SoMi begins work on new sidewalks to improve safety

The City of South Miami has begun work on a new sidewalk to improve pedestrian safety along a busy thoroughfare.

The new walkway is going in along Manor Lane from the 6300 block down to the intersection of SW 79th Street and SW 66th Avenue. It will continue from that intersection south to the corner of SW 66th Avenue and SW 80th Street.

The project is just one of many capital improvement projects underway across the city and is part of the city's ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and safety.

Keep an eye out for new landscaping, new trees, and more

We're getting greener every day! If you find yourself along SW 84th Street, you'll soon see new landscaping and new trees between 57th Avenue and 58th Avenue.

Meanwhile, we're also making needed repairs to areas of the sidewalks on both SW 73rd Street and 74th Street in SoMi's Hometown District.

Outstanding! SoMi police captain receives statewide recognition

Congratulations to South Miami Police Captain Larry Corbin who has been presented with the Outstanding Command Officer of the Year by the Florida Police Chiefs Association. He has been recognized for his proven leadership and many accomplishments as a law enforcement commander. Captain Corbin was joined by his children, his wife Lisa Corbin, Communications Manager, Chief Rene Landa, Assistant Chief Charles Nanney, Lieutenant Jesus Aguiar & Lieutenant Junior Vijil.

Due to the Labor Day holiday, garbage collection days have been changed.

The city will be observing the holiday on Monday, September 5th.

Therefore, all garbage collection scheduled for Monday, September 5th will be collected on Tuesday. All garbage collection scheduled for Tuesday, September 6th will be collected on Wednesday. The rest of the week remains on a normal schedule. Bulk pick up will be on the next regularly scheduled day.