Madison Square to Become a Reality
On the evening of July 5th, 2018, the City of South Miami made history. After 30 years of dreaming, discussion, planning, arguing, praying, fighting, scheming,... Read more.
Response to the “dirty little secret” column
Community News publisher Grant Miller wrote a column in which he accuses unnamed South Miami City commissioners of improperly directing staff, (“It’s not what... Read more.
A Letter to the Editor – From the Mayor
Dear Mr. Michael Miller, Your paper has now published two columns, falsely accusing me of cutting the volume on public speakers at City Commission meetings. The... Read more.
Tidying Up the Last Loose Ends After Hurricane Irma
I have been reporting random bits of hurricane damage to staff to get things wrapped up before the new year. This past week, residents have told me about a couple... Read more.
Loss in court is disappointing, but part of a major win for South Miami
What is it worth to you and your family not to have your house broken into? Not to experience an assault? You have told me very clearly, as your Mayor,... Read more.
City of South Miami’s Annexation Request to the High Pines and Ponce Davis Neighborhoods
On behalf of the City Commission and the City of South Miami, I write to extend our invitation to residents of the High Pines and Ponce Davis neighborhoods to consider... Read more.
Mayor Philip stoddard responds
“The excessive 30 year FPL Franchise Agreement approved by this commission with the wise exception of Commissioner Edmond, did not include regularly scheduled... Read more.