{"id":7989,"date":"2015-04-05T09:53:05","date_gmt":"2015-04-05T16:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?p=7989"},"modified":"2015-04-05T09:53:24","modified_gmt":"2015-04-05T16:53:24","slug":"somi-biz-briefs-aprmay-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/somi-biz-briefs-aprmay-15\/","title":{"rendered":"SOMI BIZ BRIEFS – APR\/MAY ’15"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/a>

In 1983, it would be a 19-year-old with two first names that would answer America’s cry for lunch \u2013 Jimmy John Liautaud.\u00a0 And for the years following he\u2019s been busy making \u201cthe world\u2019s greatest gourmet sandwich,\u201d and now the brand has over 2000 stores open.<\/p>\n

Jimmy John’s is different from the rest: it’s good, it’s fast, at a decent price!\u00a0 Bread is baked in-house everyday and served fresh. Meats and veggies are sliced fresh in-house everyday. Nothing is delivered pre-sliced. Real Hellmann’s mayo, real Grey Poupon, real olive oil and red wine vinegar \u2013 it’s the best of the best.<\/p>\n

\"jimmy-johns-bicyclist\"\u201cLove the Taste.\u00a0 Taste the Love,\u201d is a neon sign hanging in their window on Red Road at Sunset Place.\u00a0 Walk in, and you\u2019re greeted by smiling friendly faces.\u00a0 And talk about \u201cSerious Delivery,\u201d they\u2019ve got cyclists to get your sandwich real fast within 1.5 miles of the SOMI location, seven days a week.<\/p>\n

5701 Sunset Drive | 786.476.8700<\/p>\n

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FROM ONLINE TO STORE FRONT<\/b><\/p>\n

Jewel Be Mine is a a new fashion boutique opened in mid-February on Sunset Drive.\u00a0 Owners Natalie Mery and Valentina Osuna, native Venezuelans, first started their business three years ago as the online fashion jewelry destination. At first it was just jewelry, and now the store carries casual wear and accessories.\u00a0 They have opened a retail location in mid-town Miami and now here in SOMI.\u00a0 Price points from thirty to sixty dollars.\u00a0 And the ladies want you to know: \u201cWe’re here to help, and to make sure each shopping experience with us is the absolute best it can be! We’re always ready to help with personal styling advice, as well as tips for styling your bridal party!\u201d Jewel Be Mine is open Monday to Saturday, 11am to 7pm.<\/p>\n

5829 Sunset Drive | 305.510.5167<\/p>\n

Opened a second location here in SOMI in early February on 73 Street near Winn Dixie.\u00a0 Known for its \u201cBe Sharp and Look Sharp\u201d edge, we welcome Bean to the area.<\/p>\n

J.McLaughlin is opening their newest location at 5825 Sunset Drive.\u00a0 With locations in Boca Raton, Las Olas Blvd and the Keys, McLaughlin is well-known for their ladies and men fashions.<\/p>\n

The French linen boutique is getting ready to open at 7227 SW 57 Court.<\/p>\n

The mega screen restaurant and entertainment lounge located on the ground level at the South Miami Municipal Garage is gearing up for its grand opening real soon.<\/p>\n

Has moved from its Sunset Drive location to Suite 411\u00a0at the 5901 SW 74th St, office building.\u00a0 There\u2019s a Grand Re-Opening Party on Thursday, April 30, 6-9p and SOMI Magazine readers are invited.<\/p>\n

We first announced Rice House of Kabob was \u201cComing Soon\u201d in last year\u2019s April\/May issue.\u00a0 Well, patience finally prevails.\u00a0 Expect you\u2019ll be reading about Rice in our next issue after they open.<\/p>\n

CONGRATS<\/strong><\/h1>\n

TOP COP<\/b><\/p>\n

SMPD Detective Lisa King has won the prestigious L.E.O.\u00a0 Investigative Services Division Award for 2014. The award was presented on March 7 at Jungle Island, by the L.E.O. Foundation and The Miami-Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police. Pictured above:\u00a0Det. King receiving the Officer of the Year Award at the City of South Miami Commission meeting.<\/p>\n

HAPPY RETIREMENT DIANNE!<\/b><\/p>\n

First National Bank of South Miami\u2019s Dianne Everett McGovern has retired after 25 years.\u00a0 Dianne was also a member of the ChamberSOUTH Board of Directors, and co-chair of the annual Chamber EXPO.<\/p>\n

Pictured presenting signed t-shirts of the ChamberSOUTH art festival are: Mary Scott Russell, Joe Gallaher, Claudia Cancio and Dianne.<\/p>\n

WHAT’S HAPPENING<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Saturday, May 9
\nOrange Bowl<\/b>
\nPaddle Championship.<\/b>
\nMiami Rowing Club<\/p>\n

Tropical Audubon Society Conservation Concert Series<\/b>
\nat the Doc Thomas House.
\nLast Saturday of\u00a0the month 7pm<\/p>\n

Sunday, May 31
\nTwlight 5K<\/b>
\nEvent in honor of “Papa Hans” Huseby<\/p>\n

Sunday, May 3
\nPorsche On Sunset
\n<\/b>The Greatest Porsche Event in South Florida.<\/p>\n

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In 1983, it would be a 19-year-old with two first names that would answer America’s cry for lunch \u2013 Jimmy John Liautaud.\u00a0 And for the years following he\u2019s been busy making \u201cthe world\u2019s greatest gourmet sandwich,\u201d and now the brand has over 2000 stores open. Jimmy John’s is different from the rest: it’s good, it’s<\/p>\n

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