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 south Florida. Founder and Artistic Director John Rodaz and Executive Artistic Director Maria-Banda Rodaz have a passion for the theater and unending devotion to educating children in the art of acting, singing and dancing. Their son Giancarlo Rodaz is the ... Read more
MILESTONE FOOTWORKS ON THE SCENE FOR 45 YEARS
The first time I ventured into FootWorks, I was in search of a great walking shoe and knew nothing about how to select the proper footwear. Unlike many of my contemporaries, I never saw the act of running for miles as a joyous pastime. But all that shame about being a neophyte melted away when I ... Read more
SOUTH MIAMI JEWELERS CELEBRATES 35 YEARS IN THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
SOUTH MIAMI JEWELERS CELEBRATES 35 YEARS IN THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI South Miami Jewelers is celebrating 35 years as a family-owned and operated business in the city’s downtown. Established in 1983 by the Meurrens family, the store has become something of a landmark, offering the finest in jewelry, estate jewelry and fine timepieces. The ... Read more
MYRA AND COMPANY FORTY YEARS – BUSINESS MILESTONES
Providing services to three generations of fortunate clientele, Myra and Company Spa is celebrating its 40th year as part of the South Miami business community. “It’s been very fulfilling,” said Myra Porter, founder and now partner with her daughter, Erica. Myra is pleased that her spa, a veritable SOMI staple, offers a family atmosphere with ... Read more
DR. JORGE BLANCO IMAGES DENTISTRY
Dr. Jorge Blanco is celebrating two milestones this year: a practitioner of general dentistry for 30 years and the tenth year in his South Miami office on Red Road. Practically a native Floridian (his parents moved to Miami when he was two), Dr. Blanco attended Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Loyola University (Bachelor of Science) and the University of Tennessee ... Read more
DOVER, KOHL & PARTNERS 30 YEARS OF PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN
The planning and urban design firm of Dover, Kohl & Partners celebrates 30 years in business. Founding partners Victor Dover and Joseph Kohl share a working relationship that reaches all the way back to their college days as students of architecture at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. From their company ... Read more
AT EASE ON SUNSET ON THE CUSP OF 35 YEARS IN SOUTH MIAMI
At Ease on Sunset is something of a shopping icon in South Miami’s downtown. For more than 30 years, the boutique clothing store has been the place to go for luxurious, easy-to-wear women’s clothing. Featuring fashion and sportswear from more than 20 different designers, At Ease sells modern staple pieces that serve as “go-to” clothing ... Read more
GIANCARLO DESIGNS
Giancarlo Designs is a family-owned and operated jewelry business that has been in the City of South Miami for 25 years. Juan Carlos Martell, Maria (“Cristi”) Martell and their son Giancarlo work in the beautifully appointed store located on Sunset Drive. The three continue a long line as purveyors of gold, designers of jewelry, and ... Read more
MACK CYCLE AND FITNESS AT 60 – Third Generation Family Owned & Managed
Mack Cycle and Fitness celebrates 60 years as South Miami’s hometown bike shop. Operating the family-owned business is resting more and more on the capable shoulders of the third generation, Rachel and Sandy Losada. Owner Mary Jane Mark looks forward to passing the baton to her daughters. “The individual strengths of my daughters make the ... Read more
BEACH CLUB SALON
The Beach Club Salon is celebrating 30 years of doing business in the South Miami Town Center. Business partners Rosendo Jesus Duran and Douglas Gonzalez followed their mutual artistic nature and opened the salon on May 5, 1987. Today, Rosendo and Douglas continue to share the spotlight as owners of a salon dedicated to making ... Read more