LIVE THEATRE IS SOUTH OF BROADWAY!
While the bright lights on the “GREAT WHITE WAY” in New York have been darkened during the pandemic, we now have bright lights and LIVE THEATRE here in SOMI thanks to the AREA STAGE COMPANY and The Shops at Sunset Place. For over thirty years the Area Stage Company (ASC) has been bringing world-class theatrical ... Read more
MILESTONES: JOHN THE TAILOR | ART OF THE KNOT
Milestones are being celebrated by two mainstay businesses associated with quality, tradition, and outstanding service. Both John Khoury of John the Tailor and Bahman Amini of Art of the Knot are celebrating 40 years and 25 years respectively in their businesses. Each is engaged in historical and traditional professions that add a large measure of ... Read more
ZOO MIAMI’S CONSERVATION ACTION CENTER
As ZOO Miami observes its 40th Anniversary a new Conservation Action Center has opened. More than five years in the making, ZOO Miami is excited to open its new Conservation Action Center, an engaging interactive experience designed to connect guests to wildlife conservation efforts in a fun and inspiring way. Combining hands-on games with impactful ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
GRAND OPENING FOR CHICKEN & WAFFLES Always a popular quick bite, a Chick’nCone franchise opened recently right off US1 and one block north of Sunset Drive. French businessman/restaurateur Dominique Bartschies welcomed the guests to his new venture. Open in the evenings Chick’nCone is a great addition to his ever popular La Pizza and spacious garden ... Read more
THE HUMAN FAMILY IN ONE BOAT
SOMI Magazine visited a traveling exhibit newly installed at Bayfront Park. The traveling bronze, life-sized sculpture by Canadian artist and sculptor Thomas Schmalz called “Angels Unawares,” which honors migrants. Angels Unawares was installed in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican since September 29, 2019, the 105th World Migrant and Refugee Day. At its inauguration Pope ... Read more
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
On Friday, February 26 2021 The Underline’s first phase Brickell Backyard is open. Thanks to our partner Miami-Dade County Dept of Transportation and Public Works, we have completed construction of the first half mile of The Underline. Where is the Brickell Backyard?Below Metrorail from the Miami River to Coral Way. How big is it? One-half ... Read more
VOX MIAMI IS GETTING READY TO OPEN FOR THE NEW UM SCHOOL YEAR.
A year ago in February, Miami-Dade County dignitaries and VOX Miami developers, the TREO Group broke ground for a mixed-use development at the South Miami Metrorail Station. SOMI Magazine has been following the construction over the course of the past 12 months. Architects Will + Perkins designed a stunning wrap around at the Metrorail garage ... Read more
UPDATES ON IN TOWN
Following the City of South Miami Commission decisive vote on June 2, 2020 to unanimously approve the redevelopment of the parcel where is situated the Winn Dixie market on SW 73 Street, the ownership team of Helios Capital and AvalonBay Communities, Inc. has been fully engaged in bringing the project online. The COVID-19 pandemic has ... Read more
HEALTHY EATING
With spring come many colorful and nutritious fruits and vegetables. Not to mention that we live in the sunshine state, so we can source many of these in-season ingredients directly from our home state. Local is always better, am I right? What better way to support your local farmers and farmer’s markets than to shop ... Read more
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