SCULPTURE GARDEN BLOSSOMS
South Miami Commissioner Josh Liebman with the Mayor of Medellin Daniel Quintero to discuss the sister city projects. Three additional sculptures by Colombian artists are now installed at Dante Fascell Park on Red Road in South Miami. A formal installation ceremony will take place in early spring. The Colombian Sculpture Garden is a project of ... Read more
TWENTY YEARS ON SUNSET
Giancarlo Designs enjoys an appreciative presence in the SOMI business community. – By Donna Shelley Giancarlo Designs is a family-owned and operated jewelry business that has been in the City of South Miami for 20 years. Juan Carlos Martell, Cristi Martell, and their son Giancarlo work in the beautifully appointed store located ... Read more
DADE HERITAGE TRUST AT FIFTY
Founded in 1972, Dade Heritage Trust has been the leading advocate for historic preservation in Miami-Dade County for 50 years Dade Heritage Trust’s mission is to preserve Miami-Dade County’s architectural, environmental and cultural heritage through education and advocacy. – By Christine Rupp The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 established a national policy regarding ... Read more
REDEVELOPMENT & MORE…
Making headway with changes to South Miami, the Ludlam Trail officially starts and our congratulations… W/D ON SCHEDULE The approved redevelopment plan for the Winn/Dixie site is moving along on schedule according to one of the partners of the project. Following the City of South Miami Commission decisive vote on June 2, 2020 to unanimously ... Read more
RECOGNIZING A SOLDIER AND STATESMAN
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND WISDOM. COLIN POWELL’STHIRTEEN POINTS OF LEADERSHIP “Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible.” This is one of many quotes attributed to legendary public statesman and former Secretary of State Colin Powell. Since his retirement from public office in 2004, Powell has spent ... Read more
NEW PLACES & NEW FACES
SOMI introduces you to some new business owners and one who has taken up a change in location. SURF ‘N TURF A grand opening as family and friends gathered with the Taboada’s on Friday, November 12 as they launched the pilot retail seafood and Fresh Florida Beef ® market. For 30 years Enrique Taboada has scoured the ... Read more
ALEXA AT THE HELM
Bringing the memory of her father and observations as she dances her way into her new role. SOMI Magazine starts a new business profile series, introducing our readers to those children who are walking in the steps of their parents and taking charge of the locally established business and advancing it into the future. Our ... Read more
COLOMBIAN PRESIDENTIAL VISIT
The president of the Colombian Senate tours the sculpture garden with organizers. On Friday, September 17 the South Florida Colombian community and South Miami city officials welcomed Juan Diego Gómez, presidente del Senado de Colombia. He was greeted at the Colombian Consulate office in Coral Gables and after remarks from many dignitaries and a reception, ... Read more
BEST BUDDIES AND SANTIAGO
The ride and the challenge. Helping with people with disabilities is the lifelong mission of Anthony Shriver. The Best Buddies 2021 Miami Challenge on Friday, November 17th brought top USA and international cyclists to Miami for a stellar event. Four time Tour de France champion Chris Froome led the 70-mile ride and joined by former ... Read more
SOMI WHAT’S COOKIN’
Bringing Tradition and Technology Together From SWENSEN’S to the One on Sunset The legacy of Swensen’s was left in good hands when the landlord turned the keys over to Patricia & Dimitris Harvalis after the restaurant closing in April. The couple have fully embraced what made Swensen’s so special for many decades and introducing new ... Read more