Our Publications
OUR FAMILY OF HYPER-LOCAL PUBLICATIONS
SRQ MAGAZINE
WELLEN PARK LIVING
SRQ HOME+ DESIGN
SRQARTS | GUIDE TO FLORIDA’S CULTURAL COAST
SHE ROARS
LIVING
LAKEWOOD
SRQ HOME+ DESIGN
TOP DOCTORS
MEDICAL RESOURCE
ELITE TOP ATTORNEYS
LEGAL GUIDE
ROCKETKIDS: GUIDE TO SUMMER CAMPS AND SCHOOLS
SRQ MAGAZINE
We know when we fall in love with a magazine. One part adventure and two parts insight, great magazines engage us in thoughtful travel to uncharted territories where new realizations, tastes, friends and experiences await. In today’s cluttered world, magazines safeguard the pleasurable art of engagement and set the content leaders apart from the pack.
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ABOUT OUR READERS
87% of our readers are full-time residents.
The top six neighborhoods our full-time residents live in are:
• Siesta Key
• Downtown Sarasota
• Central Sarasota
• South Sarasota
• Bradenton
• Lakewood Ranch/ University Parkway
75% of our readers are between the ages of 45 and 64 year old.
31% are ages 55-64
27% are ages 64-74 17% are ages 45-54
43% of our readers have a minimum average annual household income of $150,000 14% — $150,000-$199,000 11% — $200,000-$249,999 15% — $250,000-$499,999 4.6% — $500,000+
Of the readers who opted to answer, 56% are female and 38% are male.
LIVING LAKEWOOD PUBLISHING SEPT + MARCH
Exploring one of the fastest growing new home neighborhoods in the nation —Lakewood Ranch.
SRQ HOME+DESIGN PUBLISHING 4x A YEAR
Discover gorgeous residential space along the Gulf Coast— from trending furniture to modern architecture.
WELLEN PARK LIVING PUBLISHING QUARTERLY SRQARTS ANNUAL | OCTOBER TO MAY
Each season, we capture the people, places and experiences that distinguish joyful living at Wellen Park.
Exploring the robust regional arts and culture experiences on Florida’s Cultural Coast Sarasota + Manatee Counties.
97% of SRQ’s readers highly rated the importance of SRQ Magazine delivering stories that are local.
—According to the 2019 SRQ Magazine Reader Engagement Survey
BRANDED CONTENT PROGRAMS IN EVERY EDITION
Acumen: Ask the Expert
Business Profiles
Editorial Calendar
JANUARY 2025
ANNUAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
Inspirations and innovations for healthy living and wellness.
Top Doctors (Second Printing)
In Conversation: Perspectives in Medicine
Living Well: Holistic & Alternative Health
FEBRUARY 2025
REGIONAL STATE OF THE ECONOMY
Exploring local business titans, entrepreneurs and economic trends.
FLIPBOOK | SRQ HOME + DESIGN
Elite Top Attorneys (Second Printing)
Dream Teams: Talent Behind the Business
In Conversation: Preserving Your Legacy
4Walls Visionary Building Competition
Gorgeous Kitchens: Renovate & Elevate
Dream Home Portfolio
MARCH 2025
ANNUAL HOME OF THE YEAR
Recognizing the Home of the Year Competitions award-winning spaces.
FLIPBOOK | LIVING LAKEWOOD
Home of the Year Winners Showcase
Elite Agents: Top Producers
SRQ Home + Design: Spring Inspirations
APRIL 2025
ANNUAL BEST OF SRQ LOCAL READERS COMPETITION
Announcing the winners of the annual BOSRQ readers awards competition.
Best of SRQ Local Awards Showcase
RocketKids: Guide to Camps+ Schools
MAY/JUNE 2025
THE GIVING COAST | PETS WE LOVE
Donor trends, stories from local nonprofits and philanthropic wish lists. Readers’ Pets We Love Competition Winners.
Giving Coast: Donor’s Guide to Giving Rejuvenate: Wellness and Beauty Guide to Pet Services, Adjacency In Conversation: Serving Families Guide to Colleges and Careers
JULY/ AUGUST 2025
SUMMER SIZZLERS + BEST OF SRQ WINNERS SHOWCASE
Explore the best exeriences summer has to offer with arts, dining and the outdoors.
FLIPBOOK | SRQ HOME + DESIGN
Best of SRQ Local Winners Showcase
Gorgeous Outdoors: Backyard Oasis
In Conversation: Trends in Real Estate Dream Home Portfolio
SEPTEMBER 2025
TRENDSPORT
Editor’s List of Top Local Trends, Places and Experiences.
FLIPBOOK | LIVING LAKEWOOD
Elite Top Attorneys Legal Guide
Celebrating Milestones
In Conversation: Higher Education
In Conversation: Lakewood Ranch Growth
Living Lakewood: New Home Guide
OCTOBER 2025
ARTS AND CULTURE PREVIEW
A preview to the 2025-26 arts and culture season.
FLIPBOOK | SHE ROARS
Elite Agents: Top Producers
In Conversation: NonProfit Innovators
She Roars: Women Trailblazer Profiles
She Roars: Rejuvenate: Beauty + Wellness
In Conversation: Women Who Lead
NOVEMBER 2025
THE FOODIE EDITION
TOP DOCTORS
Explore local restaurants and dining. Announcing Top Doctors honorees.
FLIPBOOK | TOP DOCTORS
SRQ Home + Design: Fall Inspirations
DECEMBER 2025
THE HOLIDAY EDITION
THE NEW SPIRIT OF PHILANTHROPY
35 UNDER 35 COMPETITION AWARDS
Trends in philanthropy, corporate philanthropy stories and announcing the honorees of the 35 Under 35 Awards Program.
The 35 Under 35 Awards
Giving Coast: Spirit of Giving In Conversation: Retiring Gracefully Elite Retirement Living Facilities
4 The four top reasons people read SRQ Magazine is: for enjoyment, to learn things about the local community, to become connected locally and to find things to do.
—According to
the 2019 SRQ Magazine Reader Engagement Survey
Dates + Specs
SPACE CLOSING + CRA/MATERIALS DEADLINES
OCTOBER 2024
Publish Date 10/1/24
Space Closing F August 9, 2024
CRA/Materials Due W August 15, 2024
NOVEMBER 2024
Publish Date 11/1/24
Space Closing F Sept 6, 2024
CRA/Materials Due TU Sept 10, 2024
DECEMBER 2024
88% of SRQ’s readers
dine at a restaurant as a direct result of reading the magazine.
—According to the 2019 SRQ Magazine Reader Engagement Survey
Publish Date 12/1/24
Space Closing F Oct 11, 2024
CRA/Materials Due W Oct 16, 2024
JANUARY 2025
Publish Date 1/1/25
Space Closing F Nov 8, 2024
CRA/Materials Due W Nov 13, 2024
FEBRUARY 2025
Publish Date 2/1/25
Space Closing F Dec 6, 2024
CRA/Materials Due W Dec 11, 2024
MARCH 2025
Publish Date 3/1/25
Space Closing F Jan 10, 2025
CRA/Materials Due W Jan 15, 2025
APRIL2025
Publish Date 4/1/25
Space Closing F Feb 7, 2025
CRA/Materials Due W Feb 12, 2025
MAY/JUNE 2025
Publish Date 5/1/25
Space Closing F March 7, 2025
CRA/Materials Due W March 12, 2025
JULY/AUGUST2025
Publish Date 7/1/25
Space Closing F May 9, 2025
CRA/Materials Due W May 14, 2025
SEPTEMBER 2025
Publish Date 9/1/25
Space Closing F July 11, 2025
CRA/Materials Due W July 16, 2025
SPECIFICATIONS
* including .125” bleeds on all four sides Full Page (island) 8” x 10” Half Page (horzontal) 8” x 5”
CRA (Camera Ready Ad) is submitted as a JPG or PDF file at 300 dpi. Clients needing design assistance can purchase a Design Package ($350) for the SRQ team to design their ad. The design package includes a consultation meeting with the graphic designer and the creation of a single display ad (one size). Requested changes to CRA and/or pick up ads will incur a flat fee of $85 per set of changes.
SUBMISSION OF MATERIALS
Send print ad files via e-mail to: AdPro@srqme.com
Send digital banner and epostcard files via e-mail to: DigitalAds@srqme.com
Materials submitted past the corresponding CRA/ Materials Deadline will incur a late fee of $150, which will be applied to that insertion’s invoice.
PROOFING PLATFORM
Proofing of designed ads and profiles is hosted on the PandaDoc platform. Proofs are provided to clients with two days for review and Approval for Press or Approval with Changes. One round of proofing is included. Subsequent changes after the initial proof will be charged a flat fee of $85/ set of changes.
PAYMENT TERMS + CREDIT
New client accounts will be payable due on contract until credit has been established. Terms: Print advertising invoices are due Net 15 from invoice date. Invoices are generated and transmitted digitally via QuickBooks. A late fee of 3% per month will be added to past due account.s All major credit cards and ACH payment are accepted. For questions, please contact us at: ClientBilling@srqme.com
Competitions
35 UNDER 35 AWARDS
Recognizing and honoring young professionals in the region who are innovators, scientists, creatives, entrepreneurs and philanthropists who have distinguished themselves with their leadership in the field. From pitching the next big idea to developing their bandwidth, young professionals are thriving in our region and leading the way for the next generation.
Nominations Round: 6 weeks (Aug-Sept)
Applications Round: 3 weeks (Sept-Oct)
Awards Ceremony: Every December Published in the December edition.
GOOD HERO AWARDS
We invite the community to nominate individuals who have made a significant impact to realize the mission of local nonprofit organizations— from volunteers and board members to individual staff members and donors.
We recognize Good Hero Philanthropic Award recipients, who are ambassadors of the incredible giving back spirit in our region.
Nominations Round: 6 weeks (Sept-Oct)
Good Hero Awards Ceremony at the SB2 Giving Coast Luncheon: Every December
BEST OF SRQ LOCAL
Celebrating the best locally owned establishments in the region, SRQ MEDIA asks our astute readers to vote for their favorite local eats, shopping, arts, luminaries and hotspots culminating in the buzzworthy special “Best of SRQ Local” awards feature published in the April edition.
Nominations Round: 5 weeks (Oct-Nov) Voting Round: 4 weeks (Jan-Feb) Published in the April edition.
WOMEN WHO ROAR AWARDS
We invite the community to nominate women leader in Sarasota and Manatee Counties who have made meaningful contributions t in the areas of business, philanthropy, education, healthcare, arts and culture, hospitality and science and technology. Women are nominated by their peers in the region and invited to submit the Women Who Roar Competition application capturing their capacity for change, leadership style, professional and industry achievements and community engagement. Judges from across the United States jury the applications and identify twelve winners who are inducted as ambassadors into the Leadership Circle.
SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR OUR POPULAR COMPETITION PROGRAMS CULTIVATING TARGETED READER ENGAGEMENT.
Nominations Round: 8 weeks (Feb-March)
Applications Round: 8 weeks (April-May)
Together We Roar Leadership and Awards Luncheon: Every October
HOME OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Celebrating Gulf Coast homes in the region that articulate superlative architecture and design form and function, from the integrity of the space to the design process. Home of the Year brings these incredibly stunning residential spaces to life—from seaside to street-side, inside and out, these exemplars of the local built environment contribute to the impressive legacy of award-winning architecture. Each year, judges from around the country jury homes submitted by home builders, architects, landscape architects and interior designers to award the Home of the Year Platinum, Gold and Silver Awards.
Nominations Round: 8 weeks (N0v-Jan)
Awards Ceremony: Every February
Published in the March edition.
TOP DOCTORS
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DATA JOE RESEARCH
Licensed doctors in the Sarasota and Manatee County region nominate colleagues in the medical profession for this peer-review awards program to be considered for recognition as a Top Doctor. Program produced in partnership with the DataJoe team who facilitates the process.
Nominations Round: 4 weeks (June) Top Doctors Honoree Awards Edition: November (first printing); and, January (second printing).
71% 0f readers enjoy SRQ Magazine at their home; 27% at the office, 24% in a local waiting room, 19% at a local retail location and 7% at a hotel or resert. —According to the 2019 SRQ Magazine Reader Engagement Survey
ELITE TOP ATTORNEYS
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DATA JOE RESEARCH
PETS WE LOVE
We invite the community to share their favorite pets for the paw-tastic Annual Pets We Love Reader competition. Honorees are published in the May edition.
Nominations Round: 5 weeks (February)
Fan Favorite Voting: 2 weeks (March)
Published in the May Edition
Licensed attorneys in the Sarasota and Manatee County region nominate colleagues in the legal profession for this peer-review awards program to be considered for recognition as an Elite Top Attorney. Program produced in partnership with the DataJoe team who facilitates the process.
Nominations Round: 4 weeks (March) Elite Top Attorneys Honoree Awards Edition: September (first printing); and, February (second printing).
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