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

WINTER 2020-21

PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS

From the Publisher & Creative Director IT’S A GREAT TIME TO RIDE!  While you’ll always see me on my bike as I’m a commuter cyclist, the Fall is such a wonderful time to get out in the morning air for a refreshing way to start your day.  And cycling is in the news: The Underline ... Read more

TRANSFORMATION ON 73RD STREET

For the better part of the last decade discussions were taking place considering the fate of the Winn-Dixie store and what would happen on the 1.5 acre site in our town center. On June 2, 2020 a bold vision, which when realized will transform 73rd Street and usher in new life to our restaurant and ... Read more

SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL: 60 YEARS OF CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY

It was an ambitious plan, conceived by a group of local doctors who met weekly in 1959. With limited resources and not so much as a building to call their own, they decided South Miami needed a hometown hospital. That’s what brings us to the present day. Their unwavering vision for South Miami Hospital, which ... Read more

LULLABY OF BIRDLAND: TROPICAL AUDUBON SOCIETY ANNOUNCES NEW BIRDING COLLABORATION

Never give up listening to the sounds of birds.  John James Audubon South Miami neighbor, Tropical Audubon Society announces a new collaboration with the Cape Florida Banding Station. Tropical is integrating the activities and research efforts of the Banding Station into its organizational programming.  Located at the site of the historic “Doc” Thomas House in ... Read more

SOIRÉE BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU À LA RÉSIDENCE DU CONSUL

Republic of France Consul General in Miami, Laurent Gallissot hosted the annual salute to the new wine on November 19  at his residence on 80th Street.  The event was organized by Good France Miami, an initiative of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs in conjunction with FIPA (French International Program Association).  FIPA was ... Read more

FIVE-STAR ROAD CYCLING EXPERIENCE

The Best Buddies 2020 Miami Challenge brought top USA and international cyclists to Miami for this stellar event.  Four time Tour de France champion Chris Froome led the 70-mile police escorted ride through scenic Miami.  He was joined by former professional riders George Hincapie, Christian Van de Verde and Bobby Julich.   The presidential-style police ... Read more

LUDLAM TRAIL

On September 14, 2018, the Miami-Dade Commission voted unanimously to approve the $25 million purchase of the abandoned FEC corridor for conversion into the “Ludlam Trail,” a linear park for biking, hiking and trail running.  Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces is performing a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for the 5.6-mile-long Ludlam ... Read more

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN

See you at “The Square.”In a space known for bringing family and community together, the Grove Bay Hospitality team introduces Public Square, an expansive modern restaurant that has seating for 170 including 30 seats at the bar and blends contemporary decor with the comforts of home.    Public Square embodies the energy of that area ... Read more

SOMI BIZ BRIEFS

Chef Milton and his team have cooked up a savory, mouth-watering take on classic tacos, nachos, quesadillas & taco bowls with their gourmet recipes.  This family-owned eatery has a new location on the ground level at Sunset Place at the base of the grand staircase. 786.671.7914 La Granja, the popular chain offering family style peruvian chicken, steak ... Read more

MAKING WAY FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT

The office building which housed Bank United at 6075 Sunset Drive is now demolished to make way for a new mixed use development of apartments, retail and restaurant spaces.  . A total of 203 upscale residential units will be on the upper levels of the building and the ground floor level of the northern portion ... Read more