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

Volume XI

RECOGNIZING TEAM SUCCESSES

Celebrating the huge success of raising $120,000 for the Dolphins Cancer Challenge and BikeMS, the Mack Cycle & Fitness Team felt at home in the Canes Zone Dining Hall on the University of Miami campus.  Usually reserved for UM’s athletes, the restaurant served a feast deserving of the 2016 Mack Cycle Team members who trained, ... Read more

ACCESSORIES SETTING THE TONE

As the UV index rises, we undress the season’s must-have trends by donning our linens and sheers and preparing ourselves for summer 2016. Decoding a woman’s outfit is somewhat of an intricate process; shoes, bag, shade of lipstick… it’s a journey every girl knows too well. In this article, we uncover the must-have accessories that ... Read more

FIESTA TIME IN TOWN

SOMI Magazine was at three locations for the Cinco de Mayo festivities: The MexZican Gourmet, Bougie’s and the 73 Street Party with ROK:BRGR and TacoCraft.

TWILIGHT 5K

The South Miami Hospital Twilight 5K was held on Sunday, May 15 in the streets of South Miami, and fittingly ending on “Hans Huseby Run” on 57th Court.   For photos, go to: .

BUSINESS EXPO REMINDS US TO “KEEP IT LOCALl”

ChamberSOUTH partners and exhibitors braved the heavy rains May 18 to showcase their locally based products and services at the 17th Annual Business EXPO, May 18. The fun-filled event at the Fieldhouse of UM’s Bank United Center  was free and open to the public, and offered an excellent opportunity to see old friends and neighbors, ... Read more

TASTE BUDS OF INDIA – HAPPY BIRTHDAY

The evening of Saturday, April 30th, Taste Buds of India was closed for a very special occasion, to celebrate the birthday of the man known only as “Karim” to the family, friends and business associates there to wish him all the best.   A Who’s Who of the Miami’s Indian ethnic community was there to ... Read more

PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS

Welcome Spring! Even in South Florida we begin to see lush colors emerging as we enjoy our subtle seasonal changes.  At my home, butterflies are taking flight and the wildflowers are just doing what they do – being abundantly wild!   Spring is the season of dramatic change and creates a renewed sense of awareness ... Read more

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – Apr/May 2016

After more than twelve successful years dressing children in stylish, elegant and comfortable shoes and clothing in the wholesale market, the owners of the Elephantito children’s wear brand, Maria Frallicciardi and Alexandra Penso, opened their first retail store on Sunset Drive. Since opening in 2004, the Elephantito brand is sold in 10 countries and in ... Read more

THE UNDERLINE – SOMI MAGAZINE UPDATE WITH MEG DALY

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. FRIENDS OF THE UNDERLINE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization advocating to transform the underutilized land below Miami’s Metrorail into a 10-mile linear park, urban trail and canvas for artistic expression.  ... Read more