South Florida’s passionate Colombian community filled watch parties across Miami-Dade, including the South Miami area, to cheer on their national team in a FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Uzbekistan. The celebrations highlighted the region’s vibrant multicultural spirit and provided a major boost to local restaurants and businesses.
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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.
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by Community News Releases on August 18, 2026 at 2:30 pmThe Miami Marlins today announced that the 2026 World Baseball Classic at loanDepot park has been named a finalist for Best Professional Sports Event, while Miami has been selected as a finalist for Best Sports Host City in the 2026 SportsTravel Awards. The annual SportsTravel Awards celebrate excellence across the sports tourism industry, recognizing destinations, The post 2026 WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC NAMED FINALIST IN 2026 SPORTSTRAVEL AWARDS first appeared on Miami's Community News.
- NAACP Podcast Ep.11 | Judge Spencer Eig for Miami-Dade Circuit Court
by Community News Releases on August 17, 2026 at 10:59 pm⚖️ On Episode 11 of the NAACP Podcast, host Harold Ford, President of the NAACP South Dade Branch, welcomes Judge Spencer Eig for a conversation about his experience on the bench, the role of the judiciary, and his candidacy for Miami-Dade Circuit Court. Judge Eig discusses his legal and judicial background, his approach to serving The post NAACP Podcast Ep.11 | Judge Spencer Eig for Miami-Dade Circuit Court first appeared on Miami's Community News.
- Michael Miller talks with Maribel Diaz, Miami-Dade County Court Judicial Candidate
by Community News Releases on August 17, 2026 at 10:57 pmMichael Miller sits down with Maribel Diaz, candidate for Miami-Dade County Court Judge, for an informative conversation about her legal background, judicial philosophy, and decision to seek a seat on the bench. Diaz discusses the experience she brings to her candidacy, the responsibilities of a County Court Judge, and the importance of fairness, integrity, and The post Michael Miller talks with Maribel Diaz, Miami-Dade County Court Judicial Candidate first appeared on Miami's Community News.
- Localized Miami | Robert Ruano Talks with Chris Roberts, President & CEO of Bean Automotive Group
by Community News Releases on August 14, 2026 at 7:00 pmOn this episode of Localized Miami, host Robert Ruano sits down with Chris Roberts, President & CEO of Bean Automotive Group, for an engaging conversation about business, leadership, and the automotive industry in South Florida. Chris shares insights from his journey at Bean Automotive Group, his approach to leading a growing organization, and the importance The post Localized Miami | Robert Ruano Talks with Chris Roberts, President & CEO of Bean Automotive Group first appeared on Miami's Community News.
