73RD STREET TRANSFORMATION
Still a work in progress. For the better part of the last decade discussions were taking place considering the fate of the Winn-Dixie store and what would happen on the 1.5 acre site in our town center. On June 2, 2020 a bold vision, which when realized will transform 73rd Street and usher in new ... 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
MANATEE IN CRISIS
NO LONGER ENDANGERED, MANATESS NOW FACE ANOTHER CRISIS – NEWS@TheU A massive seagrass die-off in the Indian River Lagoon, coupled with continued threats from boating strikes, is putting these gentle sea cows in peril once again. Some never make it, perishing from deadly boat strikes in Florida waters before animal care specialists can reach them. ... Read more
DADE HERITAGE TRUST AT FIFTY
Founded in 1972, Dade Heritage Trust has been the leading advocate for historic preservation in Miami-Dade County for 50 years Dade Heritage Trust’s mission is to preserve Miami-Dade County’s architectural, environmental and cultural heritage through education and advocacy. – By Christine Rupp The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 established a national policy regarding ... Read more