Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Though it’s a time for food, family and friends, it’s also a time to turn our attention to those around us who might need a little extra help this holiday season. This month we’re so happy to finally profile someone who has been on our radar for a while: Kristen Bloom. Her organization has taken action in our community to reach out to refugees who have been resettled in South Florida and not only help them adjust to daily life in a new country and culture, but to help them find opportunities to share their own culture (and food) with all of us. Their “Taste of Syria” events have become well known in philanthropic circles, but what they do goes far beyond just cooking. We hope you find their commitment as inspiring as we do.
Elsewhere in this issue we took on some of the toughest people to gift: those who make our own daily lives, and those of our families, so much easier. From coaches and teachers to hair stylists, co-workers and babysitters, we’ve found the best, most unique gifts at every price point that are guaranteed to bring a smile to their face and make their day a little brighter. One more quick note: be sure to head over to miamibookfair.com and check out all of the incredible programming going on during Book Fair week. It’s yet another benefit of living in this magic city and we know just about everyone will find something to peak their interest.
Don’t forget to connect with us via social media. You can find us on Twitter (@FloridaVillager), Facebook (The Florida Villager), and Instagram (@thefloridavillager). You can also find us online at TheFloridaVillager.com.






Deering Estate
Massage Envy South Miami
Calla Blow Dry
My Derma Clinic
Sports Grill
The Healthy Kitchen
Sushi Maki
Golden Rule Seafood
Malanga Cuban Café

Kathleen Ballard
Panter, Panter & Sampedro
Vintage Liquors
The Dog from Ipanema
Rubinstein Family Chiropractic
Your Pet’s Best
Indigo Republic


ATR Luxury Homes


2112 Design Studio
Hamilton Fox & Company
Creative Design Services
Best Pest Professionals
HD Tree Services
Trinity Air Conditioning Company
Cisca Construction & Development
Mosquito Joe
Cutler Bay Solar Solutions


Miami Royal Ballet & Dance
Christopher Columbus
Pineview Preschools
Westminster
Carrollton
Lil’ Jungle
Frost Science Museum
Palmer Trinity School
South Florida Music
Pinecrest Orthodontics
Dr. Bob Pediatric Dentist
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South Miami Women’s Health

The Spot Barbershop
My Derma Clinic




Miami Dance Project

Rubinstein Family Chiropractic
Indigo Republic

Safes Universe
Vintage Liquors
Evenings Delight





Atchana’s Homegrown Thai
Baptist Health South Florida

Laser Eye Center of Miami
Visiting Angels
OpusCare of South Florida



Your Pet’s Best

HD Tree Services
Hamilton Fox & Company

Creative Design Services


