South Miami, Florida

South Miami, Florida is 2 miles NE of Kendall, Florida (center to center) and 7 miles SW of Miami, Florida. It is located in Miami Dade County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the population was 11,657 in 2010 and 11,911 in 2019. The city has easy access to the adjacent cities and villages that are part of the Miami metropolitan region. The Miami Metrorail station on Sunset Drive serves South Miami's major business sector, linking the suburb to downtown Kendall, Downtown Miami, and the Miami Intermodal Center at Miami International Airport.

The University of Miami's main campus, as well as the communities of Coral Gables and Pinecrest, are all located in South Miami. It's recognized for its green residential districts, parks, and a dynamic downtown full of historic buildings, restaurants, and one-of-a-kind businesses. With a homey feel, the town's main area is a popular shopping, eating, and entertainment destination. Every day, the sidewalks of South Miami are swarmed with students, both young and old, families, and young professionals who call the region home.

South Miami's downtown area is pedestrian-friendly. Family-friendly businesses, a mix of chain and local restaurants, a movie theater and outdoor mall, as well as local hangouts like nail salons, workout studios, and jewelry stores, can all be found here. This family-friendly, all-ages location has a laid-back Miami ambiance and is worth a visit for a relaxing afternoon.

The City of South Miami established a Parks and Recreation Master Plan in 2017, which is a long-term planning document that will guide the direction, development, and delivery of the city's parks and recreation system over the next 8 to 10 years. According to the City of South Miami's website, "this plan intends to promote the Parks and Recreation Department's goal and vision to increase the establishment of a greater parks system and maximize the efficacy of the department and its resources."

South Miami is supplied by the Miami market in terms of local radio and television. The three newspapers are the hyperlocal "South Miami News," published by Community Newspapers; the Miami Herald, which publishes a weekly zoned "Neighbors" section for South Miami and nearby neighborhoods; and the weekly Miami New Times. SOMI Magazine, published every two months by longtime South Miami resident John Edward Smith (image marketing and company development consultant), "balances hometown interest while promoting the various companies present in the South Miami Town Center," according to its "About SOMI" web page.

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Links to Important Resources in Doral, Miami-Dade County:

• City of South Miami