Police Explorers receive the ‘President’s Volunteer Service Award’
At the end of the year, South Miami Police Department Detective and Explorer Post Advisor Director Joe Mendez submits the total volunteer service hours for each... Read more.
Mayor’s watering hole cleared of permit regulations by county board
The Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals passed a motion clearing Mayor Philip Stoddard’s watering hole of potential permit requiring pool status and determined... Read more.
Griff Productions makes winning high school athletic films
While a sophomore at Coral Reef Senior High School, Corey Griffin signed up for a video production class and became fascinated with the process. A linebacker for... Read more.
Local kids unite to fight cancer at Relay for Life
In 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt decided to marry two of his favorite passions — running marathons and stopping the spread of cancer by supporting the American Cancer... Read more.
Village Police Commander Michael Liotti to retire in Colorado
After 24 years of dealing with riots, shootings, homicides and civil unrest as a cop with the Miami police department, Michael Liotti took on a new challenge and... Read more.
Black History Month kicks off with MLK Jr. Parade weekend festivities
It was a busy weekend in historic South Miami with the Kick-off Celebration and Martin Luther King Jr Parade launching the commencement of 2012 Dr. Martin Luther... Read more.
County hearing set for possible permit violation on the Mayor’s watering hole
What appears in photographs to be a lake that nearly fills the entire back yard of the over 12,000 foot lot at the home of Mayor Philip Stoddard, has been... Read more.
A new way to get around town — People Mover buses
A pair of shiny new People Mover buses hit the streets of the Village in January, giving residents a new way to get around town. The buses initially are designed... Read more.
Sally Philips files for seat Group 2
When Sally Philips returned to New York after a holiday in Miami, the images of green and blinding sunshine remained long enough to motivate her and partner Buzz... Read more.
Election Violations accusations upset the incumbent mayor
A one paragraph summary in the last issue of South Miami News’ editor opinion column on comments made by Chair of Parks and Recreation Richard Ward during public... Read more.