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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.

Aging With Confidence: Trusted Resources for Seniors in Miami

Aging With Confidence: Trusted Resources for Seniors in Miami

Your Local Matchmaker to All Things for Seniors Aging well isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about knowing where to find the right ones. - Viviana Laboy TL;DR - 305Senior.com helps older adults and their families find trusted resources for seniors in...

Understanding Referral Transparency in Miami’s Senior Care Network

Understanding Referral Transparency in Miami’s Senior Care Network

Your Local Matchmaker to All Things for Seniors What Families Should Know About Senior Referral Services in Miami-Dade When families search for senior referral services in Miami-Dade, they often wonder: “If it’s free, how does it make money?” It’s a fair question —...

Miami Senior Travel Resources

Miami Senior Travel Resources

Your Local Matchmaker to All Things for Seniors Safe, Comfortable, and Memorable Travel for Seniors in Miami-Dade Travel doesn’t stop at retirement. In many cases, it finally begins. For seniors in Miami-Dade, travel can mean reconnecting with family, exploring new...

The Power of Stepping Away

The Power of Stepping Away

The Power of Stepping Away: A Lesson from Carlos Garrido Carlos Garrido, Managing Partner of Sandler in Miami, recently shared a profoundly vulnerable and insightful reflection on LinkedIn—a post that stopped me mid-scroll and stayed with me all day. In a world that...

  • PORRAS GETS THE JOB DONE
    by Community Newspapers on September 8, 2026 at 8:44 pm

    Let’s look at the record. Juan Carlos Porras has gone to Tallahassee and gone to work for District 119. He has been a strong voice for his constituents, he has taken on issues that matter to families and homeowners, and he has delivered results. That’s what we should expect from an elected official. Not excuses. The post PORRAS GETS THE JOB DONE first appeared on Miami’s Community News.

  • ASHLEY PEREZ-BILISKOV: A NEW VOICE FOR DISTRICT 116
    by Community Newspapers on September 8, 2026 at 8:39 pm

    District 116 is about to have a new State Representative, and that makes this election important for Southwest Miami-Dade. This is a district filled with working families, small businesses, schools, healthcare professionals and residents who expect their elected officials to do more than show up for photographs and campaign events. They expect results. Ashley Perez-Biliskov The post ASHLEY PEREZ-BILISKOV: A NEW VOICE FOR DISTRICT 116 first appeared on Miami’s Community News.

  • CARLOS GIMÉNEZ: A LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO MIAMI-DADE
    by Community Newspapers on September 8, 2026 at 8:16 pm

    Carlos Giménez has earned our strong support because he has spent decades earning the trust of the people of Miami-Dade County. This is not a politician who suddenly appeared when it was time to ask for a vote. His record goes back decades—to 25 years with Miami Fire-Rescue, where he rose to Fire Chief; to The post CARLOS GIMÉNEZ: A LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO MIAMI-DADE first appeared on Miami’s Community News.

  • MARIO DIAZ-BALART HAS EARNED OUR SUPPORT
    by Community Newspapers on September 8, 2026 at 7:58 pm

    When Miami-Dade needs a fighter in Washington, Mario Diaz-Balart has been there. This is not about promises. It is about a record. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart has spent years fighting for South Florida, bringing experience, influence and results to the job. He knows Washington. More importantly, he knows Miami-Dade — and he has never forgotten who The post MARIO DIAZ-BALART HAS EARNED OUR SUPPORT first appeared on Miami’s Community News.