A WALK THROUGH HISTORY HISTORIC SUNSET DRIVE
Presented by the South Miami Historic Board. (Published 2012)Discover the historic buildings of South Miami’ s Town Center as you enjoy a leisurelywalk along Sunset Drive. Watching the endless swarm of traffic moving along Dixie Highway, it is difficult to imagine that South Miami began as an outpost accessed by unpaid trails. This little Town ... Read more
TROPICAL AUDUBON CELEBRATES SEVENTY FIVE YEARS
South Miami’s treasured neighbor, Tropical Audubon Society is celebrating its 75th Anniversery this year, and the Doc Thomas House on Sunset, its 90th. South Miami’s treasured neighbor, Tropical Audubon Society, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, kicking off the festivities with a three-day Earth Day Weekend party (see “In & Around Town”) https://somimag.com/tropical-audubon/ The grassroots ... Read more
THE BOYS OF SUMMER
From the Publisher: What follows here and online is a 30th anniversary retrospective of the NO BATS BASEBALL CLUB which observed this milestone in 2021. It’s a compilation of experiences, memories, and life-changing experiences. In recognition of a long-time friend, Mike Flynn, and his passion for baseball, so many stories can he, and does he ... Read more
SISTER CITY CELEBRATION
Folkloric events showcase the unveiling of new sculptures in Dante Fascell Park. On April 2nd 2020, the City of South Miami hosted its first mini Feria de los Flores at Dante Fascell Park, home to the Colombian Sculpture Garden. The celebration occasioned the official unveiling of three new sculptures and the welcoming sculpture garden sign ... Read more
BEST BUDDIES
Helping with people with disabilities – the ride and the challenge. The 2022 Miami Challenge is scheduled for Friday, November 8th. Join Tour de France champion Chris Froome and other cycling legends George Hincapie, and Christian Vande Velde for the 75-mile ride. Starting and finishing at the Ritz-Carlton on Miami Beach and with two full ... Read more
TROPICAL AUDUBON
Tropical Audubon Observed its 75th Anniversary with a series of special events over the Earth Day Weekend. Photos capture some of the more memorable moments Birdstock: More than 250 music lovers gathered on the society’s Steinberg Nature Center campus on April 23 to enjoy a Birdstock playbill brimming with acoustic artists. Bubbly and Bites: High ... Read more
SOMI’S SINGULAR ART GALLERY
THE WIRTZ GALLERY The gallery in the lobby of the First National Bank of South Miami is named in honor of the Wirtz family patriarch Arthur M. Wirtz. Wirtz, of Chicago, made his fortune in real estate and liquor distribution; he created the business in 1922. The Wirtz Corp. also owns the Chicago Blackhawks hockey ... Read more
TOWN CENTER NEWS
A SIGN OF THINGS TO COMEOn May 21st SOMI paparazzo just happened on the installation of the FOX’s sign being installed at its old home. The original sign has been refurbished and given current code restrictions has been placed at the rear of the building (and actually the frequent entrance to the lounge). As with ... Read more
NEW PLACES & NEW FACES
SOMI introduces you to some new business SOMI concepts and owners Four generations of bakers, restaurateurs originally coming from the Regione Liguria in Italy, with stops in Uruguay, Chile and Argentina, Clásica Victoria arrived in South Florida in 2014 and built its reputation in Key Biscayne and now opens a bakery/restaurant on Sunset Drive in ... Read more