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Coastal Breeze News which is celebrating its 15^th anniversary in 2025, is distributed weekly to more than 26,000 readers in Marco Island, Naples, Isles of Capri and Everglades City. But free of charge doesn’t mean free of cost.

“We’re proud to offer a high-quality, free source of news, lifestyle, entertainment, local sports, environment and commentary to our readers. We work hard to reflect the communities in which we live and work. We’re extremely grateful to our long-time advertisers for their continued support,” says Val Simon, publisher of Coastal Breeze News, “Producing the Breeze takes a considerable investment, from paid reporting to design, production, printing and distribution.”

The Florida Press Association, however, through its nonprofit arm The Florida Press Foundation, offers a way for Coastal Breeze readers to support the publication through tax deductible donations, that allocate funds directly to the Coastal Breeze for its operating expenses.

“Local newspapers play a critical role in our communities, making us all stronger and more engaged citizens. Newspapers are dedicated to keeping you informed. Whether it is a local issue or a worldwide pandemic, they are there to provide consistent news coverage that you can trust,” said Carolyn Nolte, CEO, Florida Press Association. 

According to its website, the Florida Press Foundation supports a network of local newspapers like Coastal Breeze News from the Tampa Bay Times, Hernando Sun to the West Volusia Beacon and the South Florida Sun Sentinel. 

Coastal Breeze News readers who want to support local journalism with a tax-deductible donation can do so through the Florida Press Foundation at www.SupportFloridaJournalism.com.

“We welcome any support in our ongoing effort to authentically reflect this community,” Simon said. “It is our hope that readers appreciate the effort we make to be community partners keeping LOCAL news LOCAL.”