{"id":6176,"date":"2014-10-23T09:42:12","date_gmt":"2014-10-23T16:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?p=6176"},"modified":"2014-11-05T08:57:12","modified_gmt":"2014-11-05T15:57:12","slug":"another-new-beginning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/another-new-beginning\/","title":{"rendered":"PUBLISHER & READERS COMMENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/a>John Edward Smith, Publisher & Creative Director\n

Fall ushers in\u00a0 new collegiate and NFL action, premieres of TV network shows, another new iphone, school projects for kids (and parents too!) and so much more.\u00a0 With October, we\u00a0welcome another new beginning for your SOMI Magazine.\u00a0And an exciting new beginning it is with a new look to mark\u00a0our tenth anniversary!<\/p>\n

I want to acknowledge those retail business, restaurants and 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 nine years.\u00a0 I thank you!<\/p>\n

As we begin Volume X, we have some creative and editorial changes moving forward.\u00a0 The first major change, at least visually, is our new neon SOMI Magazine logo.\u00a0 As someone remarked to me in the development stage: \u201cThat\u2019s hot!\u201d\u00a0I hope you think so too\u2026.<\/p>\n

Editorially, we\u2019ve made some changes as well.\u00a0 We\u2019ve expanded from a single focused wine article to \u201cWine & Spirits,\u201d given particularly the rise of \u201ccraft cocktails\u201d at restaurant bars.\u00a0 Our fitness article has morphed to the broader category of \u201cWellness,\u201d and will look to the Chamber South Wellness Committee for their input.<\/p>\n

Another feature this year focuses on businesses which are observing milestone years of entrepreneurship.\u00a0 As we at SOMI Magazine pause and reflect on our ten years, we wanted to acknowledge area businesses who are observing 10, 20, 25 and more years.\u00a0 In this issue we acknowledge the mother-daughter team at Margaux.\u00a0 In subsequent issues, we\u2019ll visit with John the Tailor who\u2019s got the most years going, and Vigi, who turned the corner on fashion with her move to Red Road 15 years ago.\u00a0Also, The Big Cheese has got 30 years, and Express Ironing, ten.\u00a0 If you know of others, please let us know.<\/p>\n

I would also like to acknowledge the continued growth of the Red\/Sunset Merchants Association.\u00a0 With that business association and Chamber South, many worthwhile projects for our area are planned during the upcoming year.\u00a0 If you\u2019re a business owner in our community, I invite you to join and lend\u00a0the unique contribution of yourself.<\/p>\n

As a founding sponsor of Art Night South Miami, I\u2019m delighted to invite you to \u201cGet Your Art On\u201d and come on out for \u201cSOMIartwalk\u00a9.\u201d\u00a0 The seventh season begins on October 10, and is held on the second Friday of each month through March, 2014.\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 43nd annual CHAMBER SOUTH Art Festival held on Sunset Drive the first weekend of November.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s about it from me.\u00a0 Now it\u2019s your turn to BE PART\u00a0OF THE CONVERSATIONsm.\u00a0 Let us know what your take is\u00a0on our changes and what\u2019s happening in \u201cSOMI.\u201d<\/p>\n

Enjoy Volume X, Number 1, and thanks for sharing\u00a0SOMI Magazine with friends.<\/p>\n

All the best!<\/p>\n

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Just in case you haven\u2019t gone there, SOMI Magazine is online\u00a0(www.somimag.loc).\u00a0 We\u2019ve changed that website up to make\u00a0it a more interactive tool for you to stay in touch with all\u00a0things SOMI.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fall ushers in\u00a0 new collegiate and NFL action, premieres of TV network shows, another new iphone, school projects for kids (and parents too!) and so much more.\u00a0 With October, we\u00a0welcome another new beginning for your SOMI Magazine.\u00a0And an exciting new beginning it is with a new look to mark\u00a0our tenth anniversary! I want to acknowledge<\/p>\n

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