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On Friday, February 26 2021 The Underline’s first phase Brickell Backyard is open. Thanks to…
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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…
ACCESSORIZE
80s Twist hoopAna KikiBottega The key component to any properly styled outfit is in the…
9 WAYS TO ‘SPRING CLEAN’ YOUR ENERGY
Spring cleaning season is upon us! In the coming weeks, mbg will be sharing some…
CHANGES ON TAP AT TOWN KITCHEN & BAR
POPULAR SOMI SPOT TO GET AN UPDATE One of South Miami’s most popular restaurants is…
A WOMAN’S TOUCH IN SPRING FASHION
It’s about that time to start thinking about transitioning into your Spring Summer wardrobe. I…
FASHION FIVE
WELCOME TO OUR NEW FASHION FEATURE,A SEASONAL ROUNDUP OF FASHION TRENDSFROM FIVE LOCAL BOUTIQUES. VIGI…
THE WIRTZ GALLERY PRESENTS
Located in the lobby of the FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTH MIAMI, each month The…
WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
The Miami Watercolor Society, Inc. was formed in 1974 to educate and showcase a broad…
MUSIC & THEATER
SOMI Magazine is pleased to highlight other cultural programs in our community. The Epiphany Concert…
COLOMBIA COMES TO SOUTH MIAMI
On a late September Friday afternoon, Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez visited the City of…
THE UNDERLINE partners with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
In the next decade, The Underline will transform downtown and the US1 corridor in Miami,…
DCC AT TEN YEARS
Members of the UM Team at the DCC (2019) At the first Dolphin Cycling Challenge,…
A WORD FROM OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
As Mayor of Miami-Dade County I want to congratulate SOMI Magazine on its milestone 15th…
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
FROM THE PUBLISHER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR CHANGE IS INEVITABLE – AND WELCOME… Welcome to somiXV!…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
FRENCH BAKERY OPENS ITS DOORSSOMI welcomed French pastry Chef Franck Monnier in early September as…
HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN
Join us in SOMI for great annual family-fun “hometown” events. Celebrations that help defin who…
COLOMBIA PRESIDENTIAL VISIT
Secret Service, City of South Miami Police, security guards, dignitaries, guests, and members of the…
FASHION HITTING THE RUNWAYS
Prabal Gurung From reinventing wardrobe classics to upping the glam factor, designers offered an array…
NG FAMILY OBSERVES FORTY YEARS
Canton observed 40 years operating as one of south Miami’s favorite Chinese restaurants. Located directly…
4 WAYS TO TRICK YOURSELF INTO USING LESS PLASTIC
Tom Szaky is a leading force in the sustainability world. The founder of TerraCycle, a…
COLUMBUS EXPLORERS – FIFTY YEARS LATER
At CCHS in front of the school seal designed and donated by the Class of…
NEW EATERY IS EVERYTHING IT’S CRACKED UP TO BE
When Chef Adrianne Calvo opened her eponymous West Kendall restaurant, Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and…
SOMI’S SINGULAR ART GALLERY
Located in the lobby of the FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTH MIAMI, each month The…
MYRA PORTER
Myra Porter, visionary behind Myra & Company in South Miami, has been studying art in…
MUSIC & THEATER
SOMI Magazine is pleased to highlight other cultural programs inour community. The Epiphany Concert Series…
POP-UP SPEAKEASY IN TOWN
Every town has a secret, and recently, with the password “Legends” guests gained access to…
ONE-ON-ONE WITH CHAMBER SOUTH CHAIRMAN MARIANO MARTINEZ
Surrounded by family, friends and colleagues inside a packed ballroom at The Mayfair at Coconut…
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
FROM THE PUBLISHER & Creative Director HOW WE GOT TO WHERE WE’RE GOING…. This is the last…
GOING ON 15 YEARS
WE’RE LARGER THAN LIFE!! When first published starting in the fall of 2005, the magazine…
SUNSET’S HISTORIC BUILDINGS: Part Three
SOUTH MIAMI PAST: HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE THE SYLVA MARTIN BUILDING The Community House was the…
WHATS NEW IN TOWN
“My Italy” simply put is the culinary concept created by James Beard award-winning and Top…
MEET THE UNDERLINE COLLECTIVE: Young Professionals Making An Impact
The Underline is the name given to THE project to create a 10-mile urban trail…
DECADES LONG SOUTH MIAMI TRADITION
Each year thousands arrive for the annual July 4th bash held at Palmer Park Field.…
FOOD & WINE PAIRING 101
We have all heard the saying “meats go with red, and fish goes with white,”…
SPAIN’S TRADITIONS COME TO SOMI
The flare of the iconic Andalusian flamenco dress brings exciting new life at the entrance…
I START MY DAY WITH THESE QUICK METABOLISM-BOOSTING PRACTICES & I FEEL BETTER THAN EVER
As an integrative medicine doctor, I’ve gained a lot of healthy lifestyle knowledge over the…
ARTS IN SOMI
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS AT THE U RING THEATER Since 1946, the Ring Theatre at the University…
PAUL MARCELLINI PHOTOGRAPHY
Paul Marcellini is a consistent winner of prestigious prizes for his stunning photography. In 2008…
ChamberSOUTH TRUSTEE RECEPTION
ChamberSOUTH hosted an exclusive trustee reception at Williamson Cadillac on June 27th, 2019. Guests enjoyed…
SWIMWEEK IS M.I.A.
As if Miami wasn’t HOT enough during the summer months, every year we have the…
AREA STAGE COMPANY THEATER AND CONSERVATORY MARKS 30TH ANNIVERSARY
For 30 years the Area Stage Company (ASC) has been bringing world-class theatrical productions to…
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
FROM THE PUBLISHER & Creative Director As summer begins…. It’s Dominos!!! We don’t have a…
THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM…
SOUTH MIAMI: HOME TO HOLSUM BAKERY In 1934, the Fuchs Baking Company moved north from…
SUNSET DRIVE Historic Buildings – Part Two
SOUTH MIAMI PAST: HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE The City of South Miami, like many municipalities in…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
What happens when a son of Napoli, the birthplace of pizza, the creative genius of…
THE UNDERLINE – CURATOR XIMENA CAMINOS SHARES ART PREVIEW FOR FIRST HALF MILE OF THE UNDERLINE
Late last April, Ximena Caminos, co-founder of Faena, welcomed philanthropists, arts supporters and Friends of…
SOUTH MIAMI IS LEADING THE WAY!
On the evening of May 7, 2019, South Miami residents and Sierra Club Miami volunteers gathered at…
METRORAIL DOMINOS
In comments prepared for SOMI Magazine, artistic creator Bo Droga provided an end-of-May update on…
PORT; IMPOSSIBLE NOT TO LOVE.
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to visit Portugal for the first time. Not…
HAVING STRESS DREAMS? HERE’S WHAT THEY MEAN + WHAT TO DO
In today’s fast-paced environment, many of us walk around feeling stressed during all hours of…
ARTS IN SOMI
THE WIRTZ GALLERY Located in the lobby of the FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTH MIAMI,…
SUBRATA BASU, PAINTER
Subrata Basu is a licensed and experienced Architect and Urban Planner yet he has loved…
MACK CYCLE AWARDS
On Tuesday evening, May 14th Mack Cycle & Fitness hosted its annual appreciation party for…
CHAMBER DOMINOS
On Friday evening, May 3rd, ChamberSOUTH’s young professionals committee, Chamber N-XT, hosted its 7th Annual…
TARTAN PLAIDS & MORE
With summer’s arrival, we take to the streets to find out what’s hotter than the…
MILESTONE FOOTWORKS ON THE SCENE FOR 45 YEARS
The first time I ventured into FootWorks, I was in search of a great walking…
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
Spring into SOMI! Changes in nature are always dramatic although oftentimes subtle; in South…
SUNSET DRIVE Historic Buildings – Part One
SOUTH MIAMI PAST: HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE South Miami Town Center’s streetscape sports a mix of architectural…
depuis vingt ans -TWENTY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING CUISINE
Philippe Jacquet is the owner of this popular restaurant that has been offering authentic cuisine…
WHATS NEW IN TOWN
FOOD HALL OPENS AT SUNSET PLACE For those who may recall, back in the 70s on…
THE UNDERLINE – GREEN SPACE AND WELLNESS
The Underline is the name given to THE project to create a 10-mile urban trail…
SALUTE TO THE JROTC
Thursday, February 7, 2019 witnessed the annual Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) “Pass in…
SUPER BOWL COMING: 02022020
With just less than one year away, on February 27th ChamberSOUTH hosted SuperBowl LIV Host…
ART ON SUNSET
On the last weekend of February, the South Miami Rotary Club presented its 35TH ANNUAL…
9 WAYS TO ‘SPRING CLEAN’ YOUR ENERGY
Spring cleaning season is upon us! In the coming weeks, mbg will be sharing some…
CHEF’S TABLE
SELECTIONS BY AREA CHEFS MARHABA Mediterranean Restaurant has been serving the South Miami community traditional…
BUSTING COMMON WINE MYTHS
Like with any other subject, myths and misconceptions are always part of the story, and…
MAKING WISHES HAPPEN
WINGS FOR WISHES took place on Saturday, March 9, 2019 behind Sports Grill South Miami.…
ARTS IN SOMI
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS AT THE U Transport yourself into the roaring 1920’s with this exciting…
SYED AHMAD, GLASS ARTIST
Artist Syed Ahmad is part of a continuum of working in glass from its purported…
SPRING SPLASH
Surfs Up! Spring is here, and hanging ten on the fashion wave. This season it…
RAILS TO TRAILS – Publisher’s Perspective
It’s been a long trek… In 2003, I had the privilege of coordinating the advocacy…