{"id":12377,"date":"2016-06-08T07:37:45","date_gmt":"2016-06-08T14:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?p=12377"},"modified":"2016-06-08T09:12:21","modified_gmt":"2016-06-08T16:12:21","slug":"publishers-readers-comments-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/publishers-readers-comments-9\/","title":{"rendered":"PUBLISHERS \u2013 READERS COMMENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/a>

As summer begins\u2026.<\/b><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0 Thousands show up for this great family-friendly event, started by the late John \u201cHans\u201d Huseby and Laurie Huseby of Team Footworks.\u00a0 In just a few weeks, divers will be competing in the Spiny Lobster Tournament organized by restaurateur and angler Mike Maler\u00a0of Deli Lane\/Sunset Tavern.<\/p>\n

SOMI Magazine<\/i> kicks off summer entertaining with a visit to six\u00a0area restaurants to discover the perfect SOMI Summertime Cocktail. Get the ice and shaker ready and get inspired with our featured\u00a0summer cocktails.<\/p>\n

SOMI Magazine<\/i> is committed to bring our readership information about our greater Miami community cultural resources.\u00a0 We\u2019ve heard from many who appreciate the coverage the magazine has given, most recently on occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center, and in prior issues covering Fairchild Tropical Garden, HistoryMIAMI, the Jorge Perez Art Museum, the Barnacle and John Pennecamp Park with our \u201cSOMI Underwater\u201d feature last year.<\/p>\n

On occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the National Parks, In our upcoming August\/September issue we\u2019ll be taking our readers to visit our National Parks here in Florida.\u00a0 Later in the year we\u2019ll also be visiting Villa Vizcaya on occasion of their centenary.\u00a0 Stay tuned\u2026<\/p>\n

The Underline continues to make news and dramatically expands its base of support.\u00a0 SOMI Magazine<\/i> and I are pleased to support this initiative.\u00a0 In this issue, we have our regular Underline Update with notes by founder Meg Daly, and special coverage of the reception held high above ground at the new EAST, Miami hotel and announcement of big dollars going into the first phase of the project at the Brickell Station.\u00a0 As The Underline unfolds of the course of the upcoming years, the South Miami hub along The Underline is the only \u201chometown connection\u201d on the ten mile trail\/park and great connections to wellness at South Miami Hospital.\u00a0(Check out somimag.loc for our cover feature April\/May 2015).<\/p>\n

In this issue we cover the new Level One Trauma Center at the Kendall Regional Medical Center serving our readership area.\u00a0 I hope you don\u2019t have to take advantage of their services, but just in case you should know the new level of care in our community.\u00a0 Read about this new trauma center starting on page 35.<\/p>\n

As part of our regular Wellness article we visit a new restaurant concept nearby, GROWN, serving \u201creal food, cooked slow for fast people.\u201d\u00a0They are a great addition to our SOMI community.<\/p>\n

SOMI Magazine<\/i> welcomes new UM Football Coach Mark Richt, an alum and top collegiate coach.\u00a0 ChamberSOUTH was the first chamber to welcome the coach at its monthly breakfast.\u00a0 Meet up with Sebastian\u00a0and the coach on page 30.<\/p>\n

We welcome our new businesses coming online here in town that are featured in our popular \u201cWhat\u2019s New\u201d feature on page 40.\u00a0 We appreciate their investment and commitment to our community.<\/p>\n

And speaking of investment into our community, as you may be aware, The Shops at Sunset Place was purchased several months ago from Simon Properties.\u00a0 The new ownership group includes a prominent and critical local development team.\u00a0 A visionary plan is being developed and discussed with community leaders.\u00a0 Expect that you\u2019ll be reading and seeing more in upcoming issues of SOMI Magazine<\/i>.<\/p>\n

I invite you to \u201cBe Part of the Conversation\u201d<\/i> and weigh-in with your comments in our Readers Survey which is found on page 20 or you\u00a0can complete online.\u00a0 Your comments are always welcome, especially\u00a0as we look forward to our twelfth year publishing the magazine\u00a0come this October.<\/p>\n

Enjoy your summer, and wherever your travels take you, be safe\u2026<\/p>\n

See you at the July 4th celebrations!<\/p>\n

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As summer begins\u2026. 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.\u00a0 Thousands show up for this great family-friendly event, started by the late John \u201cHans\u201d Huseby and Laurie Huseby of Team Footworks.\u00a0 In just a few weeks, divers will<\/p>\n

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