{"id":14592,"date":"2017-06-06T08:19:17","date_gmt":"2017-06-06T15:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?p=14592"},"modified":"2017-06-23T03:22:27","modified_gmt":"2017-06-23T10:22:27","slug":"publishers-readers-comments-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/publishers-readers-comments-15\/","title":{"rendered":"PUBLISHERS \u2013 READERS COMMENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/a>

\u00a0OBSERVING ANNIVERSARIES<\/b><\/p>\n

2017 marks the 90th anniversary of the founding of the City of South Miami.\u00a0 First established near Cocoplum, the settlement developed in the late 1890s and early 1900s.\u00a0 With the arrival of Henry Flagler\u2019s Florida East Coast Railway, the fledgling community moved west to US1 and Sunset – the foundation for the growth of South Miami was realized.<\/p>\n

Commerce. \u00a0 Economic Development. \u00a0 Growth.\u00a0 Over the course of many years, we saw the growth of what is today the City of South Miami.\u00a0 In this and the following five issues of SOMI Magazine<\/i>, we\u2019ll take you through the city\u2019s progression over the years, and offer some commentary along the way.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s looking back at the past ninety years\u2026\u00a0 So where does South Miami go from here?\u00a0 What will South Miami look like when we celebrate our centenary ten years from now?\u00a0 South Miami is a unique community in a unique location.\u00a0 We must capitalize on what our founders realized. \u00a0 We must profit from our uniqueness with our T.O.D.D. (Transit Oriented Development District) and allow it to reach its potential. \u00a0 In the course of the next few years, we must address what is best for the US1 corridor by way of housing and business development.<\/p>\n

Commerce. \u00a0 Economic Development.\u00a0 Growth. \u00a0 These are the actions which brought us through the early days, and these are the words and actions which will ensure a sound future.<\/p>\n

In this issue, we also recognize another milestone in the 60th anniversary of Mack Cycle & Fitness, a USA Top 100 Bicycle Retailer (see page 23) and partner with community bicycling initiatives. And celebrating their 65th Anniversary this June is First National Bank of South Miami.\u00a0 FNBSM was the first bank established in South Miami and has been our \u201chometown\u201d bank for all these years.\u00a0 Congratulations to both community institutions!<\/p>\n

We also highlight new businesses in our area and appreciate their commitment and investment in our community.\u00a0 See our \u201cWhat\u2019s New in Town\u201d feature on pages 40 & 41; this in the face of some store fronts being shuttered, which has had a visually negative impact in town.\u00a0The national trend in retail downturn is especially concerning for the locally owned businesses.<\/p>\n

In this issue, read about the $625,000 beautification project on US1 completed by the Florida Department of Transportation.\u00a0 That project has really spruced up our curb appeal. \u00a0 The city is also undertaking more improved sidewalk cleaning and streetscape improvements.\u00a0Those efforts are appreciated.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s about it for now\u2026\u00a0 Summer kicks off with the annual Twilight 5K Run\/Walk, and make certain to head out for the big July 4th celebration at Palmer Park, which caps off the 90th Anniversary events being planned by the city.\u00a0 See page 16 for a listing of those events.<\/p>\n

And our readers have the last word in this issue.\u00a0 See our annual reader\u2019s survey on the inside back cover \u2013 we saved a great place for your comments.\u00a0 Let\u2019s hear from you.\u00a0 Thanks.<\/p>\n

All the best!
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\u00a0OBSERVING ANNIVERSARIES 2017 marks the 90th anniversary of the founding of the City of South Miami.\u00a0 First established near Cocoplum, the settlement developed in the late 1890s and early 1900s.\u00a0 With the arrival of Henry Flagler\u2019s Florida East Coast Railway, the fledgling community moved west to US1 and Sunset – the foundation for the growth<\/p>\n

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