{"id":8033,"date":"2015-04-06T07:06:09","date_gmt":"2015-04-06T14:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?p=8033"},"modified":"2015-04-06T07:06:58","modified_gmt":"2015-04-06T14:06:58","slug":"publishers-readers-comments-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/publishers-readers-comments-2\/","title":{"rendered":"PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/a>

Welcome Spring!<\/b><\/p>\n

Even in South Florida we begin to see lush colors emerging as we enjoy our subtle seasonal changes.\u00a0 At my home, butterflies are taking flight and the wildflowers are just doing what they do \u2013 being abundantly wild!\u00a0 Spring is the season of dramatic change and creates a renewed sense of awareness and appreciation of our surroundings.<\/p>\n

April typically is recognized as the \u201cgreen month,\u201d with Earth Day celebrations and other focused events.\u00a0 We certainly welcome your comments and household\/business suggestions to make our community more sustainable.<\/p>\n

One project which has been a priority for the City of South Miami for the past couple of years is to make South Miami a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly community. Those who know that I am a commuter cyclist also know that this is a passion of mine as well.\u00a0 People first, then cars!<\/p>\n

And to that there are two major developments in the county which are in the forefront of community discussion.\u00a0 One is the \u201cLudlam Trail\u201d which is a seven-mile corridor of the FEC right-of-way going from Snapper Creek to essentially the Miami International Airport.\u00a0 It was originally hoped it would be a\u00a0\u201cRails to Trails\u201d initiative as seen and enjoyed in other parts\u00a0of the country.<\/p>\n

However after years of being fallow and no major stakeholders purchasing the land from FEC, there is now a plan to develop the corridor for additional housing stock for the county.\u00a0 Numerous meetings were held over past several months to mitigate this possibility.\u00a0 Hopefully a good compromise can be reached to ensure the viability of a recreational trail for generations to come.<\/p>\n

The second major project is the subject of our cover feature: \u201cThe Underline,\u201d a ten-mile linear park and trail under the Metrorail.\u00a0 It\u2019s an exciting possibility and SOMI Magazine is fully committed to promoting The Underline, and provide updates to our readers in the coming issues.<\/p>\n

Both projects, the Ludlam Trail and The Underline are important in building connectivity throughout the area, and very worthy\u00a0of public and private support to provide an enhancement to the quality of life in our community.<\/p>\n

SOMIartwalk\u00a9 finished up its 2014\/15 season last month.\u00a0 I\u2019d like to acknowledge the businesses which have participated in the event since October by hosting artists in their establishments; our ArtNight Ambassadors, members of the South Miami Senior HS JROTC, who assist visitors to the community; and the visual and performing artists who have shared their talent with us.\u00a0 Planning for next year is already underway.\u00a0 Visual and performing artists and those who would like to volunteer to make SOMIartwalk\u00a9 a more memorable experience, please contact us through www.artnightsouthmiami.com.<\/p>\n

Over the past couple of months, we\u2019ve also seen some other changes in town, with new restaurant openings and new businesses establishing themselves in our community.\u00a0 It\u2019s a great sign that SOMI is always seen as a destination shopping\/dining district.\u00a0 And the best way you can help our locally\u00a0owned businesses is to patronize them.<\/p>\n

In our next issue we\u2019ll be running our Readers\u2019 Survey.\u00a0 However, you can let us know what you think about SOMI Magazine anytime you want.\u00a0 And I welcome you to do that, thanks.<\/p>\n

Enjoy the spring, and spring into SOMI,<\/p>\n

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Welcome Spring! Even in South Florida we begin to see lush colors emerging as we enjoy our subtle seasonal changes.\u00a0 At my home, butterflies are taking flight and the wildflowers are just doing what they do \u2013 being abundantly wild!\u00a0 Spring is the season of dramatic change and creates a renewed sense of awareness and<\/p>\n

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