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Whats New In Town

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – August/September 2017

Büro Group, a South Florida co-working company, opened its fifth location in the SOMI Center building located at 5966 South Dixie Highway in South Miami.  Since opening its first space in Midtown in 2010, the Büro community has grown to include over 500 dynamic companies providing vibrant co-working spaces in Miami’s best neighborhoods. Its other ... Read more

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – June/July 2017

We’re thrilled to be serving you at our new No Name Chinese restaurant! With a great welcoming team on hand, one picture tells a thousand words, and while owner Heath Porter can gladly give you the thousand words, he’ll let the food, beverages and service do all the talking. Opening on May 25, the wizards ... Read more

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – April/May 2017

EAST THAI & NOODLES With a traditional Buddhist blessing held a week prior to their opening in February, a void in the international cuisine choices in SOMI has now been filled with EAST Thai & Noodles. Origin Asian Bistro, which included more of a fusion cuisine with sushi offerings, preceded EAST for many years here ... Read more

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – February/March 2017

Enter three generations of cigar lovers to the historic Dorn Building entrance to our SOMI shopping and dining district.  Welcome Pla Cigars & Wine Bar. Hugo J., 28, joins his father Osvaldo and grandfather, also Osvaldo, in the production, distribution and retail operation of Pla Cigars. The location at 5910 South Dixie Hwy has been ... Read more

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – December/January 2017

Meet Sharon Spillis, a mom of three, wife to a successful developer & contractor, and interior designer for over fifteen years and otherwise a busy woman.  Sharon has now embarked on a new business venture here in South Miami, Cryo Body Spa, a modern and holistic approach to health care. Cyro treatments have been popular ... Read more

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – October/November 2016

SOMI DENTAL Dr. Lopez recently opened his practice in the new modern office building on US1 in South Miami. He is realizing the profession “I have always dreamed about.” Raised in Miami and attending Columbus High School and FIU, Lopez moved to Milwaukee in 2010 to begin his dentistry journey, receiving his doctorate degree in dental ... Read more

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – August/September 2016

A leading fashion franchise, the South Miami location is the 40th in the United States and its southernmost location, realizing the founder’s vision to create boutiques where everyone can afford to feel beautiful. At fab’rik shoppers will find “high style with heart, no attitude or sticker shock.”  The concept is to offer fashion under $100 without sacrificing quality ... Read more

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – June/July 2016

On May 7th there was a stream of “OMG!” “OMG!” text messages coming from 74 Street & Red Road, as customers lined up outside of the new Honey Bee Donuts shop.  It’s here that Karen Muirhead, a/k/a, “H.B.” (Honey Bee), a life-long nickname, was living her dream to serve up happiness in the form of a ... Read more

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – Apr/May 2016

After more than twelve successful years dressing children in stylish, elegant and comfortable shoes and clothing in the wholesale market, the owners of the Elephantito children’s wear brand, Maria Frallicciardi and Alexandra Penso, opened their first retail store on Sunset Drive. Since opening in 2004, the Elephantito brand is sold in 10 countries and in ... Read more

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – Feb/Mar 2016

SOMI’s in the mood for Dr. Smood. Step into a real sense of quality in the surroundings, the customer service and the excellently prepared selection of organic foods and beverages. Catch the vibe in this exceptionally designed and trendy health food boutique as South Miami realizes the launch of a new standard for healthy organic food experiences. Capturing a ... Read more