{"id":13083,"date":"2016-09-29T09:36:59","date_gmt":"2016-09-29T16:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?p=13083"},"modified":"2016-09-29T09:42:20","modified_gmt":"2016-09-29T16:42:20","slug":"publishers-readers-comments-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/publishers-readers-comments-11\/","title":{"rendered":"PUBLISHERS \u2013 READERS COMMENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/a>

ANOTHER NEW BEGINNING<\/b><\/p>\n

Fall ushers in new collegiate and NFL action, premieres of TV network\u00a0shows, another new mobile device (that may, or may not explode in your pocket), school projects for kids (and parents too!) and so much more. With\u00a0October, we welcome another new volume year for your SOMI Magazine<\/i>.\u00a0I want to start by acknowledging those retail business, restaurants,\u00a0institutions and service providers who have contributed to the success of\u00a0this publication with their advertising and, in many cases, their personal\u00a0support over the past eleven years. A list of our advertisers and business\u00a0subscribers in on the inside front cover. I thank you!<\/p>\n

As we begin another year, we typically run out some creative changes,\u00a0and I hope you like what we\u2019ve done with the graphics on some of\u00a0our regular features.<\/p>\n

Editorially we continue the magazine\u2019s commitment to promote and support those regional cultural institutions and resources which are in our \u201cbackyard.\u201d Many readers have favorably commented and appreciate the magazine\u2019s coverage.\u00a0 We\u2019ve brought our readers to Fairchild Tropical Garden, HistoryMiami, the Perez Art Museum, Coconut Grove\u2019s Barnacle and recently to the Adrienne Arsht Center, with a tribute to their tenth anniversary.\u00a0 In this issue, we salute the centenary of Miami\u2019s Villa Vizcaya, a magnificent museum and garden.\u00a0 Vizcaya is \u201chome\u201d to me, as for some ten years, starting in the early 80s, I was the marketing producer for Vizcaya\u2019s signature event at that time, the Italian Renaissance Festival, bringing Italian artists and performers to Vizcaya as a unique aspect\u00a0of the festival.<\/p>\n

In this issue, we continue our salute as well to the centenary of the National Park Service with a visit to the Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson.\u00a0 Many readers commented on our last issue with the stunning cover photo of the everglades mangroves by a local artist Paul Marcelini.<\/p>\n

Another feature which is especially appreciated is the focus on businesses which are observing milestone years: 10, 20, 25 and more years here in our hometown.\u00a0 In this issue, we single out Isabel Merritt and her fine home accessories gallery of wonderful finds, who has been on Red Road for the past 25 years. In our upcoming issues, we\u2019ll be acknowledging Mack Cycle\u2019s 60th anniversary and the City of South Miami itself, which observes its 90th birthday this June.<\/p>\n

There are big changes on the horizon in South Miami. The new ownership of The Shops at Sunset Place are finalizing their plans for submission to the city for a hotel, two apartment buildings and a multifaceted \u201crevitalization\u201d of this nine acre site at the Red Road & US1 entrance to our retail and dining district. And at the Metrorail station, plans for an eight story Class A office building are laid out, with anticipated completion in 2018. This modern office building is at the Sunset Drive entrance to our shopping and dining district. \u00a0 Both of these developments are critical for the life of our business district and for the longevity of the city itself.<\/p>\n

As a founding sponsor of Art Night South Miami, I\u2019m delighted to invite\u00a0you to \u201cGet Your Art On\u201d and come on out for \u201cSOMIartwalk<\/i>\u00a9<\/i>.\u201d\u00a0<\/i>The ninth season begins on October 14, and is held on the second Friday of each month through March, 2017.\u00a0 Unlike other communities which have multiple art galleries and host art night events, South Miami relies on its responsive retail establishments to host artists and our tree-lined sidewalks to showcase visual and performing artists.<\/p>\n

And speaking of art, put on your calendar the 45th annual ChamberSOUTH Juried Fine Art Festival held on Sunset Drive the\u00a0first weekend of November.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s about it from me.\u00a0 Now it\u2019s your turn to BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION<\/i>sm.\u00a0 Let us know what\u2019s your take on our magazine changes and happenings\u00a0 in \u201cSOMI.\u201d<\/p>\n

Just in case you haven\u2019t gone there, SOMI Magazine<\/i> is online\u00a0(www.somimag.loc).\u00a0 We\u2019ve changed the website up to make it a\u00a0more interactive tool for you to stay in touch with all things SOMI.<\/p>\n

Enjoy the start of Volume XII, No.1, and thanks for sharing\u00a0SOMI Magazine <\/i>with friends.<\/p>\n

All the best!<\/p>\n

\"JES<\/p>\n

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ANOTHER NEW BEGINNING Fall ushers in new collegiate and NFL action, premieres of TV network\u00a0shows, another new mobile device (that may, or may not explode in your pocket), school projects for kids (and parents too!) and so much more. With\u00a0October, we welcome another new volume year for your SOMI Magazine.\u00a0I want to start by acknowledging<\/p>\n

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