FEELING THE WINTER BLUES?
Perhaps this season you’ll be drawn away from the usual blacks and greys and jump…
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WE’RE OFF TO A RUNNING START! As we note the coming of fall, we’re now…
“SISTER-CITY” IS ESTABLISHED
On August 21, 2018, in the City of South Miami Commission Chambers the forging of…
STILTSVILLE LIFE ON THE FLATS
Stiltsville is a story of revelers, rule-benders and escape. This collection of wooden fishing shacks…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – October/November 2018
MUNDO KITCHEN OPENS Those who fondly remember their dining experiences at Trattoria Botticelli back a…
THE UNDERLINE – LET’S GET IT STARTED!
SOMI MAGAZINE UPDATE WITH MEG DALY The Underline is the name given to THE project…
MIAMI MILITARY MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL HOSTS PREVIEW
More than 300 guests attended a preview of Miami-Dade County’s military museum honoring all branches…
CHAMBER WELCOMES CARVALHO
Alberto M. Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the fourth largest school district in…
THE CHEF’S TABLE – GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH SWEET POTATO MASH AND GRILLED CORN SUCCOTASH
RECIPES OF SIGNATURE DISHES PREPARED BY OUR AREA CHEFS. CHEFS TREVOR SIMON RESTAURANT TOWN KITCHEN…
SOMI UNCOKED – Adventures In Wine
ENTERTAINING LIKE A PRO… WITH GREAT WINE Fall has already begun, we can’t quite feel it…
EXACTLY WHAT TO EAT FOR GLOWING SKIN, BASED ON YOUR PERSONAL DOSHA
We all have that friend whose skin seems to always be radiating, even after a…
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS AT THE U It all begins with a blind date. Theresa, an…
WENDY MAHR, DESIGNER
Wendy Mahr is a practitioner of all things creative. She is a designer of jewelry,…
RED DIAMOND TRAIL OPENS
On Saturday, September 22, the Key Biscayne mountain bike trails just got more challenging with…
MYRA AND COMPANY FORTY YEARS – BUSINESS MILESTONES
Providing services to three generations of fortunate clientele, Myra and Company Spa is celebrating its…
DR. JORGE BLANCO IMAGES DENTISTRY
Dr. Jorge Blanco is celebrating two milestones this year: a practitioner of general dentistry for 30…
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INTO THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER… heard the phrase “the dog days of summer;” well…
AN OASIS OF DISCOVERY -THE MONTGOMERY BOTANICAL CENTER
On a steamy sidewalk in Miami’s financial district, experiencing a kind of awestruck claustrophobia from…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – August/September 2018
NOW THAT’S ITALIAN! Hailing from Staten Island, New York, Michael D’Andrea is bringing the family’s…
THE UNDERLINE – Miami-Dade County Pedestrian Bicycle Crashes ’05-’13
SOMI MAGAZINE UPDATE WITH MEG DALY THE UNDERLINE IS THE NAME GIVEN TO THE PROJECT…
L’ATLELIER SCHOOL OPENS THE CENTER FOR THE CULTURE OF CREATIVITY
Simonetta Cittadini, founder of the L’Atelier School in the City of South Miami opened the…
THE CHEF’S TABLE – Salade Nicoise
RECIPES OF SIGNATURE DISHES PREPARED BY OUR AREA CHEFS. CHEFS Veronique & Ahmed Youbi RESTAURANT Café…
CANNED WINE… IS IT JUST A TREND OR IS IT HERE TO STAY?
Technological advances in the wine business are always subject to controversy because experts argue that…
THE NEW RULES FOR DATING: IF YOU’RE LOOKING AT YOUR PHONE ON A FIRST DATE, YOU LIKELY WON’T GET A SECOND
Posting, tweeting, swiping, ghosting, chatting, liking, sharing, snapping and on and on… Navigating technology can…
MIAMI DADE’S OLDEST SCHOOLS
Dade Heritage Trust, Miami’s largest historic preservation organization recently opened a new exhibit, Kickin’ It…
PREPAREDNESS SERVED UP AT BREAKFAST
ChamberSOUTH hosted a first-ever hurricane preparedness breakfast panel on June 27th at the UM Alumni…
MEETING SOCCER CELEB DAVID BECKHAM
On a hot July 11 summer afternoon South Florida’s Miller brothers, publishers of Community Newspapers…
THE HIDDEN INGREDIENT IN TONIC WATER YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
Here’s a fun party trick: Place a gin and tonic under a black light, and…
ARTS IN SOMI
THE WIRTZ GALLERY Located in the lobby of the FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTH MIAMI,…
RONALD SHELLEY ARTIST AND SCULPTOR
Ronald Shelley likes to frequent local thrift stores for art supplies. He’s not looking for…
VIVE LA FRANCE!
With a dominant 4-2 FIFA World Cup victory over Croatia, France hoisted the fabled World…
’80s FASHION REVOLUTION
Another season has come and gone, and we’re still daydreaming about all the show-stopping power…
DELI LANE CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY
If you like outdoor dining and people watching, chances are one of your go-to spots…
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As summer begins…. We know summer is around the corner when the community comes together…
BRINGING IT HOME TO SOUTH MIAMI
With over three decades in real estate development and with several projects in Miami-Dade County…
SOMI SIZZLES ON THE RUNWAY
Visiting a few of SOMI’S Boutiques with Casey Garcia If “new year, new bod” has…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – June/July 2018
Meet Hank and Harry. Well not exactly, meet Richard Booth and Buzzy Sklar, the creative force…
THE UNDERLINE – EL-SPACE FORUM
On May 17th and 18th, I attended the El-Space forum in New York City. The…
BRIGHTLINE 305
On Friday, May 11, Brightline hosted the MiamiCentral Preview Celebration for regional elected officials and…
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
On April 18th, ChamberSOUTH honored local small business owners and community pillars at their 8TH…
AU REVOIR GEORGES
Georges-Eric Farge would best be described as a “showman restaurateur par excellence.” Bolas, wigs, hats,…
THE CHEF’S TABLE – Roasted Fennel Blue Crab Cakes Red Pepper Coulis & Fried Basil
RECIPES OF SIGNATURE DISHES PREPARED BY OUR AREA CHEFS CHEF Owner Philippe Jacquet RESTAURANT Café…
IF YOU’RE MISSING THIS FOOD, YOU’LL NEVER BE ABLE TO PROPERLY DETOX
We live in a world where we are exposed to hundreds of toxins each day,…
ARTS IN SOMI
THE WIRTZ GALLERY Located in the lobby of the First National Bank of South Miami, each…
BRIAN CALL, NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER
Many artists seem to know when it’s time to take a new direction in their…
MACK CYCLE AT GIRO D’ITALIA
PINK was the color of the month of May, as Mack Cycle’s Mary Jane Mark,…
COUNTRY FRENCH: BRINGING THE WARMTH FOR 35 YEARS
Country French is the kind of place that makes you grateful for the comfort that…
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Spring into SOMI! Changes in nature are always dramatic although oftentimes subtle; in South Florida…
JROTC – PASS IN REVIEW
Friday, February 9, 2018 witnessed the annual Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) “Pass in…
CHRONICLING SOUTH MIAMI’S HISTORY – Final Chapter: INTO THE NEXT DECADE: DEVELOPMENTS ON THE HORIZON
On June 25, 1927, W. A. Forster was sworn I as South Miami’s first Mayor,…
THE CHANGING FACE OF US1
DORN BROTHERS BUILDINGS Built by the Dorn Brothers in 1925, one of the first families…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – April/May 2018
The Brazilian originated eyebrows beauty industry world leader opened here in SOMI at 5740 Sunset Drive…
THE UNDERLINE – MORE TREES PLEASE!
The benefits of trees are widely known for reducing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen, providing…
MAKING WISHES HAPPEN
On Saturday, March 10th, the 4th Annual Wings For Wishes block party raised $200,000 to…
COACH RICHT FIRES UP CHAMBER
ChamberSOUTH hosted the University of Miami Head Football Coach Mark Richt as a guest speaker…
THE TOP 10 FOOD SOURCES OF GUT-HEALING PROBIOTICS
Consuming plenty of probiotic-rich foods is one of the best things you can do for…
ARTS IN SOMI
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS AT THE U JERRY HERMAN RING THEATRE The remaining production in the 79th…
MERZATTA JEWELRY ROTARY ART FESTIVAL WINNER
Danielle and Chris Merzatta are business partners and partners in life who create unique jewelry…
SLAPPING DOWN TILES
The 6th Annual Chamber N-XT Domino Tournament is the signature fundraising event for Chamber South’s…
BIKE TO WORK DAY
On Friday morning March 2nd, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez lead Bike305 “Bike to Work…
SUMMER FASHION FRENZY
As we approach the hottest months of the year, fashion breathes deep and dazzles in…
THE CHEF’S TABLE – Wild Rice & Vegetable Succotash
RECIPES OF SIGNATURE DISHES PREPARED BY OUR AREA CHEFS. CHEF Brendan Conner RESTAURANT Whisk Gourmet…
SOMI UNCORKED – UNDERDOG WINES AROUND THE WORLD
If we look at history, tradition, reputation, and name, there are certain regions around the…
WINN DIXIE SITE REDEVELOPMENT SET FOR REVIEW
For the past 56 years, South Miamians have appreciated the presence and convenience of the…
CHRONICLING SOUTH MIAMI’S HISTORY
On June 25, 1927, W. A. Forster was sworn in as South Miami’s first Mayor,…
EXPLORING OUR WORLD
In the 21st century, scientific and technological innovations have become increasingly important as we face…
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WE’RE OFF TO A RUNNING START! While it might sound improbable to say with recent…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – February/March 2018
With a welcoming “Buon Giorno” pizza maker and owner of the new Forno Italiano Pizzeria…
THE UNDERLINE – IN 2018 THE UNDERLINE CYCLING CLUB IS ON A ROLL!
The Underline is the name given to THE project to create a 10-mile urban trail…
BLUE STAR MEMORIAL DEDICATION
On a bright South Florida December morning, the National Garden Club unveiled a new Blue…
CHINESE BIKE-SHARING COMPANY ARRIVES IN SOMI
Like a swarm of locusts, yellow bicycles descended on South Miami streets in early November.…
ELECTED OFFICIALS LUNCHEON
For the past decade the ChamberSOUTH’s Annual Trustee Holiday Luncheon and Elected Officials Meet &…
THE CHEF’S TABLE – TRADITONAL CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE
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THE BEST SPICES FOR WEIGHT LOSS, ACCORDING TO SCIENCE
Celebrity chef Judson Todd Allen lost 160 pounds by cleaning up his diet and incorporating…
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS AT THE U JERRY HERMAN RING THEATRE The remaining two productions in…
KIRSTEN HINES NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER AND AUTHOR
Kirsten Hines is surrounded by warm sunlight in her Coconut Grove cottage gallery. Just outside…
SHOWCASING EMERGING TALENT
The Tenth Anniversary 2017-18 Season of SOMIartwalk© in our town center held on the second…
SPRING FASHION’S THE AMERICAN PASSION
Coming into spring 2018 we stake claim over our beloved country and what it stands…
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`A toast to you, and wishing our friends, readers and advertisers all the best for…
Sunset Place Plans Under Review “THIRD TIME’S A CHARM…”
It’s now been two years since investors purchased Sunset Place from Simon Properties for $110 million…
CHRONICLING SOUTH MIAMI’S HISTORY – Part IV: THE BAKERY CENTRE
On June 25, 1927, W. A. Forster was sworn in as South Miami’s first Mayor,…
HOMETOWN TRADITIONS
When developing the formula for a successful close-knit community, one essential and key ingredient are…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – December/January 2018
With a mid-November opening, Shelley’s is the new go to in SOMI for great bites…
THE UNDERLINE – PARKER THOMSON, A GIVING GIANT
On November 11th at 3 PM, hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the life of…
NAI Florida Forum
The South Florida & Puerto Rico offices of NAI Global, NAI Miami, NAI Rauch Weaver…
CYCLING MIAMI WITH THE PROS
The international organization, BEST BUDDIES, brought top cyclists to Miami to participate in the 2017…
THE CHEF’S TABLE – FESTIVE CORNISH GAME HEN
RECIPES OF SIGNATURE DISHES PREPARED BY OUR AREA CHEFS. RECIPES OF SIGNATURE DISHES PREPARED BY OUR AREA…
5 ESSENTIAL OILS THIS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE EXPERT ALWAYS HAS ON HAND
If I could, I would bring my oil cabinet—with all my essential oils sitting in…
ARTS IN SOMI
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS AT THE U JERRY HERMAN RING THEATRE The remaining two productions in…
CARLY MEJEUR, ARTIST
Carly Mejeur is a daughter of Florida, born and raised. Her life and her art…
CHAMBER SOUTH CHAIRMAN GALA
ChamberSOUTH, serving the South Miami Dade business community since 1930, held its 87th annual Chairman’s…
GET YOUR ART ON IN SOMI
© in our town center held on the second Friday of the month from October…
LOOPS N’ HOOPS
The holidays are here, and when it comes to that perfect gift for our loved…
DOVER, KOHL & PARTNERS 30 YEARS OF PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN
The planning and urban design firm of Dover, Kohl & Partners celebrates 30 years in…
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New Beginnings…Post-Irma As we were preparing to usher in the new collegiate and NFL action,…
NEW LEADERSHIP AT CHAMBERSOUTH
Starting its 86th year in service to the business community, ChamberSOUTH has leadership changes both…
CHRONICLING SOUTH MIAMI’S HISTORY – Part III: Growing Up, Building Communications Institutions
On June 25, 1927, W. A. Forster was sworn in as South Miami’s first Mayor…
THE MILLION ORCHID PROJECT
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is on a mission to plant millions of native species of…