{"id":15301,"date":"2017-10-13T10:39:03","date_gmt":"2017-10-13T17:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?p=15301"},"modified":"2017-10-16T13:56:57","modified_gmt":"2017-10-16T20:56:57","slug":"publishers-readers-comments-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/publishers-readers-comments-17\/","title":{"rendered":"PUBLISHERS \u2013 READERS COMMENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/a>

New Beginnings\u2026Post-Irma<\/b><\/p>\n

As we were preparing to usher in the new collegiate and NFL action, the nasty side of Irma hit, and the cards got shuffled.\u00a0 Pre- and post-hurricane actions were a three-week hit.\u00a0 In the SOMI Town Center area (South Miami, Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County),\u00a041 businesses were closed for seven to 10 days.\u00a0 Retail, restaurants and service businesses were affected including three banks and an office building.\u00a0 Hourly workers and hard-pressed retail establishments took a big hit.\u00a0 One restaurateur disclosed to me that his losses were $250,000+ during those three weeks, and that\u2019s not coming back!\u00a0 And we\u2019re grateful, because it could have been much worse.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re now just settling into the premieres of TV network shows, school projects for kids (and parents too!) and so much more.\u00a0 With October, there\u2019s another new iPhone \u2013 right on cue — and we welcome the thirteenth year of your SOMI Magazine.\u00a0 Thanks to all those retail business, restaurants, institutions and service providers who have contributed to the success of this publication with their advertising and, in many cases, their personal support over past twelve years.<\/p>\n

I hope you like what we\u2019ve done with the graphics and content on some of our regular features. In Volume XIII, No. 1, our lifestyle\/food section focuses on wines. Check out our newest writer\u2019s contribution and the SOMI uncorked graphic to go along (page 29).<\/p>\n

We continue the magazine\u2019s commitment to promote and support those regional cultural institutions and resources in our \u201cbackyard.\u201d Many readers have favorably commented and appreciate the magazine\u2019s coverage of these local treasures.\u00a0 I hope you enjoy our latest: The Million Orchid Project.\u00a0Our SOMI Magazine<\/em> exclusive community cultural resources series is made possible only with our\u00a0sustaining advertisers partners.\u00a0 Thanks again.<\/p>\n

Another well-received feature of SOMI Magazine<\/em> is the focus on businesses observing milestone years: 10, 20, 25 and more years here in our hometown.\u00a0 On page 24, we single out At Ease on Sunset, approaching\u00a0its 35th year of operations and its owner\u2019s 10 years as fashionista-in-chief.<\/p>\n

SHOP SMALL IN SOMI is not just a one-day-of-the-year campaign.\u00a0 In each issue of Volume XIII,
\nSOMI Magazine<\/em> will be singling out 10 businesses in a special centerfold spread. Take a look at just\u00a0some of the businesses that makes SOMI SO SPECIAL ().<\/p>\n

October as we well know is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. \u00a0 Here in South Miami, Hope 4 L.Y.F.E. presented the SOMI 3K Breast Cancer Walk\u00a0 \u2013 a great first time event.\u00a0 We all know someone, some family affected by the scourge of cancer.\u00a0 My mom passed over 25 years ago from breast cancer.\u00a0 Mantle cell carcinoma took the life of my 51-year-old nephew, and my best friend passed over this August from liver cancer at age 52.\u00a0 Both mothers share the tragic grief of burying a son. Thoughts and prayers go out to all.<\/p>\n

Big changes loom here in South Miami.\u00a0 The Shops at Sunset Place is ready to submit plans to the city for a hotel, two apartment buildings and a multifaceted \u201crevitalization\u201d of its nine-acre site. The city\u2019s elected officials should embrace with open arms this $175+ million commitment of the owners and give them the five votes they need to move forward.\u00a0 It\u2019s time to act; this redevelopment is critical for the life of our shopping and dining district and for the city itself.<\/p>\n

As a founding sponsor of Art Night South Miami, I\u2019m delighted to invite you to \u201cGet Your Art On\u201d
\nat \u201cSOMIartwalk\u00a9.\u201d\u00a0 (see page 35). And speaking of art, calendar the first weekend of November for the\u00a046th annual ChamberSOUTH Juried Fine Art Festival held on Sunset Drive.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s about it from me.\u00a0 Now it\u2019s your turn to BE PART OF THE CONVERSATIONsm.\u00a0 Let us know your\u00a0take on our magazine changes and happenings in SOMI, and please visit SOMI Magazine ONLINE\u00a0at somimag.loc.<\/p>\n

Enjoy the start of Volume XIII and thanks for sharing SOMI Magazine with friends.<\/p>\n

Best wishes for a blessing Thanksgiving shared with family and friends.<\/p>\n

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New Beginnings\u2026Post-Irma As we were preparing to usher in the new collegiate and NFL action, the nasty side of Irma hit, and the cards got shuffled.\u00a0 Pre- and post-hurricane actions were a three-week hit.\u00a0 In the SOMI Town Center area (South Miami, Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County),\u00a041 businesses were closed for seven to 10 days.\u00a0 Retail,<\/p>\n

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