Tag: Florida Press Association

Beacon team wins 13 awards at FPA competition

August 7, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – It was a good showing for the Boca Beacon team at the Florida Press Association’s Better Weekly Newspaper Awards on Friday, July 31, with the virtual presentation announcing 13...

Boca Beacon, Gasparilla Island Magazine up for 20 awards at upcoming virtual presentation

May 29, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT- The staff of the Boca Beacon and Gasparilla Island Magazine are up for 19 awards at a virtual presentation by the Florida Presentation and Florida Magazine Association that will be held...

Beacon staff nominated for nine Florida Press Association awards

The Florida Press Association released their 2019 nominees for the Better Weekly Newspaper Awards, and the Boca Beacon team found themselves nominated in nine categories. Each category contains two...

Beacon takes home four first place, one third place award from FPA contest

September 16, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Boca Beacon’s indomitable team spirit showed through once again as the 2016 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper Contest rained down four first place awards and a third place...

Beacon crew up for five awards at upcoming FPA event

■ STAFF REPORT When September rolls around and the Florida Press Association holds its annual convention, the Boca Beacon crew will be looking to win or place in five categories. It was announced...