LISTENING EXERCISE
A Town Hall meeting initiated by University of Miami President Julio Frenk was recently held at the BankUnited Center. The meeting was moderated by UM alum ( B.S.C., ’10) and Fox News Channel Bryan Lenas. Stuart Miller, J.D. (’82), Chair of the Board of Trustees introduced Frenk to the many guests in attendance. Frenk is ... Read more
WILD FOR MIAMI
The ChamberSOUTH Governmental Affairs Committee hosted a presentation by Jack Illes of Miami Wilds, LLC. The development of land around ZOO Miami has been in discussion for some twenty years as funding through a county bonds program had proposed. As Jack Illes envisions the convergence of nature, culture and entertainment on 300 acres of land ... Read more
TOSSING TILES AT DADELAND
Chamber N-XT, ChamberSOUTH’s young professional group, organized its third annual domino tournament, and this year the very successful event was held at Dadeland on the second level Dining Terrace promenade. City National Bank was the presenting sponsor, with food service and beverages provided by all the Dadeland Dining Terrace restaurants and Zafra rum. For some ... Read more
WATER TAXI ARRIVES
On Saturday, September 19, some two hundred guests christened the new Il Vaporetto restaurant and congratulated Carlos Silva on the opening of his newest venture. (Silva is owner of Old Lisbon restaurants.) Located on the corner of Sunset Drive and 59 (Dorn) Avenue, the former site of Trattoria Sole, the space was vacant for over ... Read more
THE UNDERLINE – A conversation with Meg Daly, president, friends of The Underline.
The Underline is the name given to THE project to create a 10-mile urban trail and linear park from the Miami River to Dadeland South The Underline On The Move. Since Friends of The Underline held their second set of public meetings last June, they have been busy reaching out the community, finishing the master ... Read more
RAILS-TO-TRAILS SOCIAL FUNDRAISER
On Wednesday, September 23, Friends of the Ludlam Trail were hosted at Town Kitchen & Bar for a great evening promoting the proposed bicycle/running/pedestrian trail along the FEC corridor. Volunteers organized a great event of drinks, food, music and fun. As guests entered SideBar@Town they were photographed “on the trail.” Local political and community leaders were ... Read more
CHAMBER AND CANES AT PLAY
On Thursday, September 17th, The all-new GAME TIME at The Shops at Sunset Place hosted ChamberSOUTH’s after-hours networking event and the UM All Canes live radio broadcast on 790 Sports – TheTicket. GAME TIME provided chamber guests with a one-hour game card, complimentary drinks and a twenty-foot long buffet of great appetizers. On hand for ... Read more
TURNING UP THE HEAT IN WINTER
Coming from a ‘70s-inspired summer, the winter collections of 2015-2016 speak to a new decade’s worth of influences. As the fashion eye takes a strong ‘80s turn toward graphic black and whites, slick vinyl looks, technicolor animal prints, and even head-to-toe sequin, winter 2015 turns up the heat with chic looks and a vibrant color ... Read more
TOWN KITCHEN + BAR CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY
PLAZA 57 was among the first mixed-use developments in South Miami built under the “Hometown Master Plan” ordinances of the mid-1990s. Located at 7301 SW 57th Court, the elegant Plaza 57 building combines retail, restaurant, office and garage uses. Designed by local architect Jason Chandler, the arcaded walkways span wide sidewalks inviting pedestrians to stroll ... Read more