NEW PLACES & NEW FACES
SOMI introduces you to some new business owners and one who has taken up a change in location. SURF ‘N TURF A grand opening as family and friends gathered with the Taboada’s on Friday, November 12 as they launched the pilot retail seafood and Fresh Florida Beef ® market. For 30 years Enrique Taboada has scoured the ... Read more
ALEXA AT THE HELM
Bringing the memory of her father and observations as she dances her way into her new role. SOMI Magazine starts a new business profile series, introducing our readers to those children who are walking in the steps of their parents and taking charge of the locally established business and advancing it into the future. Our ... Read more
COLOMBIAN PRESIDENTIAL VISIT
The president of the Colombian Senate tours the sculpture garden with organizers. On Friday, September 17 the South Florida Colombian community and South Miami city officials welcomed Juan Diego Gómez, presidente del Senado de Colombia. He was greeted at the Colombian Consulate office in Coral Gables and after remarks from many dignitaries and a reception, ... Read more
BEST BUDDIES AND SANTIAGO
The ride and the challenge. Helping with people with disabilities is the lifelong mission of Anthony Shriver. The Best Buddies 2021 Miami Challenge on Friday, November 17th brought top USA and international cyclists to Miami for a stellar event. Four time Tour de France champion Chris Froome led the 70-mile ride and joined by former ... Read more
SOMI WHAT’S COOKIN’
Bringing Tradition and Technology Together From SWENSEN’S to the One on Sunset The legacy of Swensen’s was left in good hands when the landlord turned the keys over to Patricia & Dimitris Harvalis after the restaurant closing in April. The couple have fully embraced what made Swensen’s so special for many decades and introducing new ... Read more
FESTIVE MOCKTAILS
Enjoy this festive season with specialty mocktails prepared for SOMI Magazine by our friends at Ginger & Juice Bar.Happy Holidays! Miracle Mocktail – this mocktail was created to commemorate the miracle of Hanukkah with its blue hue and magical ingredient Blue Magik. You can have as many as you want because with no alcohol the ... Read more
ARTS IN SOMI
WIRTZ GALLERY Located in the lobby of the FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTH MIAMI, each month The Wirtz Gallery exhibits local and international artists. Gallery hours are: Monday – Thursday, 9a-4p; Friday, 9a-6p. Artist receptions are generally held on the second Friday of the month from 6-8p, and are open to the public. The bank ... Read more
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
FROM THE PUBLISHER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR AS WE COME INTO A NEW YEAR SOMI Magazine starts it’s seventeenth year with this winter edition. And with it comes a refreshing height of some degree of increased “normalcy.” How many millions lined Fifth Avenue in New York City to greet the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade? Spectator stands ... Read more
SOMI ENTERTAINMENT
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN & AROUND TOWN SANTA’S PARADE OF THE ELVES SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2PM ON SUNSET DRIVE IN SOUTH MIAMI The “Holiday Spirit Starts in South Miami” with the return of the Parade of the Elves for its 38th annual parade through our hometown. Hundreds of kids are dressed in festive holiday attire and ... Read more
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS