{"id":19981,"date":"2019-08-11T17:14:24","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T00:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?p=19981"},"modified":"2019-08-11T17:23:13","modified_gmt":"2019-08-12T00:23:13","slug":"publishers-readers-comments-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/publishers-readers-comments-28\/","title":{"rendered":"PUBLISHERS \u2013 READERS COMMENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/a>

FROM THE\u00a0PUBLISHER\u00a0& Creative Director<\/h2>\n

HOW WE GOT TO WHERE WE\u2019RE GOING\u2026.<\/b><\/p>\n

This is the last issue of Volume XIV, and as we prepare for some change-ups as we start our fifteenth year, I thought a retrospective of where we\u2019ve been would be appreciated by the many who regularly follow SOMI Magazine<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Every five years, we do some creative and editorial change-ups.\u00a0 <\/span>It\u2019s not \u201cchange for the sake of change\u201d but an anticipated evolution of the magazine \u2013 we like to keep it fresh!\u00a0 <\/span>The five year observances bring about new energy and reflect the feedback we get from our readership and advertising partners. \u00a0 <\/span>So kick back, pour yourself a chilled white wine or summertime cocktail and pour through the latest issue of SOMI Magazine<\/em>. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And change is certainly in the air in South Miami.\u00a0 <\/span>The proposed redevelopment of Sunset Place was approved by the City Commission, as noted in our last issue.\u00a0 <\/span>Now the task at hand is to develop the detailed architectural and engineering drawings and submit those for approval.\u00a0 <\/span>It will clearly be a while until the actual redevelopment project will start.\u00a0 <\/span>However, it will start with the interior retail spaces and exterior facade before even venturing into the extensive demotion of the north side (US1) and construction of the hotel and residential towers.\u00a0 <\/span>Regular updates will be reported in SOMI Magazine<\/em>. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another development under review is the Winn-Dixie site.\u00a0 <\/span>Market-rate apartments, new street level retail space, a new Winn-Dixie and a town plaza are in the mix.\u00a0 <\/span>This project has been envisioned and considered over the past few years.\u00a0 <\/span>It\u2019s now being finalized.\u00a0 <\/span>Once this project is approved, there will be additional reasons to believe that things will pick up in our shopping and dining district as they\u2019ll bring people on the street.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s no secret that mom and pop businesses are struggling throughout the United States, we too have seen our share of this problem here in town.\u00a0 <\/span>Yet many of the shuttered businesses are finding new life as other entrepreneurs are planning on SOMI as their destination.\u00a0 <\/span>See our What\u2019s New in Town feature on pages 32 & 33. \u00a0And most importantly, SHOP SMALL IN SOMI all year round.<\/p>\n

In this issue\u2019s Business Milestone feature, we visit the creative forces behind the popular Area Stage Company.\u00a0 <\/span>They\u2019ve been providing the Miami-Dade community with great programming and conservatory programs for the last thirty years.\u00a0 <\/span>Congratulations!<\/p>\n

The Underline is the ambitious project to transform the ten miles of fallow land under the Metrorail from Dadeland to downtown Miami into an urban park and trail.\u00a0SOMI Magazine<\/em> is the sole media sponsor of this endeavor, and provides regular updates from Meg Daly, President of the Friends of the Underline.\u00a0 <\/span>See page 34 for\u00a0this issue\u2019s report.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the last installment of SOMI Magazine\u2019s fourteenth year. I invite you to\u00a0\u201cBe Part of the Conversation\u201d and weigh-in with your comment, which are always welcome and much appreciated.<\/p>\n

\u2018Catch up with you as we begin with an excitingly new Volume XV come later this\u00a0fall for our first Winter\/Holiday edition. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Until then, don\u2019t let the dog days of summer get to you.\u00a0 <\/span>Stay hydrated and enjoy\u00a0the rest of your summer.\u00a0 <\/span>Let\u2019s get ready to greet a change in the weather come\u00a0mid-October.<\/p>\n

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FROM THE\u00a0PUBLISHER\u00a0& Creative Director HOW WE GOT TO WHERE WE\u2019RE GOING\u2026. This is the last issue of Volume XIV, and as we prepare for some change-ups as we start our fifteenth year, I thought a retrospective of where we\u2019ve been would be appreciated by the many who regularly follow SOMI Magazine. Every five years, we<\/p>\n

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