Thank You for Making the 2026 Charlie Awards a Success Thank you to everyone who entered the 2026 Charlie Awards Contest and helped make this year’s competition a success. The entries showcased exceptional talent in writing, editing, design, photography, digital media, and overall magazine excellence. Congratulations to all of our winners and finalists! Your outstanding…
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The Florida Magazine Association recently had the pleasure of interviewing Cooper Levey-Baker, editor in chief of Sarasota Magazine, to delve into the rich history of the publication, its audience reach and the strategies behind its success. A Glimpse into Sarasota Magazine’s History Cooper Levey-Baker shared the fascinating journey of Sarasota Magazine, which is celebrating its…
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The Florida Magazine Association (FMA) convened on July 26th for an exciting annual gala to celebrate the finest achievements in magazine content, design, photography, and more. This prestigious gathering honored the creativity and hard work of Florida’s magazine professionals. Attendees enjoyed a night of recognition, camaraderie, and inspiration as the 2024 Charlie Award winners were…
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Dear FMA Members, Please note that this year’s Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Florida Media Conference in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, 2024-2025 Board of Directors nominations are now being accepted thru June 25, 2024. You may nominate yourself or another individual on the FMA website. The slate of directors and officers will be announced…
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The annual Charlie Awards recognize excellence in writing, editing, graphic design, digital, photography and overall best quality in the state. Winners are awarded in more than 30 categories, including the prestigious “Best Overall” awards and a special “Magazine of the Year” distinction. DEADLINE EXTENDED Entry deadline has been extended to Friday March 8th at 5PM EST.…
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Michael Kane, senior vice president, local media optimization at Gannett Media, encouraged members of the media to embrace innovation, technology, and collaboration during the opening session of the 2023 Florida Media Conference at the Westin Sarasota in Sarasota. He urged journalists to “keep fighting” for truth and the First Amendment. “We cannot evangelize the First…
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Title: Creative Director Publication: Sarasota Magazine Circulation: 21,000 Target Audience: Our target audience is the educated and affluent Sarasota resident and visitor. Frequency: Bi-monthly Website: SarasotaMagazine.com Tell us a little about your publishing background. My background in publishing is limited to three separate stints at Sarasota Magazine. I started shortly after graduating from Ringling College of Art…
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Publisher: Richard Roffman Circulation: 30,500 Target Audience: “C” class executives of multinational companies based in South Florida, having representative relationships in South Florida, and/or doing business with and through South Florida. Target audience also includes members of the International Consular Corp, AMCHEMS, and World Trade Centers throughout the Americas. Website: www.globalmiamimagazine.com What is your vision over…
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Publisher: Cynthia Dailey Circulation: 10k/year Target Audience: Community of Horizon West, Florida. Website: http://horizonwestlife.com Who is Living in Horizon West? Living in Horizon West is the community’s only printed resource guide created for Horizon Westerners, by Horizon Westerners, and entirely focused on the people and offerings within the Horizon West community. This focus is intentional and meant to…
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Publisher: Sergio Piedra Circulation: 100,000, increasing to 150,000 in 2023. Target Audience: Potential visitors looking to spend a leisure vacation or have a business event in The Palm Beaches (Palm Beach County). Also, we want residents to be our best ambassadors, by learning more about where they live. Website: ThePalmBeaches.com What is your vision over the next five years?…
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