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PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
There comes a time…. For the past seventeen years I’ve had the great pleasure of…

SOMI’S 17 YEARS IN PRINT
Looking at the creative and editorial development of a much-appreciated community resource. Photo taken on…

A RETURN TO SOMI
Maurizio Farinelli, an experienced, third-generation restaurateur born and raised in Torino, the gastronomic heartland of…

SPORTS GRILL AT THIRTY FIVE
Home to many happy memories, this year Sports Grill celebrated 35 years in serving the…

THE FOX RETURNS
After almost seven years of being closed, South Miami’s iconic bar reopened its doors on…

COLOMBIAN PRESIDENTIAL VISIT
For the second time in a few short years, South Miami welcomed Ivan Duque Marques…

MURAL ART AT COMMUNITY CENTER
Local artists team up to create “Life is a Playground” mural. South Miami’s own Gail…

SOMI’S SINGULAR ART GALLERY
Located in the lobby of the FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTH MIAMI, each month The…

NEW FACES & NEW PLACES
. And the JEOPARDY! question:The profession other than a cobbler who crafts sneakers?And the answer:…

SOMI BIZ BRIEFS
WELCOME OUR NEW BUSINESSES Located at 7311 S.W. 59 Court, SMOKY’S Outdoor Living designs outdoor…

GOING LIVE IN & AROUND TOWN
Located next to UM and known for its brews and great food, Titanic is once…

PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
The days of summer here in South Miami are ushered in with the annual 5K…

A WALK THROUGH HISTORY HISTORIC SUNSET DRIVE
Presented by the South Miami Historic Board. (Published 2012)Discover the historic buildings of South Miami’…

TROPICAL AUDUBON CELEBRATES SEVENTY FIVE YEARS
South Miami’s treasured neighbor, Tropical Audubon Society is celebrating its 75th Anniversery this year, and…

THE BOYS OF SUMMER
From the Publisher: What follows here and online is a 30th anniversary retrospective of the…

SISTER CITY CELEBRATION
Folkloric events showcase the unveiling of new sculptures in Dante Fascell Park. On April 2nd…

BEST BUDDIES
Helping with people with disabilities – the ride and the challenge. The 2022 Miami Challenge…

TROPICAL AUDUBON
Tropical Audubon Observed its 75th Anniversary with a series of special events over the Earth…

SOMI’S SINGULAR ART GALLERY
THE WIRTZ GALLERY The gallery in the lobby of the First National Bank of South…

TOWN CENTER NEWS
A SIGN OF THINGS TO COMEOn May 21st SOMI paparazzo just happened on the installation…

NEW PLACES & NEW FACES
SOMI introduces you to some new business SOMI concepts and owners Business partners Victoria Galindez…

MIAMI’S WILDLIFE EXPERT
(L-R): Dr. Elaine Turner, Dean, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences; Ron Magill, University of…

STEPPING OUT IN TOWN
ON THE BIG SCREENThe best place to see TOP GUN MAVERICK is at the movie…

PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
FROM THE PUBLISHER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR JOHN EDWARD SMITH MASKS COMING OFF AND LIFE RETURNS…

SPRING TIME FASHION
SLIDE INTO SPRING WITH SOMI’S FASHIONABLE BOUTIQUES Sometimes a closet cleanout is just what you…

FNBSM 70 YEARS
The First National Bank of South Miami:70 Years of Financial and Community Service Priding itself…

MANATEE IN CRISIS
NO LONGER ENDANGERED, MANATESS NOW FACE ANOTHER CRISIS – [email protected] A massive seagrass die-off in…

NEWS FOR YOU
PROPOSED NEW US1 DEVELOPMENT The City of South Miami is in the process of reviewing…

NEW PLACES & NEW FACES
SOMI INTRODUCES YOU TO SOME NEW BUSINESS SOMI CONCEPTS AND OWNERS NEW AT VOLVÉR Daniella…

OLD LISBON CELEBRATES
30 YEARS WITH PLANS TO EXPAND IN SOMI When Carlos Silva arrived in Miami from…

BLACK HISTORY MURAL
CELEBRATING THE RICH HISTORY OF THE BLACK SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY. Organizing Committee “United Survivors”: Dale…

LIFE’S BACK ON SUNSET DRIVE
ROTARY ART FESTIVAL GREETS SOMI’S WEEKEND VISITORS. BEST IN SHOW Michael Chen, Photography from Brooklyn,…

POP UP ART ON SUNSET
VACANT STORE FRONT HAS BECOME A MECCA FORARTISTIC EXPRESSION. On a recent Friday evening, the…

SOMI’S KITCHENS
GOINGS ON WITH NEW OPENINGS IN TOWN KALIMERA Located right off US1 on 71 Steet,…

ARTS IN SOMI
THE WIRTZ GALLERY Located in the lobby of the FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTH MIAMI,…

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN & AROUND TOWN
ST. PATTY’S DAYTHURSDAY, MARCH 17TH Check out Deli Lane / Sunset Tavern for their annual…

SCULPTURE GARDEN BLOSSOMS
South Miami Commissioner Josh Liebman with the Mayor of Medellin Daniel Quintero to discuss the…

TWENTY YEARS ON SUNSET
Giancarlo Designs enjoys an appreciative presence in the SOMI business community. -…

DADE HERITAGE TRUST AT FIFTY
Founded in 1972, Dade Heritage Trust has been the leading advocate for historic preservation in…

REDEVELOPMENT & MORE…
Making headway with changes to South Miami, the Ludlam Trail officially starts and our congratulations……

RECOGNIZING A SOLDIER AND STATESMAN
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND WISDOM. COLIN POWELL’STHIRTEEN POINTS OF LEADERSHIP “Leadership is the…

NEW PLACES & NEW FACES
SOMI introduces you to some new business owners and one who has taken up a…

ALEXA AT THE HELM
Bringing the memory of her father and observations as she dances her way into her…

COLOMBIAN PRESIDENTIAL VISIT
The president of the Colombian Senate tours the sculpture garden with organizers. On Friday, September…

BEST BUDDIES AND SANTIAGO
The ride and the challenge. Helping with people with disabilities is the lifelong mission of…

SOMI WHAT’S COOKIN’
Bringing Tradition and Technology Together From SWENSEN’S to the One on Sunset The legacy of…

FESTIVE MOCKTAILS
Enjoy this festive season with specialty mocktails prepared for SOMI Magazine by our friends at…

ARTS IN SOMI
WIRTZ GALLERY In December the works or Frederico Caruso line the gallery walls. For January,…

PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
FROM THE PUBLISHER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR AS WE COME INTO A NEW YEAR SOMI Magazine starts…

SOMI ENTERTAINMENT
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN & AROUND TOWN SANTA’S PARADE OF THE ELVES SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2PM…

PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
FROM THE PUBLISHER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR NOT SO FAST! In our Summer edition we looked at…

DINING OUT IN SOMI:
A Tapestry of International Flavors American cuisine may not seem “international” but it is if…

STATE OF FLORIDA APPROPRIATION SOUTH MIAMI GETS $3 MILLION
The Underline in South Miami just got greener, more biking and walking friendly, and even…

SAVING OUR SEA COWS
MANATEE PROTECTION EFFORTS FROM SAVE THE MANATEE CLUB Manatees – Florida’s Gentle Giants Seeing a…

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
Returning from Milan in mid- September to finalize the opening of their long-awaited dream to…

MAURIZIO RETURNS TO SOMI
SOMI Magazine’s first cover (October 2005) pictured the vibrant al fresco dining scene at Trattoria…

HEALTHY EATING
3 Tips To Eat Healthy This Fall! It’s that time of the year again! With…

PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
COMING BACK TO SHADES OF OUR FORMER SELVES Well after fourteen months of total disruption…

THE SCENT & SENSE OF PARKS
PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE Flowering Trees to Creative ArtsAfter-School to Senior CareSports Programs to Special Events ENJOY…

THE RETURN OF FOX’S
FOX’S will again become a living and breathing icon. On Friday July 31, 2015, FOX’S…

COMING TO AN INTERSECTION NEAR YOU
At the City of South Miami Commission Meeting of April 22, 2021, County Commissioner Rachel…

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
Designer Alesandra Sandobal with Nicolas Arena and sales associate Valentina. At the beginning of April…

MACK CYCLE BEST BUDDIES CHAMPION
Mack Cycle & Fitness has been a dedicated partner of Best Buddies and the life-changing…

ACCLAIMED PERUVIAN CHEF OPENS RESTAURANT IN SOUTH MIAMI
If you’re going to open a Peruvian restaurant in Miami, you’d better know what you’re…

HEALTHY EATING – IT’S SUMMERTIME!
Summer has dawned upon us…. how do you keep the family on track nutrition wise? …

PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
FILLING IN THE BLANKS! This time of year in greater Miami the streets come alive…

LIVE THEATRE IS SOUTH OF BROADWAY!
While the bright lights on the “GREAT WHITE WAY” in New York have been darkened…

MILESTONES: JOHN THE TAILOR | ART OF THE KNOT
Milestones are being celebrated by two mainstay businesses associated with quality, tradition, and outstanding service.…

ZOO MIAMI’S CONSERVATION ACTION CENTER
As ZOO Miami observes its 40th Anniversary a new Conservation Action Center has opened. More…

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
GRAND OPENING FOR CHICKEN & WAFFLES Dominique Bartschies (L) and franchise manager at Grand Opening.…

THE HUMAN FAMILY IN ONE BOAT
SOMI Magazine visited a traveling exhibit newly installed at Bayfront Park. The traveling bronze, life-sized…

EVERYONE IS WELCOME
On Friday, February 26 2021 The Underline’s first phase Brickell Backyard is open. Thanks to…

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…

UPDATES ON IN TOWN
Following the City of South Miami Commission decisive vote on June 2, 2020 to unanimously…

HEALTHY EATING
With spring come many colorful and nutritious fruits and vegetables. Not to mention that we…

PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
From the Publisher & Creative Director IT’S A GREAT TIME TO RIDE! While you’ll always…

TRANSFORMATION ON 73RD STREET
Existing conditions. Store set-back from the street with surface parking on site, and angle parking…

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…

LULLABY OF BIRDLAND: TROPICAL AUDUBON SOCIETY ANNOUNCES NEW BIRDING COLLABORATION
Northern Parula Cape Florida Banding Station. Photo by Federico Acevedo Never give up listening to…

SOIRÉE BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU À LA RÉSIDENCE DU CONSUL
Republic of France Consul General in Miami, Laurent Gallissot hosted the annual salute to the…

FIVE-STAR ROAD CYCLING EXPERIENCE
The Best Buddies 2020 Miami Challenge brought top USA and international cyclists to Miami for…

LUDLAM TRAIL
On September 14, 2018, the Miami-Dade Commission voted unanimously to approve the $25 million purchase…

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
See you at “The Square.”In a space known for bringing family and community together, the…

SOMI BIZ BRIEFS
Chef Milton and his team have cooked up a savory, mouth-watering take on classic tacos, nachos,…

MAKING WAY FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT
The office building which housed Bank United at 6075 Sunset Drive is now demolished to…

HEALTHY EATING
Holiday meals don’t have to be unhealthy! In this day and age, after being quarantined…

20 YEARS LATER, SUSHI MAKI IS STILL ROLLING
South Florida sushi lovers can thank Abe Ng for making fast, affordable, high quality sushi…

CONSIDERING THE DADE COUNTY PINE
Looking at the concrete and high-rises of Miami today it may be difficult to picture…

SHOVELS FINALLY IN THE GROUND
After two decades mired in intrigue, delays and lawsuits a mixed use project named “VOX…

BRAVERY RECOGNIZED
At the South Miami city Commission meeting of February 18, 2020, SMPD Chief Rene Landa…

PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
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.

GROUND-BREAKING TO $125 MILLION DEVELOPMENT
On February 27th, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site of the new VOX…

AND THE WINNERS ARE….
While the show winners are pictured below, other real winners for the annual South Miami…

HISTORIC PROPERTY RECOGNITION
In early February, the South Miami Historic Preservation Board hosted a sidewalk Plaque Dedication ceremony…

COLOMBIAN SCULPTURES UNVEILING
Three original artworks by renowned Colombian artists have arrived in the City of South Miami’s…

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
VERDE “A sustainable way of life” is the tagline for this unique retail enterprise…

SOMI BIZ BRIEFS
SOMI SALON SHUFFLE Quy Nguyen & wife Donna at Q’s Studios on Red Road. The…