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ADVERTISE The Boca Beacon exposes your advertising messages to one of the most affluent communities in the nation. Boca Grande was ranked 74th in the country in Worth magazine' list of America's Richest Communities, and fifth in the state of Florida - ahead of Naples and Key Biscayne. Homes on the island sell for an average of well over $1 million. Boca Grande's population as set by the 2000 census is about 1,122 residents. In the winter months, however, this number triples. With a circulation that swells to 7,000 during "high season,"  the Boca Beacon is one of the few newspapers in the nation with a circulation greater than its market area! The Beacon is a "long tab," measuring about 11" by 17", with full color capability. We can design your ad, or we accept "camera ready" copy to specifications. Despite our "quaint island newspaper" approach, we are and have been on the cutting edge of technology. To learn more, contact Daniel Godwin, our art director. For advertising rates, give us a call at 941.964.2995. The Boca Beacon also produces a number of specialty publications each year. these include: + The Boca Beacon Visitors Guide to Boca Grande, Florida.  The visitors guide is the source people turn to when planning a trip to our island. Nearly 40,000 copies of the guide are published and distributed each year. The guide can also be downloaded from our website. + The Boca Beacon Four-Digit Phone Directory. The Four Digit is the island's phone book - the primary reference used by islanders to obtain phone numbers and PO box numbers. Every residence on the island receives a free copy, and additional copies may be purchased for $4. + Tarpon Times. Our annual tarpon season publication. + Boca Grande map. A color map of the island and surrounding areas. Internet advertising BocaBeacon.com is THE Internet site for Boca Grande. For more information, call 941-964-2995 or email us. For more census data, click here. Boca Grande At A Glance (2000 Census) Number Percent       Total population 1,122 100.0       SEX AND AGE     Male 526 46.9 Female 596 53.1       Under 5 years 12 1.1 5 to 9 years 37 3.3 10 to 14 years 30 2.7 15 to 19 years 6 0.5 20 to 24 years 20 1.8 25 to 34 years 34 3.0 35 to 44 years 77 6.9 45 to 54 years 129 11.5 55 to 59 years 72 6.4 60 to 64 years 158 14.1 65 to 74 years 322 28.7 75 to 84 years 202 18.0 85 years and over 23 2.0       Median age (years) 64.8 (X)       18 years and over 1,037 92.4 Male 474 42.2 Female 563 50.2 21 years and over 1,028 91.6 62 years and over 646 57.6 65 years and over 547 48.8 Male 273 24.3 Female 274 24.4       RELATIONSHIP     Population 1,122 100.0 In households 1,122 100.0 Householder 592 52.8 Spouse 416 37.1 Child 85 7.6 Own child under 18 years 85 7.6 Other relatives 0 0.0 Under 18 years 0 0.0 Nonrelatives 29 2.6 Unmarried partner 6 0.5 In group quarters 0 0.0 Institutionalized population 0 0.0 Noninstitutionalized population 0 0.0       HOUSEHOLDS BY TYPE     Households 592 100.0 Family households (families) 419 70.8 With own children under 18 years 52 8.8 Married-couple family 419 70.8 With own children under 18 years 52 8.8 Female householder, no husband present 0 0.0 With own children under 18 years 0 0.0 Nonfamily households 173 29.2 Householder living alone 152 25.7 Householder 65 years and over 79 13.3       Households with individuals under 18 years 52 8.8 Households with individuals 65 years and over 547 92.4       Average household size 1.90 (X) Average family size 2.20 (X)       HOUSING TENURE     Occupied housing units 577 100.0 Owner-occupied housing units 501 86.8 Renter-occupied housing units 76 13.2       Average household size of owner-occupied unit 1.99 (X) Average household size of renter-occupied unit 1.64 (X)