“Chip” Iglesias Swearing-In
“Chip” Iglesias Swearing-In New city manager brings decades ofexperience and service After graduating from Miami Senior High School Genaro “Chip” Iglesias chose to enter the Miami Fire Department, and at age nineteen when he donned his gear, he began his three-decade journey in service to the community. In December, Iglesias was appointed by the South ... Read more
CONSIDERING THE DADE COUNTY PINE
Looking at the concrete and high-rises of Miami today it may be difficult to picture what the early pioneers saw when they first considered their new surroundings upon their arrival in the mid-nineteenth century. Here, they found a land dense with old-growth pine trees soaring 100 feet into the bright blue sky. The understory was ... Read more
SHOVELS FINALLY IN THE GROUND
After two decades mired in intrigue, delays and lawsuits a mixed use project named “VOX Miami” is now finally under construction on the corner of Sunset Drive and US1 at the gateway to SOMI’s retail and restaurant district. VOX Miami, a mixed-use, transit-oriented development, will serve as a central point of connectivity with a major ... Read more
BRAVERY RECOGNIZED
At the South Miami city Commission meeting of February 18, 2020, SMPD Chief Rene Landa presented the SMPD Bravery Award to a young man, James Popham for an incident which occurred on December 7, 2019. Prior to the presentation, Officer Rodney Napier recounted the incident: “Just three months ago, 15 year old James was the ... Read more
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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.
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.
GROUND-BREAKING TO $125 MILLION DEVELOPMENT
On February 27th, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site of the new VOX Miami mixed use development at the corner of U.S. 1 and Sunset Drive at the South Miami Metrorail Station. Developed by The TREO Group, the two-phase, $125 million project will incorporate a student housing component and ‘Class A’ office building, ... Read more
AND THE WINNERS ARE….
While the show winners are pictured below, other real winners for the annual South Miami Rotary Art Festival were the estimated crowd of 25,000, the area businesses and the city itself. For the 36th year the February art show blossoms on Sunset Drive as 123 exhibits are showcased in this beautiful area filled with historic ... Read more
HISTORIC PROPERTY RECOGNITION
In early February, the South Miami Historic Preservation Board hosted a sidewalk Plaque Dedication ceremony event outside the 5875 Sunset Drive building known as the Opsahl/Dowling Building. Guests in attendance included members of the Berrin family, the owners of the property and included remarks by Christine Rupp, Executive Director of the Dade Heritage Trust and ... Read more
COLOMBIAN SCULPTURES UNVEILING
Three original artworks by renowned Colombian artists have arrived in the City of South Miami’s Dante Fascell Park. As part of the City’s Sister City initiatives with Medellín, Colombia, the three sculptures were unveiled at a recent celebration that include Colombian music by Sergio y la Cuarta, traditional dances by costumed performers of Puerta de ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
VERDE “A sustainable way of life” is the tagline for this unique retail enterprise with refill stations and goods to help you live with less waste. The concept started two years ago with a first location in Midtown. Business partners Martha Balaguer and Pamela Barreza, who both have other full time jobs, recognized the ... Read more