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NewsSuncoast SearchlightSeptember 2, 2026Sarasota County

Suncoast Searchlight receives multiple Sunshine State Awards for journalism

Suncoast Searchlight earned four first-place honors and a second-place finish for the A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism at the Society of Professional Journalists’ annual competition. The awards were presented on Saturday during a ceremony held in Fort Lauderdale.

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Why It Matters

This report documents the professional recognition of a local news organization, which serves as a record of the outlet's recent investigative output.

Key Facts

  • Suncoast Searchlight received four first-place wins at the Sunshine State Awards.
  • Suncoast Searchlight received second place for the A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism.
  • The awards were announced on Saturday.
  • The ceremony took place in Fort Lauderdale.
  • The A-Mark recognition was awarded for a joint investigation.

Who's Mentioned

organizationSociety of Professional Journalists“The organization hosting the awards competition.”organizationSuncoast Searchlight“The news organization receiving the awards.”locationFort Lauderdale“The location of the awards ceremony.”otherA-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism“A specific award category mentioned in the article.”