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Welcome to South Miami

South Miami, the City of Pleasant Living, is an upwardly mobile residential community dotted with tree-lined streets and perfectly manicured parks set amidst a bustling downtown studded with trendy restaurants and shops.

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South Miami was initially founded in 1897 by W.A. Larkins, an early landowner who established the first post office and built a dairy farm. The community, which became known as Larkins, began to increase in population. By 1927, the town became the City of South Miami. Growth and prosperity eluded the city until the end War II, when a period of rapid economic development and expansion began and continues today. The City of Pleasant Living enjoys its reputation as a friendly but hip, small town-city where business prospers.

Downtown South Miami is congregated in and around Sunset Drive where specialty shops and pretty cafes line the thoroughfare. The shops at Sunset Place offer an open-air mall complete with an upscale bowling alley and movie theater right in Downtown South Miami. Dadeland Mall and Merrick Park are nearby. Visitors enjoy the special events hosted by South Miami including Santa’s parade of Elves, seasonal Farmers Market, South Miami Art Festival, as well as the Fun Runs.

South Miami is served by Metrobus and Metrorail and is near to Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and Kendall via US1.

Pope Leo XIV Visits US Ambassador in Gesture of Unity on July 4

Pope Leo XIV visited the U.S. Ambassador on July 4th during his trip to Lampedusa, Sicily, offering a meaningful gesture of diplomacy and goodwill on American Independence Day. The Pope also offered prayers at a Lampedusa cemetery, honoring those lost on perilous migration journeys across the Mediterranean.

Easy Ricotta Cookies Recipe to Sweeten Your Weekend

WSVN 7News food personality Belkys is sharing an easy and delightful ricotta cookie recipe that promises a pillowy, melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for any occasion. These Italian-American classics are beginner-friendly and come together quickly with simple pantry staples.

Pastor Released From Chinese Prison After Trump Appeal

A Chinese underground church pastor has been released from prison just weeks after President Trump personally requested his freedom from Chinese authorities. The release is being celebrated globally as a meaningful victory for religious freedom diplomacy.

Marlins Beat Cardinals 5-1 Behind Stowers & Edwards

The Miami Marlins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Sunday, with Kyle Stowers delivering two RBI singles and Xavier Edwards going 3-for-the-game. The road victory highlights strong contributions from key offensive players as Miami builds momentum in the 2026 season.

Michael E. Rehr

Michael E. Rehr

Michael E. Rehr: The Attorney Who Helps Create Florida's Condominium Communities For more than four decades, Michael E. Rehr has helped shape the legal foundation of Florida's condominium communities. While many attorneys are called upon after disputes arise, Rehr has...

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