About

Florida International Magazine

Florida International is all about possibilities. And Florida is all about style - from fashion, trends and beauty to entertainment, travel and leisure. Runway coverage from Paris, Milan and New York tailored for Florida climes. And for home décor, Florida International moves and shakes with the interesting people who build it, shape it or design it.

Celebrity profiles and stories about fabulous folks, plus a statewide monthly entertainment calendar in every issue. Florida International Magazine is The Voice of Florida. At the center of America’s marketplace, Florida plays an integral role in the global economy, boasting over 800 million consumers.

Florida is fourth in population and total personal income and is the second most visited state. With 1,200 miles of beach and endless days of sunshine, Florida ranks high among the world's favorite destinations-often referred to as Paradise.

Florida International captures the excitement, energy and intrigue of one of the world's most popular destinations. Through vivid imagery and unparalleled photography,each issue exposes readers to Florida's style, personality and cultural diversity froma fresh, global perspective.

FLORIDA MAGAZINE ASSOCIATION AWARDS

FIM has consistently won "Best Overall Magazine" for the past three years -
plus numerous other awards in the categories of design, content
and writting excellence.

2006 — 14 Awards

First Place, Charlie Awards:
Best Overall Magazine
Best Column
Best Feature Headlines
Best Feature
Best Theme Issue

Silver Awards:
Best Photo Illustration
Best Cover
Best In-Depth Reporting

Bronze Awards:
Best Single Color Photo
Best Overall Design
Best Photo Illustration
Best Editorial/Opinion
Best Feature

Professionalism Award: Shawn Bean, Writer of the Year

2005 — 11 Awards

First Place, Charlie Awards:
Best Overall Magazine
Best Public Service Coverage
Best Feature
Printing Excellence

Silver Awards:
Best Department
Best Editorial

Bronze Awards:
Best Feature Headlines
Best Feature Design
Best Department
Best In-Depth Reporting

Professionalism Award: Daniel Golan, Production Manager of Year

2004 — 12 Awards

First Place, Charlie Awards:
Best Overall Magazine
Best Written Magazine
Best Overall Use of Photography
Best Features Headlines
Best Department

Silver Awards:
Best Theme Issue
Best Column
Best Photo Illustration

Bronze Awards:
Best In-Depth Reporting
Best Department
Best Feature
Best Public Service Coverage

2003 — 16 Awards

First Place, Charlie Awards:
Best Theme Issue
Best Written Magazine
Best Department
Best Overall Use of Photography
Best Cover

Silver Awards:
Best Feature Headlines
Best In-Depth Reporting
Best Column
Best Department
Best Public Service Coverage
Best Table of Contents

Bronze Awards:
Best Written Headlines
Best In-Depth Reporting
Best Department

Professionalism Award: Luis R. Rigual, Editor of the Year
Professionalism Award: Shawn Bean, Writer of the Year

2002 — 13 Awards

First Place, Charlie Awards:
Best Theme Issue
Best Feature Headlines
Best Single House Ad
Best Cover
Best Illustration
Best Editorial

Silver Awards:
Best Overall Magazine
Best Feature Lead
Best Photo Illustration

Bronze Awards:
Best Theme Issue
Best Feature
Best In-Depth Reporting
Best Feature Lead