
The Underline
THE UNDERLINE UPDATE On September 12th, The Underline reached a major milestone: ground was broken to begin construction on the final 7+ mile segment of The Underline, spanning from SW 19th Ave to Dadeland South Metrorail Station. The organization also hosted eight public meetings to engage the community in the designing process of the park. ... Read more
Meet ChamberSOUTH’s New Executive Director, Melissa Cancio
Meet ChamberSOUTH’s New Executive Director, Melissa Cancio Donna Shelley ChamberSOUTH has a new Executive Director, Melissa Cancio. Upbeat and engaging, Melissa said that she is looking forward to “connecting people” in the community through her new position with the Chamber. “The Chamber is a town meeting place where friends can bond and exchange ideas. My ... Read more
NEW POLICE CHIEF SWORN IN
NEW POLICE CHIEF SWORN IN On Monday, November 13, 2023, dual ceremonies were held in South Miami at the Area Stage Company black box theatre at Sunset Place: The Annual State of the City presented by Mayor Javier Fernandez and the Swearing-In of South Miami’s new police chief, Reo Hatfield III by city manager Genaro ... Read more
Thomas Heatherwick To Bring Humanizing Design to the Shops at Sunset Place
Thomas Heatherwick To Bring Humanizing Design to the Shops at Sunset Place Donna Shelley Thomas Heatherwick will be working with Midtown Development to design a completely new space for what is currently The Shops at Sunset Place, South Miami’s town center mall. Heatherwick is a British designer who has very definite beliefs about modern architecture’s ... Read more