SOMI XXI, 2 HEADER PHOTOS
SOMI XXI, 2 HEADER PHOTOS AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES MIXED USE PROJECTi Architectural Rendering: US 1 (North) at 73 Street <br> Architectural rendering: SW 73 Street at Dorn (59) Avemue Architectural rendering: Dorn (59) Avenue building entrance <br> Architectural rendering: View at 73 Street looking north <br> Architectural rendering: looking west on 73 Street
APPROVAL FOR AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES HIGH-RISE DEVELOPMENT ON HISTORIC CORNER
APPROVAL FOR AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES HIGH-RISE DEVELOPMENT ON HISTORIC CORNER On September 17, 2026, the South Miami City Commission reviewed the proposed large-scale development titled “Avalon South Miami II.” BACKGROUND: On March 31, 2025, the City of South Miami adopted amendments to the Future Land Use Map and zoning map that redesignated the subject block as ... Read more
THE UNDERLINE’S PLAY FOREST
SPONSORED BY NIKKI SPOELSTRA Nikki Spoelstra Philanthropy. Nikki made a $500,000 gift to Friends of The Underline (the nonprofit fundraising arm associated with The Underline Conservancy) to support maintenance, operation, and programming of The Underline in Miami-Dade County. In recognition of that contribution, County Commissioner Raquel Regalado sponsored a resolution approving the naming of a portion of The Underline as “The ... Read more
THE SOMI MILE UNDER CONSTRUCTION UPDATED PHOTOS February 2026
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – February 2026 The Underline is one mile length within the City of South Miami. Over the course of this next year, SOMI Magazine is documenting the transformation of the underutilized land under the Metrorail into a splendid urban park with cycling and walking trails, together with special amenities to bring communities ... Read more
A LOOK AT PUBLIC ART IN SOUTH MIAMI
by SOMI Publisher From 1960s cement sculptures to the recent Colombian Sculpture Garden installations, to murals embracing public buildings. SOMIonline Lifestyle Magazine examines the development over the years with the integration of art in public places within local parks, on civic buildings and private buildings and as a recent requirement for new developments. Photos:SOMI Magazine ... Read more
ROTARY SOMI ART FEST
SOMI ARTS ROTARY SOMI ART FEST The South Miami Rotary Club presented its 41 annual art festival on the weekend of February 21-22. The SOMI ArtFest is a free juried art show that takes place each February in charming and historic South Miam. The festival features over 100 artists from all over the United States and Canada, ... Read more
Wirtz Gallery Last Exhibit
Located in the lobby of UNITED COMMUNITY Banking Center (formerly First National Bank of South Miami), each month The Wirtz Gallery exhibits local and international artists. Gallery hours are Monday – Thursday, 9a-4p; Friday, 9a-6p. Artist receptions are generally held on the second Friday of the month from 6-8p and are open to the public. ... Read more
El Happy coach: Roberto Suarez
HRV, VAGAL TONE, AND YOU: BUILDING RESILIENCE Listen up, my fellow entrepreneurs: In the high-stakes world of leadership, your greatest asset isn’t your pitch deck or your bank balance—it’s your Resilience. This is el HappyCoach speaking, and I’m here to tel you how to build it. How fast can you take a “no” from an ... Read more
THE GOLD STANDARD OF ORAL SURGERY IN SOUTH MIAMI
Why “Love Your Jaws” is the Premier Choice When it comes to oral and maxillofacial surgery in South Miami, the stakes are incredibly high. You aren’t just looking for a medical provider – you’re searching for a specialist who balances surgical mastery with a human touch. In the competitive landscape of South Florida healthcare, Love ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
My walkabout town started with an exceptional tasting at the new TOYKO TUNA on 73 Street. For those who have been in the area for a while will recall the site was first Segafredo some twenty years ago, then ROC:BRG for many years, followed by Javier Flores’ Ceviche Lovers. The new venture is the second ... Read more