Celebrating 20 years of publishing news & highlights for our South Miami community

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015

PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS

GET YOUR HELMET ON AND CYCLE SOMI… For many years, I’ve personally made a commitment to be an advocate for commuter cycling and pedestrian/bicycle safety.  And we’ve got a lot of exciting things happened in the greater Miami community: The Underline, The Ludlam Trail and coming to South Miami in November is WHEELS, an engaging ... Read more

SHADES OF FALL TRENDS

From earthy neutrals to bolder statements, the fall/winter 2015-2016 color trends and patterns used for various runway shows have been reflections of everything that embodies hope, fun, and everything natural. A juxtaposition from the flashy pops of colors of seasons past, this color spectrum emphasizes poise and confidence with androgynous hues that can be worn ... Read more

SUMMERTIME BLOCK PARTY

On Saturday, July 25, SOMI’s ROK:BRGR hosted one of its popular block parties.  With rain in the afternoon and a menacing sky, the team lucked out when an hour prior to opening, the ominous weather subsided.  Undaunted guests streamed in while guests were texting others to party on down. At the Summer Festival Block Party ... Read more

WHEELING AROUND

WHEELING AROUND Members and guests at the ChamberSOUTH General Membership Breakfast on Friday, July 24th heard an informative and mesmerizing presentation by Herb Hiller of WHEELS Florida.  WHEELS is an inaugural event planned for November 11-15 to bring together public transit, bicycling and walking initiatives in South Florida to improve our quality of life. The breakfast was ... Read more

ARTS IN SOMI

THE WIRTZ GALLERY Located in the lobby of the First National Bank of South Miami, each month The Wirtz Gallery presents local & international artists.  Gallery hours are Monday to Thursday 9a-4p, and Friday, 9a-6p.  Artist receptions are generally held on the second Friday of the month, from 6-9p and are open to the public. ... Read more

SOMI ARTWALK

SOMIartwalk© is held on the second Friday (6-9p) of the month, from October through March.  Unlike other communities which have multiple art galleries and host art night events, South Miami relies on its tree-lined sidewalks and responsive retail establishments to host artists.  Art night visitors walking through our town center get to appreciate the visual ... Read more

SOMI WELLNESS – 3 Reasons A Balanced Life Is A Better Life

At Work And At Home, Success Depends On Finding Equilibrium, Magazine Editor And Stroke Survivor Says At Work And At Home, Success Depends On Finding Equilibrium, Magazine Editor And Stroke Survivor Says. Life sometimes can seem off kilter as responsibilities mount and people plow all their physical and mental resources into what seems to be the ... Read more

CHEF’S TABLE – TEMPLE

CHEF Quinton Noel RESTAURANT TEMPLE FACTS  Sous Chef Quinton has been with Temple since its opening a year ago.  He’s got hands-on training, working in the culinary field for 15 years. SOMI kitchens Recipes from our Town Center Chefs INGREDIENTS FOR A SINGLE SERVING: 6 oz. Quinoa 6 oz. Arugula 2 oz. Beets (steamed & ... Read more

WINE AND SPIRITS – AUG/SEPT ’15

Summertime Cocktail Recipes Cool off this summer with delicious cocktail and drink recipe ideas. Serve these tasty cocktails parties and cookouts all summer long. Peach Sangria Total Time: 2 hr 10 min Prep: 10 min Inactive: 2 hr Yield: 8 servings Level: Easy Ingredients: 3 ripe peaches (about 1 pound), halved and pitted 1 bottle ... Read more