PORTMIAMI WELCOMES FIRST ‘BIG-SHIP’
Hundreds of curious onlookers gathered with federal, state and local officials July 9 as PortMiami officially joined the Neo-Panamax era. Under perfect skies – and with great anticipation – Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez officially welcomed the MOL Majesty as the first ship to arrive at the port after transiting the expanded Panama Canal bound ... Read more
STILTSVILLE ON EXHIBIT
SOMI Magazine joined guests and friends of the Dade Heritage Trust for the recent opening of their summer exhibition: Stiltsville: Life on the Flats. When determining what might make a great summertime exhibition, the Trust decided to celebrate South Florida’s National Parks and the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service by showcasing Stiltsville. Uniquely Miami, this ... Read more
CHAMBER INVITES YOU TO LUNCH
ChamberSOUTH Board of Directors and staff (pictured above) are on hand to greet members and guests at the monthly Networking Luncheon. Held on the second Wednesday of each month, the lunch is an informal event geared to building and developing business relationships for members. Immediately prior to the lunch is a New Members Orientation, coordinated ... Read more
PANULIRUS ARGUS TOURNAMENT
Every July the coastal areas of Florida are flooded with lobster hunters trying to get their share of this year’s bounty in the official mini lobster season. This took place starting at 12:01 am on Wednesday July 27, and ending at 12:00 midnight on Thursday, July 28. The following day in SOMI, many hunters gather for ... Read more
MIAMI SWIM WEEK
As we wind down from an eventful Miami Swim week, we head back to the beach with a new outlook on trending styles in swimwear. With most events closed to the public and occupying the top spots all over South Beach, we’re bringing you the hottest looks from the most popular brands. From full neoprene ... Read more
TAQUERIA CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING
On Thursday, June 24th, more than 75 VIP guests were welcomed by the JEY Hospitality Group for the opening of their new TacoCraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar in SOMI. The evening began with a private VIP party and ribbon cutting ceremony with City of South Miami Mayor Philip Stoddard, ChamberSOUTH President Mary Scott Russell and ... Read more
CELEBRATING JULY 4TH
Thousands gathered for the annual July 4th bash held at Palmer Park Field, presented by the City of South Miami. Cars lined 67 Avenue and area residents made their way on foot for an evening of family fun, picnics, a bounce house, face-painting, music, and to be certain, a great fireworks display.
CHAMBER WELLNESS BREAKFAST
On Friday, June 24th, ChamberSOUTH’s Wellness Committee hosted the annual Wellness Table Top Expo and General Membership Breakfast. Presented by SOMI Magazine and Jackson Health System, the program included eleven providers exhibiting services in an expo around the ballroom and during the breakfast, keynote speaker Dr. Manuel R. Mayor, Associate Medical Director, Cardiology at Jackson Medical Group, gave ... Read more
WINGS FOR WISHES
On June 4th 2016, Sports Grill South Miami along with Make-a-Wish Champions Brian Exelbert and Gal Bensaadon hosted the 2nd Annual “Wings for Wishes” Charity Event raising $30,000 for Children with life threatening diseases for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. With the help of all seven Sports Grill locations selling MAW Stars with donations from patrons, Sponsorships ... Read more
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
As summer begins…. We know summer is around the corner when the community comes together for the annual Twilight 5K Run/Walk through the streets of South Miami. Thousands show up for this great family-friendly event, started by the late John “Hans” Huseby and Laurie Huseby of Team Footworks. In just a few weeks, divers will ... Read more