Boca Beacon
Boca Grande, Florida, United StatesEnglishServing the affluent, close-knit community of Boca Grande, Florida, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, social news, and island lifestyle since 1980. It is distinguished by its dedicated focus on chronicling the unique culture and conservation efforts of the barrier island for both year-round residents and seasonal visitors.
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Consolidated chain ownership heavily characterizes the Sunshine State's modern publishing market, contrasting with its early history of independent pioneer presses. The Poynter Institute owns the locally operated Tampa Bay Times, which maintains the highest regional circulation figures. Further south, the McClatchy-owned Miami Herald provides historically extensive coverage of Latin American affairs, while the Orlando Sentinel and the Sun Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale both operate under Tribune Publishing ownership. Given the substantial Hispanic demographic, Spanish-language dailies like El Nuevo Herald and weekly local papers play a critical role in regional media distribution. Paperboy indexes 164 Florida newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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